Palestinian Terrorists: Abusing Freedom of the Press

They also use ambulances and Hezbulah has used U.N. vehicles. Israel then gets blamed for its checkpoints.

Stan

Posted by: Stan at Jun 13, 2007 3:34:26 PM

I am wondering, If the press stops reporting altogether perhaps the terrorist would not get the international attention that it is and they would not succeed at turning the world against Israel. No matter what Israel does, they are always the villain.

Posted by: Adele at Jun 13, 2007 4:37:02 PM

I agree that "foreign journalists cannot possibly report objectively from the Gaza strip under threat of intimidation" and I deplore the kidnapping, but should like it noted at the same time that Alan Johnston's reporting was by no means objective. This was commented on even by people in Gaza after the kidnapping: "Why did they take our friend?" was the gist of many remarks at the time.

Posted by: june at Jun 13, 2007 4:56:58 PM

And... do not forget the use of ambulances by the Hezbollah in the recent Lebanon conflict.

Posted by: Michael at Jun 13, 2007 5:16:25 PM

Stan is so right. Their use of ambulances is well known to anyone who pays attention to their claims of Israel attacking "innocents." But it doesn't stop with them sneaking in legal transports they even use ice cream trucks...putting their children at risk.

Posted by: reza santorini at Jun 13, 2007 5:41:19 PM

Negating the credit that the FPA earned by deploring the use of TV and Press signs on the armoured vehicle, Abu Ahmad of Islamic Jihad accused Israel of placing the press signs after the aborted attack. This mendacious charge only confirms that the Palestinians can make these false charges with impunity. And then for the FPA to claim that this allows Israel to target and kill journalists, when Alan Johnston remains in captivity is the ultimate obscenity.

Posted by: Fay Dicker at Jun 13, 2007 6:09:28 PM

One question that everybody failed to ask is why would any foreign journalist venture into Gaza. The risks and lawlessness are self-evident. These people do not abide by any law or common decency.

Being in the news, for any reason, serves the purpose of these groups. It gives them legitimacy and notoriety and makes them known to the world. The foreign media should cendure Gaza and not cover it at all. These groups and their murderous deeds do not deserve media attention.

Posted by: E.Smith at Jun 13, 2007 6:34:50 PM

Palestinian Terrorists: Abusing Freedom of the Press

Is anyone actually surprised? Palestinians frequently use ambulances to move ammunition and terrorists through check points. We are dealing with an enemy with no moral compass. An enemy who sees nothing wrong with targeting women and children. An enemy that has no qualms using their own children as human shields. Let all journalists be put on notice; they no longer have immunity.

Posted by: S Benshir at Jun 13, 2007 7:19:25 PM

WThis is routine Palestinians tactic.
The west has still not understood what is obviuos to a child. There is only lawlessness in Lebanon, Iraq, Palestine and Sudan to name only a few.

Posted by: steven l at Jun 13, 2007 10:56:21 PM

Why the press is pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel is beyond me. Will the press ever get it right?

Posted by: Fred Alexander at Jun 14, 2007 3:31:35 AM

Even in the face of such a seminal violation to the rules of engagement to the free press, the condemnations by the international press sources and the FPA amounts to a wrist slap to the exposure of the cynical and brutal nature of these people.
One can only imagine the uproar if such an action where to be taken by Israeli soldiers. On top of this,it was perpetrated by Mahmoud Abbass's men who are being touted as the "moderate" side of the Palestinian equation.
It would be wholly fitting if we were all fortunate enough to see how Hamas and Fatah "extinguish" each other.

Posted by: Martin Hubert at Jun 14, 2007 8:20:47 AM

Yes, an important issue. Just like the shooting of journalists, it's a topic that desrves coverage.

Posted by: Michael at Jun 14, 2007 12:47:05 PM

These people do not stand by the generally accepted ethical standards that society applies in these settings. How are we to respond ethically to an unethical opponent? We must still give the benefit of the doubt wherever possible, but the very effort to do that is what endangers the IDF on a regular basis. When will we see that these groups (Islamic Jihad et al.) are not capable of and have no intention of acting in good faith on any front, least of all in relation to Israel!

Posted by: Patricia at Jun 15, 2007 9:45:29 PM