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In reply to the discussion: Israel levels West Bank home of Palestinian-American suspect [View all]Ziggysmom
(4,012 posts)4. It isnt right, but he shot three 19 year olds in a drive by, one died. I feel more sympathy for
the kids families than for this ugly mansion coming down.
Similarly, most states in America let police take and keep your stuff without convicting you of any crime. By using civil forfeiture, police can seize someone's property without proving the person was guilty of a crime; they just need probable cause the property was being used as part of criminal activity. The US is not much better than Israel in this respect.
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I can't think of a better way to make "terrorists" than to impoverish innocent people...
ExciteBike66
Jul 2021
#3
Apparently, Mr. Shalaby didn't give a shit about his kids when he became a terrorist. Or his home.
Beastly Boy
Jul 2021
#9
It isnt right, but he shot three 19 year olds in a drive by, one died. I feel more sympathy for
Ziggysmom
Jul 2021
#4
Definitely not standard for others in the Palestinian community in the West Bank
FBaggins
Jul 2021
#11
The second Muntasser Shalaby fired at an Israeli, he forefeited his rights under Geneva Conventions.
Beastly Boy
Jul 2021
#31
This is one of the many reasons that people hate the Israeli government. They're bullies. n/t
MrModerate
Jul 2021
#15