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An Israeli terrorist is the same as a Syrian one

An Israeli terrorist is the same as a Syrian one An Israeli Terrorist Is The Same As A Syrian One By Robert Fisk July 31, 2014 " ICH " - " Belfast Telegraph " -   Now, I think it's a good idea that the lads in blue are keeping their eyes open at Heathrow for British citizens who've been fighting in the Middle East. I hope they are doing a thorough job of it – and I mean thorough. I don't want to bump into a chap who's been firing missiles at Christian families in Syria. But on the other hand, I also don't want to bump into a chap who's been firing tank shells into the homes of Palestinians in Gaza. In other words, I trust that the Met is keeping its watch for all potential criminals, whether their foreign military organisations carry the terrorist ...

Christian, Muslim and Jewish faith groups demand US stop arming Israel

Christian, Muslim and Jewish faith groups demand US stop arming Israel Christian, Muslim and Jewish faith groups demand US stop arming Israel Submitted by Ali Abunimah on Fri, 08/01/2014 - 00:09 The mother and aunt of Palestinian girl Layan al-Silk, killed in an Israeli attack, mourn during her funeral in Gaza City on 31 July.   ( Ashraf Amra / APA images ) More than two dozens faith groups representing Christians, Muslims and Jews are calling for an arms embargo on Israel and an end to the $3.1 billion a year in military aid the US gives to the country. The statement comes as the death toll from Israel’s horrific bombardment of Gaza reached 1,437, surpassing the total from “Operation Cast Lead,” Israel’s assault on the besieged territory in 2008-2009. “We deplore and condemn the use of violence by anyone, anytime, anywhere,” the faith groups say, “For each of these casualties is a child of God.” “The current onslaught takes place within the context of a seven-...