I cant imagine a foreign country destroying our HDB flats and building their own sttlements right here in Singapore. Remember the Japanese Occupation?
The most logical thing to to is retaliate.
But what if we retaliate the foreign invasion and the US, EU and UN see us as a terrorist organisation. And our neighbour did nothing but watch.
That is exactly what is happening in Palestine.
Bob Simon showed the damage to the cause of peace caused by the ever-expanding and illegal Israeli settlements, the evictions of Palestinians from their homes, the humiliation they experience at Israeli checkpoints, the Apartheid roads and wall built by Israel, and the bizarre experience of Palestinian families imprisoned in their own homes by Israeli soldiers.
Getting a peace deal in the Middle East is such a priority to President Obama that his first foreign calls on his first day in office were to Arab and Israeli leaders. And on day two, the president made former Senator George Mitchell his special envoy for Middle East peace. Mr. Obama wants to shore up the ceasefire in Gaza, but a lasting peace really depends on the West Bank where Palestinians had hoped to create their state. The problem is, even before Israel invaded Gaza, a growing number of Israelis and Palestinians had concluded that peace between them was no longer possible, that history had passed it by. For peace to have a chance, Israel would have to withdraw from the West Bank, which would then become the Palestinian state.
Its known as the "two-state" solution. But, while negotiations have been going on for 15 years, hundreds of thousands of Jewish settlers have moved in to occupy the West Bank. Palestinians say they can't have a state with Israeli settlers all over it, which the settlers say is precisely the idea.
Palestinians had hoped to establish their state on the West Bank, But Israelis have split it up with scores of settlements, and hundreds of miles of new highways that only settlers can use. Palestinians have to drive - or ride - on the older roads
When they want to travel from one town to another, they have to submit to humiliating delays at checkpoints and roadblocks. There are more than 600 of them on the West Bank.
Asked why there are so many checkpoints, Dr. Barghouti said, "I think the main goal is to fragment the West Bank. Maybe a little bit of them can be justified because they say it's for security. But I think the vast majority of them are basically to block the movement of people from one place to another."
Here's how they block Barghouti: he was born in Jerusalem, grew up in Jerusalem and worked in a hospital there for 14 years. Four years ago he moved to a town just 10 miles away, but now, because he no longer lives in Jerusalem, he can't get back in - ever
He says he can't get a permit to go. "I asked for a permit to go to Jerusalem during the last year, the last years about 16 times. And 16 times they were rejected. Like most Palestinians, I don't have a permit to go to the city I was born in, to the city I used to work in, to the city where my sister lives."
What he's up against are scores of Israeli settlements dominating the lowlands like crusader fortresses. Many are little cities, and none of them existed 40 years ago. The Israelis always take the high ground, sometimes the hills, and sometimes the homes. And sometimes Arabs are occupied inside their own homes.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
Jewish Professor ''Israel needs to break its territorial addiction''
Even a Jewish American, Dr. Alex Sinclair agreed that the Israeli government hungers territorial occupation of the Palestine land.
As taken frm Dr. Alex Sinclair article from Haaretz.com; a Jewish website.
''For the past eight years, we have had an American president who was Israel's "greatest friend" - a friend who stood by grinning feebly while we sank deeper and deeper into a mess. ''
''Israel is like an alcoholic, except we are addicted to territories, not to tequila ''
''Meanwhile, our supposed best friend has stood by, watching us, supporting us, even taking care of us, sometimes gently saying: "You know, you really shouldn't be drinking that," while never actually plucking up the courage - the friendship - to put a hand on our shoulder and say: "You need to stop."
''Israel does not need a friend like that right now. We need a new type of friend - a true friend, one that will lead an intervention for us''
source: http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1043345.html
Dr. Alex Sinclair is a lecturer in Jewish education at the Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies, and an adjunct assistant professor of Jewish education at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America.
As taken frm Dr. Alex Sinclair article from Haaretz.com; a Jewish website.
''For the past eight years, we have had an American president who was Israel's "greatest friend" - a friend who stood by grinning feebly while we sank deeper and deeper into a mess. ''
''Israel is like an alcoholic, except we are addicted to territories, not to tequila ''
''Meanwhile, our supposed best friend has stood by, watching us, supporting us, even taking care of us, sometimes gently saying: "You know, you really shouldn't be drinking that," while never actually plucking up the courage - the friendship - to put a hand on our shoulder and say: "You need to stop."
''Israel does not need a friend like that right now. We need a new type of friend - a true friend, one that will lead an intervention for us''
source: http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1043345.html
Dr. Alex Sinclair is a lecturer in Jewish education at the Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies, and an adjunct assistant professor of Jewish education at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Qunut Nazilah in English Translation
“O Allah, We seek Your help; we beseech Your forgiveness.
We affirm our faith in You; we praise You.
We reject and abandon everyone who forsakes You.
O Allah, You alone do we worship; unto You alone we pray, and before You alone we prostrate in worship.
Unto You alone we strive and implore.
We cherish hope in Your mercy; we fear Your chastisement.
Most certainly, Your stern punishment will overtake those who reject the truth.
O Allah, we ask Your help against the aggressive Zionists who have committed crimes (against the oppressed), who have violated the sanctities, and killed, and dispersed the oppressed in Palestine.
O Allah, they cannot overwhelm You.
O Allah, You who are the Lord of the oppressed,
Help the oppressed (against their oppressors).
O Allah, show us Your miraculous powers in dealing with them (i.e. the aggressors).
O Allah, make their plans a plan for their destruction.
Make their armies a source of their own defeat.
Make their prison a prison for them.
O Allah, help the oppressed against the oppressors in all parts of the world.
O Allah, have mercy on the Ummah of Muhammad.
O Allah, bring relief to the Ummah of Muhammad.
O Allah, You are the twister of hearts, make our feet steadfast on the path of truth.
O Allah, make us all guides unto truth and make us rightly guided.
O Allah, bless and send peace on Your Prophet and Messenger Muhammad and his entire family and Companions
We affirm our faith in You; we praise You.
We reject and abandon everyone who forsakes You.
O Allah, You alone do we worship; unto You alone we pray, and before You alone we prostrate in worship.
Unto You alone we strive and implore.
We cherish hope in Your mercy; we fear Your chastisement.
Most certainly, Your stern punishment will overtake those who reject the truth.
O Allah, we ask Your help against the aggressive Zionists who have committed crimes (against the oppressed), who have violated the sanctities, and killed, and dispersed the oppressed in Palestine.
O Allah, they cannot overwhelm You.
O Allah, You who are the Lord of the oppressed,
Help the oppressed (against their oppressors).
O Allah, show us Your miraculous powers in dealing with them (i.e. the aggressors).
O Allah, make their plans a plan for their destruction.
Make their armies a source of their own defeat.
Make their prison a prison for them.
O Allah, help the oppressed against the oppressors in all parts of the world.
O Allah, have mercy on the Ummah of Muhammad.
O Allah, bring relief to the Ummah of Muhammad.
O Allah, You are the twister of hearts, make our feet steadfast on the path of truth.
O Allah, make us all guides unto truth and make us rightly guided.
O Allah, bless and send peace on Your Prophet and Messenger Muhammad and his entire family and Companions
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Congratulations to Isreal who have made many records!
Israel has:
Created 4 million+ Refugees
Holds World's record for UN Violations at 69+
Killed more innocent civilians per capita than any other country 50,000+
Has Imprisoned more civilians per cap 250,000+ , Has rendered more civilians Handicapped per cap 50,000+
Demolished more homes than any other country 60,000+
Outlawed marriage to Non-Jews, Destroyed 350 Christian Churches & Mosques
6 Wars in 60 years
254 km of Apartheid Wall, 562 Check Points
Has Ethnically cleansed 500+ villages
Created 4 million+ Refugees
Holds World's record for UN Violations at 69+
Killed more innocent civilians per capita than any other country 50,000+
Has Imprisoned more civilians per cap 250,000+ , Has rendered more civilians Handicapped per cap 50,000+
Demolished more homes than any other country 60,000+
Outlawed marriage to Non-Jews, Destroyed 350 Christian Churches & Mosques
6 Wars in 60 years
254 km of Apartheid Wall, 562 Check Points
Has Ethnically cleansed 500+ villages
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Keep Praying and Stay Strong
More than a dozen mosques have been hit in the course of Israel's war on Gaza.
But two weeks into the war, Muslim worshippers have not been deterred by the destruction, or the risks of going to pray at what could be a potential target.
To my muslim brothers in Gaza; keep praying and stay strong.
But two weeks into the war, Muslim worshippers have not been deterred by the destruction, or the risks of going to pray at what could be a potential target.
To my muslim brothers in Gaza; keep praying and stay strong.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Why Hamas is not the Issue
I was discussing about the palestianian issue with a friend. He told me one ustaz mentioned that the result for the massacare of Palestinians by the Israeli was Hamas fault. It was hamas fault to fire rockets at Israel. He futher explain that by firing rockets at Israel is like throwing stone at a bee hive. WHAT!? The Jews had already hit our beehives by taking the Palestinian Land in 1948. Rick Sanchez does the research and finds that Israel violated the terms of the ceasefire first by killing 6 Gazans on November 4. Shouldn't media outlets check the facts before running with a story. Check out this video.
To my Muslim brothers and sister in Singapore; I can understand that we dont have the position and the guts to fight the opression. But that doesnt allow you to put the blame on Hamas and be brainwashed by the media that Hamas is a terrorist organization or government.
History matters. After Hamas won elections in 2006, its leadership accepted a two-state solution based on the pre-war June 4, 1967 borders, but this was unacceptable to Israel. Earlier, Israel destroyed secular Fatah leader and Palestinian Authority President Arafat for failing at Camp David in July 2000 to comply with its demands to accept permanent Israeli control over Palestinian life and land confined in enclaves. Hamas became the new challenge to Israel’s vision.
The facts of history affirm that Israel will not accept a sovereign Palestinian state on any part of historic Palestine. Hamas is not the issue. All Palestinian leaders sooner or later, secular or Islamic, are declared unacceptable partners for peace no matter how much they concede to Israel. That Israel hides behind the “Hamas Islamic threat” today to destroy it as a potential partner is becoming transparent.
Dont you get it? Dont be fooled by the media my Muslim brothers and sisters.
Don't be sidetracked that it was Hamas fault that the Palestinian are living in this state.
If you want to blame someone apart from America and Israel; go blame the Arab Nation for being the spectator.
To my Muslim brothers and sister in Singapore; I can understand that we dont have the position and the guts to fight the opression. But that doesnt allow you to put the blame on Hamas and be brainwashed by the media that Hamas is a terrorist organization or government.
History matters. After Hamas won elections in 2006, its leadership accepted a two-state solution based on the pre-war June 4, 1967 borders, but this was unacceptable to Israel. Earlier, Israel destroyed secular Fatah leader and Palestinian Authority President Arafat for failing at Camp David in July 2000 to comply with its demands to accept permanent Israeli control over Palestinian life and land confined in enclaves. Hamas became the new challenge to Israel’s vision.
The facts of history affirm that Israel will not accept a sovereign Palestinian state on any part of historic Palestine. Hamas is not the issue. All Palestinian leaders sooner or later, secular or Islamic, are declared unacceptable partners for peace no matter how much they concede to Israel. That Israel hides behind the “Hamas Islamic threat” today to destroy it as a potential partner is becoming transparent.
Dont you get it? Dont be fooled by the media my Muslim brothers and sisters.
Don't be sidetracked that it was Hamas fault that the Palestinian are living in this state.
If you want to blame someone apart from America and Israel; go blame the Arab Nation for being the spectator.
Oh I See! (OIC)
1.Muslims need an Islamic state. A khalifah. We live in a world where we get distracted daily by kuffr from what really matters.
2. What about our brothers and sisters in Iraq, Palestine, Afghanistan? They are counting on us in to save them.THey are being bullied. Should we just be the spectator?
3. Allah (swt) will indeed not forget what we have done or not done. May Allah gather all Muslims under one state so we finally become victorious - as we were before.
4. At a start i hope Organisation Islamic Conference (OIC) must take ACTION and gather all their millitary power under one banner and defend other Islamic country that is being oppressed.
5. I repeat; they must take action and not have the Oh I See (OIC) mentality. Take action oh our Muslim leaders.
6. Rasulullah (SAW) waged war on the Jews for their attack on one Muslim woman. So far the death toll is approaching 800 HUNDREDS and counting in GAZA and all what we see is condemnations, demonstrations and Arab leaders calling for another useless summit and pointing finger at one another to take action.
2. What about our brothers and sisters in Iraq, Palestine, Afghanistan? They are counting on us in to save them.THey are being bullied. Should we just be the spectator?
3. Allah (swt) will indeed not forget what we have done or not done. May Allah gather all Muslims under one state so we finally become victorious - as we were before.
4. At a start i hope Organisation Islamic Conference (OIC) must take ACTION and gather all their millitary power under one banner and defend other Islamic country that is being oppressed.
5. I repeat; they must take action and not have the Oh I See (OIC) mentality. Take action oh our Muslim leaders.
6. Rasulullah (SAW) waged war on the Jews for their attack on one Muslim woman. So far the death toll is approaching 800 HUNDREDS and counting in GAZA and all what we see is condemnations, demonstrations and Arab leaders calling for another useless summit and pointing finger at one another to take action.
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