What was just a whisper a few weeks ago is now moving mainstream. We have now gotten to the point where the mainstream media is adopting the talking points that the response of Israel to the wave of attacks by Palestinian terrorists is not "proportional" and is somehow improper. Here is a good example of an article by Reuters that demonstrates these talking points. Let's take a look.
First, lets start with the facts. Over the last three months, there has been a wave of attacks by individual Palestinians against innocent Israeli civilians. As of now, the total number of attack is about 130. Because of difficulties for Palestinians to get guns after years of terrorist activities in the area, nearly all of the attacks have been carried out using knives or by ramming victims with a car. In many cases as the attacker struck, the ubiquitous Israeli security have shot the attacker. Many of these attackers have died. In total, just over 20 Israelis have been killed in the attacks with many more than 100 wounded, some severely. During the same time, 106 Palestinians have been killed during the course of these attacks. So, we have unprovoked attacks on innocent civilians and self defense by the Israelis.
Now let's look at the spin that the mainstream media and others are putting on these events. Here's how Reuters put it:
The disparity in the number killed on each side has led to accusations by rights groups and others that Israel is using excessive force to quell the unrest.
Get it? Reuters is careful not to say itself that Israel is using "excessive force"; instead Reuters attributes the claim to unidentified rights groups and "others". But consider the nature of this outrageous charge. Imagine yourself walking down a street at night when you are confronted with a group of men who come at you with knives while shouting that they are going to kill you. Since you have a concealed carry permit, you pull out your revolver and after telling them to stop (which they don't) you start firing in self-defense. Three of the attackers are killed in the firing, one is wounded and the others flee. You, however, are unhurt. No doubt, if you were an American, Reuters would report this as a victory over criminals by a brave citizen. On the other hand, if you were an Israeli, Reuters would say that you used "excessive force". You see, there are three dead attackers and no dead civilian victims. That must mean "excessive force" according to some "rights groups and others", correct?
But it's not just the mainstream media that is now using this charge against those who defend Israelis. The Swedish Foreign Minister called these deaths of Palestinians "extrajudicial executions". Our own Secretary of State, John Kerry, warned the Israeli defenders against vigilantism. One wonders what he calls the victims of these terrorists? Are they just acceptable casualties? After all, the media and the liberals in power around the world seem dissatisfied that there are not more dead Israeli victims so that the death toll on each side can be more "proportionate".
Let's be clear where these talking points are going. Here is what one leading member of the Palestinian Authority has to say on the issue (the same Palestinian Authority that does not even condemn these terrorist attacks.) Hanan Ashrari said this: "These killings are in most cases carried out by fully armed military or police. They are carrying out on-the-spot executions. They are extrajudicial and a crime."
So now self defense during a terrorist attack is to be called a "crime".
This narrative is hateful, idiotic and horrific all at the same time. It must be rejected by all members of our society.
First, lets start with the facts. Over the last three months, there has been a wave of attacks by individual Palestinians against innocent Israeli civilians. As of now, the total number of attack is about 130. Because of difficulties for Palestinians to get guns after years of terrorist activities in the area, nearly all of the attacks have been carried out using knives or by ramming victims with a car. In many cases as the attacker struck, the ubiquitous Israeli security have shot the attacker. Many of these attackers have died. In total, just over 20 Israelis have been killed in the attacks with many more than 100 wounded, some severely. During the same time, 106 Palestinians have been killed during the course of these attacks. So, we have unprovoked attacks on innocent civilians and self defense by the Israelis.
Now let's look at the spin that the mainstream media and others are putting on these events. Here's how Reuters put it:
The disparity in the number killed on each side has led to accusations by rights groups and others that Israel is using excessive force to quell the unrest.
Get it? Reuters is careful not to say itself that Israel is using "excessive force"; instead Reuters attributes the claim to unidentified rights groups and "others". But consider the nature of this outrageous charge. Imagine yourself walking down a street at night when you are confronted with a group of men who come at you with knives while shouting that they are going to kill you. Since you have a concealed carry permit, you pull out your revolver and after telling them to stop (which they don't) you start firing in self-defense. Three of the attackers are killed in the firing, one is wounded and the others flee. You, however, are unhurt. No doubt, if you were an American, Reuters would report this as a victory over criminals by a brave citizen. On the other hand, if you were an Israeli, Reuters would say that you used "excessive force". You see, there are three dead attackers and no dead civilian victims. That must mean "excessive force" according to some "rights groups and others", correct?
But it's not just the mainstream media that is now using this charge against those who defend Israelis. The Swedish Foreign Minister called these deaths of Palestinians "extrajudicial executions". Our own Secretary of State, John Kerry, warned the Israeli defenders against vigilantism. One wonders what he calls the victims of these terrorists? Are they just acceptable casualties? After all, the media and the liberals in power around the world seem dissatisfied that there are not more dead Israeli victims so that the death toll on each side can be more "proportionate".
Let's be clear where these talking points are going. Here is what one leading member of the Palestinian Authority has to say on the issue (the same Palestinian Authority that does not even condemn these terrorist attacks.) Hanan Ashrari said this: "These killings are in most cases carried out by fully armed military or police. They are carrying out on-the-spot executions. They are extrajudicial and a crime."
So now self defense during a terrorist attack is to be called a "crime".
This narrative is hateful, idiotic and horrific all at the same time. It must be rejected by all members of our society.
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