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Prisoners
“It would be better to drown these prisoners, in the Dead Sea if possible, since that’s the lowest point in the world.”
Israeli Deputy Prime Minister Avigdor Lieberman, speaking on the release of Palestinian prisoners.
Palestinian Prisoners: The Facts
Prisoners are held in the approximately 30 detention centers (21 prisons, 5 detention, 4 interrogation centers, and at least 1 secret interrogation facility) located within the 1967 borders of Israel.
The figures of Palestinian detainees vary between sources. ICRC is following-up on roughly 10,500 prison-ers (October 2008); whereas Addameer, who get their data from HaMoked, who in turn get their data from the Israeli Prison Service, estimate that there are 9,493 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
Out of the 9,493 – 750 are administrative detainees, 349 are aged 18 and under, and 75 are female. Israel also detains 47 Palestinian parliamentarians. According to the Israeli Government 70% of prisoners have “blood on their hands”. The political make-up of prisoners is: 44% Fatah, 26% Hamas, 14% Islamic Jihad, 5% Popular Front, 1% Democratic Front, and 10% are undefined.Prisoners
“It would be better to drown these prisoners, in the Dead Sea if... more
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At least 6,348 Palestinians and 1,072 Israelis
have been killed since September 29, 2000.
Israelis and Palestinians Killed in the Current Violence
Israelis and Palestinians Killed in the Current ViolenceAt least 6,348 Palestinians and 1,072 Israelis
have been killed since September 29,... more
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The late Edward Said explained his title in what he wrote: "The extermination of the Native Americans can be admitted, the morality of Hiroshima attacked, the national flag (of the US) publicly committed to flames. But the systematic continuity of Israel's 52-year oppression and maltreatment of the Palestinians is virtually unmentionable, a narrative that has no permission to appear." It appeared boldly and courageously in Pilger's book, and it's long past time for it be prominent in the mainstream as well to finally expose Israeli crimes and demand they end. It's especially important now as Israel just began an intensive military assault against the defenseless people of Gaza, which, before it ends, may result in many deaths, great destruction of property and an overwhelming humanitarian disaster even beyond the one already existing in The Occupied Territories.
Few people anywhere have suffered more or longer than the beleaguered Palestinians. For nearly four decades they've lived under a harsh and unending Israeli occupation of their land. They've endured a continued assault to seize it, a loss of their personal and economic rights and a denial of any chance for justice or their very humanity. These courageous people remain isolated in their own land with little support from the outside. Yet it's never broken their spirit as they continue their heroic efforts to survive and struggle to gain their freedom.The late Edward Said explained his title in what he wrote: "The extermination of... more
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IS CURRENT.COM RUN BY THE EDITOR PICKS OR BY US, THE COMMUNITY?
IS THE VOTING TRANSPARENT?
WHAT ARE YOUR VIEWS. PLEASE POST THEM BELOW....OR ON THE OTHER THREAD BY CLICKING ABOVE.IS CURRENT.COM RUN BY THE EDITOR PICKS OR BY US, THE COMMUNITY?
IS THE VOTING... more
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Hum Dinger in the North east KCMO area sits at 9th and Prospect. I cant tell you how many times threw the years that i have ate there. The sign says it all "ever eat here"
same location for 3 generations , standing strong , standing proud, please support you local business and restaurants . Sadly the small business owner is dying.Hum Dinger in the North east KCMO area sits at 9th and Prospect. I cant tell you how... more
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Jims Hot Tamales has proudly been serving the Kansas City metro area for FOUR generations. I can remember going school clothes shopping down town at the Sears building, and begging my mom for them.
As a teen I would drive out of my way to obtain them. For about 2 bucks you can still get a darn good lunch, add a can of cold soda too if you want. Delivered to your car , fresh and hot.
You could not ask for a nicer bunch , when i came in to shoot the photos and video, the family was as concerned about the North East KC area as i was. Good quality food at a fair decent price from hardworking folks. What more could you ask for , Thank you Jim's Tamales for serving KC for many years.
Please Support you local business Man before he becomes extinctJims Hot Tamales has proudly been serving the Kansas City metro area for FOUR... more
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ummm Phallus ? or a World War 1 memorial erected ..er um.. in Raytown MO ..
i am thinking that they sure used the word erected right... :)
i dont mean to make light of the World War 1 Heroes honest i dont , but i am wondering if anyone else sees what i see..... a huge phallic symbol in the middle of a grass pad with a flag saluting it.ummm Phallus ? or a World War 1 memorial erected ..er um.. in Raytown MO ..
i am... more
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random shots of Northeast KCMO
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Gone are the days when the kids filled this park with laughter. Gone are the days when children could safely play or shoot hoops after dark. Now after dark all there is is shootings.
How in the world did NEKCMO get like this? I am not lying when i say it was once a safe place to raise a family, where everybody knew everybody.
There was a time when driving on 9th or the avenue or sitting in Lykins meant HOME.Gone are the days when the kids filled this park with laughter. Gone are the days when... more
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Pretty much a ghost town at night. , pretty much if you dont have to be there for court you dont go downtown during the day either..Pretty much a ghost town at night. , pretty much if you dont have to be there for... more
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12th street starting from Prospect on down to Hardesty , you can see The Shady Lady , it was not always a strip club... KC art Statuary a very long standing business in KC employed many around here.., KC scrap metal , the Bigger Jigger , the cemetery. The video ends at Hardesty , the projects on the right.
If you look to the right near the beginning of the video you can see A3 tire , they are some good people been in KC for years and years , living on one side and working on the other.
On the left just before KC scrap metal is 12th street Tire , also a very long standing business in KC good honest folks trying to hold on to the good in this city.
You can also see the fourplex i lived in for 10 years on 12th just before the Bigger Jigger,when i view the video now, i think WOW you walked around down there? I swear to you though, it was such a nice place to live at one time,I have so much love for NEKCMO and the Eastside .. what the hell happened , there was never this much trash and graffiti.
KC used to be such a groovy little place to live and raise your kids. It all happened so fast, in a short 10 year span KC changed .12th street starting from Prospect on down to Hardesty , you can see The Shady Lady ,... more
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Theressa's Drive In on Truman Road on the east side of KC . It sits on the corner of Bennington and Truman road , its great place to eat . The best Italian Steaks and Shakes .
Yet another long standing business in KC, its been there for as long as i can remember. Honest hard working people that love our community ......Theressa's Drive In on Truman Road on the east side of KC . It sits on the corner... more
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this new Car wash was a much needed and appreciated business for the area. Crime and violence plague KC as well as liquor stores that sell paraphernalia ....this was needed by the residence of that area way more than another liquor store.this new Car wash was a much needed and appreciated business for the area. Crime and... more
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Kansas City Mo , the EastSide of KC Truman Road and Hardesty , and headed east on 12th.
You see Whatsoever on the right hand side of 12th just past Bennington.
Whatsoever Community Center has served KC as long as I can remember.It has trained many Golden Gloves Champions and is well known for its boxers both male and female in the community .
You'll also see trash , right along side baseball fields. KCMO in general
has huge trash issues .They stopped the free special service trash pick up so it just sits there .Kansas City Mo , the EastSide of KC Truman Road and Hardesty , and headed east on... more
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24hwy Armco bridge. Armco used to be a big time employer in NEKCMO now it sits empty and employs nobody or few ......
Northeast used to be a friendly little town with average people on average days. Now , it is so filled with crime , filth and despair that nobody wants to live there.
At one time you could name every person in every house on every block . Now you have speak Spanish to live there . Non legal residents have filled NEKCMO in masses .
I am however , not angry at this , because they chose to live in an area that was so crime filled that I chose to move from it .24hwy Armco bridge. Armco used to be a big time employer in NEKCMO now it sits empty... more
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The new improved Kansas City.. or so the Mayor would like us to believe .
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