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No Qassams in Peres-land
Guy Benyovits
Published: 21.06.06, 11:32
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1. A question for an Israeli
Bill Pearlman ,   Chicago, USA   (06.21.06)
Two things. One, it seems to me that Sderot is a classic test case for what would happen with further withdrawals. Especially since in Olmerts convergence plan the Arabs would have control of the high ground overlooking the coastal plain. How can any sane Israeli support that. Secondly, and I mean this seriously. It seems like it doesn't matter who is elected or what the make up of the knesset is. Somehow, Peres seems to rise to the top. The guy is always there, how is that possible?
2. sderot
mike ,   rishon le zion   (06.21.06)
How can you POSSIBLY COMPARE what happened in the London blitz with what's happening in Sderot? Do you know how many people were killed in WW2 in the bombing of British cities, and in particular London? How does this compare to Sderot?
3. Hysteria just encourages the terrorists
howard ,   pacific coast, usa   (06.21.06)
We all know that rockets are falling. We all want everything possible done to end it. I'm not an enormous fan of Peres, but if you are going to attack someone, save it for the guys shooting rockets at you. By attacking your own, you just encourage the terrorists. They are getting publicity and they are revelling in the fact that they are unnerving you. They think you're weak and easily panicked, and you are proving them right. More people died this year in road accidents on Israel's streets and highways than have died as a result of the Qassams. This does NOT excuse the terrorists, who are launching rockets at schools and civilian homes in the attempt to murder the residents. It DOES mean that Israelis must clearly identify who is to blame -- the terrorists and their funders in Damascus, Riyadh and Tehran.
4. Peres should put his tuchas where his moutth is
Jeff ,   USA   (06.21.06)
Shimon Peres should put his tuchas where his mouth is by moving to Sderot if he dares. It is very easy to belittle from a safe distance. It is the policies that Peres supported which put the live of these people of Sderot in danger
5. Send this article to Peres
Chaya ,   Bat Yam   (06.21.06)
sar@mofa.gov.il And add a few words of your own.
6. well written
gabriela ben ari   (06.21.06)
7. #5
Joe ,   Israel   (06.21.06)
Save the stamp and spare the e-mail. Both Peres' original remarks and his subsequent exegesis of his remarks make it clear that he really doesn't care about Sderot and its problems. Peres is always concerned with the big picture. The hysteria in Sderot somehow doesn't fit in with his scheme of things
8. Go home Mr. Peres
yakov shani ,   IL   (06.21.06)
and take all your friends with you, the whole lot of you. We have had enough, if you do not go of your own free will the people will force you to go. You are all tainted with opportunism, lining your own pockets, self glorification with no respect whatsoever for those who in their misjudgement elected you. A radical change is long overdue for this country and its people who deserve better than you. A political system worthy of being just that and not a circus act, a Constitution and an unbiased Supreme Court. Please go, now.
9. # 4 Jeff
yakov shani ,   IL   (06.21.06)
It's already there.
10. Peres
Sam Weinstein ,   USA   (06.21.06)
All he is interested in is money and fame not Israeli security
11. #2
Bill Pearlman ,   Chicago, USA   (06.21.06)
You totally missed the point. Of course the rockets hiting Sderot are not of the same level has the luftwaffe over London. The difference is that the people of London that Churchill, not to mention the king and queen of that time were also in London, sharing the burden. And that the RAF was using EVERY resource that they had to hit back. These are two things that are sadly missing from the present situation.
12. Sderot and London in WWII
Yariv ,   Tel Aviv   (06.21.06)
The only difference is that the life in London was going on. People did not close London. Queen was in London. Even transportation was working. The people of London did not move to US and evacuated to London.
13. Toda raba, Guy Benyovits!
Gerd ,   Germany   (06.21.06)
14. I agree - #10.
Gerd ,   Germany   (06.21.06)
15. Do you know relative numbers of populations involved?
AK   (06.21.06)
Israel's casualties should be calculated accordingly and then compare. Besides, as the writer says: What exactly is Israeli govt doing to fight the enemy; we all know that the Allies bombed the crap out of Dresden, berlin, Hamburg, in response to bombing London.
16. #3 Your type of reasoning causes everybody to
AK   (06.21.06)
notice Arab casualties but ignore the Israeli. That's why we see fabricated stories of Arab children-victims but never Israeli children as victims. And then Israelis wonder why an average uninformed MSM consumer considers Israelis as aggressors while poor little Arabs, as defenseless victims. Those messages are being reinforced when one reads Haaretz and Ynet and listen to Peres. World’s media might want to refuse to show the true picture, but Israeli politicians and media should not be helping them marginalize Jewish victims. Actually it is Peres who promotes terrorism when he advocates concessions to the terrorists just as he did when he publicly defended Arafat in FOX news before the American public and the pro-Israel Sean Hannity, and I bet in many other forums as well. Yes, he excused Arafat and his suicide bombers and blamed Sharon and I saw and heard the creep with my own two ears. This was enough for me to form my opinion of him. Terrorists, you say, are guilty. Who exactly are those terrorists, some social outcasts or heroes to the Arab population? Right, blame the suicide bomber, but give Arafat and Abbas Peace Prizes.
17. #12
AL   (06.21.06)
"The only difference is that the life in London was going on. People did not close London. Queen was in London. Even transportation was working. The people of London did not move to US and evacuated to London. " You are wrong. Many people did move out of london, especially children. Many children were even moved to the US and Canada. As to the Royal family and the government remaining, including the Princesses, you're quite right and that's why I have advocate that Israeli government moves to Sderot together with their children and grandchildren, especially those who now choose to reside abroad. You lead by example, Mr. Peres, Olmert, Ms. Livni. Let's see your children and grandchildren taking all the risks with the rest of the country.
18. # 1 Bill
yakov shani ,   IL   (06.21.06)
If I describe to you what always rises to the top, the censors would not permit this post. You will have to guess.
19. Peres is an old schwantz but ...
Ron ,   LA   (06.21.06)
...he is trying to build a new Middle East. He used to be a young shcwantz, but it was so long ago,before he became an old shcwantz, he forgot what it is... Let the old fart be... He is our future president after all...
20. #19 Old Fart
Sam Weinstein ,   USA   (06.21.06)
He is selling our country for fame glory and his legacy, and who knows what else..
21. How about having a shrink exam him?
jason white ,   afula,israel   (06.21.06)
Then we can lock him up for our own good. We have more unstable people in this regime than ever before.We ought to stable them.
22. the traitors amoungst us
chaim ,   phoenix USA   (06.22.06)
A traitor is still a traitor no matter what title he calls himself or is bestowed upon him
23. Q and A with Mr. Peres
Ron ,   LA   (06.22.06)
Q: Mr. Peres you are an experienced politician and Nobel Price winner. Let me ask you, is it possible to sit your ass on the burning stove and still feel confortable to talk about New Middle East? A: Absolutely. As long as it is not my ass.
24. All of the Peres bashers - Listen Up!!
Edan ,   Beer Sheva   (06.26.06)
This guy has done more for the state of Israel than any of you losers can ever dream of. If you think he is still in the game for money and fame, with all the criticism and BS he puts up with then you are truly stupider than I can put into words. You are all idiots and you can all kiss my big beautiful white ass!!
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