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Kucinich Calls for UN Investigation into Israeli Attacks on Gaza

Cleveland congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) is now calling for a United Nations investigation to attacks on Gaza by Israel. Kucinich also criticized Israel for what he deems a disproportionate response to Hamas rocket attacks, standing in stark contrast to other House Democrats that have offered nearly unanimous support for Israel.

Leading Democrats, including Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada) and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-California), have blamed Hamas for the most recent violence in the Middle East that has left more than 300 dead in Gaza. Meanwhile, just one individual in Israel has been killed by a Hamas rocket.

Kucinich likens Israel's attacks on Gaza to its 2006 war with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Kucinich said that in both cases civilian populations were attacked and "countless innocents" were injured or killed.

In a statement Kucinich said:

“All this was, and is, disproportionate, indiscriminate mass violence in violation of international law. Israel is not exempt from international law and must be held accountable.”

Kucinich continues stating that the perpetrators of attacks against Israel should be brought to justice, but that Israel "cannot create a ware against and entire people in order to attempt to bring justice to the few who are responsible."

In his statement Kucinich said that he sent a letter to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon requesting an independent inquiry into the situation, stating that attacks on civilians represented collective punishment, a violation a Article 33 of the Fourth Geneva Convention.

Pelosi and Reid, meanwhile, have remained steadfast in their support of Israel. President-elect Barack Obama has not yet weighed in on the violence, although his advisor, David Axelrod, noted Sunday evening that statements Obama made over the summer supported Israel's right to defend itself.

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America took down 2

America took down 2 countries governments over 9/11, how can a congressman say that what Israel is doing is "Disproportionate".

Hey Bozo... Kucinich was

Hey Bozo... Kucinich was against those wars too.

9/11

America was never attacked by Iraq or Afghanstan. America was never attacked since its existence. It was 19 terrorists from what the U S government says, if it's even the truth. just follow the money trail, and it leads to the Zionist.

At least some one in

At least some one in Congress has the moral courage to speak the truth. The failure of zionist money in the presedential elections, the courage of leaders like Carter and teh Madoff disaster are among many signs that show America is successfully struggling to loosen itself from the grip of the zionists.

Kucinich wants investigation into Israel attack on Gaza

The sooner newspapers that inform the public in a manner such as yours go out of business, the better the public will be... the world, for that matter. Godspeed.

Kucinich, the reliable and sane voice of dissent

Thank you, Dennis, as always standing up for justice, questioning the actions of others, and representing peace.

So let me see if I

So let me see if I understand. According to Dennis, If one of your cities is bombed by another country, you can only go after the pilot of the plane?

Of course not.

Of course not. What you should do is indiscriminately bomb the other side and murder hundreds of innocent men, women and children. And then say that we are even.

Retard, how does a whole

Retard, how does a whole country bomb a city?

Courage

Dennis is a true hero. He speaks up against wrongs. And our support for the iseali warmongers is wrong.

Kucinich speaks the truth again

Is he the only sane person up there in Congress?

There is Ron Paul. But yeah,

There is Ron Paul. But yeah, that's basically it. :(

the tide is finally

the tide is finally changing, thanks to the free flow of information (not just propaganda) on the net, people are seeing the true story of the palestinian struggle in the middle east, and the true history behind it. i applaud mr. kucinich for having the courage to say what many people in america think. it's time to stop the blind support of the barbaric actions of israel - this state is causing long term great harm to the very fine people of the jewish faith

How do you know what people

How do you know what people of jewish faith think? I know what you want: Israel to cease existing so that you and your friends can finally take care of the jews...not happening.

To the site administrator:

To the site administrator: Thanks for only posting anti-Israel, anti-zionist comments. We need people like you so that we can continue our media struggle.

All comments are posted

Unless they contain profanity, all comments are posted unedited. What you see is reflective of what has been submitted. We believe in letting all sides speak. The only comments that get deleted on this site are those that are spam.

I am recommending The

I am recommending The Cleveland Leader to all my friends in the middle east. You guys rock! Please let us know how do you manage to remain one-side biased against Israel without the jews putting pressure on you.

Israel's war crimes

Israel is bombing and shelling civilians causing massive death and damage to one and a half million people they routinely starve and deny medical supplies to. These people are literally locked within prison walls. There is no escape. Israel has also repeatedly cut off power and water to this prison (Gaza) for months at a time, and has rammed and badly damaged a 66 ft. vessel carrying medicine, doctors and international dignitaries in international waters. These are War Crimes.

Israel has violated 65 UN Resolutions and continues ethnic cleansing of Palestine with impunity because of U.S. veto power at the UN. The good Jewish people and their, ethnocratic government are separate entities, but challenging these activities gets one falsely charged with being anti-Semite, so our Congress and our Executive continue to give Israel support for the atrocities.

Tell our representatives to stop funding Israel's war crimes.

war criminals

Hiding behind the skirts of women and children is also a war crime...When there are as many Arabs protesting things like the Passover massacre and the Sbarro pizza bombings as there are Israelis protesting against their own country's treatment of the Arabs, it will be a lot easier to take the Arab world's concern for "human rights" seriously.

I believe Mr. Kucinich's

I believe Mr. Kucinich's true aim is not to Support Hamas or Palestinians.... who are stupid and continue wars against nations who are stronger than them in countries they failed to conquer during the dark ages.

I believe that he is trying to beat Israel with his Peace Stick... and enlighten American's about the reasons the USA goes to war with Iraq, Iran, and Afganistan.... and those reasons... are not for OUR defense/security, but rather Israel's. Who choose to remain in war.

(Don't reply with "We don't have a choice", God would be ashamed)

Yeah Dennis

Israel has become the Nazi mentality that they complain about by genociding the Palestinian people. It is no different and no better. Hypocrites. And YES the U.S. was wrong to bomb Iraq back to the stone age. Eventually the U.S. and Israel will be condemned for the war crimes they have committed and not one moment too soon.

I applaud Dennis for having the vision of Peace and not War. All religions have failed. Thou shalt not kill. Want to toss that out also?

Warmongers make me sick.

Oh, and my husband is Jewish and feels just the way I do. We have Muslim "family" and Peace is possible.

Stop Israel's inhumanity. George Bush is the worst president in history. Our country is in a next-to-Depression because of this idiot. No wonder George and Israel are the best of friends. Selfish, selfish, selfish. Childish. Beastly.

Dennis Kuccinich and Ron

Dennis Kuccinich and Ron Paul are the only congressmen I trust.

Dennis Kuccinich and Ron

The war crimes that Israel is doing now and the past 60 years need to be stopped. I thank Dennis for his honest comment. If all congressmen think the way Dennis and Ron does, we would have justice in the world. To the Israeli govenment and citizen, what will your excuse be when you face the Creator of the world and heavens? I don't think killing innocent people is part of Judism, and your excuse of having security for your citizen is just plain lie, because how can peace and security happen for the your citizens or the Palestinians when you terrorize innocent people. The Palestinians are living in terror and unsecure life for the past 60 years, when will they find peace. Before the Zionist stole the land from Palestinians 60 years ago, people of all religion lived peaceful in Palestine including Jews. The Israel government are too extreme and need to be accountable for their War crimes. Peace can only happen when the Israeli government want real peace and not just control of the Palestinians. May God be with all and peace be in the heart of all. Thanks.

Thanks to the Cleveland Leader...

...for publishing some real news and not just the pro Israel propaganda we get from all the rest of the American press. We will probably never see peace in the Middle East until all American aid to Israel is terminated. Israel makes it clear they will continue their policy of Occupation and Settlement Building until they discover they no longer have the America's resources supporting Israeli warmaking upon their neighbors.

Thanks Congressman for your courage

The indiscriminate slaugher of unarmed civilians, espeicially women and children is repulsive, reprehensible and represents the worst humanity has to offer and clearly a war crime. Thank you congressman for having the moral courage to lead the few that spoke out.

Just words

The silence of Obama shows his approval to the murder of innocent people by Israel.
This will not help peace in the middle east.
I had hopes with this new guy in the white house.
I dont know if this attack is on purpose to create a retaliation and keep US citizens afraid of it, like the destruction of the twin towers by Bush and his hawks.

Israel is committing war crimes ---proof is everywhere

Please read: http://israelwarcrime.blogspot.com/

I am glad people are starting to see what Israel really is. What they are doing is committing genocide. Palestine is a third world country compared to Israel which has one of the most advanced military operations in the world. Just logically think about it. Hamas is a few stone throwing individuals. Does Israel really need to send over massive tanks, automated pilotless drones, air force, and ground units to kill Hamas? Really???? Think about it really.....Palestine has no army, navy, or air force....the people are impoverished. I think Israel is fabricating Hamas stories as excuses to lie ----just read the above link and you will know what I am talking about. The proof is everywhere. By the way, many Jews control America ---Even the Jewish Prime Minister said "We control America" ----this is why we are involved in other wars ----there not our wars ----they are Israel's wars! Read above link and research yourself!

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