Israel Matzav

A pancake breakfast at the Supreme Court

Next Wednesday, Israel's Supreme Court will hear an appeal from a judgment of the Haifa district court absolving the IDF for responsibility for the death of Rachel Corrie, an American 'activist' who was crushed by a bulldozer while trying to stop the destruction of weapons tunnels in Gaza in 2003.

The civil trial before Haifa District Court Judge Oded Gershon began March 10, 2010, and 23 witnesses testified in 15 hearings, spread over 16 months. Each session was attended by the Corrie family,American Embassy officials, and numerous legal and human rights observers.

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On August 28, 2012, Judge Gershon ruled against the Corrie family, handing down a verdict stating the Israeli military was not to blame for Rachel’s death and that she alone was responsible for her demise. The Judge lauded the military police investigation and dismissed the case, adopting the Israeli Government’s position that the military should be fully absolved of civil liability, because soldiers were engaged in operational activities in a war zone.

Seating in the courtroom is limited, and members of the press are advised to arrive early with press credentials.  Proceedings will be in Hebrew. The family is seeking permission from the Court to provide simultaneous translation for court observers.  However, pending the Court’s decision, journalists should make plans to bring their own translator. Cameras and audio recording equipment will not be permitted once proceedings begin.  Photos may be taken before the judges enter the room.

If these morons have a correct theory of the case, any time 'activists' show up in a war zone, all military activity would have to stop. Even the Israeli Supreme Court isn't dumb enough to adopt that view. Leftist, yes, suicidal, no.

Make sure to bring plenty of these with you if you should up at the court:

Heh.

Labels: Rachel Corrie, Supreme Court

posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ 8:23 PM