Thursday, February 25, 2010

Lip service

U.S. slams Israel over designating heritage sites
.... the State Department on Wednesday sharply criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government for adding two shrines in the West Bank to Israel's list of national heritage sites. The move, announced Sunday, sparked Palestinian protests and has drawn criticism from other quarters, including the United Nations.

6 comments:

  1. Big deal! Do something like suspend all aid and tell them not to expect any further covering for them at the UN. That will get their attention.

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  2. I hope that this isn't too upsetting, vza, but I'm once again in the invidious position of agreeing with you. Surely one of us is going soft.

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  3. I wonder what difference it makes if it's "sharply criticised" or just "criticized" since it's all forgotten in 2 days time...This is a farce..

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  4. vza is no fleming, Jemmy. I, too,  agree with her every now and then..

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  5. =-O Oh my goodness, not again! Either you are getting smarter or.........

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  6. ... YOU are getting smarter?

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