IDF reservists heckle PM during speech, call on him to resign

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Veterans of Israel's offensive in Lebanon and parents of slain Israel Defense Forces troops disrupted a speech by Prime Minister Ehud Olmert at the Tel Aviv Fairgrounds on Wednesday in the most aggressive show yet of public disapproval of his government.

Olmert was giving a toast in celebration of the Jewish New Year to officials of his Kadima Party - an event attended by some 3,000 Kadima activists - when dozens of protesters began heckling him.

In some cases, heated verbal exchanges between protesters and party supporters erupted into physical confrontations broadcast live on Israeli television.

"Olmert, we'll see you booted from office!" yelled one of hecklers. "Take responsibility," yelled another. Other protesters asked Olmert where his children served in the army, cynically referring to the fact that they evaded IDF service.

Haaretz

[opihimoimoi]

1. Damn, the TRUTH SPRAY is EVERYWHERE....Double Damn...

:toast:

[geek tragedy]

2. What's Hebrew for "chickenhawk?" eom

[sabbat hunter]

3. like almost israelis

Olmert served in the IDF. so unlike the US pResident, he at least isnt a chickenhawk. he did his duty and served his nation.

[geek tragedy]

4. Well, he helped his kids dodge service, according

to the article.

[sabbat hunter]

5. according to my research

at least one of his kids served in the IDF, and at least one didnt. not sure about the others