Chuck Grimes:
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> Now reconsider the so-called largess of Israel's offer of medical
> assistance and what that means.
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> Israel's concept of concession or humanitarian concern, is already a
> universal human right that has been turned into a charitable
> donation. They, meaning the Palestinians, have certain animal needs,
> like the need to drink water, the need to scavange for food, and the
> need to not be killed for a few hours a day while doing so.
Here are some more details of the Israeli offer:
State to help fund treatment of pets hurt by rockets With cats and dogs facing rocket threat just like their human companions, Agriculture Ministry decides to help pay for medical care of pets injured by rocket fire
Erez Erlichman
Last week a Qassam rocket hit a house in Sderot and killed the family's dog, which was at the building's yard during the attack. The dog was rushed to the veterinarian for treatment, but died due to severe shrapnel injuries and massive loss of blood.
Following this incident and in light of the fact that like their human owners, pets in Israel's south are also under the constant rocket threat, the Agriculture Ministry has decided it would help pay for the medical care of dogs and cats injured by rocket fire from Gaza.
Full:
<http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3651173,00.html>