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‘Marriage to an Arab is national treason’
Roee Nahmias
Published: 27.03.07, 19:55
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1. Not surprising when you think about
Y ,   N   (03.27.07)
how the israeli arabs reacted during the second lebanon war. And one more thing its more common to live with ones own race. The expression race is not a good one. I admitt that. But my point is this: How many interracial marriages are there in the USA. Im sure there are a lot more blacks and whites married to one of the same race than the opposite. Then there is the special situation in Israel with the jewish fear of beeing outnumbered by the arabs. Thinking about this its not so difficult to understand that there is a pressure to marry one from the same ethnic group.
2. Everyone claims their hatred is justified..
Ilan ,   Ariel   (03.27.07)
It is sad that so much of the hatred of Arabs is irrational. Then again if it is kosher to hate the religious and settlers and Russians and Ethiopians, why not Arabs too. Of course YNET leads in promoting hatred against the right but is somehow disturbed that their incitement is viewed as a general sanction to hate in general. We should all learn to pull ourselves up rather than work on putting the others down.
3. NOt surprising
A Palestinain   (03.27.07)
But I think the rates would be equal or greater in Palestine. I dont understand why we cannot coexsit. Both sides want the same thing, it is time we saw each other as sons and daughters of Abraham.
4. No! Failure To Protect Your Civilians and Borders Is Treason
David ,   Marietta USA   (03.27.07)
Marrying an Arab is just stupid.
5. It's not racism; it's self perservation
Chaim ,   Canada   (03.27.07)
6. Ever wondered how arabs view marriage to a Jew?
Roni   (03.27.07)
7. Day by day, we will reach the conflict point
(03.27.07)
The two societies are going to be seggregated. Unfortunately, some Jews are proving again that they cannot live with others. They do not mix with others, they do not share the other. Either they live on a planet of their own, or face the truth that Jewish factor in this land drops and Arabs stay. History repeating itself. When Babylions destoryed the first Temple, they took Israelites and left the non Jews, mostly Arabs at that time, Nabateans. When Romans did the same thing, they punished the Jews, and they allied themselves with the the Arab Ghassanids. When Islam came to Palestine, no Jews were found, and only Christians were given a treaty of protection for their Churchs and sites. Muslims however, help the Jews and allowed them to live in their neighbourhoods since Christians did not want Jews among them. It seems history keeps repeating itself.
8. I'm shocked...
Shocked   (03.27.07)
...that the numbers are so low. Especially with other recent polls reported on in ynet: http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3378086,00.html Just a little excerpt from that article: "Almost 50 percent of Israeli Arabs justify Hizbullah's kidnapping of soldiers Ehud Goldwasser and Eldad Regev, and 90 percent regard the IDF bombings in Lebanon during the last war as war crimes. " Oh yeah, I'm sure it's the Jews' fault here (in case you missed it, that was sarcasm).
9. Religious and Secular have problems, Ashkenazi and Sephardic
David ,   Boston, USA   (03.27.07)
Give me a break. Israel is wonderful, but it isnt Utopia. It isnt perfect. Consider the racism the Arab MKs get away with. Its not perfect, but it isnt that bad either. Too bad Arabs dont serve in IDF or civil service. I bet that would go along way to making things better.
10. Arab youth deliberately target Jewish girl
Judith ,   USA   (03.27.07)
while telling them they are Jews. It's only when the girls fall in love that they discover the truth.
11. Self-important jerks should take their survey in Gaza
Kyle ,   Southpark, CO, USA   (03.27.07)
See what kind of answers they get "90% of Arab population in Gaza say they would kill their sister if they thought she was going out with a Jew." "The other 10% of respondents said they have already killed their sister for suspecting she was going out with a Jew."
12. SURPRISED!!!
Safia ,   Algeria   (03.27.07)
what a pity world we live in,i'm very sad...if a marriage of a jewish woman to an arab man is equal to a natinal treason,what about if a jewish man marry an arab woman?mon dieu...on est tous egaux a ses yeux...
13. 'Islam will enter every house'
redkmike ,   tel aviv and london   (03.27.07)
I have no problems with Arbas but every non-Muslim should have a problem with Islam ... 'Islam will enter every house' Hamas leader Mahmoud Zahar: Religion of Islam will take over entire world Islam will enter "every house" and become the dominant religion across the entire planet, Hamas leader Mahmoud al-Zahar said during a mass rally in Gaza this week. Commenting on Zahar's comments, PMW Director Itamar Marcus and Associate Director Barbara Crook wrote: "While the Hamas goal of destroying Israel is well known, its aspiration for Islamic subjugation of the entire world is just as basic to Hamas dogma." "Both aims appear in the Hamas Charter as God's irrepressible will, and both aims were reiterated this week by senior Hamas leader and former PA foreign minister Mahmoud al-Zahar," they added.
14. MARRYING A NON JEW IS FORBIDDEN BY TORAH
HaDaR ,   Israel   (03.27.07)
MARRYING A NON JEW IS FORBIDDEN BY TORAH!! A MUSLIM ALSO MUST MARRY A MUSLIM, IN FACT THE NON MUSLIMS WHO DO MUST CONVERT. THIS IS NOT RACISM. JUDAISM IS NOT A RACE!!!!
15. WITH THEIR BILLIONS IF THEY BUILT HOSPITALS AND FACTORIES
HaDaR ,   Israel   (03.27.07)
WHAT AHVE THEY PRODUCE FOR THE WORLD CULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE LAST 1000 YEARS? HERE, WITH THE BILLIONS GIVEN TO THEM IN THE LAST 14 YEARS THEY HAVE ONLY BOUGHT WEAPONS AND EXPLOSIVES TO MASSACRE JEWS. IF THEY BUILT HOSPITALS AND FACTORIES INSTEAD OF MILITARY BASES, THEY MIGHT RUN THE RISK OF WINNING A NOBEL PRICE TOO... THEY HAVE MOST OF THE WORLD'S OIL: THAT HAS NOT MEANT MUCH PROGRESS, DID IT?
16. Arabic language is scary? Not to Mizrahim
Sasha ,   Center, Israel   (03.27.07)
What where the poll questions that were asked to these Israelis? Because it makes no sense that a Mizrahi would say he is scared of the arabic language when we have so many Mizrahi singers singing arabic. Poll makes no sense.
17. Abraham and Hagar
one people under the ,   haolam   (03.27.07)
was she before or after ,
18. #6 your education is lacking and THAT's part of the problem
Scooby ,   Ramat Gan   (03.27.07)
If you had bothered to learn or find out anything about Arabs you would know that the Arabs are allowed to marry anyone from the five monotheistic religions. Part of the problem is that there is lack of knowledge and understanding, and this is not, unfortunately just between Arabs and Jews - but other races as well. And whoever said Arab culture is inferior has no knowledge of that either. Sometimes there are jack assed comments on here that show just how small minded some people really are - on all sides...
19. How many people were asked?
Suzanne   (03.27.07)
If it is again about 157 ppl like the poll on "you want to continue talks with the Pal. unity government?" it is not representative as the figure is ridiculous small.
20. #12 arab woman married to a jew?
(03.27.07)
She will lose her life in honour killing.
21. to Chaim #5
rami   (03.27.07)
that's also what hitler explained the reasons of his hatred to jews "self preservation" of the german nation against the jew...in culture, economy.....genetec purity..... i am certainly not comparing u to hitler, it's just interesting when u hear the same exagerated b.s coming from the victim..... towards its slain.....
22. This Article is Incitement to Hatred: Arabs are Moslems and
Lemmings Hotline ,   sd usa   (03.27.07)
Christians Any religion does not allow intermarriage unless the other person converts. Period. Youve purposely turned a religious issue into a racist issue. In fact there are many Arab Jews who are permitted to and do marry to any jew of their liking. STOP THE INCITEMENT.
23. This has to stop on all sides
Israeli guy ,   Yavne, Israel   (03.27.07)
The guy from Ariel above is right- we all have to start working together to find solutions- Jews, Arabs, right, left, Palestinians, Israelis. If we don't start changing our way of seeing each other, we are lost. That applies to all of us on every side of this conflict.
24. Drivel reporting
Marcell ,   Israel   (03.27.07)
I won't even read this racist crap.
25. IT SURE IS. IT TOOK OVER 50 YEARS TO FIGUR THAT OUT??
Robin ,   Miami   (03.27.07)
26. ISRAELI ARABS SUPPORT HIZBALLAH SO OUR REACTION IS NORMAL !
Ron ,   Yerushalaim   (03.27.07)
27. Not all arabs are Muslims
Kara ,   Mobile, AL USA   (03.27.07)
28. To #7 What are you smoking?
jason white ,   afula,israel   (03.27.07)
Where did you hear that b.s.? We were here before the arabs and we will be here after the arabs!
29. Racial Biblical Times
Larissa ,   Australia   (03.27.07)
I guess it is to be expected... Genesis 28:1- Isaac called Jacob, greeted him and said to him, "Don't marry a Canaanite girl" #6 & #20... My fathers uncle (Palestinian, Chatholic)married a Jew. It wasn't so bad before the mandate. I guess now, it would be somewhat disapproved of... but if they love each other i dont see the problem... its kind of like Romeo & Juliette in a way... maybe it would lead to their deaths. People have no right to be racist though, especially when they are so quick to complain about anti-semetism. This is an obvious display of double standards. Either be racist and expect to be treated the same, or don't be racist and you'll have more credibility when you make your claims.
30. #3 Please note, the Jews are NOT related to Arabs
John ,   USA   (03.28.07)
When Abraham sired Itzhak he had a covenant with G-d and therefore was a totally different person from the time he sired Ismael.
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