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This, in spite of hundreds of instances to the contrary. Is M. Wettach a clairvoyant? How can he be so certain of this statement?

The ICRC has a very poor record when it comes to Israel and Jews, particularly when you note that the Magen David Adom (Red Shield of David) insignia had been repeatedly denied the same protected status as the Red Cross and Red Crescent from MDA’s establishment in 1930 until 2006, when the ”Red Crystal” was inaugurated as a third, alternative symbol. On its own, the Red Magen David is STILL not recognized or protected under the Geneva convention, it is protected ONLY if the Red Star of David is surrounded by the ”Red Crystal” (a red square standing on one corner with a white field inside).]]> ”The Israeli Military must have been aware of the situation but did not assist the wounded.”



This, in spite of hundreds of instances to the contrary. Is M. Wettach a clairvoyant? How can he be so certain of this statement?



The ICRC has a very poor record when it comes to Israel and Jews, particularly when you note that the Magen David Adom (Red Shield of David) insignia had been repeatedly denied the same protected status as the Red Cross and Red Crescent from MDA’s establishment in 1930 until 2006, when the ”Red Crystal” was inaugurated as a third, alternative symbol. On its own, the Red Magen David is STILL not recognized or protected under the Geneva convention, it is protected ONLY if the Red Star of David is surrounded by the ”Red Crystal” (a red square standing on one corner with a white field inside).

]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://aware.instablogs.com http://aware.instablogs.com Veena Michael, Thanks for clarifying the above point.ICRC I think was distressed by the state of underfed children lying next to their dead mothers,hence such a comment.

]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://greywolf.instablogs.com http://greywolf.instablogs.com Michael Davison
Secondly, how is M. Wettach so certain that ”the IDF knew about it”. Does he read the mionds of IDF personnel or does he have a ”direct line” to some higher power?

If the sight of underfed children in any state upsets you, go to the root of the problem: the fact that for months, Hamas has been hijacking relief goods of every description for their own use while the ICRC has not said a single word about it, despite numerous reports from Palestinian NGOs.

Malnutrition is not a state that becomes evident overnight or in a few days.

Thirdly, you can lay off the sarcasm– no one deplores the callous exploitation of women and children by Hamas more than the average Israeli, even if only because we get blamed for it.]]> First of all, where does international law require one belligerent to be responsible for the material needs of the other during a war?



Secondly, how is M. Wettach so certain that ”the IDF knew about it”. Does he read the mionds of IDF personnel or does he have a ”direct line” to some higher power?



If the sight of underfed children in any state upsets you, go to the root of the problem: the fact that for months, Hamas has been hijacking relief goods of every description for their own use while the ICRC has not said a single word about it, despite numerous reports from Palestinian NGOs.



Malnutrition is not a state that becomes evident overnight or in a few days.



Thirdly, you can lay off the sarcasm– no one deplores the callous exploitation of women and children by Hamas more than the average Israeli, even if only because we get blamed for it.

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