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Subject: C'mon over to my place
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urvoice1 28.12.14 - 08:50pm
Thirty-seven children whose parents were killed in the recent Israel-Gaza conflict have been prevented by Hamas from visiting Israel on a trip organised by peace activists. The visit, organised by kibbutz leaders, the charity Candle for Peace and Arab-Israeli officials, would have taken the children to Arab towns in Israel, southern areas targeted by militants' rockets in the conflict, a mixed-race school and the beach in Tel Aviv. * +

urvoice1 28.12.14 - 08:51pm
A visit to Ramallah in the Israeli-occupied West Bank to meet the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas was also planned, according to Yoel Marshak of the Kibbutz Movement.... So it wasn't a one sided visit, but hamas blocks it. * +

ogdenz 28.12.14 - 09:04pm
It may be out of safety concerns for the kids? * +

urvoice1 28.12.14 - 09:08pm
Or just playing politics with kids emotions ... But Hamas, which has controlled Gaza since 2007, said the cancellation was justified to protect children from the politics of normalisation with Israel. Spokesman Eyad Bozum said Hamas would ensure such a trip will never happen again. Three weeks ago, Hamas too had given approval for the visit, Mr Marshak, said, expressing surprise that it was blocked. * +

ogdenz 29.12.14 - 12:46am
There ya go then.3 weeks ago Hamas had agreed to it. A quick rethink later..in light of events over the Christmas period..Santa's being tear gassed and handcuffed..etc. Seems to make sense imo. * +

kimjongl 29.12.14 - 09:19am
Could israel guarantee the safety of Palestinian children? They do seem to enjoy killing them. * +

say.what 29.12.14 - 11:24am
Protector or jailer * +

ladibud 29.12.14 - 11:26am
the safety of the children are a concern, a real concern. * +

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