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Leftists drawing up 'blacklist' of officers who fought in Gaza By Amos Harel Tags: IDF, Israel News, Gaza, Hamas Israeli leftists have begun drawing up a "blacklist" of army officers involved in the recent operation in Gaza, in response to the military censor's decision to ban the publication of their names, pictures or other identifying details. Until 10 days ago, the censor had permitted officers' names to be published. However, on orders from Attorney General Menachem Mazuz, it then changed its policy for all officers below the rank of brigade commander, due to fears that any officer publicly identified as being involved in the operation could be vulnerable to prosecution overseas in any of several European countries that claim universal jurisdiction. By then, however, many names and pictures of lower-ranking officers had already been published, and these reports are still available on the Internet. Hence by searching the Web, leftist activists can easily compile a database of such officers. Advertisement So far, the local blacklist contains the names of nine battalion commanders from the Golani and Paratroops brigades and the armored corps. However, defense officials fear that overseas leftist organizations will use the same technique to compile far more comprehensive lists, including junior officers and pilots. As far as is known, there has been no cooperation in this effort between local and international activists. Related articles: Mitchell: Opening Gaza borders would help choke off smuggling U.S. envoy to UN calls on Israel to investigate Gaza war crimes claims For first time, U.S. professors call for academic and cultural boycott of Israel Bookmark to del.icio.us   Every Jew for himself Study: U.S. Jewry's willingness to strengthen Israel ties very low. Turkey's protest Report: Turkish PM Erdogan says 'Palestine today is an open-air prison'.   1.   Wrong, we are already cooperating! 00:12  |  The Hague 01/01/09   2.   back at ya 00:22  |  Elliot Ness 01/01/09   3.   Lets start a list of names and pictures of these leftist traitors 00:28  |  Don Saliman 01/01/09   4.   WRONG,NOT LEFTISTS, TRAITORS 00:48  |  Jorge 01/01/09   5.   THEY are endangering the lives of these soldiers 00:50  |  PETER SM 01/01/09   6.   Who are these leftists? 00:51  |  Sidney 01/01/09   7.   Traitors 00:52  |  Rina 01/01/09   8.   In addition, these so-called leftists should... 00:05  |  Esther 01/01/09   9.   i shall offer my name 00:05  |  pelsar 01/01/09   10.   Every nation has its quislings 00:26  |  Anne 01/01/09   11.   Esther #8...........????? 00:53  |  S 01/01/09   12.   [CENSORED] comments about incompetent censors 00:33  |  Mark Lincoln 01/01/09

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