http://groups.yahoo.com/group/eramuslim/message/38824 Wasim Abdullah <wasim.abdul...@...>wasim.abdullah Offline Send Email Israel's flotilla raid Israel's flotilla raidThis tragedy again helps us to recognize who are friend of Israel and who are their enemies. Or in other words who are enemy of Islam because friend of Israel cannot be friend of Islam.Let see the Response of Different countriesFor most of comments refer to http://blogs.aljazeera.net/middle-east/2010/05/31/live-coverage-israels-flotilla-raidfor other online web address is given 1) Turkey Strongly condemned Israel and termed this as state terrorism.2) IRANStrongly condemned Israel and termed Israel biggest threat to global pace and stability.Iran has condemned Israel's deadly attack on a flotilla carrying thousands of tons of supplies for Gaza, calling the regime in Tel Aviv a threat to global peace and security.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad rejected the notion on Monday that the Israeli raid on the Freedom Flotilla was indicative of Tel Aviv's military muscle, explaining further that it was a mere symbol of its weakness. http://www.presstv.com/detail.aspx?id=128444§ionid=3510201013) Saudi Arabia No comments till 15.00 PM 1-06-2010.Is it not surprising the So called Saudi Arabia are silent. 4) Venezuela Isreal commited an act of war and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said Venezuela will continue to denounce the terrorist and criminal nature of Israel's government, even as it reiterates, today more than ever, its unbreakable commitment to the fight of the Palestinian people for freedom, national sovereignty, and dignity," he said in a statement issued on Monday. http://www.presstv.com/detail.aspx?id=128578§ionid=351020704 5) EU condemns attack on flotillaThe European Union has condemned the Israeli attack on a flotilla of ships carrying aid to Gaza and has called for an "immediate, full and impartial inquiry" into the incident. http://www.presstv.com/detail.aspx?id=128562§ionid=351020605 6) South Africa censures IsraelIn a statement issued by the South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Pretoria strongly condemned all military aggression by Israel against innocent civilians, including the people of the occupied West Bank and Gaza, a Press TV correspondent reported.http://www.presstv.com/detail.aspx?id=128573§ionid=351020503 7) China ResponseChina condemns the raid and urges a "quick response" from the UN Security Council. 8) USA ResponseThe President expressed deep regret at the loss of life in today's incident, and concern for the wounded, many of whom are being treated in Israeli hospitals. The President also expressed the importance of learning all the facts and circumstances around this morning's tragic events as soon as possible.The United States deeply regrets the loss of life and injuries sustained, and is currently working to understand the circumstances surrounding this tragedy 9) Arab League ResponseAmr Moussa, the secretary-general of the Arab League, was interviewed on Al Jazeera a few moments ago. He talked briefly about tomorrow's scheduled Arab League meeting.It will focus on two things: The crime itself, this military attack against people... and the message that there is no use in making peace with Israel, because Israeli policy is not interested in peace. 9) Qatar ResponseSheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, the emir of Qatar, was one of the first Arab leaders to condemn the attack; he called it an "act of piracy" in a speech earlier this morning.10) Egyt ResponseThe spokesman sent his condolences for the families of the victims. He added that such actions remind the world that Gaza is still entirely under occupation calling for the immediate lifting of the blockade.11) Pakistan Response Pakistan's foreign ministry issued a statement that "strongly condemns the use of brazen force by Israel." 12) Lebanan ResponseA statement from Saad Hariri, the Lebanese prime minister, who called the attack "dangerous and crazy":
