The Independent on Saturday reported that whilst the South African government is not yet considering cutting ties with Israel or imposing sanctions, it is open to debate on the issue. This was the message expressed by Minister in the Presidency Essop Pahad who said
The question of imposing sanctions isn't a matter that can be taken lightly and should be treated with great seriousness. So the government is ready to discuss the issue with any organisation, but (we) support the Palestinians and oppose the escalation of tension in the Gaza as well as in Lebanon. |
In an excellent post, Commentary highlight the dishonest diplomacy emanating from our Foreign Ministry and ask their readers to email the Ministry with their comments.
The South African Government is greatly concerned at the increasing cross-border violence involving Israel, the Gaza Strip and now also Lebanon. The escalating Israeli military strikes into Gaza after the capture of an Israeli soldier has now reportedly been followed by rocket attacks into Israel from Lebanon as well as Israeli military incursions and air attacks into Lebanon, resulting in the capture of two other Israeli soldiers and the death of seven Israeli soldiers. — From the South African government’s statement on the Lebanese-Israeli conflict. |
Go on...check your eyes and read that again. The SA Foreign Ministry has used a time - slicing machine to change the order in which events occurred thereby allowing them to pound Israel with the blame.
The Israeli military incursions did not result in the capture of two Israeli soldiers and the death of seven others. The Hezbulla attack occurred first. That is not open for debate.
Commentary ask the question
"Why deny that Hezbollah crossed the border to kidnap those Israeli soldiers, when the fact is not in serious dispute?"
ISLAM IS THE RELIGION OF ABRAHAM, MOSES, JESUS AND MUHAMMAD (PEACE BE UPON THEM ALL).
THINK ABOUT IT HOW COULD AN ILLITERATE MAN INSPIRE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE AND 1400 YEARS LATER STILL BE HAVING AN EFFECT ON THE WORLD.
WAKE UP FEAR THE GOD OF ISRAEL AND THE UNIVERSE.
AS A WESTENER THE RATE OF ISLAMS INFLUENCE IS SKY ROCKETING ESPECIALLY IN EUROPE. SO STOP BURYING YOUR HEADS IN THE SAND (no pun intended) LIKE OSTRICHES.
STOP DEMONISING THE FUTURE FAITH OF MANKIND.
IF ISLAM IS AN ARAB RELIGION FOUNDED BY AN ARAB IT WOULD NOT HAVE SPREAD FURTHER THAN MECCA OR MEDINA.
Visit the following websites for further information on ISLAM.
http://www.al-sunnah.com/muhammad_in_the_bible.htm
(MUHAMMAD IN THE BIBLE)
http://www.witness-pioneer.org/vil/Books/MB_BQS/default.htm
(Quran and Science)
http://www.harunyahya.com/
http://www.barnabas.net/
http://www.answering-christianity.com/ac.htm
http://www.islamicity.com/
http://www.islamonline.net/english/index.shtml
Posted by: ahmedinajad | July 16, 2006 at 19:17
I guess your commentator explained part of the reason why -- fear. Is he doing anything to stop Hezbollah or Hamas? No, but he'd sure like to convince you that his religion is serious about peace and tolerance.
Likewise our South African friends would like to export their lessons -- but that would mean applying those lessons to people they consider friends.
Regardless of past comradery in arms, ties with Castro, Che, Palestinians, etceteras.
Truth and reconciliation requires, well,
truth. You know, the real thing -- not newspeak. What a shame that people settle for the semblance.
Chris :-)
Posted by: Chris | July 17, 2006 at 03:08
"Why deny that Hezbollah crossed the border to kidnap those Israeli soldiers, when the fact is not in serious dispute?"
Because Hezbollah did not cross the border into Israel. Israel sent a commando force into southern Lebanon and it was subsequently attacked by Hezbollah near the village of Aitaa al-Chaab, well inside Lebanon’s southern territory. It was at this point that an Israeli tank was struck by Hezbollah fighters, which resulted in the capture of the two Israeli soldiers
Posted by: DB | August 01, 2006 at 11:57
This issue has been discussed at Commentary in this thread.
to quote Darren
Even Robert Fisk acknowledges that Hizballah crossed the border.
So every major news agency in the world has lied? All governments have lied? Get over yourself.
You obviously don't really mind lying do you?
Posted by: Steve | August 01, 2006 at 12:46