39 army raids, 28 arrests: Just another day in the West Bank

These kids are victims of ignorance. Obviously, their parents or guardians never taught them that molotov cocktails and explosives, even when used by children, can maim and kill civilians. I hope that while they're in prison, they can get some proper education. Let's hope that Fafur the mouse isn't on the loose there. "The majority (117) were sentenced for throwing stones, 33 for possessing and throwing Molotov cocktails, 11 for being members of a banned organization, eight for conspiring to kill, seven for possessing and hiding explosives, and 16 for possessing and manufacturing weapons."

Every Israeli should visit the West Bank and talk with Palestinians. They will find that the average Palestinian is not anti-Israeli. The average Palestinian is simply trying to survive in an economy that has been depressed by the occupation while being insulted and assaulted by zealous settlers. The IDF enables the settlers to continue their excesses. I have talked with settlers and have heard repeated acrimonious comments about the Palestinians. I have seen settler children attack Palestinian children while the IDF ignored these attacks. I have seen videos of settlers terrorize Bedouin shepards and have talked with those settlers, and the IDF has done nothing. Until the settlers are brought under control and are forced to live by the rule of law, there will not be peace. The settlers are a catalyst of violence. How long can Israel afford to keep an armed force committed to protecting people that incite the very conditions that then threaten them?

illegal settlers... Ever wondered why there's a tiny minority of Palestinian folk who are so fed up with having their whole lives ruined by Israel, that they decide to strap it on?

"in my country, the police arrest people everyday" Yes, they do. But not for peaceful protest.

It is quiet because of the raids...if they didnt arrest all these people there would be busses blowing up eveyrday

in my country, the police arrest people everyday.

Are there many army checkpoints preventing you from getting to work, from getting home, from accessing your land in Milwaukee, Jasper? Do you get stopped often at roadblocks, Jasper?

Putting an end to the occupation of the West Bank and bringing Israeli settlers back home is the only way of achieving peace and of restoring Israel's image in the Western World. Young Israelis have better things to do with their lives than help a handful of settlers live on Palestinian land. They should focus on defending Israel proper instead.

How many civilians were prevented from fleeing the war zone in Milwaukee before it was attacked? Does the separation barrier in Milwaukee go through many non-US farms?

such as US. The statistic is merciless. US has 60 times as many arrests ( including raids ) for juvenile offenders. Amira takes routine reality of this world and attempts to turn it into incitement against Israel. And the sensor protects her from fair and friendly critique. What do you have to fear Amira? Miron coming with great Mir - kawa to wipe you off the map? I am just comparing Israel stats with US. Ohh? there is Sudan? where 12 year olds are given AK ? 47 and go shooting and rape under strong influence of narcotics. Ahh Amira? world is so big and there are so many things that need to be set right? May be if the call to soft side isn't touchy enough for the skin of yours, the memory of Sderot's jail should.

"European white Jews colonized their homeland..." You're 100% correct about that. "...they don`t respect the fact that 2000 years ago Jews lived here." Jews are just one of the myriad of peoples who "lived" in Palestine during the past 2,000 years. What gives the 2,000-year-old claims of Jews higher precedent over the Palestinians - more and bigger weapons maybe?

Some words from those you call "terrorists." Do you know what it is like to see your father beaten to death? Do you know what it is like seeing your mother abused at a checkpoint knowing that you can?t do anything to stop it? Do you know what it is like seeing your child being born in the backseat of a car while a soldier points his gun at you? Do you know what it is like when you hold your child as she takes her last breath? Do you know what it is like when a human being is degraded out of his humanity? Do you know what it is like watching your life being shattered and your dreams stolen? Do you know what it is like being oppressed and to be deprived of your freedom? I?m sure you don?t because if you did, you would have never called me a TERRORIST.

what are u talking about?? settlements and harrassments started WAYYY before hamas even existed and had rockets!!! and how about i tell u this : if palestinians werent afraid for their land, they wouldn't have 8000 rockets!! i can't believe someone living in 2010 can still utter such a thing!!

Back home, whenever there's some construction project, there's always a 'your measure E (or whatever) tax dollars at work' sign. You do put those up for us, don't you? Seeing as how it is our money that makes it all possible? Maybe you could run ads like 'Save the Children.' 'Your five dollars can help destroy this well.' 'Your five dollars can raze this house and help put these children out in the street.' 'You can help keep this girl from going to school...or you can turn the page.' You could mail your donors heartwarming video clips of ruined homes, humiliated fathers, crippled children...footage of beatings would be a big winner. Let us know what our money is buying. We care -- but we need to know our taxes are doing some good.

Too bad that's all it is. By the way, I really like that little implication that Israel is somehow responsible for the headway the Palestinians have made in the West Bank DESPITE Israel. You should try to get a job in Bibi's government-you'd fit right in.

And how many from Milwaukee were hauled off to Gitmo, yesterday? or some other unknown location? How many got lawyers? Does the US army run that many flying checkpoints and set up permanent roadblocks in Milwaukee?

Especially, since Israel is the unlawful and bellegerent aggressor in the territories. It has no right under international law to arrest and impose sentences on Palestinians there. Outraged, Dutch P.S. I am taking this into the American papers and forum. This is state terrorism US tax dolllars are being used to prop up in Israel. Get off their land and GET out of their lives!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Seems about right. My city (smaller than WB) had 218 incidents recorded yesterday. Auto theft, domestic violence, knifings, shootings, murder, etc. The biggest difference is the Molotov Cocktails. They are pretty rare in the US.

"There must be a list of the few remaining Palestinians who have yet to be arrested. Maybe a few babies?" Just as soon as the IDF stock diapers and formula, their turn will be next...

for kindergarten programmers of hate . Every point at best is a half-truth , a twist to the truth , at worst is an outright lie . The security measures by Israel assure advanced economy and freedom for Arabs as well as Jews . Today The WB economy is the strongest economy of ALL surrounding Arab countries . Amira forgot to mention that those measures are coordinated with PA for their own benefits .

Amira Haas's story is more incomplete than she thinks. For each IDF attack and activity in the West Bank, Ms. Haas should tell us the reason. She should also tell us why many Palestinians are afraid that their houses will be demolished by the IDF. Why haven't Gazans rebuilt their homes destroyed in Operation Cast Lead (that was carried out to end Gazan's incessant bombing of Israel)? Why is Gaza under seige by the IDF? Ms. Haas's one-sided reports are very misleading. Ha'aretz too bears responsibility for these prejudiced report.

Do you realise that the 'root cause' from the Arab perspective is the idea that European white Jews colonized their homeland, and they don't respect the fact that 2000 years ago Jews lived here.

security? harassment? business as usual? you tell me. But what would happen if the Israeli's had to put up with so many incidents a day? Would you want to live like that?

Who s to blame 1st the Israeli citizens they vote for the politicans Ariel Sharon was a monster he was voted in by the citizens 2nd to blame the army because the the idf is for defense not for bulldozing houses and harassing Arabs and for israels land grabbing policy the army does nothing to protect Arabs only abuses their rights 3rd the courts even thou Arabs won some court cases Israel still finds loop holes and makes a mockery of it own court system occupation started in 1967 hamas rockets and sucicide bombs start over twenty years later settlements started before Hamas and way before the war

What we have at present is what could be described as a very serious case of cancer who is being treated by a witch doctor. If we contiue on the same path the result may be either a horrible death (complete destruction and annyhilation) or a permanent invalidity. the only way left for us is 1- get rid of the witch doctor and his stuff 2- execute a deep chirurgical operation though very painfull it might be In any case the first thing is to is to send BIBI, Lieberman et al home and try some thing more constructive in place, based on cold logical and human considerations, leaving religious and historical considerations aside, to be resolved calmly in relaxed enviroment.

I condemn those acts of harrassment against peaceful citizens. I also know that they are caused by years of far worse treatment against settlers by Palestinians, such as shooting, killing and lynching.

Thank God.The Israeli citizens need to be protecred.

If there had not been 8000 rockets, there would have not been any of those "events" Amira Hass is describing with such sympathy to murderers and terrorists.

Bravo!!!

You said "the stones being thrown and created by Israel's military tribunal system? " How can a military tribunal system throw stones. Looks that one of those stones was on your head.

One frequently reads on this site that Christian Palestinians are emigrating because of bad treatment by Muslims. Somehow those claiming that never think that behavior like this is driving them out (as it is intended to do).

... is being goaded and edged forward...

We always hear things from the Israeli perspective. Israel will always say that these actions, all of them, are vital for security reasons. Independent voices are silenced or utterly discredited. And democracy is nice, but only for Jews in Israel

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It's the daily harassment and humiliation that makes the occupation, much more than the large operations and wars

this article, like many you write, has reaffirmed to my spirit exactly what the reasons ARE, and more importantly what they are NOT, for my opposition and criticism of the infringement and oppression spawned by israeli policies towards the territories and the palestinians. i appreciate that, even if it's only myself who can recognize that my sentiments are not driven by anything else other than a longstanding recognition and empathy for the hardship and injustices they are forced to endure for having no other viable recourse. with this article, you've also awakened me to the less obvious and intangible fears and feelings of vulnerability that certainly MUST permeate their existence on a daily basis, of which i'd never before fully taken into consideration. i thought my eyes were open all the way, but you've opened them further; for which i also thank you.

How is it that the Israelis and their cheerleaders can always talk about 8000 rockets? All these things that Israel does to Palestine/Palestinians is worse than all of those rockets put together! While these things are occurring stop crying about rockets being launched into the desert or on farmland while your people continue to do these things to the palestinians on a daily basis! Get out, stay out, stop inciting your neighbors!

The title should have read more like: "Due to the PA's incompetance, The State of Israel had to Conduct 39 Army Raids & Make 28 Arrests in the West Bank Today...Just for Israel's Security." THAT would have been more accurate. It seems that haaretz has hired some more 'american bred' terrorist sympathizers. Pathetic.

Enjoy the circus while they can as the day will come when they will become Palestinian citizens and lets hear them scream equality then !

see nothing, hears nothing and, worst, say nothing! They live in a fake society wondering that the crimes, they pretend not exist, will last forever. THEY ARE WRONG!

Amira is a true light unto the Jewish nation, unlike the despicable drek which claims to speak for us, but leaves a trail of shame in its wake.

blah,blah,blah. The mouth that roars continues her howling at the moon.

There must be a list of the few remaining Palestinians who have yet to be arrested. Maybe a few babies?