It said Israel fired at and killed civilians during demonstrations and riots. Both organizations also have criticized Palestinian action, specifically the mob killing of three Israeli soldiers and endangering civilians while shooting on Israeli positions. In essence, we give Israel advanced weapons, such as helicopter gun ships, which they use against pickup trucks to assassinate Palestinians. We also shield Israel from criticism in the United Nations Security Council by threatening vetoes. It seems to be difficult for many Americans to get this picture straight.
Israeli forces are military occupation forces.
This 33-year occupation is the second longest in the 20th century. Under international law, occupation forces may resort to lethal force only when their lives are in serious danger. Israeli troops were not in such danger from stone throwers. In September, a large number of Israeli police entered the Al Aksa mosque, apparently in response to stone throwing, and opened fire on the unarmed crowd, killing several and wounding many. To my eyes and the Palestinians, that was a massacre.