Black Democrat -

I would be hesitant comparing the Iranians to the Gazans. For one, Iranians are Persian, not Arab. They are a different race of people. They hold different values. Persians are extremely pro-American. However, I would seriously doubt Gazans are, as they elected Hamas into power. Whether or not Hamas legitimately won those elections, well that could probably be debated. But, the acquiescence to Hamas taking control of the country and attempting to bully Israel (however laughable that is) shows a particular wanton disregard of peace with Israel.

In regard to Nasheed - anyone who supports the Palestinian movement over Israel really does not know the history of the Palestinian/Israeli conflict. Further, why is it important that she is a “concerned muslim”? Does that give her a free pass to throw reason out of the window and just blindly side with a population merely because they share the same religion? That excuse is almost as bad as categorizing her an anti-semite. Further, why should the US have to recognize Hamas? They continually and indiscriminately kill civilians of one of our allies. There is a difference between purposely targeting civilians and incidentally killing civilians in the course of warfare. Both are ugly and evil; but, there exists more culpability in the former.

Further, Gaza is a sovereign who bombed Israel, another sovereign. Gaza acted first. Israel is not in the wrong. Like I asked before, who violated the cease-fire agreement?

I really just don’t get it…

Israel Is a Zionist State, The Whole world is on one side and USA is standing alone in supporting Israeli Crimes. ·
On June 19, 2008, an Egyptian negotiated cease-fire between the Palestinians and Israelis went into effect. The cease-fire was violated by both sides throughout its term. While any violation is problematic, only Israel’s resulted in the loss of life.
o “An Egyptian official involved with the negotiations said that there was little hope for the ceasefire. ‘The truce has been active for 15 days, and for nearly half that time there have been violations by both sides.” (Times of London, 7/05/2008)
o Israel conducted a bombing attack in the Gaza Strip on July 25.
o CNN’s Rick Sanchez: “The date Israel broke the truce agreement was November 4th, when it killed five Palestinians fighters. On November 5th, another Israeli attack killed seven Palestinian fighters while on November 6th, yet again the Israeli army killed a Palestinian farmer. All of the Israeli killings were carried out in the Gaza Strip…” (CNN, 12/31/2008)
· “Why now? Two reasons: the expiration of the Israeli-Gazan cease-fire on December 19 and the Israeli national election coming up on February 10.” (U.S News & World Report, 12/30/2008)

Israel Is a Zionist State, The Whole world is on one side and USA is standing alone in supporting Israeli Crimes. ·
On June 19, 2008, an Egyptian negotiated cease-fire between the Palestinians and Israelis went into effect. The cease-fire was violated by both sides throughout its term. While any violation is problematic, only Israel’s resulted in the loss of life.
o “An Egyptian official involved with the negotiations said that there was little hope for the ceasefire. ‘The truce has been active for 15 days, and for nearly half that time there have been violations by both sides.” (Times of London, 7/05/2008)
o Israel conducted a bombing attack in the Gaza Strip on July 25.
o CNN’s Rick Sanchez: “The date Israel broke the truce agreement was November 4th, when it killed five Palestinians fighters. On November 5th, another Israeli attack killed seven Palestinian fighters while on November 6th, yet again the Israeli army killed a Palestinian farmer. All of the Israeli killings were carried out in the Gaza Strip…” (CNN, 12/31/2008)
· “Why now? Two reasons: the expiration of the Israeli-Gazan cease-fire on December 19 and the Israeli national election coming up on February 10.” (U.S News & World Report, 12/30/2008)

Honorable Representative Nasheed is not Wrong The Whole World Knows
That Israel is a theft of Palestinian Nation. Hamas is dully elected
Goveenment. US Need the permission of Zionist, the Racist organization to choose and elect only people of their choice. Its shame US is alone in supporting the Apartheid Racisit Israeli Regime, The Baby Killers.·

The European Union (EU), Russia, the UN Secretary-General, the Arab League, the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC), and other international bodies are all urging Israel to end itS attacks. Middle East envoy Tony Blair deplored the “tragic of loss of life,” while French President Nicolas Sarkozy condemned Israel’s “disproportionate use of force.” EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said the Israeli attacks were “inflicting an unacceptable toll on Palestinian civilians and will only worsen the humanitarian crisis as well as complicate the search for a peaceful solution.”
· According to the United Nations, in the four day period from the onset of Israeli bombing on 12/27 until 12/30 at least 62 noncombatant women and children were killed in Gaza and four Israeli civilians were killed. (LA Times, 12/30/2008) This disparity in civilian casualties is typical for the conflict. Unfortunately, all parties in the Middle East conflict have committed violence against civilians. We unequivocally condemn all of these actions.

· The European Union (EU), Russia, the UN Secretary-General, the Arab League, the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC), and other international bodies are all urging Israel to end itS attacks. Middle East envoy Tony Blair deplored the ”tragic of loss of life,” while French President Nicolas Sarkozy condemned Israel’s “disproportionate use of force.” EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said the Israeli attacks were ”inflicting an unacceptable toll on Palestinian civilians and will only worsen the humanitarian crisis as well as complicate the search for a peaceful solution.”
· According to the United Nations, in the four day period from the onset of Israeli bombing on 12/27 until 12/30 at least 62 noncombatant women and children were killed in Gaza and four Israeli civilians were killed. (LA Times, 12/30/2008) This disparity in civilian casualties is typical for the conflict. Unfortunately, all parties in the Middle East conflict have committed violence against civilians. We unequivocally condemn all of these actions.
What is Being Asked of Members of Congress?
Issue a public statement supporting peace and justice for all parties in the current humanitarian crisis unfolding in the Gaza Strip. In this statement, we request that you offer support for the Palestinian right to freedom from occupation, call for an end to the Israeli blockade of humanitarian supplies to Gaza and to demand a just resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The ceasefire should be restored and fully respected by both sides. Oppose any Congressional resolutions that favor either side in the conflict.

Thank you; Honorable Jamilah Nasheed for speaking for the Voiceless.
Atleast you are not a sold out Muslim but a woman of concious. Thank You.

AMERICA BEING SEEN AS A FORCE IN BRINGING A DURABLE RESOLUTION TO THE MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT HURTS ANTI-AMERICAN EXTREMISTS.
· If our nation takes a leading role in guiding the Israelis and Palestinians to finalizing a just and lasting peace, this will deprive Al-Qaeda and other anti-American forces of a tool they use to bring people into their murderous mindset: the allegation that Americans do not care about Palestinian suffering.
· Israel is using U.S.-supplied weapons of war against civilian targets in violation of U.S. and international law. The U.S. Arms Export Control Act mandates that American weapons must be used for defensive purposes and not for human rights violations. No nation should be above the law.

Jamilah Nasheed Dare to Speak out The Truth despite
Powerful Zionist Lobby. Obama seems to be scared and Trapped
by Zionist? May God help USA.

GAZANS MUST BE OFFERED A FUTURE THAT DOES NOT INVOLVE AN ENDLESS BLOCKADE WHILE WATCHING THEIR CHILDREN WITHER FROM IMPROPER MEDICAL CARE, NUTRITION AND POOR EDUCATION
· Israel controls access to and egress from the Gaza Strip, effectively giving it total control over the area. This control is comparable to a prison, where guards maintain control by monitoring the perimeter, not walking the yard.
o “Gazans can’t turn on the lights, get tap water, buy enough food, or earn a living without Israel’s consent,” Joe Stork, acting director of Human Rights Watch’s Middle East division in January 2008.
o “The UN World Food Program reported shortages of meat, wheat flour and frozen food. Between January 14 and 20, the humanitarian and commercial foods entering Gaza totaled only 31 percent of basic food needs.”
o “Israel’s decision to limit fuel, and potentially electricity, to Gaza in retaliation for rocket attacks violates a basic principle of international humanitarian law, which prohibits a government with effective control over a territory from attacking or withholding objects that are essential to the survival of the civilian population, Human Rights Watch said. It also violates Israel’s duty as the occupying power to safeguard the health and welfare of the population under occupation.”
· The United Nations reports ”(t)he UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) voiced deep concern over the impact of the current violence on youngsters and urged all parties to abide by their international legal obligation to ensure that children are protected and receive essential humanitarian supplies and support. Over half of the population in Gaza are children.”
· Israel surrounded Gaza with a fence in 1994, more than a decade ago. Gazans have only seen their situation deteriorate over the last 14 years.
UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW, ISRAEL IS AN OCCUPYING POWER. AMERICANS HAVE ALWAYS RESPECTED THE RIGHT OF AN OCCUPIED PEOPLE TO RESIST THE OCCUPATION, WITHIN THE CONFINES OF LAWS AND UNIVERSAL ETHICS GOVERNING CONFLICTS, AND TO ESTABLISH A GOVERNMENT THAT TO THEM WILL “SEEM MOST LIKELY TO EFFECT THEIR SAFETY AND HAPPINESS.”
· As recently as June 3, 2008, Secretary of State Rice spoke of ending “…the occupation that began in 1967….” when speaking to attendees of an American Israel Public Affairs Committee banquet.
· Israel has the fifth most powerful military in the world. Gazans have no air force, air defenses, navy or tanks.

OUR UNCRITICAL SUPPORT FOR A BELLIGERENT ISRAEL MAY ADD ADDITIONAL STRESS TO THE ECONOMY AS CONSUMERS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD AND BEYOND HOLD AMERICA RESPONSIBLE AND BEGIN TO DISTANCE THEMSELVES FROM OUR PRODUCTS.

IF THE UNITED STATES WISHES TO ACT AS AN HONEST BROKER OF PEACE, IT IS NECESSARY THAT WE RECOGNIZE THE FOLLOWING BASIC POINTS:
· Palestinians live under apartheid-like conditions.
· Collective punishment is always counterproductive.
· U.S. spokespersons should avoid rhetorical double standard that allows Palestinian civilians to be killed without protest. Additionally, the widespread perception that American officials parrot the Israeli line compromises our nation’s ability to act as fair negotiators.

While muslim condems attacks on civilians by Israel, 1,000 christian worshipers led by Bishop Carlton Brown pray for Israel in Harlem. What is wrong with this World?

I’m in awe of your courage and leadership Ms. Nasheed. We need more people like you speaking truth to power.

Israel just bombed a UN school, killing more than 30 children. How elusive must Hamas be, that IDF soldiers can’t tell the difference between a seven-year old girl and a 30 year old man holding a machine gun.

Ooh and the question who violated the cease fire…according to CNN, Israel did…here’s the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KntmpoRXFX4

Three guesses as to who provided the 30 children figure and the first two don’t count.

Mr Ibrahim, have you ever considered that if Hamas didn’t deliberately and against all norms of civilized behavior, set up shop inside crowded apartment blocks, hide weapons in mosques, and fire rockets and mortars from within schools, maybe their kids wouldn’t get hurt? Just a thought.

There are credible reports of Hamas goons literally dragging children by their ears into the school to use as human shields. Godspeed to the IDF. May they send the subhuman parasites to hell where they belong.