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    #8 - PETER SM
    • Tom
    • 26.11.09 | 10:02 (IST)

    Peter - a few questions for you and direct answers would be appreciated. 1. You are correct that Robinson refused the original brief, but are you aware that she supported the brief as amended by Goldstone? 2. You are correct that UNHCR did not specifically condemn Hamas in their post-report resolution, but how does that detract from the validity of Goldstone's report which did condemn rocket fire into Israel? 3. Goldstone is a highly-regarded human rights, genocide and war crimes lawyer. Dershowitz is a criminal lawyer whose claim to fame is his defense of OJ Simpson. How would a debate on war crimes between these two be of any value? 4. Exactly what letter did Goldstone sign before undertaking the enquiry? 5. The only thing Goldstone was naive about was expecting Israel to participate in the enquiry. Is Israel the primary "force at work" you are refering to?

    from the article: Israel opposition to Goldstone report reflects layers of denial
    First published 02:28 25.11.09 | Last updated 08:17 25.11.09