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Russia, France condemn IDF's Lebanon strike
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Published: 13.07.06, 13:50
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1. Ha ha ha ha France?
Talula ,   Israel   (07.13.06)
France wouldn't understand about a country protecting itself would it. France only knows how to accomodate an invasion. The cowards!!!!
2. french must shut up her mouth
abdulazız ,   turkey   (07.13.06)
France speaks too much and ıt ıs one of the supporters of terrorısm...ın france dıd not happen a bıg terror act because they are supporters of terror.... we dıd not forget algerıa genocıde whıch occured musLum peopLe cıvıLıans by french government ın the past...I condenm french spokeman and l support ısraeL because he has rıgth to defend ıts cıtızens... whıLe l am a musLum l LOve ısraeL
3. to aLL JEWISH PEOPLE AND ISRAELIS
(07.13.06)
do not use french thıngs boycot them...france can not be ısrael's frıend..thıs words whıch saıd by france can not be acceptaBLe and thıs encourages terror ...
4. definition of "proportionate"
Shai ,   Israel   (07.13.06)
France has to define its terms. Compared to what is needed to win the war, what Israel is doing is not enough. Therefore it is not "proportionate" with the minimal force needed to get Israel's enemies to knuckle under, and Israel must act with a significantly greater degree of force and ruthlessness.
5. Frances double standard, they did worse not 4 years ago
Robert Tilden ,   Sheridan, WY, USA   (07.13.06)
When a war lord in Ivory Coast killed a few French Soldiers who were IN HIS COUNTRY, they reacted by taking out the whole local air force. This was the first French military vicroty since WWI (with a little help from their friends) The French can keep thier opinions to themselves. Oh and the Russians reactions in Chechnia put what Israel is doing to shame. Double talk from the frogs, what else is new?
6. Q: How many Frenchmen does it take....
Bob ,   Jerusalem, ISRAEL   (07.13.06)
...to defend Paris? A: Nobody knows. It's never been tried.
7. They hate to see Jews defend themselves
Marcel ,   Florida   (07.13.06)
The hypocrite devils of europe want the jews to go silently ,without a fight to their deaths. They wouldf only permit Israel to used wooden sticks if they had their way. They don't question hezbollah's use of missiles which kill Israeli civilians. To hell with my french people and to hell with all who pressure Israel into restraint aganist an unrestrained enemy.
8. Disproportionate means: They're our friends
Watcher ,   London   (07.13.06)
French always did have a cute way of talking
9. France - Confirming why I rooted against em in the World Cup
Zionist ,   US   (07.13.06)
Always quick with criticism to appease their Arab friends at the sake of Israel. Wouldn't mind seeing riots in Paris again to remind the cheese eating surrender monkeys what it is like.
10. A FRANCE the country of NAPOLEON, CHARLS DEGAULLE or VICHY?
Nebojsa Yitzchak M ,   Toronto   (07.13.06)
Today perhaps 6 000,000 Muslims have spoken, but then where is the French "resistence" today?
11. Vis France
T. A. Adams ,   Oklahoma City, USA   (07.13.06)
France sold itself as a slave to Islam decades ago and is now nothing more than Francastan, the European voice for Muslim world dominance. That makes Michele Alliot-Marie nothing more than a French Poodle (lap dog) for the Arabs and their ilk who wish to not only eliminate Israel, but to dominate the world. That is why she barks in their favor every time Israel or the U.S. is pressed into battle with these heathens of the Middle East. And they accuse the U.S. of ill deeds for oil. Who hasn’t France screwed in order to get oil? I hope they boil in it.
12. Why didn't France enforce the Hesbolla Removal from S. Leban
Abu Zelik ,   Missisauga Souk   (07.13.06)
13. can he be more explicit??
yoel ,   switzerland   (07.13.06)
What can it be, a proportinate response? Sending soldiers with stones, and become easy targets? Korbanot LaShalom?? I heard just yesterday Zinedine Zidane speaking about the red card he got during the world Cup final... He said that he was condemned for what he did, but asked why people don't take in account the provocation that took place before. And everybody agreed with him on french media. Why don't they pay the same care towards israeli situation? It was more than a provocation, it was an act of war !
14. What do the French know?!?
Marc ,   London, England   (07.13.06)
The answer: not a lot! Is France in a position of balance?!? Er, yes, but that means more like walking on eggshells, between the real french and the 6m muslim immigrants. What happens if France makes a pro-Israel, anti-Arab comment? Riots! I think France should keep her opions to herself. Such a force - the only country to send a whole aircraft carrier to the Gulf during the Iraq invasion......but with no fighter jets!!!! I will listen to what a French politician has to say when the french politicians first stand up to their own immigrants and stop bending in the direction that volatile community wants to see them bend (ie anti-Israel)...
15. French Self-Importance Disproportionate
David ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (07.13.06)
16. Hurrah france has an opinion
moish ,   israel   (07.13.06)
Gee...France thinks that our actions are disproprtionate...this coming from a country that practically killed off a bunch of unemployed migrant workers who had something to say about the Government.. and were put under curfew...call us extreme??. Get it thru ur heads we are children of survivors and we will no longer take crap from anyone...what do u expect us to do pray tell sit around whilst they bomb us daily, kidnap soldiers, civilians next, and attack us...let us see what words u wud use if it were happening in ur own backyards. Disproportionate mon cou!!!
17. ok, france, you think israel should follow your example?
mike ,   israel (formerly usa   (07.13.06)
and let the terrorists just march into israel unchallenged. any advice from france should be dismissed immediately because the french know nothing about protecting herself or her citizens. what france should do is watch israel and learn how to stand up for what is right and true, even when it may be a bit uncomfortable and unpopular to do so.
18. Tempers are still high
Sam ,   Nigeria   (07.13.06)
France, when Hizbullah and his groups were glorifying themselves for abducting Israeli soldiers what did you do ?
19. Russia? HAHAHA
(07.13.06)
Funny to hear disproportinate coming from a state which has a shoddy past, endorsed the usage of unknown gasses against terror and it's own civilians, and completely flattened Chechnya.
20. Ha ha ha ha USA?
Fabien ,   Paris, France   (07.13.06)
21. french FM
mostrel ,   paris   (07.13.06)
as a french citizen I am ashamed by the statement of FM israel has been attacked by lebanon I didn't hear a condemnation of the lebanese governement whom hizballa is member poor france so busy with the "coup de boule " from zidane during the finale of world soccer champioship in berlin what a disgrace I support you israel
22. Maybe Chirac and Annan Could Headbutt Hezbollah and Hamas!
David ,   Cincinnati, U.S.A.   (07.13.06)
23. TO ABDULAZIZ
(07.13.06)
Thank you for your clear and lucide view of the situation. I know that there are many more Muslims who know the truth and who do not subscribe to Arab Propaganda. If France was attacked with missiles and suicide bombers, and their soldiers kidnapped, I bet they would then sing a different tune., and what would Russia have done if they were in the same predicament as Israel? Israel must do everything in their power in order to defend its citizens and its land. Just look at those barbarians who are celebrating and praising acts of violence! They are the same people who danced in the streets and distributed candy upon the tragedy of 9/11! How can the Israelis ever be expected to make peace with people who want Israel's destruction! God bless Israel!! Natalie, Canada
24. OK Where is the Condemation of Rockets
Sam Weinstein ,   USA   (07.13.06)
OK Where is the Condemation of Rockets on Israel
25. shame on france
jerome from france ,   nice   (07.13.06)
douste blazy and chirac are the allied of the terrorists organizations. Don' forget that they send 60 000 of us in the concentration camp, and all they can say about their fight against antisemitism is bullshit. The thing that they want is that there is no problem with the 12 millions muslims community, and they are ready to send the jews and israel back to the crematorium for that. but chirac and your coward allies don't forget that this time you will come with us in the owen..... and dear israeli friends, the jewish community is coming to you soon..........AM ISRAEL HAI
26. Tell The French ! The Dusty Blazy
Gabrielle Goldwater ,   Geneva Switzerland   (07.13.06)
Tell The French diplomatie@ambafrance-il.org, info-washington@diplomatie.gouv.fr, press@ambafrance-us.org webmestre@www.elysee.fr, mission.france@tico.itu.int, consulat@ambafrance-il.org, info-londres@diplomatie.gouv.fr,
27. DE-ESCALATE IS RIGHT - GOD IS WATCHING
andrew ,   miami,fl   (07.13.06)
the answer is simple - everyone love one another thats it - seriously...pass it on
28. They're just mad they lost the Mundial!!!
DR ,   Florida, USA   (07.13.06)
What would russia do if a neighboring country attacked and kidnapped their soldires??? Nothing? Yeah, right!!! France says what tey have to in order to keep the young muslim population in their country happy. They don't want any more riots in Paris which gives their country a bad name. That would hurt tourism etc. Very pathertic people they are.MAybe we should threaten to head-butt them and they'll surrender!!!
29. France
Brod ,   USA   (07.13.06)
Israel can tell France to shut up. It is none of their business to interfere in Israel internal affairs.
30. The World Has No Answers
Sam   (07.13.06)
It is easy for all the European countries ot condemn Israel's response to a war initiated by a lHezbollah. Remember, Hezbollah is an elected member of the current the Lebanese Parliment. In other words, this war was initiated by Lebanon. When a country starts a war, it will suffer both civilian and military losses. Lebanon had a choice - as the world demanded, disarm Hizbollah. Rather than do so, Lebanon accept this terror group into the government. Under every international law in war, Israel can take steps to defeat its enemy in war. I suggest that the European community accept the reality that this is a war caused by an attack on a nation. Perhaps the world might be a better place if Europe told Hizboalah and Lebanon to put up (release the Israeli soldiers and disarm the rockets) or suffer the consequences.
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