Human Rights Watch, in their letter to UN Human Rights Council, Jan. 22, concerning Hamas:
“Hamas and Palestinian Armed Groups
1. Cease Unlawful Rocket Attacks
According to the United Nations, from mid-June 2007 to December 25, 2007, armed Palestinian groups in Gaza fired 632 ‘Qassam’ rockets and 921 mortar bombs into Israel, injuring 82 Israeli citizens.
“The rockets fired by Palestinian armed groups violate the international humanitarian law prohibition on indiscriminate attacks because they are highly inaccurate and cannot be directed at a specific military target. Where there is no intended military target and the rockets are fired into a civilian area, such as the Israeli town of Sderot, they constitute deliberate attacks against civilians. Because Hamas exercises power inside Gaza, it is responsible for stopping unlawful attacks even when carried out by other groups.
“2. Stop Arbitrary Detention and Torture
Since forcibly taking over Gaza in June, Hamas has assumed control of the security services and judicial bodies. Hamas has been carrying out arrests and running detention centers, although it is not a law enforcement agency nor is it empowered by law to exercise these functions. Hamas-run security forces – the Qassam Brigades and Executive Force – have engaged in torture and inhumane and degrading treatment of detainees during interrogation, frequently members or supporters of Fatah.”
So I guess at least Human Rights Watch doesn’t take one side while giving a pass to the other no matter what they do, like you apparently do.
BTW, Israel still controls Gaza’s coast and airspace.
That was an uncalled for personal attack.
BTW, Israel still controls Gaza’s coast and airspace.
The U.S. Coast Guard patrols Canadian coast and airspace all along the Detroit River.