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Cabinet decides to push ahead with Gaza offensive
Roni Sofer
Published: 09.01.09, 16:35
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31. #6, and blah and blah and blah,blah,
(01.09.09)
blah,blah,blah...from USA but written in a very Middle Eastern mind and spelling.
32. #17,Attila, you have proven yourself
(01.09.09)
again and again to be a pathological fool !
33. Every time a Hamas terrorist is being
(01.09.09)
killed, the world gets a better chance for survival, the Middle East gets greener and even fellow Gazans have a flicker of hope to survive this madness. So, we firmly and unequivocally let the UN know that Israel GOES ON UNTIL THE JOB OF CLEANING UP THE HAMAS SCUM IS OVER. You will certainly all notice that it will be over when it's over. Israel only needs Israel to decide her fate !
34. #12 You Will Regret The Grand Finale
Lawrence ,   Safed Israel   (01.09.09)
Two Nuclear Bombs,one on Gaza another on Ramallah.
35. you will reap what you sow israel.
jim   (01.09.09)
and have nobody to blame but yourselves
36. less then one sixth of one percent
(01.09.09)
of the middle east is a homeland for the jewish people. the palestinian propaganda is based on a myth. there was never a country called palestine , NEVER, not in the middle east nor elsewhere, so when they call to liberate palestine, what they mean is to CLEAR THE JEWS out of israel. palestine was the name given by the british mandate in this area after the first world war, following the disintegration of the othman empire. palestine WAS the east and the west banks of the jordan river. in 1922 churchill's government gave the arabs 80% of palestine, the east bank, which is known as the country of jordan, allthough a previous british agreements to create a jewish homeland in the east and the west banks of palestine. the jews have no claims on the east bank, so they settled for the 20% left ,to be masters to their fate as a nation in the west bank. in contrast to this one country for the jews, jordan, a country which is mostly inhabited by palestinians to this day, is one of 22 arab countries, that form more then 99 % of the middle east. when israel was established most of it was arid desert, which is hard to believe when one sees the overcrowded arab cities in the west bank, such as gaza. when the european mandate gave a name to this region, the palestinians were mostly a tribal mob, many were nomads, that roamed throughout the vast othman empire. the palestinian national movement started when jews were seeking to create their homeland in this area, for that was the cause that made these tribes join forces. for the efforts of the arab mob, and for the arab oil, not for the sanctity of human life, the cizilized world gave them more land from the remaining 20% of the west bank. jews have lived for 3700 years in the west bank of palestine, as a minority, allongside the arabs that came here on the seventh century, in cities like jerusalem, within the great city walls built by king david, that posed the city limits till the 19th century . when israel was established there was a jewish majority in jerusalem. the palestinians of the west bank are assuming a name given to them by europeans, less then 100 years ago, but make a claim on jerusalem that is some3000 years old. so they got all of the east bank, and some of the west bank, but that is not enough for the arabs , so they stick to their old well known agenda, to destroy the jewish state, unless the jewish state and the world shall give them all that they want. they fight us not only with mortar but with deliberate creation of poverty, and a deliberate creation of a demographical crisis. israel's interest is make them believe they have something to loose, to get them to stop bombing us. so we provided resources which are in short supply in israel, and created their infrastructure when we were the dominating force in gaza. continuing our policy, we therefore provided them with over 400 trucks of aid during the first 10 days of this war. but what can you expect from an arab mob in the densely populated Gaza, that teaches their children they should kill all israelis and claim the whole of the west bank for their relatively newly found national aspirations, when even the arab citizens of israel, arab students in the universities of israel, raleigh & say openly they shall redeeme all of palestine with their blood and their spirit. a free thinking israeli
37. Like the "observer" was anything less than a propagandist
Drop the ,   bullcrap   (01.09.09)
38. An Indian's point of view
Shawn ,   USA   (01.09.09)
I feel this is the right move. A cease fire would have only benefited Hamas. Israel should use this operation to break Hamas' back once and for all...settle for nothing less. I know the same was the goal for Hizbullah in the '06 Lebanon war, and its unfortunate that it didn't succeed. But this time, Israel must succeed...otherwise the Arabs will see this as another defeat for the mighty IDF. My only regret is the high collateral damage. I understand that Gaza is not only highly densly populated, but that its usual practice for Islamists to hide behind civilians (same happens in Iraq and Kashmir). However, the world ignores this fact and is outraged at what it perceives as an 'excessive use of force'. This is not good for Israel's image. My hope is that ground ops are stepped up, despite its risk. Israel should seriously step up its efforts to vindicate its image (by posting videos showing its humanitarian activities and Hamas using civilain human shields). Win the public's approval and half the battle is won. The arabs understand this well. They are playing victim very effectively, which is why the world is completely blindsiding the fact that Israel is defending itself from rocket attacks...a legitimate move which any govt would have made. Most of all....Israel must not accept anything short of complete victory...i.e complete destruction of Hamas. Lastly, I empathize with your challanges Israel and wish you the very best.
39. Not good for Israel
yakov ,   yaffo   (01.09.09)
I strongly beleive that israel have to hold fire and respond to the un resolution for its own intrest. Let's face it, we need the ceasfire or a way out of this shit our silly government put us in. We are not winning by this way, hiding our losses and killing more children will not make us win or look better. Look around every single channel on tv, you see public from all over the world protesting against us, we are hated, may be i am proud to be jew, but very ashamed to be an israeli.
40. Fight On Israel
USABorn   (01.09.09)
The Arab nations are bent on wiping Israel off the map. The Torah and the Bible say that when the Jews return again to Israel, he will protect them. Moving the Jewish people out of Israel will never happen again. Have faith in the God of Israel, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
41. Hamas must be crushed despite what that may
GZLives   (01.09.09)
mean for the civilian population. Should they be sacrificed for Hamas' goal or for the goal of defeating terror? Since it seems many will die no matter what, what should they do for? For civilization or fanaticism If Israel stops because of the civilians, then those who have died, did so for fanatics. If Israel continues until the succeed, then those who have already died and will die, do so for the benefit of civilization.
42. Defence war
Gosia ,   Poland   (01.09.09)
Bravo Israel! This time carry it to the completion! You cannot stop now - if you don't you will be damned (as usual) and dead, if you do you will be only damned. You can't lose! I am with you - heart and soul, You are in my prayers - yours Christian supporter (about to go to a pro-Israel rally here in London this Sunday)
43. Too early for Kadima to stop or finish the job
Jayfree3 ,   Israel   (01.09.09)
Elections are still a month away........how would the Olmert expect the elections to not be canceled if the Gazza op finishes too early? People are forgetting this corrupt crook is stll in charge! How, is beyond belief!
44. #12 - correction!
Corrector   (01.09.09)
"as a hungry for 70 virgins cat"
45. Ruler of Universe, Mighty Warrior, God of Jewish people said
GOD'SOFJEWSWORSHIPER   (01.09.09)
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage. Do not be afraid, neither be dismayed. For Jehovah your God is with you in all places where you go."
46. I HEAR BIG TALK FROM ARABS AND ISLAMIST
DANNY ,   America   (01.09.09)
but your actions clearly show that you are nothing but fish on a hook being drawn into that Terrible day when God comes and fights for Israel. Not any nukes, not any planes, just God Himself wiping out the worlds armies when they all come to remove Israel from the land He swore to give them... We have been told all about this war and have even repeatedly told you nut jobs what peril you are headed for. You are BLIND. Like dumb animals trapped and to be slaughtered, but not by Jews, but by your creator. You’re spilling innocent blood everyday in Gaza, in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, in Israel all over Africa, all this, to try to turn world opinion against Israel and America. You put kids in harms way and your wives, praying for their deaths, but soon YOU will be coming to be put in harms way, because He hates your death cult and all this innocent blood spilled, for what? Religion? Land? Peace? There will be no peace, just men like fish on a hook. Tell me again why your so angry? Bullshit! Fishy, fishy, fish…
47. Israel shows World how its done.
Barnie Rubble ,   Cave 5   (01.09.09)
Knock out the bloody terrorists where you find them. One by one. Ein efes. Do it right.
48. GOOD NEWS
mike cato ,   USA   (01.09.09)
It appears as though Olmert's physician has refused to renew the PM's prescription for Stupid pills.
49. Are you ready, Europe?
Samuel ,   Israel   (01.09.09)
When I watch closely at current events on the Middle East, I have impression that very soon Europe will boast of its own Intifada. Technically all necessary islamists already there and they already tested Europe's weakness. The reason can be decrease in economy, the victory of Israel over Hamas, bad weather, whatever. Are you ready, Europe?
50. PM. DEFEND ISRAEL AND STAND WITH IDF
Yoni Solomon ,   San Jose,California   (01.09.09)
THE LAST TIME WE TRUSTED UN, THE DID EVERY THING THEY COULD THE HELP HIZBULHA TO REARM. THY ONLY THING UN IS KNOWN IN THESE DAYS, FOR BEING HERO FOR 24 HOURS NEWS. THAT IS IT. NEVER TRUST UN AGAIN. PM. TRUST YOUR LEADERSHIP, DEFENED THE COUNTRY AND STAND BY IDF. THAT IS YOUR JOB. UN HAS BECOME A LOBBYIEST FOR THESE INDIVIDUAL TERORIST GROUPS AND I AM WILL NEVER PUT MY TRUST ON UN SCECURITY COUNSEL AGAIN. PRIME MINISTER, IT SHOW THAT YOU HAVE LEARN FROM 2006 AND IT LOOK LIKE YOU ARE DOING THE RIGHT THING FOR ISRAEL. STAY ON OFFENSIVE AND GIVE IT LITTLE BIT TIME. HAMAS WILL BE BURIED SOONER THAN THEY THINK. WE HAVE TO FIGHT THEM HARD, WE ALREADY LOST A GREAT SOLIDERS WHILE THEY WERE DEFENDING THE COUNTRY THEY LOVE. LET IS NOT FORGET THEIR SECRFIES.. THE NATION IS ON YOUR SIDE AND I AM GLAD TO SEE THAT EVERYONE IN THE KNESET IS ON THE BOARD IN ONE VOICE. NEVER GIVE THE SECURITY OF ISRAEL TO UN AGAIN. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND OUR SOLIDERS.. WE WILL PRAY FOR THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LOVE ONES.
51. #12 YOUR ARE BLIND & FOOL
Yoni Solomon ,   San Jose,California   (01.09.09)
YOUR FRIEND HAMAS IS THE ONE WHO IS GOING TO REGRET ATTACKING ISRAEL. BUT WHAT DO YOU KNOW? IF HAMAS HAS THE COURAGE TO FIGHT LIKE A MAN, WHY IS IT HIDING WITIH IN CIVILIANS PEOPLE? CAN YOU ANSWER THAT FOR ME? IDF IS COMING AT YOU AND KNOCKING YOUR HOUSE. YOU DONT SEE IDF HIDING OR THROWING ROCKETS AMONG OTHER PEOPLE. HERE IS MY RESPOND TO YOU. YOU WILL NEVER FOGET ISRAEL FOR VER LONG TIME. YOU ARE GOING TO LIVE KNOWING THAT, IF YOU EVER DARE TO HARM ISRAEL, THIS THE PRICE YOU WILL PAY SO DEARLY AND YOU WISH YOUR MAMA NEVER HAD YOU. IDF WILL MAKE YOUR LIFE LIVING IN HELL. SO WHAT YOU WANT THAT IS WHAT HAMAS AND PEOPLE LIKE IS GOOD FOR. BUT AS YOU CAN SEE IDF ACTIONS SPEAKS WAY BETTER. SIT TIGHT AND THERE IS MORE COMING TO YOU. BUT IF YOU AND YOUR FRIEND HAMAS DECIDED TO BE SMART, JUST SURENDER. YOU GOT THAT. IF YOU ALSO WANT TO KNOW THE MEANING OF REGRET, GO OUTSIDE OF YOUR WINDOW AND LOOK EVERONE'S FACE AND LOOK YOUR TOWN. I BET YOU WILL FIND WHAT MEANING OF REGRET MEANS..
52. Reject The UN!
Amerisrael ,   Fredericksburg-USA   (01.09.09)
Americans are with you Israel, even if our leaders aren't.
53. UN Unnecessary, Expensive, & Ineffective
Informed - Texas ,   sa, usa   (01.09.09)
The UN is a global joke.... FINISH THE JOB ISRAEL !
54. # 12
LARRY ,   USA   (01.10.09)
Israel is finished playing games with this crap .your pushing them to return to there old style of military power ask your grand father and father what that means .total humiliation of all enemy forces on the battlefield .in 1967 tens of thousands of egyption boots were left on the sini so there army could run faster from the mighty idf .do you want that humiliation again
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