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'Stop treating Arab citizens like enemies'
Roee Nahmias
Published: 24.04.07, 17:53
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1. Israel IS the JEWISH State!
MK ,   Stamford   (04.24.07)
I am so sick and tired listening to these Arabs complain. Israel is the Jewish State - let them not sing the national anthem. And if they don't like Israel let them leave!
2. israeli arabs should stop acting like enemies of israel
mike ,   israel (formerly usa   (04.24.07)
you get what ask for, so stop complaining.
3. Keep dreaming.
Jeremiah ,   Israel, Jewish Land   (04.24.07)
4. We don't need to prove anything to anyone
tFighterPilot   (04.24.07)
You want two states, one beyond the 67 lines, cleansed of Jews, and the other one within the 67 lines, with Jews as minority (temporary nuisance until they'll be cleansed as well).
5. The Arabs can leave in their 22 arab countries
(04.24.07)
6. We cannot accept those subversive activities
(04.24.07)
7. They need to leave - NOW
Andrew ,   Miami,Fl   (04.24.07)
8. The Arabs represent the privileged class in Israel
Frank ,   USA   (04.24.07)
They get the benefits from the Jews but do not serve in the army. Unlike a Jordanian or Saudi Arab an Arab living in Israel does not have to fly to Germany to get treated. An Arab living in Israel can get the first-rate education in Israel and does not have to seek it overseas. The Arabs in Israel do not serve in the army but demand the equal benefits from the Jews. They do not have to put their lives in danger for the sake of the state and yet they can still get the welfare checks. What a privilege! But wait, they want more, more, more! What they want and seek is the destruction of the Jewish character of Israel and yet, they claim they are not the enemies of Jews.
9. those ''intellectuals'' show the opposite they are ennemies
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10. TALK LIKE ENEMIES, ACT AS ENEMIES, MUST BE..........ENEMIES
Jorge ,   Tegucigalpa   (04.24.07)
with the so called Israeli Arabs is like the ducks, sound like one, act like one, must be one Israels Arab population has always been in the forefront of Israels enemies and has always joined with the worst enemies of the Jewish state in wishing for its disapearence, is as Jabar says that they are not the enemy, they have to accept Israel for what it is and will always be, A JEWISHH HOMELAND, after all, what Arabs keep playing, the role of victims, it does not suit them, since, if victorious in 1948, the Jewish state would have been erased in a sea of blood. As for Arab humanity, just watch what Arabs are doing to Arabs in Irak, because of diferences in sects in the same religion. Dont like Israel, go to Jordan, Syria, Irak or even bratherly Iran, or open Sausi Arabia, see if you have it better there, anyway, good ridance
11. THETY SHOULD STOP ACTING LIKE OUR ENEMIES....
Ben Avraham ,   Tel Aviv, Israel   (04.24.07)
12. Stop dreaming and start behaving like decent human beings.
David E. ,   Jerusalem   (04.24.07)
Stop your suicide bombings and other terror acts, stop supporting terror, and we will stop treating you like enemies. As simple as that. Are we asking too much from you? And remember: This is OUR Jewish land and you must abide by OUR rules. So it's up to you, Arabs.
13. Are Israeli Arabs thatcheered Hezbollah attacks our friends?
Steve ,   USA   (04.24.07)
14. Jews and Arab must be separated.
John ,   USA   (04.24.07)
They have different religions, narratives, nature, vision, etc. Take a look at the Arab world and the Palestinian territories. All Arab states are dictatorial and corrupt. There is 1 democracy in the Middle East and it is the Jewish state of Israel. When the Arabs finally create a democratic state free of terrorism and violence the Middle East will become a good neighborhood.
15. #1 and intolerance
Rustum ,   London, UK   (04.24.07)
A long, considered article with interviews with leading Israeli Arab thinkers and politicians in which they all express the desire to live peacefully together and ventilate some of the frustrations of being a non-Jew in the Israeli state. Your reaction "I am so sick and tired listening to these Arabs complain" is the reaction of a simpering moron. I suggest you read the article again, quite a few times, until the message of peace and tolerance sinks in. However,in your case I doubt that will happen as your expression of contempt for Israeli non-Jewish thinkers and politicians appears to state that you are not interested in equality, not interested in progress of humanity. And on top of it all, you appear to live in Stamford, US, where your whinging complaints about equality accorded to all races and colours under the US constitution would be interpreted as un-American thought. Should your resentment of equal treatment to all be extended to the great United States? For example, should Catholics stop complaining about things? Should southern baptists not complain and attempt to change laws they do not like? Should the creationists be told to shut up? Obviously, your opinions only apply to "these Arabs" (I presume you mean Palestinians), and thus is simply an expression of your undiluted bigotry.
16. Once upon a time :)
King of Israel   (04.24.07)
two brothers were in front of The God (G-d). The God (G-d) showed them a super great place (houses, gardens, roses...I mean anything you can dream ) one of them asked to The G-d who owns that place ? The God said as below; "MAN WHO FORGIVES HIS/HER BROTHER WILL OWN THAT PLACE :) than the one who were very angry on his brother said that MY GOD, I FORGIVE MY BROTHER... I FORGIVE MY BROTHER THAN THE GOD SAID...THAN YOU BOTH GO THERE :) I MAKE BOTH OF YOU HAPPY :))) love Atilla Karagözoğlu King of ısrael Note: You know I am a fake King, just friendly joke :)))
17. They ARE our enemy
Efi ,   T"A   (04.24.07)
Everytime they open their mouths, they prove it again.
18. # 17 ..........u mean jews..i know that!!!!
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19. They could not defeat Israel in wars
Tracy W   (04.24.07)
now they just want to take it over politically. If only Arabs and Muslims in general were to show such sense of inclusion of minorities and respect for human rights in any of their own countries, they would at least have some credibility. As it is, this is only talk aimed at their own. They are at the organizational phase trying to become a united force that will speak for all Israeli Arabs at the UN and the EU. That is their goal. They know that Jews, except for the Left, wouldn't fall for such demands. Their statements will become more brazen, their words and actions more subversive. They are testing how far they can go and, as the present government has shown no backbone except to expell Jews from their homes, they think the time is right. Israel may now have to consider reviewing its plans concerning this Arab minority that regards itself not loyal to Israel but to the international Arab community. Their attitude, reflected on this statement, may totally backfire on them. Jews are feeling vulnerable and they may support measures to protect themselves that would have been unpopular in the past. The next war, for which Arabs are preparing themselves now, may turn out to be the turning point for the relationship between Israeli Arabs and Jews in Israel. However, it would be better to start to deal with this problem now, before such time arrives.
20. The Arabs living in Israel is the greatest danger to Jews
Steve ,   USA   (04.24.07)
21. #15 Can Jews buy an apartment and own a businesses
Sasha ,   Haifa   (04.24.07)
without discrimination and harm in any place other than Israel? In Jordan, PA, SA, Pakistan, and the rest - it is illegal for Jews to own land and property. Put it in your pipe and smoke it. We are staying and there is nothing you can do about it nor can your "brothers" do anything about it. Seethe all you want, but we are just laughing at your pathetic swipes. LOL
22. Yes, Compensate Israel's Arabs!!
Erik   (04.24.07)
With one-way tickets to Saudi Arabia...
23. The Arabs want 4 Pali states: Jordan, Israel, Gaza, W. Bank
Roger ,   USA   (04.24.07)
They already have 75% of Jordan They already have 100% of Gaza They already have 20% of Israel Now they are working on 100% of Judea, Samaria and Jordan Valley. Do not undeestimate their continued subversion. The Jews must wake up to reality.
24. #15. Face reality! The ME is not Iceland surrounded by water
Face reality #15 ,   USA   (04.24.07)
The Arab Middle East is cruel, violent, backward and hateful. That is where the democratic, liberal Jews have their home or right among those who want every Jewish man, woman and child dead. They use all kinds of warfares to destroy everything the Jews created while getting the benefits from the Jews.
25. this is a joke,
Bram   (04.24.07)
so what happened to all those Arab Christians? and they lived there together long before 59 years ago. they had to submit to Islam, die or leave. do they have an equal partnership anywhere in the world?
26. Rustum #15: consider Ruth
Steve ,   USA   (04.24.07)
Ruth, the great grandmother of King David was a Moabite. Moab was a fierce enemy of ancient Israel but Ruth was different. She was with Israel. She said to her mother in law: Ruth said, "Do not urge me to leave you or turn back from following you; for where you go, I will go, and where you lodge, I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God, my God. "Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. Thus may the Lord do to me, and worse, if anything but death parts you and me." Why shouldn't we expect this from all our guests?
27. Memo To Arabs in Israel
Adina Kutnicki   (04.24.07)
Memo to Arabs in Israel - Stop your incessant whining, stop celebrating the 'Nakba' and supporting the enemy, stop trying to erase ! the Jewish essence of the country. THEN you will feel more a part of the country. Count your blessings that you are the FREEST Arabs out of all your brethren and celebrate your medical, educational, governmental access. After all, in what other country could one of your own call for the country's destruction and NOT get placed on trial?? Think about it.
28. This is the Jewish homeland
(04.24.07)
This man should move to an Arab country where he can feel fully at home with his own people. Israel is the Jewish homeland. Arabs are welcome to live here, but not to change the character of the State. It's interesting that many Arabs prefer living under Israeli sovereignty than under the Palestinian Authority. He's very articulate, but his perception eliminates the regathering of the Jewish people to our biblical homeland. That's the basis of everything. If I wanted to live in an Arab country, I would have immigrated to one, but they wouldn't accept me because I'm Jewish!!!
29. KEY TO PEACE
Stevo ,   Tel Aviv, Israel   (04.24.07)
Israeli Arabs have the power, though apparently not the wisdom nor will, to affect change in the region by demonstrating on behalf of Israel's right to exist alongside a demilitarized Palestinian state.
30. this is a "bad" joke
jack bauer ,   superpower   (04.24.07)
Actions speak louder then words.
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