Israel's attack

June 04, 2010 12:29 am | Updated 12:29 am IST

Monday's brazen attack by Israeli commandos on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla shows Israel's disrespect for humanity and international law. It is not enough to condemn such acts. The world community should respond with timely action. Such acts by Israel will only fuel the fire of hatred in the already volatile West Asia.

Nilesh Kumar Rai,

New Delhi

Although the U.N. has strongly condemned the attack, it needs to be seen whether it will take any serious action against Israel. As long as Israel enjoys the support of the U.S., the rest of the world community can do little to prevent its rogue behaviour.

Deepa Nagaraj,

Hyderabad

The aid flotilla was in international waters and was not doing anything illegal when it was stormed by the Israeli military. If indeed some people on board attempted to defend themselves or to fend off the Israeli attack, they were justified. It is time the international community stood up to the cowardly and murderous Israeli regime. Shame on Israelis and shame on the so-called leaders in the U.S. and the U.N. for letting them get away.

Sandeep Ghiya,

Mumbai

The blatant attack proves that a country that is close to the U.S. is out of bounds for the U.N. and the rest of the international community. Israel, which has virtually severed Gaza from the outside world, should attract global sanctions and embargoes.

H.M. Riajul Hoque,

Kolkata

The news that Egypt has opened the Rafah crossing is heartening. Equally heartening is that Britain, France, Russia and China spoke with one voice on the need to investigate Israel's attack.

Sri Varshini Kolavennu,

Hyderabad

The editorial “Israel's rogue behaviour” (June 2) thoroughly exposed Israel's inhuman policy. With no country or force being able to rein in Tel Aviv, it appears to be fast on its path to becoming a rogue state. Such incidents of repulsive nature are bound to exacerbate the West Asia problem rendering the situation worse and making a permanent solution further elusive.

R. Sampath,

Chennai

The editorial was most appropriate and rational. Israel is the owner of neither Gaza (it was vacated in 2005) nor international waters. Palestinians suffering from the severe economic Israeli blockade are also of a different nationality. The cause for which the flotilla was moving towards Gaza did not constitute a threat to Israel as all passengers were unarmed. Israeli actions of killings, annexations and sanctions are threatening international peace and security. The U.S. must change its mindset.

Arshi Khan,

Aligarh

Israel's dastardly attack on the aid flotilla rightly evoked worldwide condemnation. But to be fair to it, there is a point in its argument that Gaza is being used as a springboard by Hamas for its terrorist activities.

C.A.C. Murugappan,

Kothamangalam

Israel may be a rogue country but it has its own strategy and a right to defend itself. But for its belligerent and extremely offensive stand at times, would it exist on the world map today? India should learn a lesson or two from Israel's policy of zero tolerance.

R. Parthasarathy,

Secunderabad

The editorial was one-sided. Hamas is a terrorist organisation. Israel considers Gaza its territory, and it informed the international aid convoy to disembark in one of its ports. Aid agencies should respect Israel's sovereignty. Hamas has not yet recognised Israel. The media should educate people on both sides of the issue.

Saravanan Kannan,

New York

Israel has exercised the utmost restraint against all provocations by other rogue states. Its actions have been purely defensive and not offensive as practised by its neighbouring countries and elsewhere. It is absolutely wrong to condemn Israel outright for defending its borders against illegitimate provocations.

John Bhasme,

Chennai

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