A history not forgotten part12
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Goldstone and Gaza
By JIMMY CARTER
(source: NewYork Times)
Judge Richard Goldstone and the United Nations fact-finding mission on the Gaza conflict have issued a report about Gaza that is strongly critical of both Israel and Hamas for their violations of human rights. On Wednesday, a special meeting of the U.N. General Assembly began a debate on whether to refer the report to the Security Council.
In January 2009 rudimentary rockets had been launched from Gaza toward nearby Jewish communities, and Israel had wreaked havoc with bombs, missiles, and ground invading forces. Judge Goldstone’s claim is that they are both guilty of “crimes against humanity.” Predictably, both the accused parties have denounced the report as biased and inaccurate.
It is good to remember that Judge Goldstone, from South Africa, is one of the world’s most widely respected jurists, with an impeccable record of wisdom, honesty and integrity. He is a devout Jew and has long been known as a fervent defender of Israel’s right to peace and security.
How long are we going to run from the truth?
(source: Watching America)
The safety of Pakistan is only possible if we say goodbye to America and figure out what we have lost in the past seven or eight years.
Shahbaaz Shariff’s statement caused surprise and shock among Pakistanis. His statement that, just like the Taliban, we are also against American policies and we also dislike drone attacks as much as they do, is not untrue. Most Pakistanis would agree with this. The important point of issue is that our leaders need to stop being insincere, follow the path of truth and openly admit that the war against terrorism is not our own, but is in fact forced upon us by the one superpower threatening us.