Source: ynetnews, 04-03-2008
Thousands of "Israeli" Arabs (1948-Palestinians) protest Gaza operation; Monitoring Committee Chairman warns of 'new Holocaust'; Knesset Member Zahalka says Arab community infuriated, slams 'madness' displayed by "Israel's" leaders
Thousands of people, including Arab-"Israeli" Knesset members, marched in the streets of the northern town of Umm al-Fahm Tuesday evening to protest "'Israel's' crimes" and the "massacre," as they characterized it, committed by the "Israeli" Military against Gaza's civilian population.
The protestors were carrying PLO and black flags, as well as signs such as "Say no to killing and no to starvation of the Palestinian people."
"Take note: Someone is planning a new holocaust in Gaza," said Higher Arab Monitoring Committee Shawki Khatib in his speech. "We will not stand idle in the face of the blood spilling in Gaza, the blood of our children and women; we're one body. The massacre in Gaza shall end and the occupation shall run away from there."
Khatib also slammed the Arab world for failing to express its support for Gaza residents.
"They're not criticizing. They're embarrassed to even talk," he said. "'Israeli' leaders should learn from history - there are no forceful solutions."
1948-Palestinians are infuriated over "Israel's" operation in Gaza, Knesset Member Jamal Zahalka said during the protest rally.
"The Arab public is angry at the 'Israeli' government, which is committing war crimes in Gaza and threatening to continue them," he said. "Olmert's and Barak's madness must be stopped. If they continue refusing a ceasefire, it should be forced upon them in order to spare the blood of innocents."