Reservists Called Up, Instructions Unclear [Israel IDF]

Arutz Sheva ^ | 9/18/2011 | Gil Ronen

[Just4Him]

The IDF has called up a relatively large number of reservists over the week's end, for an open-ended period of duty, in anticipation of possible large scale violence after the expected rejection of a Palestinian Authority bid for United Nations recognition as a state. Arutz Sheva has learned that the reservists have been instructed to maintain "restraint and alertness" but have not been given specific instructions regarding scenarios that could unfold.

For example, reservists reported asking what to do if an Arab woman carrying a baby tries to break into a community. "Do we open fire?" They were told: "Open fire only if your life is in danger."

[BigFinn]

Psalm 83 alert.

[Just4Him]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IcnCtToSvQ&feature=player_embedded

[Just4Him]

Over the weekend, at least 200 Palestinians demonstrated near the Qalandiya crossing (north of Jerusalem). No arrests were made. Shortly after, a mob of rioters gathered in an attempt to provoke soldiers into a violent confrontation; rioters hurled firebombs, bottles and rocks at Israeli security forces, who responded with non-lethal riot-dispersal means. The riot left an IDF soldier lightly injured. Captain Barak Raz, Judea and Samaria spokesman, live tweeted from the riot.

http://idfspokesperson.com/2011/09/18/a-weekend-of-violent-riots-despite-pledges-of-nonviolence/

[Just4Him]

Yes, indeed. It’s about to get really ugly regardless of the outcome. Pray, pray, pray!

[left that other site]

Unfortunately, due to generations of propaganda and training, even a Arab Woman and her Baby could be the carriers of a bomb.

The IDF are facing some of the same horrors our Vietnam Vets faced, when an adorable 8 year old running towards them could be a lethal weapon.

[org.whodat]

They better start watching for attacks from NATO, the ragtags may want to push across Egypt.

[guido911]

I’m standing with Israel.

[lonevoice]

Prayers up.

[Just4Him]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22XEkJY62VA

[Moorings]

Israel's security situation is getting even more troubling, with Turkey clearly preparing for a military confrontation with them. Egypt on the other side is also getting out of control.

[GonzoGOP]

GAME ON!

Israel cannot keep its reserves called up indefinitely. So if there is going to be war, then this is evidence that it is going to be sooner rather than later.

[Jack Hydrazine]

I wonder if they’ll be given pepperball/paintball guns to help them maintain their restraint? Will they be given medals for demonstrating restraint like our Marines are now being given?

[MinorityRepublican]

Samson’s option.

[Just4Him]

This is exactly why anyone SEMI Israel friendly is being pushed out of power. Mubarak is an excellent example.

[Just4Him]

Oh God, I hope not.

[Jack Hydrazine]

And the Leftists in Israel, who absolutely love abortion, will scream, “Baby killers!!!”, at IDF troops when they protect themselves against such.

[shield]

Wonder how often this happens?

[left that other site]

Exactly.

[left that other site]

Yes. That is so true.