PHM-Exch> Gaza: More reactions

[Claudio Schuftan]

 From: romyquij at yahoo.comThere should be and immediate and clear
condemnation of this blatant genocide being perpetrated in Gaza. PHM
members, at this time, should be well aware of the issues regarding this
problem and should be beyond ignorance. In the face of blatant injustice
and oppression, ignorance is a crime.

Romy
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From: "Wim De Ceukelaire" <wim at g3w.be>,

Several people called for events to be put in their historical context.
Therefore references to a "cycle of violence" don't seem to be very
helpful. They "psychologize" the issue: exercising "restraint" would be a
step towards a solution. I feel that PHM should go beyond and provide
context instead. These are not two sovereign states picking a fight with
one another. On the one side, we have one of the most militarized states in
the world, one of the most modern armies of a state that is inherently
exclusive. On the other side we have a people without a state, without an
army, refugees living on a small stretch of land that has been suffering
under a blockade. I agree we have to weigh our words but calling on both
sides to show restraint seems a bit out of context to me.

Wim
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from: Jihad Mashal jmashal at flagshipproject.org
As Palestinian I do appreciate the immediate response came out OF PHM
through the statement. I do not see changes in the context or impact of the
war on the people of Gaza, except that it is more destructive. What might
be needed from PHM is: First. the analytical part of PHM position on the
impact of war on Human rights including right to health .Second, the PHM
site postin all updates or information that would help educating people
about the Palestinian cause in general and the war in Gaza in particular



Jihad

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From: Dr MIRA SHIVA <mirashiva at gmail.com>
I wish we could do something about  addressing the  violence in the mind
which  results in more & more armed violence  unable to look at non killing
solutions . The  need for Peace with Justice  is emphasised. So much
needless killing & destruction . What it  must be doing to the hearts &
minds of those who witness  it   besides  physically to their bodies ,
homes .so many children & women  becoming  victims. Govt in  India  has
also expressed its concern & asked  for halting this.

Mira
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