Israeli soldiers in aiding the massacre to be carried out. On 16th September 1982, Christian Phalangists invaded Sabra and Shatila refugee camps where they killed between 762 and 3,500 civilians, mostly Palestinians and Lebanese Shiites” (Sabra and Shatila Massacre ). According to Schulze, two Israeli journalists described the massacre as a, “wholesale slaughter of families” (67). The invasion was vengeance for the assassination of the newly elected leader Bashir Gemayal on 14th September 1982. In the aftermath, the Israeli placed the blame on the Palestinians for his death, specifically, defence minister Ariel Sharon who, “publicly blamed the Palestinians for the murder of their leader, president-elect Bashir Gemayel” (Fisk Ariel Sharon 2006). In response to this, Sharon advanced with his plans to remove an “estimated 2000 PLO fighters” (Shlam 415). According to Shlaim, Sharon ordered the Israeli force commanders to allow the Phalangists into the Palestinian refugee camps “in order to “clean out” the terrorists who, he claimed, were lurking there” (416). This went on for three days. It included the “hanging of live grenades around the victims’ necks’ and infants being trampled to death, as well as rape” (Schulze 67). The estimated death toll varies widely. Schulze stated that the Israeli Kahan commission “claimed that 700-800 civilians died” (67) which contradicts the death toll of “more than 2000” provided by the Palestinian Red Crescent (The sabra & Shatila Massacre…
Ariel Sharon has been a prominent figure in the Arab-Israeli conflict since the creation of Israel in 1948. He has played a major role in the defense and progress of Israel both in a military sense as well as in a political sense. Although he died in January of 2014 at age 85, he has left a legacy and plan for Israel that will continue to grow and bring Israel closer to peace. Ariel Sharon was born in 1928 in a Jewish settlement in former Palestine (now Israel), which was controlled by the…
the commander understood both the frustration of the settlers due to his emotional and personal ties to them and the strategic goals of his government. As a result of his compassion, he was further challenged by Implications and Consequences as he desired a non-violent removal of the settlers, some that were extremely reluctant to relocate. These challenges caused the commander to struggle internally as he balanced the execution of his mission with consideration of the settlers’ safety. While…
Ariel Sharon was born in 1928 on Jewish settlement in the land formerly known as Palestine while it was still under British control. His parents moved from Russia and joined the Zionist movement and he became involved with it at a very early age. Along the way Zionist broke into two groups one led by Vladimir Jabotinsky called the Revisionist Zionists, and they believed in strong Jewish military defense to make the Palestinians accept Jewish claims on parts of Palestine. Also it was very common…
Ariel Sharon was born on February 27, 1928 and died from a stroke on January 11, 2014 after spending eight years in a coma. Over the course of his life, he served in many military and political positions. In his early years, he was a prominent part of the Israeli military, serving as the Major General in 1967, and Chief of Southern Command in 1969. After studying at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and earning a law degree, he began to work his way into the Israeli government. He served as The…
Ariel Sharon lived from 1928-2014 (85 years old). He was on the side of Israel when it came to the Israel-Arab conflicts, and there was no doubt about it. He started his legacy as a rebellious military leader, going against orders twice. He was the head of very violent attacks against the palestinians, and sided with powerful allies. He gained more land for the Israelis, but took it away from the palestinians in the process. And in an attempt at “peace”, he only makes matters worse. At the age…
The beach was my favorite song. The gull’s obnoxious caws as they flew overhead hunting for snappers, the toddlers laughing at the mischievous waves that grazed their unexpecting toes, the running dialogue and staccato beats of laughter that danced between me and my friends: every sound was a note in the ever-familiar symphony of the bay. When I was here, the rest of the world seemed strikingly bleak. Nothing could compare to the rickety green dock called my name, the soft sand that warmed my…
Today, while re-arranging her DVD collection, my three-year-old picked up The Little Mermaid and asked me if she could watch it. Just seeing the cover picture reminded me of the days I would watch this same Disney movie on repeat as a child, good times. It also reminded me of the time yonks ago when I read a random article about the original fairytales some of our beloved childhood movies are adapted from. Childhood officially ruined. Apparently, in The Little Mermaid first written by Hans…
make it out of there fast enough. The day was coming to an end and I could feel the sadness wash over me. Yet the day wasn’t over yet. As we were walking out of the theater, I saw her. There in the gleaming sunset with the cresting of white sea foam waves was my mermaid. She had strands of liquid gold hair, sea glass blue eyes, and a velvety teal tail. She flashed me a pearly smile and waved. I slowly approached her transfixed as I shamelessly stared. Here was my mermaid. My dream come true.…
mermaid is no exception. The little mermaid’s change of character is far more obvious in Disney’s version of the tale. While the original little mermaid is quiet and thoughtful, Ariel is daring, courageous, and full of curiosity. It’s a refreshing change – she is not like all those other meek and submissive Disney…