If Israelis had kidnapped and murdered three “Palestinian” teens, there would a strong international outcry, with calls from the U.N. and the U.S. for decisive action to find and punish the perpetrators, along with calls from many quarters for action against Israel itself. In this case, there will be none of that. Instead, there will be numerous calls for Israel to show “restraint” in its response, and whatever form that response may take, it will be excoriated as “disproportionate.”
“Netanyahu vows ‘Hamas will pay’ after bodies of 3 kidnapped Israeli teens found,” FoxNews.com, June 30, 2014:
Isreali Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed revenge against Hamas after three teens kidnapped June 12 in the West Bank — including one with U.S. citizenship — were found dead Monday, just north of Hebron.
“They were kidnapped and murdered in cold blood by animals,” Haaretz quoted Netanyahu saying at a hastily arranged security cabinet meeting. “In the name of the whole of Israel, I ask to tell the dear families – to the mothers, the fathers, the grandmothers and the grandfathers, the brothers and sisters – our hearts are bleeding, the whole nation is crying with them.”
The leader’s angry words came hours after the search for Eyal Yifrach, 19; Gilad Shaar, 16; and Naftali Frenkel, also 16, who were snatched while hitchhiking, ended in the West Bank, where Hamas operates. Sources said the bodies were found in a shallow grave in an open field in the West Bank village of Halhul, just north of Hebron.
“Hamas is responsible, and Hamas will pay,” Netanyahu vowed.
The comments amplified earlier remarks from President Shimon Peres, who said Israel would pursue the killers.
“The entire nation is bowing its head with unbearable sorrow this evening,” Peres said. “Over the past 18 days the nation prayed as one that the fate of our wonderful teenagers would be that they are found alive and well. Now that the bitter news has come, the entire Israeli nation mourns the premature death of our finest youth … Alongside deep sorrow, we will remain resolute to punish the atrocious terrorists. Our war on terrorism will only intensify and will not waver so that this murderous terrorism won’t dare to rear its head.”
The abductions outraged the Jewish state as well as the international community, and several vigils and rallies were held around the U.S. during the intensive hunt. Hundreds of Palestinians took part in the search, dubbed “Brother’s Keeper.”
The three youths disappeared as they were heading home from a West Bank religious school. Israeli officials said at the time that one of the teens called a police emergency line around 10:25 p.m. local time and said: “We’ve been kidnapped.” They were not heard from again.
Frenkel holds dual U.S.-Israeli citizenship.
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas criticized the kidnapping, and pledged help in the search but denied there was evidence linking Hamas to the crime. Hamas, which governs the Palestinian territories jointly with the PA, praised the kidnapping without claiming responsibility.
Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri accused Israel of using the murders as a pretext for aggression.
“Only the Israeli version of the events has been published. Israel is attempting to make way for aggression against us, against the Hamas,” Zuhri said. “We reject all Israeli allegations and threats against us. We are already used to it and will know how to defend ourselves. No Palestinian group, Hamas or any other group, has taken responsibility for the action, and thus the Israeli version can’t be trusted.”
Israeli forces searched more than 1,000 sites, rounding up Hamas and Islamic Jihad suspects as part of the operation. Last week, the Israel Security Agency identified two Hamas operatives from Hebron as key suspects in the kidnappings, Ammar Muhammad Abu Eisha, 33, a locksmith, and Marwan al-Qawasmeh, 29, a barber. Both men allegedly disappeared from their homes on the night of the kidnapping have not been seen since….
AnneM says
One thing is certain,Israel will keep its word.
George Reisman says
The value of 1 Israeli has been established at 1027 Palestinians based on the ransom for the release of Gilad Shalit. Therefor at least 3081 Palestinian lives should be paid for the murder of the 3 Israeli schoolboys.
mariam rove says
excellent math!!!! M
Will Doohan says
Agreed.
kikorikid says
The Isreali Foreign Minister recently stated,”If we
have to go into Gaza again, we will bring “Total War”.
Joseph says
I wish the U.S. had a president like Netanyahu. He is always so brave and right on the mark. His speech at the UN recently was incredible because he is not afraid to speak the plain truth. And in general, when not hampered by the liberals in his own country, he does what he says he is going to do.
He’s got balls, like former Israeli Defense Minister, Moshe Arens, who once said, when questioned about a particularly strong response Israel had made to an attack on its nation: “There’s life after public opinion”. In other words, we are going to do what we need to do to defend this nation. And “world opinion” or “public opinion” be damned. Good for Arens, good for Netanyahu, good for Israel.
And we get Barry, the limp-wristed lying community organizer. Life is not fair.
Angemon says
Joseph posted:
“I wish the U.S. had a president like Netanyahu.”
We have this expression back home: the north wind made the vikings.
john lord says
Netanyahu is no better than Obama. He’s a weakling. Recall what happened in his first tenure as Prime Minister. The giving away of Bethlehem, Hebron, the various staged Palestinian riots which he did little or nothing to quell. But the issue is bigger than Netanyahu. I don’t think any Israeli leader or any leader of any western country can or Wil do anything to defeat the Islamic menace. They have been castrated by political correctness, and they don’t answer to the voters of their respective countries. They are beholden to those who control the purse strings. When you have no real sovereignty, of course you will not be able to defend your own citizens.
umbra says
In a total war scenario – another world war – political correctness goes into the rubbish bin. Everything becomes fair target. Only then shall brave leaders arise. It is then when the opportunity (political will) exist to rid the world of the global menace and start with a clean slate.
Berq says
In the old testament in the book of Zechariah, Chapter,2,verse,8.God says about Israel that for who ever touches you touches the apple of his eye.I will surely raise my hand aganist them.I am sure Palestian terrorists will pay the heavy price.
Barkaroo says
Go get ’em Netanyahu….it’s about time the HAMAS were taught the repercussions of constantly nipping the heels of the lion and if they think for one minute that America will save them they are so so wrong…Obama will betray them like he has betrayed his own country.
mark says
When terror strikes in the form of Muslim animals, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is the best man to have on the job. Go get ’em Ben!
Champ says
“Netanyahu vows ‘Hamas will pay’ after bodies of 3 kidnapped Israeli teens found,”
Good …they should “pay”!
sound awake says
bibi gets it…he really gets it…hes one of the few foreigners i would vote for for potus if it were constitutional…
IronyDome says
Crush ’em, Bibi
Jean-Francois Morf says
Talmud and Quran and Mein Kampf books should be burned!
These 3 illiberal law books already made millions victims!
Talmud, Zohar 1, verse 25a: all non-jews are to be exterminated.
Quran, surat IX, verse 5: all non-muslims are to be exterminated.
Mein Kampf: all non-german nations are to be exterminated.
(>20 million orthodox, >10 million catholics, <6 millions jews). Meaning
more 30 millions christians killed for less 6 millions jews, but the more
then 30 millions christians victims of Mein Kampf are always censored!
Only the New Testament should be allowed!
Angemon says
Those 30 million christians you speak of. Were they persecuted and killed by the nazi regime or are you counting the casualties, both military and civilian, from WWII?