Israeli officials consider paying some Gazan war victims to rebuild global legitimacy – exclusive

Paul Schnee:  In the article below from the Jerusalem Post a long and convoluted argument is made for ex gratia payments to Arab Palestinians in Gaza citing as justification the payments made by Israel to the families of the nine people who were killed by IDF soldiers defending themselves on board the Mavi Marmara, a Turkish ship attempting to break the blockade of Gaza enforced by Israel and Egypt. As ex gratia payments go, the ones for the Mavi Marmara incident were some of the least justifiable. Turkey was entirely at fault.

I’m not sure what the Latin phrase is for bribing people to like you despite years of open hostility long before October 7th. but “quid pro quo” doesn’t come close in this instance.

In the eyes of the international community, a term to beguile one’s intelligence if ever there was one, Israel can’t do right for doing wrong.


Her humanitarian aid and her swift deployment of field hospitals in Haiti after the massive earthquake struck in 2010 count for nothing when she legitimately defends herself against Muslim terrorist killers who savagely and sadistically murdered 1,200 civilians in southern Israel because they were Jews.

The Double Standard Industrial Complex is always hard at work where Israel is concerned particularly when she responds to unprovoked attacks with force and vigor.

On the Richter Scale of Bad & Self-Sabotaging Ideas the one to provide Arab Palestinians with ex gratia payments blows past 10 on the register. It should not be countenanced for a millisecond.

Who is going to make ex gratia payments to the families of the victims of October 7th. and the subsequent terrorist attacks in Israel;  Qatar, Turkey, Iran or the Palestinian Authority? Don’t hold your breath.

 

By YONAH JEREMY BOB | JPOST 

https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-888138

February 26, 2026 | 1 Comment »

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  1. Excerpt: “The Course of Justice” (From “So Sorry We Won – The Story of the Six Day War in Word And Cartoon ” by Ephraim Kishon and Dosh (Kariel Gardosh) Tel Aviv. 1967) (typed from the hardcover)

    “September: a member of the El Fatah murder gang named Mahmoud Hejazi is captured wounded on Israeli territory in possession of an automatic rifle, 12 pounds of explosives, three flamethrowers and a couple of howitzers. The examination of the infiltrator proceeds slowly as when captured, the man was in state of coma induced by fright and he is unable to utter coherent sentences. He cowers in a corner, crawls in the dust and keeps mumbling: “Mahmoud good boy…Have pity on me, great effendis…Pity…Poor Mahmoud…”

    ‘October : Hejazi is tried by a military court and sentenced to death. Upon hearing the sentence, the accused collapses and sobbingly pleads for his miserable life. The Minister of Justice remembers his European heritage and approves the appointment of an Arab lawyer to defend the murderer who appealed the sentence.

    ‘November : The lawyer arrives from Algeria and is handed a memorandum on what is expected of him in court:
    (1) That he should read the Declaration of Independence of the State of Israel to an organ accompaniment.
    (2) That he should express his gratitude and appreciation for the activities of the Government of Israel.
    (3) Hatikvah
    The lawyer refuses to cooperate, he happens to root for the Arabs. Out!

    ‘December : Hejazi stands up for his elementary rights: “I won’t budge without a foreign lawyer,” he announces. The authorities are somewhat perplexed. The Chief-of-Staff’s coaxing of Hejazi falls on deaf ears: “Leave me alone,” says the disappointed infiltrator; “There’s no-one I can talk to in this country.”

    January: The trial is resumed without Hejazi’s approval. “You’re a bunch of crooks, the lot of you!” Hejazi declares. “You’re abominable behavior is in complete contradiction to all the tenets of international law and is repugnant to all freedom-loving people.” The defense attorney asks Hejazi not to make superficial generalizations, whereupon he is fired by him. The lawyer lodges an appeal.

    February: Hejazi convokes a press conference and demands the resignation of the Government, which has entangled itself in its own web of perfidy. “I cannot negotiate with hooligans.” The infiltrator tells the press. “If my case is not settled within a week from today, I won’t answer for the consequences!” The President of the Court appeals to Hejazi’s nobler feelings in an effort to win his co-operation. Hejazi announces over Kol Israel that he is forced to dismiss the court.

    March : Mr. Mahmoud Hejazi’s claim for compensation from the Israeli Army is heard by Mr. Abie Nathan as sole arbitrator. In his defense brief, the Chief-of-Staff claims that the infiltrator’s arrest was carried out without malice. Nor is he willing to accept Hejazi as a war invalid entitled to assistance and a Ministry of Defense pension. A compromise seems to be in the offing. IL.15,000 in cash and a soft drink stand.”
    —-“