PHOTO ESSAY OF ILLEGAL SETTLER’S LATEST CRIMES

On Friday, 30 July, a group of Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian fields in the town of Burin in the West Bank. They set the fields on fire and assaulted a number of citizens who attempted to defend their land. Hundreds of dunums (one dunum equals 1,000 square meters) of land near the Hawara military checkpoint were also set ablaze, destroying hundreds of olive trees.

The settlers launched their attack while the residents were attending Friday prayers. Meanwhile, the house of Ibrahim Issa continues to face repeated attacks by Israeli settlers who live on the mountain top surrounding the town, and have been trying for the last two years to prevent him from completing the construction of his home through various forms of intimidation. Residents confirm that the settlers are protected by the Occupation Forces which also attack the inhabitants of the town using sound and gas bombs against them causing extensive fires.
http://desertpeace.wordpress.com/2010/08/02/photo-essay-of-illegal-settlers-latest-crimes/

ADL SHOCKED AT CRITICISM OF ISRAEL

Image ‘Copyleft’ by Carlos Latuff.

BUT….. we all know nothing will change… so why all the fuss?

THIS would really shock the ADL if it ever happens…

ADL: US Criticism of Israel troubling

“We are shocked and stunned at the Administration’s tone and public dressing down of Israel on the issue of future building in Jerusalem,” Abraham H. Foxman, ADL National Director, said in a statement.
US Criticism
Clinton: Israeli move insulting / News agencies
Secretary of state tells Netanyahu announcement of plan to build more Jewish homes in east Jerusalem ‘contradicts spirit of Biden’s Mideast trip, undermines confidence in peace process’

Israel had been publicly reprimanded in recent days by several US officials, in wake of the announcement that 1,600 new housing units will be built in east Jerusalem. The Americans were especially upset as the announcement coincided with Vice President Joe Biden’s visit to Israel.
‘Gross overreaction’

However, ADL said the unprecedented criticism leveled by the US was aimed at placating the Palestinians.

http://desertpeace.wordpress.com/2010/03/13/adl-shocked-at-criticism-of-israel/