Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu is set to visit the White House this week. But the facts show that supporting Israel just increases Arab terrorist attacks on the US, writes Thaddeus Russell.
Israel flotilla attack
Reuters delete incriminating bits from Gaza flotilla photos
A Canadian photographer aboard the Mavi Marmara took photos of bloodied Israeli soldiers and a pro-Palestinian protester with a knife and gave them to a Turkish newspaper. But why did Reuters edit the knife out?
Israel: now a liability for the US?
America’s strong ties to Israel are about stabilising the Middle East area and the US isn’t about to give up that relationship, even following the flotilla attack. But Israel is now longer an asset to the US.
Why Israel’s lefties are waving their Israeli flags high
This week young Israelis — a mix of gay, straight, students and non-political types — united to defend Israel being slandered by the rest of the world. Ethan Perlson explains.
Henning Mankell: My Gaza flotilla diary
Author Henning Mankell was on board the Gaza-bound flotilla attacked by Israel last week. He tells his story of the raid and then how he was captured and deported out of Israel.
Mavi Marmari photos faked by Israel? Probably not
Word is spreading that photos allegedly showing weapons seized aboard the Gaza aid convoy ship Mavi Marmari have been faked by Israel, taken years ago. But the conspiracy doesn’t have legs.
Rundle: Israel will bugger up again soon
Guy Rundle gives his take on the changing nature of Israel. Will the Egypt-Gaza border now remain open as a result of the Gaza flottila attack? If so, then the flotilla has won.
Gaza attack: Israel’s Vietnam
This Second Gaza War — the flotilla attack is an act of war — may be far more costly to Israel than the first. This is a war with the people of Gaza and Israel has to admit it, says Israeli Bradley Burston.
Israel’s PR war on ‘hate boat’
“This wasn’t a Love Boat,” Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says in the face of growing condemnation of the deadly commando raid on the flotilla of activists. This is a PR campaign being waged on Facebook and Twitter.
SMH photographer: I was Tasered by Israelis
The 618 international detainees from the Gaza-bound flotilla have been released and deported by Israel, including SMH journo Paul McGeough and photographer Kate Geraghty.
Netanyahu: “This was no love boat”
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu has come out in defence [video]of the deadly flotilla attack, saying that Israel had to defend Gaza from weapons smuggling. The UN Security Council is now investigating.
Richardson: where to now for mid-East peace?
The fact that some members of the aid convoy had been filmed singing pro-Hamas songs is being treated in all seriousness as a justification for killing them.
Crikey Says: Context is everything when it comes to Gaza flotilla
It’s easy, and predictable, to dismiss the entire Israeli response to the Gaze flotilla attack as spin. But nothing is clear cut.
Who was the terrorist group aboard the flotilla?
Metal poles, knives and flares were found on board the Gaza-bound flotilla, supposedly belonging to IHH, a Turkish charity with links to Islamic terrorists. Who is IHH?
Israel had no choice but to attack
It’s not fair to blame Israel solely for the flotilla attack, writes Seth Freedman. The flotilla ignored specific instructions from the Israel government, had form on weapons smuggling and were violent.
US is whipped by Israel
The US is loathe to say even the mildest criticism of Israel despite the flotilla attack, even though much of the world has condemned the conduct. Why is the US still protecting Israel? asks Glenn Greenwald.
Gaza freedom flotilla attack: a Crikey wrap
A diplomatic storm has erupted in the Middle East overnight, after the Israeli navy boarded a Turkish ship trying to break the Gaza blockade, writes Tom Cowie.
Israel shoots itself into a corner
Daily Media Wrap: The Israel navy has stormed a pro-Palestinian flotilla bound for Gaza yesterday, killing at least nine people, raising the ire of the diplomatic community. Will the incident isolate Israel further?
Live blogging the aftermath in Israel
Al Jazeera liveblogs what’s happening and who’s doing what after the deadly attacks by Israel on a flotilla of pro-Palestinian activists. The UN and world politicians are in a frenzy.
