Contrary to Darcy's suggestion, those on the Gaza flotilla were not peace activists seeking co-existence and extending an olive branch. Israeli soldiers came under vicious attack by radical, violent anti-Israel provocateurs whose purpose was to break the blockade and allow the importation of weapons or weapon material to Hamas. The attacks were planned in advance and included live fire on the Israelis. The soldiers were equipped with paintball guns to disperse crowds. They carried sidearms for an emergency which were used only when they came under brutal attack and feared for their lives."
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
(BLOG) Deceptive Cartoon In Cleveland Plain Dealer Elicits Negative Response
"The Cleveland Plain Dealer today published an inflammatory political cartoon by Jeff Darcy that turned truth by portraying those on the Gaza flotilla as innocent peace seekers and demonizing Israel as the culprit responsible for destroying the prospect of peace.
Contrary to Darcy's suggestion, those on the Gaza flotilla were not peace activists seeking co-existence and extending an olive branch. Israeli soldiers came under vicious attack by radical, violent anti-Israel provocateurs whose purpose was to break the blockade and allow the importation of weapons or weapon material to Hamas. The attacks were planned in advance and included live fire on the Israelis. The soldiers were equipped with paintball guns to disperse crowds. They carried sidearms for an emergency which were used only when they came under brutal attack and feared for their lives."
Contrary to Darcy's suggestion, those on the Gaza flotilla were not peace activists seeking co-existence and extending an olive branch. Israeli soldiers came under vicious attack by radical, violent anti-Israel provocateurs whose purpose was to break the blockade and allow the importation of weapons or weapon material to Hamas. The attacks were planned in advance and included live fire on the Israelis. The soldiers were equipped with paintball guns to disperse crowds. They carried sidearms for an emergency which were used only when they came under brutal attack and feared for their lives."
