Afghan strike ‘kills civilians’

At least 18 civilians have been killed in an air strike by foreign forces in the southern Afghan province of Helmand, reports say.

A BBC reporter in the provincial capital Lashkar Gah saw the bodies – three women and the rest children – ranging in age from six months to 15. >>>>>

Ex-Mossad agent’s daughter protests occupation

The daughter of an ex-Mossad deputy has refused to do military service because of Israel’s killing of Palestinian civilians.

Omer Goldman, daughter of Natalin Granot, former deputy to the head of Mossad, was imprisoned on Tuesday after she, along with two other Israeli women, Miya Tamarin and Tamar Katz, refused to enter the army. >>>>>

She is a perfect example of why Muslims should not be hating any one group of people. She has made a decision of conscience. It is a brave one that places her morals above her nation’s call of duty. May she receive the blessings and protection for her decision.

Afghans urge coalition military changes

…The demands come after a U.S. airstrike Friday which the Afghan government says killed about 90 Afghan civilians and which the U.S.-led coalition says killed insurgents…

…”Unfortunately, to date, our demands have not been addressed, rather, more civilians — including women and children — are losing their lives as a result of air raids,” the council said.  >>>>>