Warblogging II

Which side are you on? There are more than two sides in the Israel vs. Lebanon confrontation. If you live in the United States, imagine the government determines that Osama bin Laden and 75% of Al-Qaeda have set up homebase in Canada, and decides to invade Canada. This roughly what has happened in the Middle East. Hezbollah's HQ is in Lebanon, and Israel intends to root out the terrorist organization.

In whose interest is it to see a fledgling Arab democracy crushed by two rival powers who once again play thier battlegames on Lebanese soil? As civilians on both side of the border die, we must look at the impact on Lebanon. What happened to the 'Paris of the Middle East', once a tranquil and prosperous nation that whilst not living in perfect communal harmony at least could justifibly be the pride of the Arab world. The Israeli response amounts to nothing less than war, but Hizbollah have played thier hand in desperation for recognition.

Westbankmama blogs out of Samaria, Israel: "We learned Hebrew, found work, moved to a nice suburban community 30 minutes from Tel Aviv, had a few kids..." she's LIVEblogging the battle from the Israeli side.

Opposite Westbankmama, you'll find Eve. If you cannot read arabic, look at the photographs and click on the comments, many of which are left in English and French.

Also Liveblogging: Lebanese Political Journal | From Beirut to the Beltway | BeirutSpring | Dr. Marcy Newman in Deheishe, Beit Lahem, Palestinian Territory, "Body on the Line"

Save the Lebanese Civilians Petition

To Concerned Citizens of The World:

"Killing innocent civilians is NOT an act of self-defense. Destroying a sovereign nation is NOT a measured response."

Lebanese civilians have been under the constant attack of the state of Israel for several days. The State of Israel, in disregard to international law and the Geneva Convention, is launching a maritime and air siege targeting the entire population of the country. Innocent civilians are being collectively punished in Lebanon by the state of Israel in deliberate acts of terrorism as described in Article 33 of the Geneva Convention.

The Lebanese people feel left out by the world that is turning a blind eye on the savagery of the Israeli state. Israel does not seem to be capable of approaching any problem outside the realm of the military power bestowed on it by the government of the United States of America and other western governments.

We are writing you this letter in the hope that this massacre is immediately stopped. It is the universal duty of each individual to defend the innocents and expose the truth. The numerous civilian victims of the Israeli operations are increasing by the hour. The viciousness of the attacks has attained terrifying levels where a child has been cut in three while another was half burned.

The Israeli war machine, in its blind savagery, is destroying not only our lives but the foundations that could help the civilians survive beyond their massacre. The Israeli Defense Forces are destroying in few hours what Lebanon has spent years and billions of dollars to rebuild.

Up until now more than 100 Lebanese civilians have been killed, hundreds wounded, bridges and infrastructure destroyed, refugees are leaving Beirut in droves and worst of all the enforced siege might lead to a human catastrophe in the next 48 hours. There must be an end to this cycle of violence and continuous violation of international laws and basic ethical behavior.

Between the blindness of the international community and the deafness of the Arab one, the besieged Lebanese population has no way out.

Peace begins with justice!

SIGN THE PETITION























Above all, pray for peace!
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