Fearing Arrest Israeli Government Minster Cancels Trip to Britain


	Fearing Arrest Israeli Government Minster Cancels Trip to Britain

zizzy

10-5-2009 10:17 PM

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moshe yaalon, war crimes, hamas, ehud barak, palestine, israel

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10-6-2009 9:17 AM

aklimento

They are already sentenced in people's minds. Can run but cannot hide. Good lesson for any further sick head.

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