I remember an incident, caught on videotape (or film) that clearly showed a cowardly, clueless man absolutely failing to do what was required to (at least attempt) to protect his son from gunfire. I don't think that's fair.
He had nothing to fear from Israeli forces, they were in no position to hit him or his son. In his mind, he had nothing to fear from his fellow Arabs. If you look at it that way, in truth as it developed, every single one of his movements is understandable.
"...He had nothing to fear from Israeli forces, they were in no position to hit him or his son. In his mind, he had nothing to fear from his fellow Arabs. If you look at it that way, in truth as it developed, every single one of his movements is understandable..." Nonsense.
Absolute Nonsense.
In a far less threatening environment than that one was, I'd have been on top of my boy, doing my G. Damndest to shield him from direct fire as well as ricochets.
Please tell me that you don't have any kids...
I remember an incident, caught on videotape (or film) that clearly showed a cowardly, clueless man absolutely failing to do what was required to (at least attempt) to protect his son from gunfire.
I don't think that's fair. He had nothing to fear from Israeli forces, they were in no position to hit him or his son. In his mind, he had nothing to fear from his fellow Arabs. If you look at it that way, in truth as it developed, every single one of his movements is understandable.
I have to agree with Sabraamerican. I don’t think its very easy to judge a man caught unprepared in the middle of a cross fire. If you look at the pictures, understanding that in the first he is facing where the Israelis are firing from, it appears he is in front of his son. Then the fire shifts in the second photo, and you can see him react to that. Then they die.
Its hard to know for sure, but your judgment is harsh.
patent +AMDG