USA: 17 Jewish Activists Protesting Occupation Arrested

[Freeman]

The ADL is just an israeli camp of spies in USA!

17 Jewish Activists Protesting Israeli Occupation Arrested at ADL Headquarters
If Not Now activists celebrated a Passover meal in the lobby of the Anti-Defamation League to protest the Israeli occupation of Palestine.

News

 

[Hossfly]

The ADL is just an israeli camp of spies in USA!

17 Jewish Activists Protesting Israeli Occupation Arrested at ADL Headquarters
If Not Now activists celebrated a Passover meal in the lobby of the Anti-Defamation League to protest the Israeli occupation of Palestine.

News

The protesters are lucky they weren't put on an Alabama chain gang.

 

[Roudy]

Fuck'em who cares. Must be bad upbringing followed by ultra leftist education.

 

[aris2chat]

Protesters arrested

ADL Statement on 'If Not Now' Protest at its National Headquarters
New York, NY, April 21, 2016 ... Jonathan A. Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), today issued the following statement on the If Not Now protest that took place outside of ADL's national office in New York City on April 20, 2016.

Yesterday, a group of protesters from “IfNotNow” (INN) was arrested by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in the lobby of the building in which ADL rents space.

The young men and women of INN are part of our community, and that is why I feel it’s very important to make clear what happened.

First, ADL had no role whatsoever in the arrest of the protesters. The protesters trespassed in the lobby of a private office building in which ADL happens to be one of dozens of tenants. Building management engaged NYPD to deal with the situation. Any claim by INN that ADL ‘had activists arrested’ is simply incorrect.

Second, INN never attempted to contact us about their intended visit or to engage us in any meaningful dialogue. In fact, ADL immediately extended an invitation to meet, which INN rejected.

Third, if INN took us up on the offer to talk, they would have learned that while ADL and INN may differ on how we attain it, the two organizations share the same goal: a two-state solution that provides for the safety and security of Israel and a viable Palestinian state. They also would have learned about the work ADL does speaking out for human rights worldwide and in Israel for all its citizens.

Under my leadership, we at ADL believe in a big tent in which we engage in conversation, and yes, debate across different viewpoints to grapple with difficult issues involving the Jewish community, Jewish values, and the Jewish state. It is unfortunate that INN seems to be more interested in spectacles and ultimatums than in discussion and dialogue grappling with the difficult issues involved in achieving peace. Nevertheless, our doors are open, and our invitation to speak with INN still stands.

 

[Freeman]

Protesters arrested

ADL Statement on 'If Not Now' Protest at its National Headquarters
New York, NY, April 21, 2016 ... Jonathan A. Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), today issued the following statement on the If Not Now protest that took place outside of ADL's national office in New York City on April 20, 2016.

Yesterday, a group of protesters from “IfNotNow” (INN) was arrested by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in the lobby of the building in which ADL rents space.

The young men and women of INN are part of our community, and that is why I feel it’s very important to make clear what happened.

First, ADL had no role whatsoever in the arrest of the protesters. The protesters trespassed in the lobby of a private office building in which ADL happens to be one of dozens of tenants. Building management engaged NYPD to deal with the situation. Any claim by INN that ADL ‘had activists arrested’ is simply incorrect.

Second, INN never attempted to contact us about their intended visit or to engage us in any meaningful dialogue. In fact, ADL immediately extended an invitation to meet, which INN rejected.

Third, if INN took us up on the offer to talk, they would have learned that while ADL and INN may differ on how we attain it, the two organizations share the same goal: a two-state solution that provides for the safety and security of Israel and a viable Palestinian state. They also would have learned about the work ADL does speaking out for human rights worldwide and in Israel for all its citizens.

Under my leadership, we at ADL believe in a big tent in which we engage in conversation, and yes, debate across different viewpoints to grapple with difficult issues involving the Jewish community, Jewish values, and the Jewish state. It is unfortunate that INN seems to be more interested in spectacles and ultimatums than in discussion and dialogue grappling with the difficult issues involved in achieving peace. Nevertheless, our doors are open, and our invitation to speak with INN still stands.

This arrestation is not antisemitic in the country?!

 

[Phoenall]

Protesters arrested

ADL Statement on 'If Not Now' Protest at its National Headquarters
New York, NY, April 21, 2016 ... Jonathan A. Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), today issued the following statement on the If Not Now protest that took place outside of ADL's national office in New York City on April 20, 2016.

Yesterday, a group of protesters from “IfNotNow” (INN) was arrested by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in the lobby of the building in which ADL rents space.

The young men and women of INN are part of our community, and that is why I feel it’s very important to make clear what happened.

First, ADL had no role whatsoever in the arrest of the protesters. The protesters trespassed in the lobby of a private office building in which ADL happens to be one of dozens of tenants. Building management engaged NYPD to deal with the situation. Any claim by INN that ADL ‘had activists arrested’ is simply incorrect.

Second, INN never attempted to contact us about their intended visit or to engage us in any meaningful dialogue. In fact, ADL immediately extended an invitation to meet, which INN rejected.

Third, if INN took us up on the offer to talk, they would have learned that while ADL and INN may differ on how we attain it, the two organizations share the same goal: a two-state solution that provides for the safety and security of Israel and a viable Palestinian state. They also would have learned about the work ADL does speaking out for human rights worldwide and in Israel for all its citizens.

Under my leadership, we at ADL believe in a big tent in which we engage in conversation, and yes, debate across different viewpoints to grapple with difficult issues involving the Jewish community, Jewish values, and the Jewish state. It is unfortunate that INN seems to be more interested in spectacles and ultimatums than in discussion and dialogue grappling with the difficult issues involved in achieving peace. Nevertheless, our doors are open, and our invitation to speak with INN still stands.

This arrestation is not antisemitic in the country?!

How can it be, they committed a crime and so were arrested.

 

[Freeman]

Protesters arrested

ADL Statement on 'If Not Now' Protest at its National Headquarters
New York, NY, April 21, 2016 ... Jonathan A. Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), today issued the following statement on the If Not Now protest that took place outside of ADL's national office in New York City on April 20, 2016.

Yesterday, a group of protesters from “IfNotNow” (INN) was arrested by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in the lobby of the building in which ADL rents space.

The young men and women of INN are part of our community, and that is why I feel it’s very important to make clear what happened.

First, ADL had no role whatsoever in the arrest of the protesters. The protesters trespassed in the lobby of a private office building in which ADL happens to be one of dozens of tenants. Building management engaged NYPD to deal with the situation. Any claim by INN that ADL ‘had activists arrested’ is simply incorrect.

Second, INN never attempted to contact us about their intended visit or to engage us in any meaningful dialogue. In fact, ADL immediately extended an invitation to meet, which INN rejected.

Third, if INN took us up on the offer to talk, they would have learned that while ADL and INN may differ on how we attain it, the two organizations share the same goal: a two-state solution that provides for the safety and security of Israel and a viable Palestinian state. They also would have learned about the work ADL does speaking out for human rights worldwide and in Israel for all its citizens.

Under my leadership, we at ADL believe in a big tent in which we engage in conversation, and yes, debate across different viewpoints to grapple with difficult issues involving the Jewish community, Jewish values, and the Jewish state. It is unfortunate that INN seems to be more interested in spectacles and ultimatums than in discussion and dialogue grappling with the difficult issues involved in achieving peace. Nevertheless, our doors are open, and our invitation to speak with INN still stands.

This arrestation is not antisemitic in the country?!

How can it be, they committed a crime and so were arrested.

Protesting the occupation is a crime?!

 

[Phoenall]

Protesters arrested

ADL Statement on 'If Not Now' Protest at its National Headquarters
New York, NY, April 21, 2016 ... Jonathan A. Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), today issued the following statement on the If Not Now protest that took place outside of ADL's national office in New York City on April 20, 2016.

Yesterday, a group of protesters from “IfNotNow” (INN) was arrested by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in the lobby of the building in which ADL rents space.

The young men and women of INN are part of our community, and that is why I feel it’s very important to make clear what happened.

First, ADL had no role whatsoever in the arrest of the protesters. The protesters trespassed in the lobby of a private office building in which ADL happens to be one of dozens of tenants. Building management engaged NYPD to deal with the situation. Any claim by INN that ADL ‘had activists arrested’ is simply incorrect.

Second, INN never attempted to contact us about their intended visit or to engage us in any meaningful dialogue. In fact, ADL immediately extended an invitation to meet, which INN rejected.

Third, if INN took us up on the offer to talk, they would have learned that while ADL and INN may differ on how we attain it, the two organizations share the same goal: a two-state solution that provides for the safety and security of Israel and a viable Palestinian state. They also would have learned about the work ADL does speaking out for human rights worldwide and in Israel for all its citizens.

Under my leadership, we at ADL believe in a big tent in which we engage in conversation, and yes, debate across different viewpoints to grapple with difficult issues involving the Jewish community, Jewish values, and the Jewish state. It is unfortunate that INN seems to be more interested in spectacles and ultimatums than in discussion and dialogue grappling with the difficult issues involved in achieving peace. Nevertheless, our doors are open, and our invitation to speak with INN still stands.

This arrestation is not antisemitic in the country?!

How can it be, they committed a crime and so were arrested.

Protesting the occupation is a crime?!

Trespassing on private property to do so is, or don't you know about that law

 

[aris2chat]

Protesters arrested

ADL Statement on 'If Not Now' Protest at its National Headquarters
New York, NY, April 21, 2016 ... Jonathan A. Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), today issued the following statement on the If Not Now protest that took place outside of ADL's national office in New York City on April 20, 2016.

Yesterday, a group of protesters from “IfNotNow” (INN) was arrested by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in the lobby of the building in which ADL rents space.

The young men and women of INN are part of our community, and that is why I feel it’s very important to make clear what happened.

First, ADL had no role whatsoever in the arrest of the protesters. The protesters trespassed in the lobby of a private office building in which ADL happens to be one of dozens of tenants. Building management engaged NYPD to deal with the situation. Any claim by INN that ADL ‘had activists arrested’ is simply incorrect.

Second, INN never attempted to contact us about their intended visit or to engage us in any meaningful dialogue. In fact, ADL immediately extended an invitation to meet, which INN rejected.

Third, if INN took us up on the offer to talk, they would have learned that while ADL and INN may differ on how we attain it, the two organizations share the same goal: a two-state solution that provides for the safety and security of Israel and a viable Palestinian state. They also would have learned about the work ADL does speaking out for human rights worldwide and in Israel for all its citizens.

Under my leadership, we at ADL believe in a big tent in which we engage in conversation, and yes, debate across different viewpoints to grapple with difficult issues involving the Jewish community, Jewish values, and the Jewish state. It is unfortunate that INN seems to be more interested in spectacles and ultimatums than in discussion and dialogue grappling with the difficult issues involved in achieving peace. Nevertheless, our doors are open, and our invitation to speak with INN still stands.

This arrestation is not antisemitic in the country?!

How can it be, they committed a crime and so were arrested.

Protesting the occupation is a crime?!

Palestinian territories not 'illegally occupied' CAMERA: New York Times Corrects: Palestinian Territories Not 'Illegally Occupied'

 

[Freeman]

Protesters arrested

ADL Statement on 'If Not Now' Protest at its National Headquarters
New York, NY, April 21, 2016 ... Jonathan A. Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), today issued the following statement on the If Not Now protest that took place outside of ADL's national office in New York City on April 20, 2016.

Yesterday, a group of protesters from “IfNotNow” (INN) was arrested by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in the lobby of the building in which ADL rents space.

The young men and women of INN are part of our community, and that is why I feel it’s very important to make clear what happened.

First, ADL had no role whatsoever in the arrest of the protesters. The protesters trespassed in the lobby of a private office building in which ADL happens to be one of dozens of tenants. Building management engaged NYPD to deal with the situation. Any claim by INN that ADL ‘had activists arrested’ is simply incorrect.

Second, INN never attempted to contact us about their intended visit or to engage us in any meaningful dialogue. In fact, ADL immediately extended an invitation to meet, which INN rejected.

Third, if INN took us up on the offer to talk, they would have learned that while ADL and INN may differ on how we attain it, the two organizations share the same goal: a two-state solution that provides for the safety and security of Israel and a viable Palestinian state. They also would have learned about the work ADL does speaking out for human rights worldwide and in Israel for all its citizens.

Under my leadership, we at ADL believe in a big tent in which we engage in conversation, and yes, debate across different viewpoints to grapple with difficult issues involving the Jewish community, Jewish values, and the Jewish state. It is unfortunate that INN seems to be more interested in spectacles and ultimatums than in discussion and dialogue grappling with the difficult issues involved in achieving peace. Nevertheless, our doors are open, and our invitation to speak with INN still stands.

This arrestation is not antisemitic in the country?!

How can it be, they committed a crime and so were arrested.

Protesting the occupation is a crime?!

Palestinian territories not 'illegally occupied' CAMERA: New York Times Corrects: Palestinian Territories Not 'Illegally Occupied'

The UN and all countries consider West Bank occupied territories.

 

[Freeman]

Protesters arrested

ADL Statement on 'If Not Now' Protest at its National Headquarters
New York, NY, April 21, 2016 ... Jonathan A. Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), today issued the following statement on the If Not Now protest that took place outside of ADL's national office in New York City on April 20, 2016.

Yesterday, a group of protesters from “IfNotNow” (INN) was arrested by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in the lobby of the building in which ADL rents space.

The young men and women of INN are part of our community, and that is why I feel it’s very important to make clear what happened.

First, ADL had no role whatsoever in the arrest of the protesters. The protesters trespassed in the lobby of a private office building in which ADL happens to be one of dozens of tenants. Building management engaged NYPD to deal with the situation. Any claim by INN that ADL ‘had activists arrested’ is simply incorrect.

Second, INN never attempted to contact us about their intended visit or to engage us in any meaningful dialogue. In fact, ADL immediately extended an invitation to meet, which INN rejected.

Third, if INN took us up on the offer to talk, they would have learned that while ADL and INN may differ on how we attain it, the two organizations share the same goal: a two-state solution that provides for the safety and security of Israel and a viable Palestinian state. They also would have learned about the work ADL does speaking out for human rights worldwide and in Israel for all its citizens.

Under my leadership, we at ADL believe in a big tent in which we engage in conversation, and yes, debate across different viewpoints to grapple with difficult issues involving the Jewish community, Jewish values, and the Jewish state. It is unfortunate that INN seems to be more interested in spectacles and ultimatums than in discussion and dialogue grappling with the difficult issues involved in achieving peace. Nevertheless, our doors are open, and our invitation to speak with INN still stands.

This arrestation is not antisemitic in the country?!

How can it be, they committed a crime and so were arrested.

Protesting the occupation is a crime?!

Trespassing on private property to do so is, or don't you know about that law

Thank you to proving that destroying private property of palestinians in Jerusalem is crime in the region.

 

[montelatici]

Protesters arrested

ADL Statement on 'If Not Now' Protest at its National Headquarters
New York, NY, April 21, 2016 ... Jonathan A. Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), today issued the following statement on the If Not Now protest that took place outside of ADL's national office in New York City on April 20, 2016.

Yesterday, a group of protesters from “IfNotNow” (INN) was arrested by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in the lobby of the building in which ADL rents space.

The young men and women of INN are part of our community, and that is why I feel it’s very important to make clear what happened.

First, ADL had no role whatsoever in the arrest of the protesters. The protesters trespassed in the lobby of a private office building in which ADL happens to be one of dozens of tenants. Building management engaged NYPD to deal with the situation. Any claim by INN that ADL ‘had activists arrested’ is simply incorrect.

Second, INN never attempted to contact us about their intended visit or to engage us in any meaningful dialogue. In fact, ADL immediately extended an invitation to meet, which INN rejected.

Third, if INN took us up on the offer to talk, they would have learned that while ADL and INN may differ on how we attain it, the two organizations share the same goal: a two-state solution that provides for the safety and security of Israel and a viable Palestinian state. They also would have learned about the work ADL does speaking out for human rights worldwide and in Israel for all its citizens.

Under my leadership, we at ADL believe in a big tent in which we engage in conversation, and yes, debate across different viewpoints to grapple with difficult issues involving the Jewish community, Jewish values, and the Jewish state. It is unfortunate that INN seems to be more interested in spectacles and ultimatums than in discussion and dialogue grappling with the difficult issues involved in achieving peace. Nevertheless, our doors are open, and our invitation to speak with INN still stands.

This arrestation is not antisemitic in the country?!

How can it be, they committed a crime and so were arrested.

Protesting the occupation is a crime?!

Palestinian territories not 'illegally occupied' CAMERA: New York Times Corrects: Palestinian Territories Not 'Illegally Occupied'

Well, if CAMERA says so, it must be true. LOL

But here are the facts regarding Gaza as per the International Court of Justice

"26. Israel maintains that following the 2005 disengagement, it is no longer an occupying power in Gaza as it does not exercise effective control over the area.

27. However, the prevalent view within the international community is that Israel remains an occupying power in Gaza despite the 2005 disengagement. In general, this view is based on the scope and degree of control that Israel has retained over the territory of Gaza following the 2005 disengagement – including, inter alia, Israel’s exercise of control over border crossings, the territorial sea adjacent to the Gaza Strip, and the airspace of Gaza; its periodic military incursions within Gaza; its enforcement of no-go areas within Gaza near the border where Israeli settlements used to be; and its regulation of the local monetary market based on the Israeli currency and control of taxes and customs duties. The retention of such competences by Israel over the territory of Gaza even after the 2005 disengagement overall supports the conclusion that the authority retained by Israel amounts to effective control.

28. Although it no longer maintains a military presence in Gaza, Israel has not only shown the ability to conduct incursions into Gaza at will, but also expressly reserved the right to do so as required by military necessity. This consideration is potentially significant considering that there is support in international case law for the conclusion that it is not a prerequisite that a State maintain continuous presence in a territory in order to qualify as an occupying power. In particular, the ICTY has held that the law of occupation would also apply to areas where a state possesses “the capacity to send troops within a reasonable time to make the authority of the occupying power felt.” In this respect, it is also noted that the geographic proximity of the Gaza Strip to Israel potentially facilitates the ability of Israel to exercise effective control over the territory, despite the lack of a continuous military presence.

29. Overall, there is a reasonable basis upon which to conclude that Israel continues to be an occupying power in Gaza despite the 2005 disengagement. The Office has therefore proceeded on the basis that the situation in Gaza can be considered within the framework of an international armed conflict in view of the continuing military occupation by Israel."

Opinio Juris » Blog Archive The OTP Concludes Israel Is Still Occupying Gaza - Opinio Juris

 

[Shusha]

The real problem with the above opinion is that it sets up a situation where it is impossible for Israel, given its military strength and border with Gaza, to theoretically un-occupy Gaza.

 

[Phoenall]

Protesters arrested

ADL Statement on 'If Not Now' Protest at its National Headquarters
New York, NY, April 21, 2016 ... Jonathan A. Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), today issued the following statement on the If Not Now protest that took place outside of ADL's national office in New York City on April 20, 2016.

Yesterday, a group of protesters from “IfNotNow” (INN) was arrested by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in the lobby of the building in which ADL rents space.

The young men and women of INN are part of our community, and that is why I feel it’s very important to make clear what happened.

First, ADL had no role whatsoever in the arrest of the protesters. The protesters trespassed in the lobby of a private office building in which ADL happens to be one of dozens of tenants. Building management engaged NYPD to deal with the situation. Any claim by INN that ADL ‘had activists arrested’ is simply incorrect.

Second, INN never attempted to contact us about their intended visit or to engage us in any meaningful dialogue. In fact, ADL immediately extended an invitation to meet, which INN rejected.

Third, if INN took us up on the offer to talk, they would have learned that while ADL and INN may differ on how we attain it, the two organizations share the same goal: a two-state solution that provides for the safety and security of Israel and a viable Palestinian state. They also would have learned about the work ADL does speaking out for human rights worldwide and in Israel for all its citizens.

Under my leadership, we at ADL believe in a big tent in which we engage in conversation, and yes, debate across different viewpoints to grapple with difficult issues involving the Jewish community, Jewish values, and the Jewish state. It is unfortunate that INN seems to be more interested in spectacles and ultimatums than in discussion and dialogue grappling with the difficult issues involved in achieving peace. Nevertheless, our doors are open, and our invitation to speak with INN still stands.

This arrestation is not antisemitic in the country?!

How can it be, they committed a crime and so were arrested.

Protesting the occupation is a crime?!

Palestinian territories not 'illegally occupied' CAMERA: New York Times Corrects: Palestinian Territories Not 'Illegally Occupied'

The UN and all countries consider West Bank occupied territories.

So how does that make it an illegal occupation, why do you always need to LIE about the actions of Israel and claim they are illegal.

 

[Phoenall]

Protesters arrested

ADL Statement on 'If Not Now' Protest at its National Headquarters
New York, NY, April 21, 2016 ... Jonathan A. Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), today issued the following statement on the If Not Now protest that took place outside of ADL's national office in New York City on April 20, 2016.

Yesterday, a group of protesters from “IfNotNow” (INN) was arrested by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in the lobby of the building in which ADL rents space.

The young men and women of INN are part of our community, and that is why I feel it’s very important to make clear what happened.

First, ADL had no role whatsoever in the arrest of the protesters. The protesters trespassed in the lobby of a private office building in which ADL happens to be one of dozens of tenants. Building management engaged NYPD to deal with the situation. Any claim by INN that ADL ‘had activists arrested’ is simply incorrect.

Second, INN never attempted to contact us about their intended visit or to engage us in any meaningful dialogue. In fact, ADL immediately extended an invitation to meet, which INN rejected.

Third, if INN took us up on the offer to talk, they would have learned that while ADL and INN may differ on how we attain it, the two organizations share the same goal: a two-state solution that provides for the safety and security of Israel and a viable Palestinian state. They also would have learned about the work ADL does speaking out for human rights worldwide and in Israel for all its citizens.

Under my leadership, we at ADL believe in a big tent in which we engage in conversation, and yes, debate across different viewpoints to grapple with difficult issues involving the Jewish community, Jewish values, and the Jewish state. It is unfortunate that INN seems to be more interested in spectacles and ultimatums than in discussion and dialogue grappling with the difficult issues involved in achieving peace. Nevertheless, our doors are open, and our invitation to speak with INN still stands.

This arrestation is not antisemitic in the country?!

How can it be, they committed a crime and so were arrested.

Protesting the occupation is a crime?!

Palestinian territories not 'illegally occupied' CAMERA: New York Times Corrects: Palestinian Territories Not 'Illegally Occupied'

Well, if CAMERA says so, it must be true. LOL

But here are the facts regarding Gaza as per the International Court of Justice

"26. Israel maintains that following the 2005 disengagement, it is no longer an occupying power in Gaza as it does not exercise effective control over the area.

27. However, the prevalent view within the international community is that Israel remains an occupying power in Gaza despite the 2005 disengagement. In general, this view is based on the scope and degree of control that Israel has retained over the territory of Gaza following the 2005 disengagement – including, inter alia, Israel’s exercise of control over border crossings, the territorial sea adjacent to the Gaza Strip, and the airspace of Gaza; its periodic military incursions within Gaza; its enforcement of no-go areas within Gaza near the border where Israeli settlements used to be; and its regulation of the local monetary market based on the Israeli currency and control of taxes and customs duties. The retention of such competences by Israel over the territory of Gaza even after the 2005 disengagement overall supports the conclusion that the authority retained by Israel amounts to effective control.

28. Although it no longer maintains a military presence in Gaza, Israel has not only shown the ability to conduct incursions into Gaza at will, but also expressly reserved the right to do so as required by military necessity. This consideration is potentially significant considering that there is support in international case law for the conclusion that it is not a prerequisite that a State maintain continuous presence in a territory in order to qualify as an occupying power. In particular, the ICTY has held that the law of occupation would also apply to areas where a state possesses “the capacity to send troops within a reasonable time to make the authority of the occupying power felt.” In this respect, it is also noted that the geographic proximity of the Gaza Strip to Israel potentially facilitates the ability of Israel to exercise effective control over the territory, despite the lack of a continuous military presence.

29. Overall, there is a reasonable basis upon which to conclude that Israel continues to be an occupying power in Gaza despite the 2005 disengagement. The Office has therefore proceeded on the basis that the situation in Gaza can be considered within the framework of an international armed conflict in view of the continuing military occupation by Israel."

Opinio Juris » Blog Archive The OTP Concludes Israel Is Still Occupying Gaza - Opinio Juris

A blog is the best you can do. Things must be desperate in your Iraqi boiler room.

 

[Phoenall]

Protesters arrested

ADL Statement on 'If Not Now' Protest at its National Headquarters
New York, NY, April 21, 2016 ... Jonathan A. Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), today issued the following statement on the If Not Now protest that took place outside of ADL's national office in New York City on April 20, 2016.

Yesterday, a group of protesters from “IfNotNow” (INN) was arrested by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in the lobby of the building in which ADL rents space.

The young men and women of INN are part of our community, and that is why I feel it’s very important to make clear what happened.

First, ADL had no role whatsoever in the arrest of the protesters. The protesters trespassed in the lobby of a private office building in which ADL happens to be one of dozens of tenants. Building management engaged NYPD to deal with the situation. Any claim by INN that ADL ‘had activists arrested’ is simply incorrect.

Second, INN never attempted to contact us about their intended visit or to engage us in any meaningful dialogue. In fact, ADL immediately extended an invitation to meet, which INN rejected.

Third, if INN took us up on the offer to talk, they would have learned that while ADL and INN may differ on how we attain it, the two organizations share the same goal: a two-state solution that provides for the safety and security of Israel and a viable Palestinian state. They also would have learned about the work ADL does speaking out for human rights worldwide and in Israel for all its citizens.

Under my leadership, we at ADL believe in a big tent in which we engage in conversation, and yes, debate across different viewpoints to grapple with difficult issues involving the Jewish community, Jewish values, and the Jewish state. It is unfortunate that INN seems to be more interested in spectacles and ultimatums than in discussion and dialogue grappling with the difficult issues involved in achieving peace. Nevertheless, our doors are open, and our invitation to speak with INN still stands.

This arrestation is not antisemitic in the country?!

How can it be, they committed a crime and so were arrested.

Protesting the occupation is a crime?!

Trespassing on private property to do so is, or don't you know about that law

Thank you to proving that destroying private property of palestinians in Jerusalem is crime in the region.

Show me where I said that, as I was referencing US law. Under International laws and the Geneva conventions it is legal to destroy any structure believed to be used for military/terrorist purposes.

WHY DO YOU NEED TO LIE ABOUT WHAT OTHER PEOPLE WRITE WHEN THE TRUTH IS RIGHT THERE. IT SHOWS THAT YOU DONT HAVE AN ARGUMENT