“Star of Palestine” Rajapaksha supports Israel Military action against Palestine - Azath Sally writes to GL
(Lanka-e-News- 26.July.2014, 5.30PM)
Prof. Hon. Gamini Lakshman Peiris,
Minister of External Affairs,
Ministry of External Affairs
Republic Building,
Colombo 1.
Dear Minister,
The Ambassador to Israel, former Chief of Staff Donald Perera, recently stated that “ Lanka is a staunch supporter of Israel’s fight against Palestinian terror”. His Excellency the President, who is also the President of the Sri Lanka-Palestine Friendship Society was awarded the “Star of Palestine” by H. E. President Mahmoud Abbas during his visit to Palestine, reflecting the strong bonds of friendship, solidarity and goodwill between Sri Lanka and the State of Palestine. Therefore, the statements made by the Ambassador which appear to support full scale military action against the people of Palestine are both contradictory and unacceptable.
We unreservedly deplore the statements made by Mr. Perera and demand that the Foreign Ministry recall him immediately. We further demand that the Foreign Ministry immediately release a new statement to prevent any further damage to our deep ties of friendship with the people of Palestine.
Thanking You,
Yours Faithfully
M. Aazath S. Salley
Leader & Central Provincial Councilor
National Unity Alliance (NUA)Lanka backs Israel’s war -Ynet News Report
Wednesday, 21 July 2010 22:34
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Israel and former Chief of Staff Donald Perera says Lanka is a staunch supporter of Israel’s fight against Palestinian terror. He also says the Palestinians should be offered direct negotiations, without preconditions.
"No one wants bloodshed. The other side (Palestinians) should be offered direct negotiations, without preconditions, to determine its level of seriousness. These talks should focus on trying to reach a compromise that would allow both sides to sign an agreement," he said in and interview with Yedioth Ahronoth.
"In case the other side shows it is not interested in a compromise, (Israel) must move on to the military phase with full force. (The government) will have to explain to the citizens that (Israel) is headed for a long and difficult struggle that will exact a heavy price, but at the end of this struggle the country’s situation will be much better," says the ambassador.
"Once you have the public’s support, you should fight relentlessly until all of the terror hubs are destroyed. There is no going back."
"For years Israel has aided our war on terror through the exchange of information and the sale of military technology and equipment," says Perera.
"Our air force fleet includes 17 Kfir warplanes, and we also have Dabur patrol boats. Our pilots were trained in Israel, and we have received billions of dollars in aid over the past few years. This is why I asked to be assigned to Israel – a country I consider a partner in the war against terror. Many Sri Lankans admire Israel," says Perera, a native of the capital Colombo.
Addressing the deadly May 31 commando raid on a Gaza-bound Turkish ship, Perera says, “As a military man I can understand that Israel had to protect itself. Due to Sri Lanka’s vast experience in fighting terror, I can say that it will always support countries that also oppose (terror).”
Despite its warm relations with Israel, Sri Lanka has also managed to maintain close ties with the Jewish state’s biggest threat – Iran. “Sri Lanka is a developing nation in need of assistance. Iran helps us in the civilian realm,” he says. “As to the sanctions imposed on (Tehran), these things should be discussed in the different forums. The Sri Lankan government is in favor of imposing military – not civilian – sanctions.”
(Ynetnews)
(Lanka-e-News- 26.July.2014, 5.30PM)Prof. Hon. Gamini Lakshman Peiris,
Minister of External Affairs,
Ministry of External Affairs
Republic Building,
Colombo 1.
Dear Minister,
The Ambassador to Israel, former Chief of Staff Donald Perera, recently stated that “ Lanka is a staunch supporter of Israel’s fight against Palestinian terror”. His Excellency the President, who is also the President of the Sri Lanka-Palestine Friendship Society was awarded the “Star of Palestine” by H. E. President Mahmoud Abbas during his visit to Palestine, reflecting the strong bonds of friendship, solidarity and goodwill between Sri Lanka and the State of Palestine. Therefore, the statements made by the Ambassador which appear to support full scale military action against the people of Palestine are both contradictory and unacceptable.
We unreservedly deplore the statements made by Mr. Perera and demand that the Foreign Ministry recall him immediately. We further demand that the Foreign Ministry immediately release a new statement to prevent any further damage to our deep ties of friendship with the people of Palestine.
Thanking You,
Yours Faithfully
M. Aazath S. Salley
Leader & Central Provincial Councilor
National Unity Alliance (NUA)Lanka backs Israel’s war -Ynet News Report
Wednesday, 21 July 2010 22:34
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Israel and former Chief of Staff Donald Perera says Lanka is a staunch supporter of Israel’s fight against Palestinian terror. He also says the Palestinians should be offered direct negotiations, without preconditions.
"No one wants bloodshed. The other side (Palestinians) should be offered direct negotiations, without preconditions, to determine its level of seriousness. These talks should focus on trying to reach a compromise that would allow both sides to sign an agreement," he said in and interview with Yedioth Ahronoth.
"In case the other side shows it is not interested in a compromise, (Israel) must move on to the military phase with full force. (The government) will have to explain to the citizens that (Israel) is headed for a long and difficult struggle that will exact a heavy price, but at the end of this struggle the country’s situation will be much better," says the ambassador.
"Once you have the public’s support, you should fight relentlessly until all of the terror hubs are destroyed. There is no going back."
"For years Israel has aided our war on terror through the exchange of information and the sale of military technology and equipment," says Perera.
"Our air force fleet includes 17 Kfir warplanes, and we also have Dabur patrol boats. Our pilots were trained in Israel, and we have received billions of dollars in aid over the past few years. This is why I asked to be assigned to Israel – a country I consider a partner in the war against terror. Many Sri Lankans admire Israel," says Perera, a native of the capital Colombo.
Addressing the deadly May 31 commando raid on a Gaza-bound Turkish ship, Perera says, “As a military man I can understand that Israel had to protect itself. Due to Sri Lanka’s vast experience in fighting terror, I can say that it will always support countries that also oppose (terror).”
Despite its warm relations with Israel, Sri Lanka has also managed to maintain close ties with the Jewish state’s biggest threat – Iran. “Sri Lanka is a developing nation in need of assistance. Iran helps us in the civilian realm,” he says. “As to the sanctions imposed on (Tehran), these things should be discussed in the different forums. The Sri Lankan government is in favor of imposing military – not civilian – sanctions.”
(Ynetnews)
