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Israeli Soldiers' Brutality at Prison Camp for Palestinians | Informed Comment

Israeli Soldiers' Brutality at Prison Camp for Palestinians | Informed Comment : "Israeli television has shown shocking cellphone video of the October, 2007, actions at Ketziot Prison, against unarmed Palestinian prisoners, by Israeli security forces. The thousand or so prisoners there revolted at a provocative search abruptly conducted by “Control and Restraint” units or Metzada. Far from being menacing, the Palestinian prisoners are shown cringing and obeying orders to come out of their tents with a promise that the shooting would stop. It did not. Israeli soldiers are caught laughing at the helpless Palestinian prisoners during the aggressive action."

    Three Myths of Israel's Insecurity: And Why They Must Be Debunked :      Information Clearing House: ICH

    Three Myths of Israel's Insecurity: And Why They Must Be Debunked :      Information Clearing House: ICH April 18, 2011 "Tom Dispatch" -- Here are the Three Sacred Commandments for Americans who shape the public conversation on Israel: 1. For politicians, especially at the federal level: As soon as you say the word “Israel,” you must also say the word “security” and promise that the United States will always, always, always be committed to Israel’s security. If you occasionally label an action by the Israeli government “unhelpful,” you must immediately reaffirm the eternal U.S. commitment to Israel’s security. 2. For TV talking heads and op-ed pundits: If you criticize any policies or actions of the Israeli government, you must immediately add that Israel does, of course, have very real and serious security needs that have to be addressed. 3. For journalists covering the Israel-Palestine conflict for major American news outlets: You must live in Jewish Jerusalem or i...