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It would be so grand for Ken Livinstone to go to Gaza now as he feels so strongly, he could help his friends in Hamas. With a bit of luck we wont see him back.

- Raymond Turnner, Elstree

If these 'celebreties' lived in a country that kept being bombed by terrorists they would be the first to clamour for action to be taken.
Why does not the rich arab countries such as Saudi ,UAE etc put there monies into Palestine to help sort out the housing ,sewers etc

- Simon Guest, london

As the Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmart states 'peace in the Middle East can only be achieved when Israel returns all teritory stolen in the 1967 Middle East War to the Palestinians and the Syrians'.

Palestinians should be allowed to form their own state.

Coralling the Palestinians like animals after stealing their land and cutting off all ties with the outside world does not and will not bring peace to the region.

The Iasraeli's should think of what happened in Germany when the lent money at usury rates of interest to poor Germans and harressed them and their families when the repayments were late.

It is agreed that Israeli should have their State and live in peace, But this will not be achieved with stolen land from their neighbours.

- Clive, London

There seems a pendulum swing in the mid-east, as Anglo Saxon military influence is in retreat, weighed down by deficit upon deficit and a retreat of globalisation into a battleship mentality and trade-war defences. No western state will be able to finance the war of attrition that is coming. If the Arab countries finally unite then oil will go to $200 a barrel and Isreal....Well I hate to think. I dislike Ken Livingstone but maybe for once he has a point.

- Bondy, london

Perhaps we may be lucky and the fairy godmother will put a spell on the assembly and all the grandees will turn into Cheshire Cats just like Galloway.

- Charlie George, ilford england

Do these people - however well intentioned, really think that Gordon Brown can influence the situation.?

They should all get on a plane to Israel and do their protesting there - and save us the cost of having to police a demonstration which will achieve absolutely nothing.

- Alan, Essex

I will be steering well clear of central London tomorrow. My feeling is that Hamas and those that elected them are now reaping what they sow. An Egyptian-brokered ceasefire that was never adhered to by Hamas... Why should the Israelis continue to allow the daily bombardment?

- R Barker, London, UK

Great to see the worn out troupe of ageing Lefties clamber back on the old bandwagon. Old George Galloway is chipping in I hear. Ken and George, what a pair.

- Jack, London, UK

Always good to learn who is pro Hamas.....and terror.

- Nils Westesson, Lund, Sweden

The only "War Crimes" that are being committed are those by HAMAS. It is a war crime to launch missiles from civilian locations (in Gaza) and deliberately target civilian locations (in Israel) with the sole objective of killing as many (civilians) as possible. This is exactly what HAMAS are doing.

In contrast, Israel are hitting HAMAS military targets. The civilians of Gaza are the unfortunate 'collateral damage' caused by HAMAS locating their operation centres amongst schools and apartments.

Perhaps those who are calling for Israeli restraint and a ceasefire should direct their protestations at HAMAS and Iran who ultimately pull the strings. No Rockets from HAMAS = Peace with Israel. Simple really.

- Adam, Harrow, UK

Killing people is wrong, full stop, however, I don't understand why there's not the same outcry when Palestine kills innocent Israelis, which it does frequently and this often goes unreported. At what point does it retaliate?

- We, Kent, UK

What a motley crew. The brain addled lefty bed wetters rise once again.

- Roger, Surrey

Did we all miss the rally to protest Hamas firing rockets into Israel?

- Rogan, Irving

Celebrities should keep their mouths shut and their noses out of things they don't understand.

And as for Ken. He should really know better - as we should know not to listen to anything he says.

- E.E, London, England

the world must put an end to these acts of violence -- now!

- Dana, prishtina

This is why I am so pleased that Livingstone no longer speaks for London!

- Sg, London

Just a couple of has-beens trying to jump start their celebrity status. Yawn.

- Haskey, London

What's new? Predictable that publicity seeking rubbish such as Jagger & Livingstone should come out with the usual mischievous misinformed troublemaking nonsense that we have come to expect from a hophead & freeloading champagne socialist.
1. What would they have done if they lived in Derry and the I.R.A was rocketing their houses?
2. Israel has a right to defend it's country
3. A lot of Israel was purchased from the Palestinians by various Jewish gentleman such as the Rothschilds.
4. Where is the dreadful Blair who is meant to be the Great Peacekeeper?


- Mordwinoff, Lisle France

I am bemused by this. What is the point in a few self intereste groups and scruffs disrupting Londoners over matters in a far flung country of little interest to the majority. I appreciate their view, but make the protest more relevant and meaningful. Go to Gaza or Tel aviv in the hope of persuading Israel to cease protecting their own citizens.

- Roy G, Solihull, England

Leaving shoes on the pavement eh? Sounds like littering to me. May I suggest that at sixty quid a pop (120 per pair) The litter wardens are out in force in Westminster on the day and issue tickets galore! If they'd like some volunteers to help boost the number of wardens then I'd be happy to turn up.
I for one support Israel's right to not be rocketed daily from Gaza whilst the ceasefire was in effect. Further I respect Hamas' choice NOT to renew the ceasefire that was offered. Egypt and the Fatah backed Palestinain Authority both pleaded with Hamas to renew but they and their terrorists knew best. Well kinda looks like you were wrong Hamas.
Read wikipedia for the unbiased facts before jumping on trendy lefty causes Ken and Waynetta er sorry Bianca

- Ethan Edwards, UK

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