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Foreign Ministry site big hit with Arabs
Roee Nahmias
Published: 25.04.06, 20:34
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1. This is a great initiative !
keren ,   sao paulo   (04.25.06)
2. Great news, also need Arabic TV
Chaim ,   Toronto, Canada   (04.25.06)
to counter all the lies Arab governments are telling their people. They need to hear the truth about Israel and the Jewish people.
3. The most important thing is...
Ron ,   LA   (04.25.06)
... talkback part. Shows you what democtacy is all about. Also DON'T ERAZE their hate massages ( better show them in another section called " hate massages" ) to show, that we don't sensor. like they are, that we don't scared of critisizm. Generally this is an excelent investment. Carry on!
4. Will people like Ron be writing?
(04.25.06)
Will the new Arabic language web site also translate the hatred from people like Ron and others, who constantly bash Hanannia on this web site? That would be an eye-opener to the Arabs.
5. This is truly awesome!!
Chaya ,   Bat Yam   (04.25.06)
I am sure there are thousands and thousands in the Arab world who suffer from their own regimes and, secretly, admire Israel for what she has done. This is a fantastic idea! I just wish I could read what they are writing!
6. Hasbara
Ram ,   London   (04.25.06)
One of the best investments for Israel is Hasbara. Nothing can be more efficient and cost effective than the internet. Our enemies have found this out a long time ago. The adundance of talent in Israel will give Israel the much needed edge should they decide to focus on this. Hatzlacha rabba!
7. Abraham and Sarah Converted People To Judaism
(04.25.06)
While we should never do what Johava witnasses today and stand on streets giving bibles away, we should have better services to provide those non jews with a jewish education, links, phone numbers, addresses rather than say "look for yourself"
8. indifferent
Adam ,   Falasteen   (04.25.06)
I have to say that a site will not really change any thing. What we need are real actions towards peace. Propaganda wars have been going on for years and they have not done much. I have visited that web site, and I have to say it is same old same old. A picture of a murdered infant has the more influence than a phony writing. Israel popularity reached all time high in the Arab world when Mr. Rabin was taking serious steps to implement peace.
9. #2 great idea
Rammon ,   Houston TX   (04.25.06)
a satellite tv network showing positives views about Israel would be a great idea. It would finally counter all the anti-Israel networks that are available worldwide, mostly for free, distorting the world views on jews and Israel.
10. Dear Mr. (#4) My friend and twin brother Ron...
Mohammed Rabinovitch ,   Mecca / Zio Entity   (04.25.06)
Hnoonia sez: "Will the new Arabic language web site also translate the hatred from people like Ron and others, who constantly bash Hanannia on this web site? That would be an eye-opener to the Arabs. " Mohammed Rabinovitch sez: As a good Ron’s friend and twin brother, I am puzzled by your criticism, Hnoonia. After carefully reading his postings, I came to conclusion that you are talking about “Bushing" not” bashing ", Hnoonia. Since "Ron and others" are currently on international tour in Libya and Chad, I take liberty to apologize for this so called "Bushing”. He always apologetic to those who are “ Bushed” by him. Good Luck, Hnoonia Mohammed.
11. Hi, brother, thank you for thanking Mr.(#4)
Ron ,   LA /On tour in Libya   (04.26.06)
Hi, brother, thank you for thanking Mr.(#4) As you mentioned, I am hope my WWW “Bushing" doesn't make people like Hanania loosing their cool... Mohammed, thank you from our entire band “Rons and others" from sunny Lidya. P.S. Qaddafi asked to send his regards
12. Hey Ron, Libya, not Lidya, misteK again, genious…
Mohammed Rabinovitch ,   Mecca / Zio Entity   (04.26.06)
Hey Ron, Libya, not Lidya, misteK again, genious… As I remember Lydia is the name of your future wife, you haven’t met yet. Dream on, brother… P.S. Good Luck with your tour.
13. To Adam #8
Josh ,   Jerusalem   (04.26.06)
What makes you think that Israel is trying to win a popularity contest? If we were trying to win over the Arab hearts, we would just pack up and leave, since that's the only thing the Arabs want anyway. The point of this new website is to let the truth be known. The reason why Rabin was so popular with the Arabs is because he strayed from the truth. He thought appeasing terrorists would win him love and affection, but he didn't realize Arafat's real agenda which we all know now. Thankfully, I think Israel learned its lesson by now; not to try to be popular; not to trust anybody else, especially the Palestinians; and not to stray from the truth. Until the Palestinians offer a true peace without terrorism, we don't owe them anything.
14. Well done, finally. A few more suggestions.
Raymond from DC ,   Washington, DC USA   (04.26.06)
It sounds like the Foreign Ministry has at last done, and done right, what should have been done years ago. Israel now should consider taking some of the money wasted, say, on artillery shells or ministerial perks, to revitalize foreign language broadcasts (Arabic and Persian especially). Features and interviews with leading Israelis speaking the language of their distant audience could be a bit hit. Two other modest suggestions: The web site should consider adding a pointer to sites like arabsforisrael.com (yes, they do exist!). Second, they might want to work with the folks at israel21c.com , to have their articles translated into Arabic. There's a LOT going on in Israel beyond the conflict (technology, medical research, humanitarian work, culture, etc.) and Israel's neighbors need to know about it.
15.  # 8 Adam,Falasteen I agree, Arabs look more at the ...
Ron ,   LA   (04.26.06)
... # 8 Adam from Falasteen I agree that Arabs look more at the pictures and TV, than a written word. This is, at my opinion, the result of the fact that half of all Arabs don't know how to write and read. Not to mention the culture of debating and respecting your opponent opinion, regardless if it is contrary to your own. Therefore, based on your observation, I would recommend including clips like the following and lots of recorded programs from Israeli and Western TV, teaching about tolerance and understanding principles of Western civilization and democracy. You are right: Video clips are the best. Plus the ability to record and redistribute. Thanks for your valuable contribution. I hope they are reading. Here are links: http://www.memritv.org/search.asp?ACT=S9&P1=1050 http://memri.org/video/index.html http://www.google.com/u/camera?domains=camera.org&sitesearch=camera.org&q=video+clips&x=6&y=4
16. great news - need one in yidish
yitzchak ,   brooklyn, ny   (04.26.06)
how about one in yidish to try to change the views of satmar and neturei karta towards Israel it can foster peace and understanding between Israel and satmar
17. Arab Website
Sam Weinstein ,   USA   (04.26.06)
First of all I thought we had already a arab website , second we should do more to convert people who want to join our religon. I would suggest not poping the balloon by saying we are not a missionary religon. We should point out possible organizations and rabbis in other countries that can help him or her.
18. Foreign Ministry site big hit with Arabs
Robby ,   San Jose, Ca   (04.26.06)
I hope the web site provides a "talk back" area like Ynet, Jerusalem Post, Haaretz. Let the Arab world experience some freedom to share their opinions publicly and maybe we'll all learn something. Al Jazeera won't provide one, we can only guess why.
19. Peace?! you talk about it...sure
Joy Springreen   (04.26.06)
but where is your imagination... heres mine: war, war, war. Halas, Maspik, Genoug, Enough. Jewish and Arab national movements were born in the modern age and haplessly pitted against each other and encouraged by proxy in various directions and aims. The details of which are well illustrated by the death and destruction enacted upon each side by elements from each side. I can propose a number of lofty solutions. Peace in the Levant lacks balls. Oslo, the road map, all of them fail to inspire because the extreme elements manage to derail them. So I propose 3 stages to last a few generations of peace-building. Im not going to go into them in depth but the basis is this; 3 stages - firstly a Benelux of the eastern mediterranean. Leb-Isra-Pal. Free trade for the members, tarriffs for the neighbours and others. Prosperity leads to peace. Any state is only 3 meals from anarchy. Portions and mealtimes can be manipulated to precipitate war, as has been seen. This stage is to last a generation, with borders still rigid. But this cant be done as long as Hezbollah are in Lebanon. -secondly a United Kingdom model. Lebanon as Scotland, Israel as England. West Bank as Wales, Gaza as Northern Ireland. This to happen in the second generation. Israel is the stongest economy but would work well, with Lebanese multicultural connections and of course, banking. Palestinian Industriousness and artisitic output combined together with the Israel and Lebanon. Its a powerhouse of productivity just waiting to happen. The borders are softened but security is still an imperitive which is supported by the UN and international community. -Thirdly, the Levantine Republic. A utopian dream of co-existence. I cant describe this yet. Its about 100 years away if even that. A dream, an unlikely one, but a dream nonetheless. The operational basis of the psychology is very raw and intensely middle eastern. If all parties have the "courage" and the "honour" to walk up to each other and kill each other, surely this can be translated into having courage to make peace and work together. The goals are beneficial to everyone if it can be realised, but it will take committment and courage and the "honour" factor is obvious. There is much more "honour" in feeding ones family and building society than going to war. A message that surely will cross all the communities of the Levant (Eastern Mediterranean). The middle east is all about making dreams real. Those dreams simply need re-alignment and then careful management. Various images in the spin war against each other wont matter anymore. Soon no-one will have any eyes or teeth. You cant find food and eat it without them. All we need now is an enlightenment within the muslim clerical world of Iran and the testament of co-existence can inspire humanity for an epoch. peace-shalom-salaam.
20. so
Fares ,   USA   (04.26.06)
you steal our land and then you want to be our friend . you are just fooling yourself and digging your head in the sand . give the people back their dignity first . this kind of mentality can't survive in the middleast . people there call things by their names...and they see things in black and white (color blind )especially the arabs and Muslims . speaking about names ... yours in black and white is :aparthied criminals.... theives .
21. #20 So what?
Josef   (04.26.06)
To start from the facts: despite Roman expulsions part of the Jews always have lived in their (=their!) home country which Arabic invasors took after Muhammad. Arabs are newcomers as the Britons saw in twenties and thirties when there occurred an uncontrolled Arab influx. this, however, doesn't make Israeli soil an Arab land. Amen.
22. 20 Fares , USA : You occupy America - Get out
Gabrielle Goldwater ,   Geneva Switzerland   (04.26.06)
go back where you came from
23. Josef and his Romans
Karim ,   Morocco   (04.28.06)
Fares is right. No matter how hard you try, Israeli will be always regarded as people who stole other people lands....land theives. Do you have any conscience at all? On top of this, they want to be our friends!!!! Hell no!
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