Posted on 06/02/2010 11:25:40 AM PDT by Federalist Patriot
Here is video of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu forcefully defending actions taken by Israeli Defense Forces to defend themselves in the face of attacks by passengers aboard a Pro-Palestinian Ship that attempted to run Israel’s blockade of Gaza.
Netanyahu said Israel “cannot permit Iran” and others to ship arms at will to Gaza. As a result, Israel will not permit ships to pass uninspected to port.
Netanyahu said Israel “time and again” offered to take any humanitarian aid on to Gaza, but the flotilla rejected the offers.
The Prime Minister said the passengers aboard the “Mavi Marmara” were not “pacifists, peace activists. These were violent supporters of terrorism.” He said Israeli forces acted to defend themselves after being attacked.
Netanyahu said the International Community has once again taken the attitude, “Israel is guilty until proven guilty.” He said it is as if the world wants to tell Israel they have the right to defend themselves, but every time they do so, they are criticized.
Netanyahu said “We will never apologize for defending ourselves. . . . Israel should not be held to a double-standard. . . . The Jewish State has a right to defend itself just like any other state.”
What a great leader Netanyahu is. How refreshing it is to hear a leader speak with force and clarity, instead of with mealy-mouthed diplomatic double-speak.
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He is a strong, patriotic leader — I wish our country had one.
Shame there isn’t a President of the US willing to make the same kind of statement.
Bumped to front page!
God bless and protect Israel and all who defend her.
Too bad Bibi can’t run for US President.
Long live Israel.
Netanyahu's right. Period.
I agree!
Freepers, Please let me know if Netanyahu’s statement is shown on any of the MSM stations. Thanks!
Was this a prepared speech? Was he using teleprompters? Natenyahu is certainly the leader of what is left of the Free World.
ML/NJ
Everything he said was dead on. However, it’s a crying shame he has to come out and say something so obvious and justified in defense of his nation’s/people’s security.
Amen.
It'd be hard not to respect Netanyahu no matter who you are.
It took alot of Israeli prayers to find him again leading his country at such a critical juncture.
What's it going to take for our country to re embrace prayer?
Good for him.
I saw his statement on Fox news. Netanyahu is such a great leader. I am glad he told the world who they are today.
The Israelis should’ve capped all of those.. ahem.. “peace activists” once their troops were attacked. After all, what’s going to happen... the world will be PO’d at them? So effing WHAT?
I’m really glad Netanyahu is at the helm in Israel to provide some counterbalance to 0bama. Israel would be in far worse straits with the communist Peres or that shrew Livni in power.
If a Kenyan can do it, why not an Israeli?
Sounds like Bibi is standing firm as hell! GOOD!! I was afraid he might puss out and drop the blockade.
WOW! An actual PATRIOT as president! I remember when the US had one too!
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