Monday, July 4, 2011

Shockingly, the L.A. Times Dares to Contravene Accepted Lefty Narrative, Publishes Op-Ed Pointing Out the Glaringly Obvious

Israel's blockade of Gaza is about self defence and is therefore completely defensible, writes Amos N. Giora in, of all places, the above-mentioned rag:
The organizers [of the flatulent flotilla] make the claim that Israel's blockade violates international law. That's a catchy accusation, but it's wrong in law and in fact.
According to international law, states can declare and impose a sea blockade as a means to prevent contraband from being smuggled into their territory. For the blockade to be lawful, the contraband must pose a danger to the nation-state. "Due notice" must be given that a blockade is in effect and that it will be defended. Israel's Gaza sea blockade meets these requirements.
But what about the chilllldddrrrennnnn (wail flotilla "humanitarians" endlessly, obsessively)? Actually, boatniks, it looks like the kids are alright.

2 comments:

Kenneth said...

Furthermore, in 2005, after Hamas seized power in following the contested PA elections, the UN issued a resolution calling on all nations to prevent the shipment of weapons to Gaza. The Israeli & Egyptian engforced blockade was in part a response to that call.

scaramouche said...

Good point, Ken.