Post by Teddy Bear on Jul 28, 2010 0:00:03 GMT
Anyone not familiar with the reasons why Israel imposed a blockade on Gaza, and limited movement on who could pass through the borders, should first read this article by Robin Shepherd. Point is, there are real dangers to Israel from their Hamas neighbours leaving Israel no choice.
So if the BBC were doing their job, if PM Cameron was to criticize or demonize Israel for imposing these measures, or retaliating when its soldiers were attacked when trying to stop a flotilla trying to break through this blockade, they would have plenty of ammunition to do so. Given that the labour loving BBC will normally do their best to bring the Conservatives into a bad light, surely this would be the perfect opportunity.
But, this is an area that conforms exactly to the BBC agenda, so this is one time where the BBC will be happy to promote what Cameron has to say. You can be sure too, that the views he has made public now will be re-quoted in many future BBC articles on the subject of Gaza.
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So if the BBC were doing their job, if PM Cameron was to criticize or demonize Israel for imposing these measures, or retaliating when its soldiers were attacked when trying to stop a flotilla trying to break through this blockade, they would have plenty of ammunition to do so. Given that the labour loving BBC will normally do their best to bring the Conservatives into a bad light, surely this would be the perfect opportunity.
But, this is an area that conforms exactly to the BBC agenda, so this is one time where the BBC will be happy to promote what Cameron has to say. You can be sure too, that the views he has made public now will be re-quoted in many future BBC articles on the subject of Gaza.
Wanna Bet?
David Cameron describes blockaded Gaza as a 'prison'
David Cameron (left) spoke bluntly during his trip to Turkey UK Prime Minister David Cameron has condemned the blockade of the Gaza Strip, describing the territory as a "prison camp".
He also criticised Israel for launching an attack on a convoy transporting Turkish activists and aid to Gaza. Nine Turkish citizens died in the raid.
He was speaking to an audience of businessmen during a visit to Ankara.
The Israeli embassy in London said Gazans were prisoners of Palestinian militant Islamist group Hamas.
Israel and Egypt enforce a blockade on Gaza which restricts goods and people from coming in or out freely.
"Gaza cannot and must not be allowed to remain a prison camp," Mr Cameron said.
"People in Gaza are living under constant attacks and pressure in an open-air prison," he said.
'Piracy'
In May, Israeli commandoes stormed the Mavi Marmara and in fighting that followed, nine Turkish activists were killed and four soldiers wounded.
During a press conference held with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Mr Erdogan called the Israeli raid an act of "piracy".
"Israel must apologise as soon as possible, pay compensation and lift the blockade," he said.
The British government's policy has been to call for an end to the blockade, but never before has a British prime minister been so blunt, says the BBC's Jonny Dymond in Ankara.
A spokesman for the Israeli embassy in London said Hamas, which won elections in Gaza in 2006, was responsible for the situation in Gaza.
"The people of Gaza are the prisoners of the terrorist organisation Hamas. The situation in Gaza is the direct result of Hamas' rule and priorities," the spokesman said.
David Cameron (left) spoke bluntly during his trip to Turkey UK Prime Minister David Cameron has condemned the blockade of the Gaza Strip, describing the territory as a "prison camp".
He also criticised Israel for launching an attack on a convoy transporting Turkish activists and aid to Gaza. Nine Turkish citizens died in the raid.
He was speaking to an audience of businessmen during a visit to Ankara.
The Israeli embassy in London said Gazans were prisoners of Palestinian militant Islamist group Hamas.
Israel and Egypt enforce a blockade on Gaza which restricts goods and people from coming in or out freely.
"Gaza cannot and must not be allowed to remain a prison camp," Mr Cameron said.
"People in Gaza are living under constant attacks and pressure in an open-air prison," he said.
'Piracy'
In May, Israeli commandoes stormed the Mavi Marmara and in fighting that followed, nine Turkish activists were killed and four soldiers wounded.
During a press conference held with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Mr Erdogan called the Israeli raid an act of "piracy".
"Israel must apologise as soon as possible, pay compensation and lift the blockade," he said.
The British government's policy has been to call for an end to the blockade, but never before has a British prime minister been so blunt, says the BBC's Jonny Dymond in Ankara.
A spokesman for the Israeli embassy in London said Hamas, which won elections in Gaza in 2006, was responsible for the situation in Gaza.
"The people of Gaza are the prisoners of the terrorist organisation Hamas. The situation in Gaza is the direct result of Hamas' rule and priorities," the spokesman said.