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LA PROTEST: TURKEY HAS BLOOD ON ITS HANDS
Ynetnews
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3900904,00.html
June 7 2010
Israel
Some 5,000 people, including politicians, actors, community leaders,
participate in Beverly Hills rally in support of Israel, carry signs
reading, 'Peace activists don't use knives and axes' and 'Shame on
Turkey.' Governor Schwarzenegger speaks with Noam Shalit
Shosh Maimon Published: 06.07.10, 10:59 / Israel News
LOS ANGELES - As anti-Israel protests are being held throughout the
world following Israel's raid on a Gaza-bound flotilla, a rally in
support of Israel was held Sunday in Los Angeles in which 5,000 people
participated. The keynote speaker at the rally, which was organized
by the Israeli consulate in the city, was none other than California
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Supporters of Israel marched along Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly
Hills carrying Israeli flags in the largest pro-Israel rally in the
US since last week's flotilla raid. In addition to Israelis and Jews,
the rally was also attended by leaders from the Iranian, Armenian,
and Mexican communities, as well as Catholic clergymen.
In the background, the songs Am Yisrael Chai, David Melech Yisrael, and
Hatikva were played over a loudspeaker system. One of the participants
blew the shofar. Thousands shouted: "Turkey is a friend of Hamas."
Israeli and American flags at the Los Angeles rally (Photo: Linda
Kassian)
The protesters carried signs with photographs of those they called
"pacifists" beating IDF soldiers with clubs. Below the photos was
the title: "Peace activists don't use knives and axes." Another
photograph shows a range of knives and axes with above the title:
"Humanitarian aid - knives, axes, and clubs."
In addition, signs were waved that said "Shame on Turkey," "Israel
wants peace," and "Turkey - you have blood on your hands."
'Release Gilad now'
Schwarzenegger told the crowd he supports Israel and its right to
defend itself. He spoke with Noam Shalit, the father of captured
Israelis soldier Gilad Shalit. The conversation between the two was
played over the loudspeakers for the crowd to hear.
Shalit called upon the rally participants not to stop fighting for
Gilad's release. Schwarzenegger said that, being a father of four, he
could not imagine what it would feel like if one of his children were
held hostage, and, therefore, is calling for Gilad to be returned home.
Signs against Turkey at the rally (Photo: Linda Kassian)
Noam Shalit also said during the phone conversation that his son has
been held hostage for four years, without one day of light, without
anyone being allowed to visit him. He said that his son is slowly
disappearing and called upon the crowd to help release his beloved
son before its too late.
The Israeli Consul-General in Los Angeles Yaakov Dayan took the
stage wrapped in an Israeli flag, and called upon Israel supporters
everywhere in the world not to be afraid to rally in favor of the
country.
Cable news channels broadcast some of the rally live. Among the
speakers at the rally were Oscar-winning actor John Voight, Angelina
Jolie's father, who presented himself as a supporter of Israel,
and Democrat Congressman Brad Sherman and Republican Congresswoman
Michelle Bachmann.
Religious officials also attended the rally. Catholic priests spoke
in favor of Israel in Spanish and in English.
Among the rabbis attending the event was head of the Wiesenthal
Center Rabbi Hier, who said that the aid flotilla passengers must
remove their cover of peace activists behind which thy are hiding
and reveal their true faces as terrorists.
Prof. Yehuda Pearl, father of reporter Daniel Pearl who was murdered
in Pakistan, also spoke at the rally, saying that the fight against
Hamas and Iran is a fight between civilization and barbarism.
Yitzhak Benhorin contributed to this report
From: A. Papazian
Ynetnews
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3900904,00.html
June 7 2010
Israel
Some 5,000 people, including politicians, actors, community leaders,
participate in Beverly Hills rally in support of Israel, carry signs
reading, 'Peace activists don't use knives and axes' and 'Shame on
Turkey.' Governor Schwarzenegger speaks with Noam Shalit
Shosh Maimon Published: 06.07.10, 10:59 / Israel News
LOS ANGELES - As anti-Israel protests are being held throughout the
world following Israel's raid on a Gaza-bound flotilla, a rally in
support of Israel was held Sunday in Los Angeles in which 5,000 people
participated. The keynote speaker at the rally, which was organized
by the Israeli consulate in the city, was none other than California
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Supporters of Israel marched along Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly
Hills carrying Israeli flags in the largest pro-Israel rally in the
US since last week's flotilla raid. In addition to Israelis and Jews,
the rally was also attended by leaders from the Iranian, Armenian,
and Mexican communities, as well as Catholic clergymen.
In the background, the songs Am Yisrael Chai, David Melech Yisrael, and
Hatikva were played over a loudspeaker system. One of the participants
blew the shofar. Thousands shouted: "Turkey is a friend of Hamas."
Israeli and American flags at the Los Angeles rally (Photo: Linda
Kassian)
The protesters carried signs with photographs of those they called
"pacifists" beating IDF soldiers with clubs. Below the photos was
the title: "Peace activists don't use knives and axes." Another
photograph shows a range of knives and axes with above the title:
"Humanitarian aid - knives, axes, and clubs."
In addition, signs were waved that said "Shame on Turkey," "Israel
wants peace," and "Turkey - you have blood on your hands."
'Release Gilad now'
Schwarzenegger told the crowd he supports Israel and its right to
defend itself. He spoke with Noam Shalit, the father of captured
Israelis soldier Gilad Shalit. The conversation between the two was
played over the loudspeakers for the crowd to hear.
Shalit called upon the rally participants not to stop fighting for
Gilad's release. Schwarzenegger said that, being a father of four, he
could not imagine what it would feel like if one of his children were
held hostage, and, therefore, is calling for Gilad to be returned home.
Signs against Turkey at the rally (Photo: Linda Kassian)
Noam Shalit also said during the phone conversation that his son has
been held hostage for four years, without one day of light, without
anyone being allowed to visit him. He said that his son is slowly
disappearing and called upon the crowd to help release his beloved
son before its too late.
The Israeli Consul-General in Los Angeles Yaakov Dayan took the
stage wrapped in an Israeli flag, and called upon Israel supporters
everywhere in the world not to be afraid to rally in favor of the
country.
Cable news channels broadcast some of the rally live. Among the
speakers at the rally were Oscar-winning actor John Voight, Angelina
Jolie's father, who presented himself as a supporter of Israel,
and Democrat Congressman Brad Sherman and Republican Congresswoman
Michelle Bachmann.
Religious officials also attended the rally. Catholic priests spoke
in favor of Israel in Spanish and in English.
Among the rabbis attending the event was head of the Wiesenthal
Center Rabbi Hier, who said that the aid flotilla passengers must
remove their cover of peace activists behind which thy are hiding
and reveal their true faces as terrorists.
Prof. Yehuda Pearl, father of reporter Daniel Pearl who was murdered
in Pakistan, also spoke at the rally, saying that the fight against
Hamas and Iran is a fight between civilization and barbarism.
Yitzhak Benhorin contributed to this report
From: A. Papazian