Israeli soldier jailed over mutiny
Mon, 12 Jan
Israeli reservist prepare to cross the border in a deployment area near the Israeli-Gaza Strip border
An Israeli reservist has been sentenced to jail after refusing to fight in Gaza because of the killing of Palestinian civilians by the army.
The soldier whose identity has not been revealed has been sentenced to 14 days imprisonment in a military center, the Israeli daily Haaretz reported on Monday.
He is the first soldier to be tried over mutiny against his superiors.
Michael Sfard, the legal advisor of Omets, an NGO for social justice, said eight reservists has sought his legal assistance over conscription since the start of the Gaza offensive on December 27.
According to the attorney, three of the eight reservists have refused to fight in Gaza and two of the three have reached an agreement with their commander.
The Israeli Army has started the deployment of reservists into the Gaza Strip to join the regular army in its ground operation.
After 17 days of pounding the populated territory, the military is waiting for the government's green light to start the third phase of attacks, which could involve deploying more reservists to the battle.
A display of sympathy, courage and justice! At least Israel has ONE soldier who can tell wrong from right.
‘Say: If the ocean were ink wherewith to write out the words of my Lord, sooner would the ocean be exhausted, even if We added another ocean like it.’~Al Qu'raan (18:109)
Not only common sense but also a great courage to stand firm.
In the spirit of praying for justice for all people
Eric
Peace Eric, Havent spoken to you in ages!!
I agree with you, in such peer pressured environment, where most of the country are majority, being a small minority to be able stand up, speak up, and simply be firm about this situation shows great magnitude, great courage!!!
from pressTV (although i dont have an article-saw it on the news last night): an Israeli piolet refused to hit Gaza targets.
and
Israel charges journalists with espionage
Wed, 14 Jan 2009
An Israeli court has indicted two journalists, who worked for the Iranian Arabic-language news network al-Alam, on charges of espionage.
Alma correspondent Khezir Shahin and producer Mohammed Saran have been indicted in an Israeli court for passing information to the enemy, Israeli Army Radio reported.
The indictment came after an Israeli court forced the two journalists, who hold Israeli citizenships, to remain in detention for over a week without pressing charges. Shahin and Saran were taken into custody on January 5.
Israeli authorities claim that the two journalists had violated censorship laws by covering the launch of the ground incursion into the Gaza Strip before the military had cleared the information for publication.
In Israel, all journalists must sign an agreement to abide by Israeli censorship laws in order to get government authorization. In this way, the Israeli military has the power to shut down media outlets or detain journalists when it feels their work may pose a 'security threat'.
Since the beginning of their deadly offensive into Gaza, Israeli forces have injured several journalists, including an Algerian ENTV network cameraman who died December 27 because of the severity of the wounds he sustained during an air raid.
A Press TV station in Gaza has also come under attack during the Israeli attacks.
According to Press TV correspondent Hamada Ghraib the building was targeted even though lights were constantly shining on the roof, marking the building.
The UN has called on Israel to halt its military censorship and lift the ban on local and international media professionals entering Gaza.
The UN says Israel must provide journalists from international media outlets permission to immediately entry into the Gaza Strip and allow full and independent coverage of events.
UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Director-General Kenichiro Matsuura has also urged Israel to respect the freedom of the press as well as UN resolutions which prohibit attacks on journalists and media installations.
not only do their "war tactics" stink, not to mention practically the whole world is now "anti-Israel" but their own are turning on them too!!!
this is getting better and better...
...desperate for husnul-khitaam...
please make dua that Allah grants me a good end (to my life). please make dua that Allah guides me.
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