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British NGOs use Christmas for anti-Israel attacks
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Published: 26.12.08, 00:24
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1. They're British...what else do you expect?
Charles ,   Cleveland, US   (12.26.08)
2. the enemy is within not a bunch of idealist NGOS
zionist forever   (12.26.08)
There is nothing about the British idealists, ant semites and left wing academics using every occasion they get to bash Israel a little. They are harmless. The real enemy comes from within on Israels left thats brainwashed a generation into thinking that the only acceptable solution to conflicts is surrender. We also have a government thats desperate to avoid using force to sort out Gaza and at the same time probably for the first time in hostory we have both Egypt & Meeretz backing a military operation. I respect these British idiots alot motr than this government.
3. Alternative lyrics
Elianah ,   Ramat HaSharon, IL   (12.26.08)
Twelve quassam rockets, eleven mortars landing, ten seconds warning, nine school kids wounded, eight emergency draft orders....two bus bombs, and an uprooted olive tree.
4. if you look deep down ,you will find out ,its all funded by
rachel ,   usa   (12.26.08)
the huge Arab propaguanda machine ......their people are illiterate and starving , women are treated worse than dogs ....but the most important problem is to get rid of the jews.......The Arab world cares for nothing else.
5. british ngo's
elliot ,   usa   (12.26.08)
hotbeds of the left which is always anti-jew because it is anti- g-d...the danger is in trying to appease them!
6. Brit or French? No difference.
Gideon Reader   (12.26.08)
Happily they are British, and as such, are a non power a non element to consider seriously. As anyone knows Britain waived the rules and now is a place for cheap Kababs, and Curry take away rather than what it once upon a time, long ago and far away, was. A self impressed people who revere Rachel Corrie, have poor personal hygeine, that leaves one to believe that economic measures includes cutting back on rolled toilet tissue, widespread bad dental care and unwashed hair as a national status symbol along with anit-Jewish sentiment. I can live with that, as long as I dont have to smell them.
7. "rightwingnuts and Neo-Cons" have moved beyond
AY_Lamb ,   USA   (12.26.08)
the sloganeering phase and are preparing plans to win the war on christmas once and for all. Sadly, I have lost confidence in the Obama administration because he is relying more and more on the PNAC/NEO-CON intelligentsia. Its all premised on the "Beloved Apostle's" end of the world eschatology. Not acknowledging the christmas message is a crime that carries dire consequences these days. Bill O'Reilly, Anne Coulter, Michell Malkin, Rick Warren and the rest of the primus americanus republicansatzgrupen aren't tolerating it anymore. They ain't tolerating no more upitiness anywhere on the Praetor's Earth.
8. British Israel haters rejoice.
Tahl ,   Israel   (12.26.08)
I can somehow understand Muslims' anger at Israel, but Anglican Christians? There is no other logical explanation to their fervent Israel-hatred, than a severe case of pyschosis.
9. Nothing Christian about these groups and that is for sure, j
Just Hijacking ,   Christ's name   (12.26.08)
Israel please don't confuse them with any real Christians, These are the wolves in sheep's clothes... even we were warned about.
10. so what big deal
Hank v. V. ,   Amsterdam   (12.26.08)
do we have to read about every group of two idiots with a website which creates anti-semitic ditties?
11. #10 Agree with you Hank
Cynthia ,   USA   (12.26.08)
These groups are a waste of time. If they stopped obsessing over Israel and actually helped the Palestinians, they would at least be making themselves useful.
12. Ignorant British
Shaul ,   Israel   (12.26.08)
If Jesus was alive now he would be on the barrier preventing arab killers from murdering his mother because he was a JEW Stupid British pagans
13. Jewish NGO's
AARON ,   Jerusalem   (12.26.08)
What about Jewish NGO's in Israel, the USA and Britain that are supporting SETTLERS !!
14. Childish. Not worth further comment.
Ronald   (12.26.08)
15. 2
Rosie ,   Israel   (12.26.08)
I absolutely agree with you. The leftist self-haters and enemy-lovers are more dangerous than anyone else.
16. 3
Rosie ,   Israel   (12.26.08)
This is great!!!
17. # 3 AMEN on Alternative lyrics.
Petra ,   usa   (12.26.08)
Absolutley correct!
18. Christians are offended
Christy ,   Boston, US   (12.26.08)
The singing of the changed Christmas Carols at a church in Britain was protested by many Christians. Disgusting! No wonder the Anglican Church has Christians leaving it in droves. The people who exploit Christmas as a means to a political, anti-Jewish, end are disgusting. They aren't Christians & I wish they'd stop pretending to be so. As a Christian, I find their actions highly offensive.
19. Well what do you expect
Leah ,   Israel   (12.26.08)
from a country that killed its most beautiful star, Princess Diana.
20. What about pro-Israeli propaganda in synagogues?
Hana ,   Jerusalem   (12.26.08)
I know few European Jewish and pro-Israeli NGOs who support any Israeli policy in the same manner, often in synagogues. What is most striking, "Christian" Sionists zealots support Jewish agenda and occupation rather then Palestinian Christians. So - who is worse??
21. NGO's
Bertie ,   Kansas USA   (12.26.08)
All REAL Christians know that when it comes down to it, those that wish to harm the Jews will suffer, and that as God turned Bilam's curses into blessings, so shall it be for the British who constantly lick the boots of the same Arabs that are slowly dismantling their country. Good for them - they will deserve it.
22. to ynet
(12.26.08)
Every one is wrong. Every one is a manipulator but the jews! hehehe grow up will you.
23. #18 Christy, Boston
Moshe ,   tel aviv   (12.26.08)
Even though you are a christian, you still have a conscience.
24. Christy
Hannah ,   USA   (12.26.08)
Read what number 13 wrote and you will understand what Israelis think of you - 'even though you are a Christian.' I also wonder if the hymns were pro-Israeli rather than anti, would you have been oh so offended? 'Christians' with a conscience are not offended so please speak for yourself and do not say 'Christians are offended'.
25. I'm one of the organisers and I'm Israeli
Yael Kahn ,   London, UK   (12.27.08)
As one of the organisers, I would like your readers to know that the event was actually organised by Jews for Boycotting Israeli Goods. I got involved in this alternative carols because of my outrage at Israel’s collective punishment of 1.5 millions Palestinian in Gaza, causing hunger and death. I’m appalled with Israel’s policy of causing the malnourishment of thousands of babies in Gaza. I support the British War on Want for its fantastic work and its courageous campaign against the atrocities committed by Israel. As an Israeli, I feel it is my duty to speak up against the crimes against humanity committed by Israel. Will you have the humanity to stand up against those Israelis who call for the starvation of 1.5 millions Palestinian in Gaza??
26. #25 Nothing to brag about
Cynthia ,   USA   (12.27.08)
Where is your outrage at collective punishment of 7 million Israelis subjected to Palestinian terror? Concern about Israeli children orphaned by this terror or traumatized by the barrage of kassams into their communities and homes? How is it possible for Palestinians to be starving when they receive billions of dollars per year in foreign aid and live in a society that worships and consumes weapons without hesitation? Do you think Palestinian self-destructive behavior contributes to their situation? There is nothing courageous about your efforts and I have absolutely no respect for you. But go ahead and boycott Jaffa oranges if that makes you happy. But you better stop using your computer, cell phone and all the technology and goods from Israel that you depend on. No cheating Yael.
27. #26 Israel stops food and medicine from entering Gaza
Yael Kahn ,   London, UK   (12.27.08)
Palestinians are starving because Israel stops almost all entry of trucks into Gaza, reducing it from over 500 trucks a day in December 2005 to less than 5 a day in December 2008. Sounds like you’re not bothered supporting a policy that causes Palestinian children to go hungry and thousands of babies to suffer malnourishment in Gaza. At what point will you stop supporting the Israeli collective punishment of 1.5 millions in Gaza: when the slow genocide claims 10,000 lives or you would go all the way??
28. Ynet News report on alleged NGO "anti-Israel attacks".
Stanley Walinets ,   Co Durham, UK   (12.27.08)
What a nonsense this 'report' is. To quote from these carol re-writes (which were actually written by Jews, which you avoid mentioning) such extracts as "Twelve assassinations, Eleven homes demolished, Ten wells obstructed, Nine sniper towers…And an uprooted olive tree" , without mentioning that these events were based on true facts, i.e., on disgraceful, inhuman behaviour by Israeli Government agencies, is quite incredible. Can't you acknowledge that Israel is doing terrible things? And that to claim anyone who criticises Israel -- including Jews like me and many others world-wide -- is 'anti-semitic', is not only grossly dishonest but is actually harmful to Judaism in the long run? The fact is, Israel's inhuman behaviour is steadily leading to a situation where ALL THE WORLD will really come to hate we Jews. My God -- Hitler would be SO pleased to see what Israel is doing on his behalf! You CAN'T go on pretending that the puny terrorist rockets Hamas aims at Sderot etc, are simply unprovoked. They are the inevitable, predictable response to the enormous daily persecution Gaza's 1.5 million people are suffering. Illegal 'settlers' are taking over great areas of Palestinian land, for instance; IDF bulldozers demolish Palestinians' homes; and so on and on and on -- what else do you expect of a persecuted people? PLEASE, Israel, get wise -- we Jews aren't short of brain-power, are we? Realise what harm you are doing to ourselves, and start to behave like humans again; stop pretending you can behave like Nazis and nobody will notice. Right? Stanley Walinets, UK
29. Slaughter and planned murder in Gaza
Susan Murphy ,   Preston, England   (12.27.08)
After months of punishment, political isolation in response to the election of Hamas, yet refusing to speak to democratically elected representatives, by keeping borders closed to adequate supplies of food, medicine, spare parts, building supplies, continuing incursions regularly in Gaza, and in the West Bank the situation is stirring up a response by largely unarmed protestors - is it any wonder ? I do not condone violence, but it is no surprise that after 41 years of occupation, 60 years since the ethnic cleansing of Palestine, 91 years since Britain gave away land for a homeland for the Jews (not necessarily a state) and nearly 2 years collective punishment for electing "the wrong party" that there have been some rockets fired - wrong, I know, but where there is such imbalance of power, where is the morality of Israel's action ?
30. Supporting Alternative Words as a Christian
SUsan Murphy ,   Preston, England   (12.27.08)
Thank God for Jews and Christians willing to speak out about injustice - deaths, discrimination, movement restrictions, collective punishment, house demolitions, separate roads, families kept apart by permit restrictions, age limits on those allowed to cross through checkpoints, land confiscation, racist daubings on walls, sewage thrown down from apartments on people below, verbal abuse, indiscriminate firing into refugee camps night after night, incursions and arbitrary arrests, destruction of wells, refusal to allow building, destroying olive groves, halting school building, destroying roads and blocking them, preventing villagers from using their roads, or vehicles on 40 roads - need I continue .... if only more people would speak or sing out the truth, instead of keeping quiet.
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