International-law expert justifies Israel's attack on Hamas

[Chayepurple]

Why dont more people stand up and say the truth. Do you think Hamas is thinking...hmmm...on that bus..will there be civilians?? In that packed market place..are there civilians? Israel is the only one getting the criticism about civilians. Hamas uses civilians and children as their shields!!

[chugalongway]

Every countries first duty is to protect it citizens, except the Palestinians of coarse.

[DrAvrington]

Congrats to Mr. Grant. Deflecting and educating this talking head. Israel should use International Law - as Self Defense - toward throwing out ALL of its Muslim so-called "Palestinian" Population. In fact, since these latest attacks came from the Sinai I would think that it is time for Israel to reclaim the Sinai, Annex it in accordance with Egypt's continual violation of International Law and its signed-and failed-"Land for Peace" Agreement in 1979.

[ZionistIDF]

Muslims are so stupid she cant even understand what this man is saying, muslims think they can shoot rockets and murder Infidels but Infidels cant strike back.

[ZeroBoostBuick]

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion... in my case I don't care about opinion, I care about Actions and Deeds which Israel is committing... If being a HUMANITARIAN is Anti-Semitic then I'M PROUD TO BE THE BIGGEST ANTI-SEMITE IN THE WORLD !

FU ISRAHELL !!!!

[barzouf94]

@ZeroBoostBuick

I'll second that opinion!

[elesbe]

@ZeroBoostBuick you've got to be kidding - are you from another planet? Terrorists attack a CIVILIAN bus, a CIVILIAn car in a CIVILIAN area and Israel has to stand there and take it - we'll, here's a wake up call - fuck you - rude letter follows!

[ZeroBoostBuick]

In the past 6 years less than 20 Israeli civilians have been killed by so called "Hamas" rockets and suicide bombing.

Hamas is a Mossad organization. In reality Palestinians are not fighting Israel, because of that, Israel can not invade Palestine legally (in the eyes of the world) unless they're being attacked and killed by Palestinians...

So they created HAMAS to make it look like Palestine is against Israel...

Same goes for 911 and 77 and Mumbai and many other attacks, all MOSSAD TRICKS !

[andyirons2]

@ZeroBoostBuick

you my friend....ARE EITHER:

1. BLIND

2.AN IDIOT

3.BRAINWASHED FROM AGE 3 BY LUNATIC MUSLIM PARENTS

4.NEVER VISITED GZA OR ISR

the mossad also controls volcanos...earthquakes...ive been in SriLanka at 2004 2005...

i think the mossad set up the whole Tsunami thing......oh and lets not forget hurricanes are really caused by israeli soldiers taking a fart....

BUY A BRAIN PLEASE

[ZeroBoostBuick]

@andyirons2 : You're a brave ZIONIST soldier, how much for a brain like yours ? FREE !!! JUST WATCH AMERICAN TV & NEWS PAPERS !!

Mossad is a Terrorist group.... Israel is a Terrorist state.

[andyirons2]

@ZeroBoostBuick

Zionist? when did being a ziont became a bad word?.....do you have a clue what zion is?

zion is the land of israel....and zionist are the jewish people living there....read the bible mister....

and blaming israel with all kinds of insane unrealistic cases.....is just Modern day antisemitism...

BY THE WAY,i am not a soldier...just a civilian living peacefully with MUSLIM ARABS at Jaffa...you should visit...

[elesbe]

@ZeroBoostBuick none of you actually knows what you're taking about: ZIonism was a late 19th century FREEDOM movement: it is not mentioned in the Bible, or the Torah, or the Koran because the concept didn't exist in those days. Zion on other hand was always the name of the holy city of Jerusalem and sometimes of Israel itself (dating from the 5th-6th Century BCE. And as for your brainless expletives, ZeroBoostBuick (?!) I thik your name sums up your intellectual capacity as well.

[barzouf94]

@andyirons2

Learn how to write you poor lug. Not every body buys into Alex Jones fear mongering lunacies.

[TeachESL]

@ZeroBoostBuick ROTFLMAO!!!!! 

[93yoyo360]

Al-Jazeera is pro-hamas

some of the rockets that were launched from gaza was fired from Al-Jazeera building in gaza

[zobielamouche1]

When Jews are in the picture all logic goes out the window. People are so desperate to clear any type of wrong doing from Jews, no matter how much they have to lie or distort the facts. I suppose that's the indication for a sick world.

[angelikouaz]

a court would not fail to see it as not a collective punishment! Anyway read the goldstone report!

[angelikouaz]

Israel's argument does not stand. There is no basis of self-defense because Israel is the occupier and is liable under the 4th Geneva Convention and humanitarian law. The whole blockade is illegal because it is unlawful collective punishment under Art. 33 of the 4th Geneva Convention... he is the expert on international law?

[copsdial999]

it is well edited to make israel look not evil.

[IBeatUpThugs]

It's sad this man has to explain something so obvious and basic.

But when Jews are in the picture all logic goes out the window.

People are so desperate to pin any type of wrong doing on Jews,

no matter how much they have to lie or distort the facts.

I suppose that's the penalty for anyone who is good in this sick world.

[arigoldstein1]

Palestine has been defending itself form Israel. So this idiot's argument doesn't stand up. And he calls himself a lawyer.

[PeaceForMidEast]

One thing that Gary Grant did not mention has totally destroyed his own case: The illegal Israeli military occupation of the Palestinian Territories.

A int'law expert? Surely he can do better than to give answers without putting it in context, which is the illegal occupation.

[msmcis]

If you want to boycott "zionism", you poor little fool, than watch the YouTube video called: "So You Want To Boycott Israel?" The very fact that you are using your computer with an Intel microchip in it means that you are supporting Israel 100%. With every click, Israel is making shit-loads of money. What can I say? You're fucked! ENJOY!

[quiksilverrules14]

youtube is owned by jews so I do not know why you idiots uise it

[msmcis]

Probably because not everyone has Jew-phobia as you do.

If Jews own YouTube, then good for them.

BTW - I think Gary Grant is not only well educated, intelligent and well-spoken but also sexy!

[timmmyboi2006]

I feel equally sympathetic for the jews. Purely because when i say this the response is why would you symapthise with a jew. The world sees a spoilt kid who wont stop complaining about previous injustices. Hard not to be bitter/resentful when you feel the world says get over it... 6 million died not so long ago. Nevertheless the challenge is there, learn to turst others... or else

[bigsoundz]

Israel is country that came into being from the commission of war crimes -- it's very existence was brought about by terror and war crimes, and it has continued it's policies of apartheid and genocide for 60 years.

[msmcis]

I see Islam has dumped its greatest defecation into your mind, which is now spewing out of your thoughts. Nice Islamic propaganda for you to spread. I guess you have not looked any further back to discover the meaning of Dimmi Laws, which were applied to Jews living in Islamic countries.

[msmcis]

It is YOU who is misinformed! Hamas had been firing rockets into south Israel for a period of eight years before Israel finally launched a military operation.

[JohnMichaels20]

where are the British "academics" on this? Or are they too busy boycotting countries which act in self defense?

[danndan6]

the funny thing is that even though there is a huge european boycott of israeli academics, israel still has the highest university graduates per capita in the world and even though there is this huge european boycott of israeli services, israel still has more nazdaq listed companies than all of europe, japan, india and china combined. in other words, those boycotts dont work

[awwadtrik]

and do u know were i found this out well youl never guess so ile tell u i found it out from the Israeli news, they give there people the raw full story but before it gets to us they filter it to make Israel look like the victim, so before commenting get ure facts right!!!!!

[msmcis]

Don't come and tell me about Israeli news broadcasts because I happen to have been living in Israel during that war (January 2009). I was in an archaeological expedition.

[awwadtrik]

it funny how u guys are so misinformed, if u were informed u would know that Israel was the provoker and that Israel planned the attacks on Gaza before the seese fire even started, so all Israel needed was to provoke Hamas into firing the rockets and they feed the media on how if it goes any longer they have no choice well thats just crap.......

[lancechamplain]

What's wrong with that broad?

[lambuponthethrone]

But then when i hear Osama Bin Ladin has 53 brothers; i can understand why children are an expendable commodity for arabs. Fifty four children! I'm sure the father can't even recognise them all or remember their names and certainly he can't remember the names of their mothers! They manufacture babies like many countries manufacture bullets.

[lambuponthethrone]

I agree with Gary grant. Hamas is killing their own civilians and forcing israel to do the same. I remember Gold Meir's words "we can forgive arabs for killing our children, we cannot forgive them for forcing us to kill their children. There will be peace when the arabs love their children more than they hate us" Peace in the middle east; and now anywhere in the world is dependant on how much Arabs love their own children.

[ThePissedOffAtheist]

How dare Israel defend itself! Damn Jews! Poor old Hamas! Nice to finally see Jews standing up for themselves; not one of their renowned attributes.

[brushee]

He doesnt know what hes talking about...this guy is an idiot.

[asaf92]

Well i guess that learning international law to the point where you are considered an expert is not good enough for you, who contrast those well researched, logical and based things with 'this guy is an idiot'.

[modestryan16]

well the international court of justice has ruled the Israel's occupation, settlement building and separation wall all violate the 4th Geneva convention

[bjbjbjbjbj]

islam is evil

go israel

[6888302]

At least someone speaks logically!!

You should all listen to him! He knows what he is talking about!!

[AJTJAD]

Gary your logic could save the jewish people from the holocaust, God blase the logic of Gary

[KEYOTWISTEDJOKER]

His logic, I dont have to wait for the lunatic to attack me, im in the right to slit his kiddies throats then attack him

[KEYOTWISTEDJOKER]

All we are seeing on our tv screens, all we are hearing from doctors on our tv screens are pictures and words about the killing of women and children who have been Slaughtered by Israel.

Doctors from around the world working on the wards in shock at what they see of the children

Elections due = the blood of Gaza being spilled, shame on Israel

The true face of israel a murderous nation on show to the whole world

[thunderkingtanker]

In this situation, Israel (who peacefully withdrew three years ago) was once more being bombarded from Gaza. Israel does not have it in there defining documents to kill muslims, Hamas (who control gaza) cant say the same for jews (Israel). Israel is defending itself from an organization bent on killing them. They are justified here whether you support Israel or not. If proportionate force (as a factor of military capability) were used Israel would have nuked gaza to glass. They are going easy.

[ashag28]

islamists dont know anything about Geneva convention. it doesn't apply to them, but israel is a criminal? what a logic. loss of any life is sad. I would like to hear the reasoning behined India terror atack, trains in Spain, subway in England and so on. Do islamist have any rules of war, how about taking inocent people and cuting their heads off, or blowing people up in Iraq, Israel is an outpost of our civilization amongst the cultures of hate, despotic regimes.

[KEYOTWISTEDJOKER]

A protocol to the 1980 Convention on Conventional Weapons forbids using incendiary weapons against civilians or against military targets amid concentrations of civilians

Latest civilian deaths and injurys, burn victims and suffering from breathing problems

[johnhar271]

you might also look up the international law of land warfare before deciding what is a war crime. Fireinf from civilian centers, schools and mosques as Hamas and Hezzbullshit does IS IN FACT a war crime. Fire at those same targets while engaging combatants IS NOT a war crime. Also note that NONE of the palistinian terror groups have signed or ratified the accords and so really has not right to claim protection from something they have not agreed to respect

[johnhar271]

you try to shoot at me and hide behind a woman or child as arabs do because they are cowards and terrorist..then you force me to do something bad...but I will. The greater evil would be to let your terror tactics prevail. God loves Israel it is why they do so well against arabs when attacked reguardless of the size or scope of the attack. Keep fucking with them...You'll see the hand of God soon...thing is,it will be raise agains all of you who attack Israel.

[KEYOTWISTEDJOKER]

Self defense deoes not give the right to carry out so many war crimes that are happening

[phximam]

It is time for the Israelis to just take the land and push out every single arab our of the entire area of Israel. This includes Gaza, Judea and Sumerea.

[johnhar271]

israel has been far too kind to the so called Palistinians that have stol holy land and terrorized G_d's children. G_d bless Israel. May every Arab who attacks Israel live to see their own children die before they're eyes before being consumed in fire themselves.

[zest12]

you zionist now the arabs stole the land !!!!

you invaded palatine in 1948 one after the british left.

[jonathanwcox11]

You are so stupid! How could you wish children to die? You are as terrorist as they are!

[johnhar271]

whats the matter terror lover it was even on your al-jazeera terror tv station.

[minstral2]

Zionist propaganda and BULL. Murder is murder.

[Runner1129]

And murdered terrorists are a good riddance.

[minstral2]

A TV education will not do son. Start thinking for yourself and show compassion for others or one day you will receive payment.

[Runner1129]

Hmmm....funny, you should say that. I don't watch any TV. And no, I don't feel any compassion whatsoever...for dead terrorists.

[minstral2]

Oh, then you wouldn't feel bad if the Israeli government and soldiers all died. Very good then.

[Runner1129]

Bwahaha...oh, I get your joke. Hhahaha, no, really, you are very clever. But I thought..."Murder is murder." Apparently, some murder is better than other types of murder for you... hey, what happened to spreading peace? You're apparently not so good at it. And I know you want Israel and the Jews to die...but Israel will always be there, sorry.

[minstral2]

Israeli War Criminals will hang for this. Are you one of them? In 1946 Nuremberg, there were a number of nazi's hanged for War Crimes, and Crimes Against Humanity...I, along with Billions of people on this planet are going to push for the same laws to be applied to Israeli War Criminals and most Importantly Zionist Government officials...and I wont rest until necks snap on the gallows. Those that fan the flames of genocide will not go unpunished either.

[Runner1129]

Oh...ok, I see. You are against genocide. That's why your youtube page has so much on the genocide in Sudan....oh wait, there isn't anything. Why is that? Did I bust your little bubble? What happened to spreading peace? My, my, "necks snap on the gallows" is awfully violent. You see, have you actually read about WHY the Nazis were hanged for war crimes? I suggest you read up on it...then again, I suspect you are one of those people who think Hitler did not do enough.

[minstral2]

I pity your ignorance. It must be horrible to look yourself in the mirror to see a vicious rabid monster that will never see the wisdom of human rights. Then again, you wont even see that will you. One-dimensional thinking such as yours is doomed to live out life under a rock. I stand for peace, justice, and human rights...you...lmao...you make accusations to feed your anger. I wont waste my time with you, I have bigger fish to fry. Try to live in peace; if you don't know how, I suggest you read

[Runner1129]

Hmmmm...I notice you did not actually respond to any of my points. That's okay. You are so peaceful you wish for necks to snap! Wow, so peaceful. If "murder is murder" why do you advocate killing those in government? If you are against genocide, why only talk about Palestine? Yes, to feed my anger...bwahaha, I feel fucking great! This is called 'projection.' You have it. Now, you go on worrying about only about the Jews...

[jcon96]

This is addressed to

soufiane6333. How do you justify Hamas firing mortar rounds from a school? Or is that to be blamed on "encirclement"? Rockets fired from housing blocks? Homicide bombers targeting civilian areas? All Israels fault? Try reading the Hamas charter. They spell out their main goal is eradication. Not much wiggle room there.

[lovestospooj]

This guy pwned that stupid al jazeera bitch.  Piss on her for being a shill for Hamas.

[Odimma]

Go and see this video

watch?v=ShFvGSQq4y8

israel palestina conflict

[loadi2]

i dont think hamas can love anyting they kill babies by hiding behind them--hide in schools-use them as shields-even a female dog protects her pups

[soufiane6333]

hamas didn't hide behind children. they are all encercled in gaza . jews had never respect lives( childrens or adult) criminels

[Runner1129]

Then I guess Hamas shouldn't fire rockets from and around schools areas, right?

[AntiguaSailingWeek]

this interview appears to be edited. what was cut out?

[TheUrbanmom]

nothing. you can go to al jazeera and watch it there without subtitles.

[AntiguaSailingWeek]

are we going to get into all the laws being broken in this conflict? is it actually being suggested that only hamas has been breaking international law? i certainly don't defend hamas' use of those puny rockets, but come on.

here's a better metaphor. a guy is throwing pen knives over a fence. is it appropriate to firebomb the entire yard?

btw, pre-emptive action. george bush loves to use pre-emptive action.

[soufiane6333]

that's logic

[glinap]

finaly some who understand use

[israel]

[soufiane6333]

finaly another nazi criminel with you

[Odimma]

Any person who has truth hard knows that Israel belongs 2 Jews.Children of Ishmael can't b in peace bcse they have no hard, backspine,self steam and respect.If you know who u r and can be broud of it you don't need 2 burst,but you can be at peace.They have always been fighting against Israel,who has been very patient and tolorated theese attacts on their doorsteps 4 several ears. you'll get what U R asking 4, and then U shoul'nt cry.May Israel be strong and virtuous at theese hard times. Shalom.

[jreedjr]

God Bless Israel!!!!

[soufiane6333]

allah destruct israel inchallah

[Brujah9]

They got themselves a lawyer, their not as crazy as they look.

[BloodxD1]

I'm from England and I can say about the situation although I do not know much about it that Israel is right.

Israel can not continue to restrain terrorism.

They should keep trying to uproot terrorism.

Hope for peace and finishes the conflict soon.

[soufiane6333]

do you accept someone take your home and give you juste a room to live in. and frome time to time kill one of your sons and no out or in without permision (if he accept). in this case you will be a terroriste because you defend your right .this what hapens in palestine

[AJTJAD]

it is the same islam that bombed the subway in london the same islam that destroyed the twins in nyc the same terror hamas-binladen=elphatach= same

[ss115115]

go israel!

fight the teror!

[Lotem4Ever]

Al-Jazeera got pwned.

[loadi2]

now there a man who makes alot of sense

[abbienetvision]

I am so happy that someone with an English accent is saying it like it is. Thanks Guy for telling the world the truth in this situation. It is really difficult to see all the prostest and hatred aimed at Israel, when the only thing that Israel is doing is protecting her citizens. Thank for this video.

[Rogziel340]

Well not to mention, according to military international law - the land in which the Palistinians are, is Israel's anyways. They have a right to taking it - and applying martial law, and establishing order and peace within it... as well, protecting its borders. In this case the borders, are Israel's rightful land.

[ishic5]

i guess it didnt really go as planned...

[raresticks]

Yup, this guy just about sums up the whole mess.

That idiot interviewer was so clueless, she had no idea what to say.

[parkave69]

true that