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Conflict with Iran inevitable, Ya'alon says
Roee Nahmias
Published: 20.03.07, 13:23
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1. Isn't this considered inciting?
Abdullah ,   EuMe   (03.20.07)
Perhaps muslims and the west have more in common than he (and many people think)? Rather than inciting, seek common ground with all sides!!
2. Dumb statement - "West is weak" - no wonder he is "Former"
Andrew ,   Miami,FL   (03.20.07)
3. To Abdullah from Eurabia
Reality Check ,   BaGolan   (03.20.07)
This is not incitement but rather an honest appraisal of the situation. Ahmadinejad and Assad, the overlords of what used to be a "Lebanon" are openly calling for hostilities and building up their arms. Only fools and liars would care to believe that the end result would be anything other than war. While we realize that the goal of Islam is to obfuscate the truth, civilized people can always see the clear outcome of the Quran's message!
4. abdel moha
haim ,   mtl canada   (03.20.07)
get to bed . he is not inciting at all his eyes r open and knows more about anybody thts not in the army we should believe anyone thts says he wants to erase israel of the map so better be ready or strike first
5. I served under him and so far, he is THE BESt
oritush   (03.20.07)
dude that came out of the army-NOOOOBODY knew(and still doesnt) his political affiliation and position-he has an across the board admiration and respect from both settlers and left wingers(i m not counting extremists like meretz). I personally cant wait till he goes into politics--just too bad he didnt resign himself before girush aza and waited to be fired--it would have earned him points from both sides as well. a good,honest,ideological man-majority of us would support the party he would join
6. Last Refuge for the Non-Thinker
Hillel ,   NYC   (03.20.07)
Apparently when anyone voices an opinion that Arabs don't fancy as 'appropriate' they are labeled as inciters or worse. I have yet to hear Arab MKs, or Arabs of any sort, who resort to verbal attacks that truly incite violence, as 'inciters'. Perhaps it is due to the lack of familiarity of living in a democratic, free society that makes such individuals so uncomfortable with those who express opinions that are at variance with their own.
7. Lets be honest for a second.
AR ,   USA   (03.20.07)
Israel weather you believe it or not you are the super power in the ME. Your army is so much more powerful than any of your neighbors. If you think Palstine and lebonan are a threat to your security you are fools. I believe most of this "threat" nonsense is to keep the public in check so certain extremest in Israel (and the US) can continue with their destructive policies IE Iraq, Golan, occupation of Palestine etc etc. This guy is making as threatening as Amadinejad (not at all) this guy could threaten the whole world it wouldnt matter because he has no power just like amadinejad who has no power. These guys are both losers who got nothing better to do than start trouble. He has his reasons amadinejad has his. Israel stop trying to get america into your beefs. God man its starting to piss us of. If their is war with Iran it will be 100% israels fault because it is groups like AIPAC, neocons and Israel that want america to fight Iran. We got enough problems in Iraq why dont you guys take care of Iran if it is such a big threat you would have already done something about it. So shut up with this threat to the west. Israel is the longest standing occupier of a people and you expect us to believe you when you say your a western democracy bs. Your a like a french colony in africa you dont belong get over it. It truly isnt your land. Yes you had ancestors their but they werent indeginous they came to canaan from another place you got no clame other than your religous ones and so dose every other religon on this planet. #3 get out of here with your bs. All religions obfuscate the truth. People who think like you are nuttier than bin laden. More people have died in the name of Christ than any other human being. Every Israel except for the one Cyrus gave them was made out of war and ethnic cleansing including the one in the bible and the one we have now so jews arent anybetter. And now we got the islamic republic with all its BS using clerics to rob the people of their nations oil wealth. All religions are equally violent and cruel. None of you people can get along because that is what religeon is used for to control other wise rational people with fake fantasies of salvation.
8. The west is not weak, just restrained
Jellybean ,   Chicago   (03.20.07)
Big Difference!
9. # 7 Let's truly be Honest
aficomin   (03.20.07)
The USA is occupying half of North Amercia. Give Aztland back to the Spanish(Mexicans), Louisianna back to France, Hawaii back to the Hawaiians, the Mid-West and West back to the, huh, guess who.....???????? The Native Americans maybe.. Shut it bud.
10. Is he running for PM?
Steve ,   USA   (03.20.07)
B"H It sounds like he can actually explain the situation clearly. That sort of ability to speak English is usually reserved for the Prime Minister. I am surprised if he is not running in some capacity in the next elections with his clear understanding.
11. I am an immigrant.
AR ,   USA   (03.20.07)
No one in my family was responsible for those mistakes i agree with you but it wont happen. That was also 300 years ago. Israel is 60 years old. Typical Zionist comeback its ok for us to be this horrible america was. The fact that you can see how wrong america was and not how wrong Israel is shows your bias. So maybe you should shut it. America stole western america from mexico. Just like they stole the rest of america from the native americans. We bought lousiana and alaska. I agree with you hawaii statement. Israel and America are the same but that dosnt mean i support either. It wouldnt be just the midwest but all of america that would be returned to the native americans and actually now that i think about it Louisiana wasnt the frenchies to sell. Just like Israel dosnt belong to the european zionist who inhabit it. At least america has givin the indians some reperations (no where near what we owe them). Please identify where your from next time and stop with the third grade talking points you only help prove my point. What is wrong with zionist do you guys drink some messed up water you never give me legit talkbacks you always come out with some ludicrus tangents and never address the issues. Weak.
12. AR, the fact that you call us Zionists...
DR ,   Florida, USA   (03.20.07)
Is enough to tell us who you are...a racist. Not everyone who supports Israel is a zionist. Some people support it because they understand that Isarel is in a fight for its existence and their opponenets are Crazed Muslims like Ahmadinejad, Assad etc. The US is filled with people who favor Isarel, whether you like it or not. Are they all Zionists? Have they been duped by the Zionist controlled media? Do you know how dumb you sound when you say this? Third grade talk back is right!!!
13. to#7
Adi ,   usa   (03.20.07)
you say alot of - nothing, no substance, you are nothing but a b.ser yourself, get over yourself you delusional dumbass.......
14. To # 9 Get your facts straight
Jellybean ,   Chicago   (03.20.07)
Lets be honest and get one of your facts straight. There is such thing as a Lousiana purchased in which the US Purchased it from FRANCE! Hawaii was another matter in which a bunch of business men wanted to control the sugarcane industry. In 1830, Congress passed the Indian Removal Act, which authorized the president to negotiate treaties that exchanged Indian tribal lands in the eastern states for lands west of the Mississippi River. This established Andrew Jackson, a military hero and President, as a cunning tyrant in regards to native populations. The act resulted most notably in the forced migration of several native tribes to the West, with several thousand Indians dying en route, and the Creeks' violent opposition and eventual defeat. The Indian Removal Act also directly caused the ceding of Spanish Florida and subsequently led to the many Seminole Wars. US territorial growth, 1810-1920Mexico refused to accept the annexation of Texas in 1845, and war broke out in 1846. The U.S., using regulars and large numbers of volunteers, defeated Mexico which was badly led, short on resources, and plagued by a divided command. Public sentiment in the U.S. was divided as Whigs and anti-slavery forces opposed the war. The 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ceded California, New Mexico, and adjacent areas to the United States. In 1850, the issue of slavery in the new territories was settled by the Compromise of 1850 brokered by Whig Henry Clay and Democrat Stephen Douglas. Now in saying that, Isreal can been seen as simliar they defeated the Arabs and lost land which is nor part of Isreal. ARABS need to get over it like Mexico did and move forwards not backwards!
15. to #11
Mona   (03.20.07)
we never "address the issues"......, because your " issues are nothing but more recycled propaganda, that we hear every day of of our life from Arabs like you , you all make up lies and belive in them, you are the ones fantasizing about a country that does not belong to you! you have managed, with you lies and propaganda through the years, to convince the world that you have rights in claiming parts of this country as your own, this is what you are best at, lies and lies and more lies...., but unfortunately for you, us Israelis know better then to let a loud mouth , racist , moron like yourself drag us into something you call a "legit" talkback, please spear us, we've known too many like you for too many years, this is not the right forum for you, go to Al Jazeera, they will wellcome you there with open arms......
16. #9 reply to #7 right on!
Truth ,   MN, USA   (03.20.07)
AR first of all do not bring up the faith of the religious as God has hardened your heart and sadly you will never understand. as for aficomin you are right. Nobody should even bring up the issue of occupation because nearly every modern boundary in every country has occupied someone elses land at one point in time. As a U.S. citizen I feel terrible that we took the natives land and what do we do to apologize? give them reservations?! Besides that point, in my faith in Christ I believe that land is the Jews given by God for their faith in him from the beginning.
17. #14 jellybean...
Truth ,   MN, USA   (03.20.07)
come on Jellybean your smarter than that right? would it be ok if the US took the Palestinians land and THEN sold it to Israel? because how do you think France acquired Louisiana? just a simple question for your brain to ponder..
18. How about israeli weakness in dealing with the enemy?
(03.21.07)
19. Talk As much As U want It .
1.5 Billion Muslims   (03.21.07)
But it will not change the reality : this article is feel good speach . Good Job I can sleep better. Reality Check, world
20. IRAN
cogit8 ,   Singapore   (03.21.07)
DON'T CRUCIFY IRAN NEXT!
21. DR it fine that we disagree.
AR ,   USA   (03.21.07)
But when you say im racist because i call a zionist a zionist then you are just stupid. Look if i call them jews im racist. If i call them israelis i am not holding all parties accountable IE christian zionist. Its not my faults zionist sounds bad. The US is not filled with Israeli supporters and you put me or any one who knows anything about the situation in palestine we could convert any christian zionist who has a moral core. Not those who fallow the jewish state war crimes included. I dont need to go to al jazeera they have much better media coverage of all middleeastern events than any Israeli or American media outlet. Wolf blitzer zionist. Everyone on fox news zionist. You never hear any bad stories about israel.
22. To DR-i am an immigrant from iran. my family never killed
AR ,   USA   (03.21.07)
natives indian. get it
23. #21AR says....and this is really funny!!!
DR ,   Florid, USA   (03.21.07)
"go to al jazeera they have much better media coverage of all middleeastern events than any Israeli or American media outlet" Funny stuff AR...kep digging your hole. You show your treu colors and true ignorance all the time.
24. YEAH DR YOU GO AND BELIEVE ONLY 59,000 dead iraqis
AR ,   USA   (03.21.07)
25. WTF?!?!?!?
SD ,   UK   (03.21.07)
seriously, come on now! do all the israelis and jews on here truly believe that the oppression, suppression and cleansing of the palestinians is justified? I am a muslim and i have nothing but respect for jewish people but im afraid i don't count the zionists that currently run israel as jews. there is no way God has given zionists the right to wipe out anyone else - after all we are all God's creations and only He has the right to give and take life when He chooses. suicide bombings are NOT endorsed by Islam and the only reason palestinians resorted to that extreme was because they had had enough of fighting tanks with rocks (slight exaggaration i know but you get the point). it's not something that Islam told them to do. it was a natural reaction from a people that have been pushed as far as they want to be pushed befroe fighting back. I'm confused as to how anyone who thinks what is happening to the palestinians is legitamate can then go on to complain about the holocaust. don't you see that you are desecrating the memory of millions who died JUST BEACUSE THEY WERE JEWISH by doing the same to the palestinians. you are spitting in the face of those who had to suffer through the holocausts with your mindless aggression against a race of people. you give credence to the crackpots who insist there was no holocaust and it is just a lie the jews made up to get israel. think about it. it saddens me to think that two groups of people cannot live side by side especially in this day and age when we are all supposed to be so advanced and civilised. it also saddens me to hear the hatred that the zionist leaders of israel are spewing against Islam throughout israel and, through the american leaders and media, throughout the world. if we muslims were so bad why have we not, in the last couple of hundred years, done what others have done and tried to take over the world? my God there's 1.5 billion of us - if taking over the world and forcing everyone into Islam was really our objective im sure the world would have been left in no doubt about it by now through the actions of muslims and not through the what the zionists want the world to think. people of israel DO NOT TRUST YOUR LEADERS in just the same way that muslims should not blindly follow the orders of anyone especially if that person condones the wiping out of anyone else. people of the world open your eyes and see that palestine is not inhabited by just muslims - a number of religions exist there and it is not just muslims dying and fighting back but you will never hear about the others because it doesn't suit the current political agenda. you will also not hear about the babies, the women, the elderly, the innocents just trying to live who have been wiped out just beacuse they want to live in their homes. all jewish people with a good heart and a good understanding of judaism will know exactly what is going on and it will be killing them to see the slaughter in their names. that is why they protest everyday against in israel whether it's in israel itself or in america or anyone else in the world. they are not protesting that israel exists but against the actions of their leaders. and this is the same way most people - muslim or not - feel. i dont want to see the eradication of israel but i don't like seeing what the zionist are doing in the name of it. oh and by the way being anti-zionist is in no way in the same league as being anti-jewish (i dont believe the term semite is used to describe jews exclusively). being anti-zionist means believing in human rights and believing in peace love and prosperity for EVERYONE on God's earth and not just exclusively for one set of people. attack me for what i've written but please at least acknowledge, to yourselves in private if not in public, that what im saying is not complete BS.
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