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Israelis help rebuild Iran
Ofer Petresburg
Published: 23.04.06, 12:06
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1. WOW!
Abdullah ,   Kuwait City   (04.23.06)
Quiet an interesting event!
2. Hostage
John ,   NZ   (04.23.06)
When situation gets worse, the Iranians will know where to find hostages... just like the American Embassy before.
3. The mullahs need to go!
Ezra ,   Los Angeles, CA   (04.23.06)
I can only imagine what kind of relationship Israel and Iran could have if the mullahs were not in power.
4. Is this some kind of a PR stunt? I find this hard to believe
Roni   (04.23.06)
5. why? you think you've gained brownie points
israeli citizen   (04.23.06)
6. Three initial thoughts
Larry ,   Eastbourne, UK   (04.23.06)
1. All countries, even Iran, will get what they can out of Israeli expertise. 2. Why are the consultants helping an enemy state? Is the need for Israel to appear ultra-virtuous so overwhelming? 3. This won't be mentioned in the Western media.
7. Israel and Iran - Natural friends or enemies
Cyrus ,   London   (04.23.06)
Thats the rub! In Iran and all over the world for centuries there has always been a natural empathy and respect between Jews and Iranians even until recently. Until that is - that puffed up little megalomaniac flew on to the scene. Well historical bonds are stronger than one mans warped ambitions and view of the world. The Iranian people are not that gullible to swallow the crazed nazi ravings and filth of one individual lunatic. And one who is slowly stealing away more and more freedoms and liberties of ordinary Iranians in the name of his idea of Islam. Sooner rather than later he will be consigned by the people back where he belongs into the dustbin of history.
8. very nice! we`re all human after all, behind politics.
(04.23.06)
9. Iran
happysettler ,   ofra   (04.23.06)
The same old stupid Israeli dream of eating humous in Damacus. Now its Tehran. Not only are Israelis stiff necked but obviously the have substituted matza balls for brains.
10. Some initial thoughts also
Marlene ,   United States   (04.23.06)
It definitely won't be menioned in the western media because Iran must be demonized to the greatest extent possible just the way the Palestinians usually are. The western press rarely reports on Palestinian deaths, or the brutalities suffered under the Israel occupation. Unfortunately, it gives Americans a very narrow perspective about anything, only what the media wishes for the public to know. For this reason, I commend the Israeli press for its far more balanced and open reporting which makes the press in this country look absolutely ridiculous. Even the very tiny Jewish community that was left in Iraq and protected by Saddam Hussein went absolutely unreported in this country, and when he was in power, that community felt safe. The fact that he had even helped them to rebuild a temple was never reported on.
11. Sick
Gil ,   Tel Aviv   (04.23.06)
There's something sick about Israelis agreeing to go to Iran right now. The only reason they are is because of money!! Typical!!
12. #10 - very well said! i agree. (media control)
Iranian   (04.23.06)
13. 10 Marlene-It was so wonderful that all the Jews ...
alan ,   sa   (04.23.06)
..who went hanged, left Iraq.
14. The likes of #9
Michael Steiner   (04.23.06)
are precisely the same as looney Akhmadinejad. You two deserve each other. As for the rest of us--the majority of Jews and Iranians--we'll choose cooperation, coexistence and attempt to understand each other.
15. persians and jews,
sirous ,   london-england   (04.23.06)
throughout history there has been a great tie between persians and jews rathere than persians and arabs. let's not forget that the present government in iran represents only 7% of the population !
16. Israelis & Iranians
Tessa ,   USA   (04.23.06)
# 7....You're right Cyrus. Thanks for your post. Marlene....typical liberal reply. Saddam was a wonderful person because he supposedly helped some Jews. SICK
17. On Marlene's initial thoughts
Kate ,   London   (04.23.06)
"The western press rarely reports on Palestinian deaths, or the brutalities suffered under the Israel occupation" Your claim is both risible and untrue. The Western press is virulently prejudiced again the Jewish state. This is especially so in Europe where Israel virtually never gets a fair hearing. "Even the very tiny Jewish community that was left in Iraq and protected by Saddam Hussein went absolutely unreported in this country" As did the fact that Jews were treated by law as second-class citizens in Arab nations. That 750,000 Jews were ethnically cleansed and their property stolen by the Arab states also never gets a mention. And whatever Saddam might have done for the Jewish people the reality is that he was a genocidal monster every bit the equal of a Stalin and a Hitler. Whether one believes in the invasion of Iraq or not, it cannot be argued that his loss of power was a very good thing for all of humanity.
18. Iran
Halim   (04.23.06)
What is the name of this experts ? And the Iranians do not have any relations with more experiance engineers inside Iran? Stop this kind of mosad works.
19. Iran and Israil
Linda Reboh ,   Scottsdale Az USA   (04.23.06)
If I recall my history, HItler wined and dined delegates from most of the countries he eventually attacked and took over. Has Isaril become stupid.?
20. #10
Ram ,   London   (04.23.06)
Get the Israeli/Palestinian facts right before you post next time. Your comments would be laughable if they did not reek of bias.
21. Steiner is not in danger by Aichmanejad's nukes
(04.23.06)
Thats why he lets himself talk nonsense.
22. Gee Whiz
M. Ammon   (04.23.06)
What a shocking disclosure! Get a grip, folks. At least thirty U.S. companies are doing business with Iran through "foreign" subsidiaries, the biggest of which is Halliburton. Just keep this in mind when your masters beat the war drums, and realize that you are being played for suckers. It's all about money.
23. aiding the enemy
jason white ,   afula,israel   (04.23.06)
Some people will do anything for a buck.Even pimp their sisters and daughters.
24. thanks for the blueprints, igor
mofaz ,   teheran, israel   (04.23.06)
to not fall for this, it is a military intelligence trick.
25. to 23 sadly true
ygalg ,   israel   (04.23.06)
in their return should be arrested and trial for treason
26. #23 - #25 --stop being whining idiots!
(04.23.06)
27. #23
jason cooper ,   USA   (04.23.06)
aiding the enemy? this was in the past and they never knew that they wanted to destory israel now did they?
28. Israel in constant search of love.
AK   (04.23.06)
You don't help your enemies, it doesn't help you. I would think that helping the country that vows to evaporate you with the atomic weapons goes beyond stupid, it's treason.
29. Marlene, what's to report,
AK   (04.23.06)
that Iranians take what they can get, especially when it comes absolutely free? If you knew your history a bit, you would know that Hitler was trading with the Soviets, getting their grain and raw resources up until the very day he started his blitzkrieg in June 1941. Iran is not even trading, just taking it without as much as thank you and organizes sign ups for volunteers for terror attacks against Jews and Israel. And Jews protected by Sadam? What are you smoking, Marlene.
30. The revolution within
Arie   (04.23.06)
FACT: The majority of the Iranian population is under 20 years old and totally opposed to the Ayatollah regime in control. Poll after poll shows these people to be in favour of western contacts and a normalization with Israel preceeded buy the removal of those in power. Israel would do well to foster these contacts, assist the youth, and train and fiance a revolt from within. Given the extent of the hatred the youth have for their government in Iran, the rewards would be substantial not only for Israel, but the entire world!
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