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EU to join struggle against Gaza arms smuggling
Roni Sofer
Published: 21.01.09, 00:52
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1. unSSR to Prevent Arms Smuggling
Neil Richards ,   Cheshunt Australia   (01.21.09)
Oooooooooo I feel better allready!
2. yeah the french, italians and germans
Danny   (01.21.09)
did a fantastic job in South Lebanon...
3. ??Working to protect new investments from IDF??
Bunnie Meyer ,   Los Angeles, CA USA   (01.21.09)
4. Hamas should be totally destroyd
Robert Bernier ,   Tel Aviv   (01.21.09)
Israelis know that Hamas is totally dedicated to their personal and collective destruction. The group will not moderate, cannot be bought off, and will not respect any agreement it makes. As a result, the usual kinds of diplomatic tools — concessions, confidence-building, agreements, moderation resulting from having governmental responsibilities, will not work. Any solution short of Hamas's fall from power will bring more fighting in future. Hamas shouldn’t exist : http://xrl.us/bechf2
5. Europe?
Cameron ,   USA   (01.21.09)
Europe?? Curse you, YNET, for throwing out postings that make me laugh so hard I fall out of my chair. Now, I would trust a Western European to prepare an interesting entree for a meal, and a suitable wine to accompany it, but international affairs and vital issues are simply beyond them, and have been for some decades. You forgetting what a grim, shameful joke their efforts were in the 90s when Yugoslavia collapsed into a nightmare on their own doorstep? Count on nothing serious from the EU set, and you will always be following a wise take on matters. Europe?
6. ODDS
Mike   (01.21.09)
I think the chance of success in anti-smuggling effort at 1 year is 5% (for betting lets call it 10%) and I would give 9-1 odds. Chance of ceasefire at 6 months without violations 0,1% Violations and Israel will put up with rockets 40%
7. Europe to the rescue???
Malone ,   Hfx   (01.21.09)
Don't make me laugh. They can't rescue themselves from the muslim infestation that is taking place in their own countries. Firstly,they will hold countless talks,discussions,debates..quibble about who will do what,who will spend what..forget it. Israel knows what has to be done and how to do it with out waiting for the EU.
8. eu to rescue
elliot ,   usa   (01.21.09)
of arabs and israel's left but they are not able to rescue themselves without u.s. leadership
9. Sure, they will... The Euroweenies really mean it this time.
Scott ,   USA   (01.21.09)
10. Uh-huh. And I have a spare Brooklyn Bridge for sale...
Scott ,   USA   (01.21.09)
11. Now I Can Sleep At Night
Bill Foonman ,   Jacksonville USA   (01.21.09)
If the Europeans are serious, let's see them sink each and every ship that leaves Iran with weapons for Hamas. Reports state that there one on the way right now.
12. Absurd: Same EU allowing Hezbullah to rearm
bernard ross ,   st anns bay jamaica   (01.21.09)
13. Omg!! What are those antisemites doing.
European ,   Europe   (01.21.09)
14. Europeans are the one who provide money for smuggled weapons
AK   (01.21.09)
Who pays for the reconstruction of ruined homes in Sderot and Ashkelon? Stick the bill to the Europeans and see how friendly they are to Israel. And Livni, there are no moderate Arab states -- not even one.
15. Europe can't even save itself .....
Terry ,   Eilat, Israel   (01.21.09)
Expecting a drowning man for help is just plain stupid. Stupid, of course, is the cornerstone of this gov't.'s policies. Europe will do nothing effective - this is a like some con-game, a scam. No serious analyst believes arms smuggling can be stopped - and it is virtually impossible to stop without the full cooperation of Egypt which is not forthcoming.
16. EU to join against Hamas being rearmed
DT ,   TA Isr   (01.21.09)
Translated: "More weapons and updated ones will be readily available to Hamas than before and resupply will be immediate".
17. Yes Terry you'r right Egypt doesn't want to help either...
Gil ,   Tel Aviv   (01.21.09)
... because Mubarak receives kick backs from the Bedoun famillies that control the smuggling...
18. Re17
AS ,   Bonn   (01.21.09)
Although I kind of wonder, if he does it for the money, all it needs is a better offer. Any industrial nation should have no problem topping smugglers into a poor nation, right?
19. Words matter
EY ,   Haifa   (01.21.09)
Make a difference! Mobilize! The Israeli government is looking for people to act as pro-Israel bloggers. Send contact information and language you feel comfortable in (English, French, German, Russian, etc.) to media@moia.gov.il
20. The fox guarding the hen-house. We've seen their loyalties.
(01.21.09)
21. Did it take 6000 Rockets+War for EU to help Israel?Sick hey?
Alan ,   SA   (01.21.09)
22. who wrote this article .. Livnis campaign manager?
zionist forever   (01.21.09)
THE INTENSE EFFORTS OF FOOREIGN MINISTER TZIPI LIVNI, IN COORDINATION WITH PRIME MINISTER EHUD OLMERT, REPORTEDLY PROMPTER SIX EUROPEAN LEADERS WHO ATTENDED MEETINGS IN EGYPT ANS ISRAEL SUNDAY TO UNDERTAKE CONCRETE ACTIONS This article sounds like propoganda for the Livni election campaign telling us all about what a great job she has done. Neither the Europeans or Egyptians have a very good track record of stopping arms smuggling. In 2005 an European observer force were based on the Philadelphi Route their job was to stop arms smuggling but whenever there was any hostility shown towards them they ran for it. AT least twice they ran away and came back. some observer force. Gordon Brown has pledged that the Royal Navy will help .. how exactly is a British war ship going to stop smuggling? Egypt was supposed to be stopping smuggling and we got the occasional terrorist caught in the act and they poudly anounced they had arrested somebody while the undeground world thrived. In 2006 we left European troops in Lebanon they were going to stop Hizbullah from rearming. Today they are better armed than they were before the war. They are probably better armed than the Lebanese army itself thanks to the European success implimenting 1701. There is no reason to assume that once things have calmed down the brave Europeans will slowly do less and less until their only purpose is to wave a flag and say we kept our promise. The French have already said they might be willing to talk with Hamas. There is certainly no reason to think Egypt is going to do anything. All these promises were to bring about a ceasefire not stop the problem. Under Obama who made a speech trying to reach out to the islamic world as one of the first things he did then I wouldn't even trust the US these days. If there was going to be any kind of internatioal force the IDF should have been part of it at least then we would know there was somebody who was concerned about Israels security and not just putting on a show to get a ceasefire.
23. damned if they do, damned if they don't
Miriam ,   Canada   (01.21.09)
whatever the world, the EU, the US , your own government does- there is a bunch of complainers on TB- damned if they do and damned if they don't. First you complain the EU is NOT doing anything to help- , your govermnet not going to war, pulling out, now you are damning them for it, to help- it looks like Israel is divided- . Figure out what you want- then make a lis.
24. Arab infestation
Ria ,   Switzerland   (01.21.09)
I don't know what you people are saying here....Europe has been accepting immigrants and refugies for years- with Human Rights etc. you cannot refuse people who are looking for work or a new home- calling it an 'infestation' is infair, untrue and pretty racist....that probably now makes me a ant-semite in your eyes- . I notice some people here on TB have a very narrow minded view of what other countries should be doing- as long as they are pro Israel and pro Jews it is ok- I guess? I am against fanatics of any religion - islam, Catholic, Baptist, Jewish- and most people feel the same way- in Europe and the US- . I am amazed at how one-sided your news has become- censured to the hilt... .
25. Do you believe the EU?
David ,   Karmiel, Israel   (01.21.09)
The countries of Europe stood by while 6 million Jews were exterminated and replaced them 20 million Muslims who are violent and extremist and support those who blow up trains in London and Madrid, kill tourists in Mumbai, Islamabad and Bali and will use all their hatred to to force the EU to allow Hamas to rearm! There is only one country we can really count on that is our own little Israel which packs a mighty clout. Kol Ha-Kavod Tzahal!
26. EU and Israel
Lisa ,   Spain   (01.21.09)
#25 good for you! not all Muslims are extremists- that is why many came to Europe- , not everybody stood by during the Holocaust- and you know it- generalisation is not fair-You want to be left alone, Israel? How about your friends in the US? As for your own Israel: you don't even have a competent government- you are saying so yourself- all the complaining on TB tells me you are not united.... EU offered help- they did not say they would do it without Israel- try to read a neutral article for a change. All you do is read anti-semitic statements between the lines which aren't even there. Your hatred for anything Arab and Muslim is obvious, your hatred for Europe is just as bad, you hate everybody, the government, the haredi, the orthodox, the secular..- have you noticed? You don't want help- you want to be left alone- but that is also not good in your way of thinking..... stop confusing yourself !
27. Well they did a bang up job in South Lebanon
Danny   (01.21.09)
Sure after 32 years of failure in South Lebanon neo-UNIFIL will succeed in Gaza. If at first you dont succeed, try again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again. and again
28. EU, a bunch of useless clowns, can't be trusted
KB ,   US   (01.21.09)
29. #25 is correct, #26 totally cluless
Sandi ,   US   (01.21.09)
Israel has the IDF. #26 another ignorant european heard from!
30. clueless
Reto ,   Switzerland   (01.21.09)
it must get very lonely in the world- being the only one who KNOWS and is always RIGHT! you seem to all agree that you are the only smart people in the universe- I hope you get help- it wont be from the people you are insulting constantly, that is for sure.
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