See how the other half lives

by on June 19, 2009 11
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The Israeli ambassador to Brazil has filed a protest over fact that Brazilian soccer players, including the great Ronaldo, shown with keffiyeh, are planning to play Ramallah but not to have a companion date in Israel too. "An act of ostracism," says the ambassador. Precisely. I have just been to Gaza. There an entire people have been forcibly ostracized from the world stage. Students who have scholarships can't get out of the territory, let alone play football in other places. This is grotesquely unfair and any means that sensible people have of rectifying the situation must be applauded.

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Philip Weiss is Founder and Co-Editor of Mondoweiss.net.
Posted in BDS, Gaza, Israel/Palestine

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  1. Shafiq says:
    June 19, 2009 at 1:31 pm

    The sad thing is, this minister probably doesn't understand the irony of his own words

  2. Koshiro says:
    June 19, 2009 at 1:44 pm

    "We want an attention cookie too or we'll throw a fit"? Israel's diplomats are working hard at strenghtening their country's reputation as the Western World's spoiled, bully-ish brat.

  3. Colin_Murray says:
    June 19, 2009 at 2:42 pm

    Outstanding. The Israeli government is right to fret. There isn't a soccer fan on the planet (and I would guess that there are a couple of billion) who doesn't know who Ronaldo is. Hopefully boycotts of Israeli sports teams will be next.

  4. ThorsProvoni says:
    June 19, 2009 at 3:12 pm

    Ostracizing Zionists is good. All decent people should do it:: KABOBfest: Boycotting Sharon Peer is Just!

  5. LeaNder22 says:
    June 19, 2009 at 3:16 pm

    demanding balance, were no balance exists.

  6. Mooser says:
    June 19, 2009 at 3:36 pm

    "An act of ostracism," says the ambassador" Meaning: We don't care if you don't like us, but if you show it, even by omission, we will cry anti-Semitism! Do you think it was wise for the Ambassador to reveal the entire secret of American-Jewish assimilation?

  7. Mooser says:
    June 19, 2009 at 3:38 pm

    Thors, I'm sadly now beginning to suspect the Jewish people of nihilism, as a basic philisophic underpinning. What do you think? On the other hand, what would you know?

  8. DICKERSON3870 says:
    June 19, 2009 at 4:32 pm

    RE: " Students who have scholarships can't get out of the territory, let alone play football in other places." *** Rachel Corrie Soccer Tournament Fundraiser *** What: A community soccer tournament in the Yebna neighborhood of Rafah, Gaza. Why: Cut off from the world by a brutal siege, the people of the Gaza strip live with hunger, massive unemployment, and frequent attacks by the Israeli army. Stress and anger lead to hopelessness and rage, with the youth being particularly vulnerable. This innovative, community-developed soccer tournament gives neighbors a chance to strengthen bonds and relieve the stress caused by the dire situation.  When: The month of Ramadan, August 21st – September 14th. Funds Needed: $10,500 U.S. Fundraiser Ends: August 3oth MORE INFO – http://www.palestinereview.org/Rachel_Corrie_Socc...

  9. LeaNder22 says:
    June 19, 2009 at 5:54 pm

    What about us? Are we chopped liver?

  10. LeaNder22 says:
    June 19, 2009 at 5:58 pm

    Israel shouldn't complain, they play in the European matches. http://www.uefa.com/search/index.htmx?q=Israel

  11. Shafiq says:
    June 19, 2009 at 6:55 pm

    They seem to have forgotten every time they refused permission for the Gazan half of the Palestinian football team to leave the territory.

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