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US condemns evicition of east J'lem families
AP, Efrat Weiss
Published: 03.08.09, 07:30
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31. 13 & 19: 'Observer' clearly is not. Observe 16 & 17.
Global Citizen ,   Israel & USA   (08.03.09)
32. Forced eviction episode 2
Cynic #2   (08.03.09)
The Hanoun and Ghawi families had houses in West Jerusalem prior to 1948 from where they were forced to flee. They became refugees and UNRWA provided them with alternative accomodation. They were also not allowed to return to their original homes in West Jerusalem upon Israel's annexation of East Jerusalem in 1967. These families produced original Turkish documents proving that the land did not belong to Jews. But the 'Israeli Supreme Court of Justice' deemed it necessary to accept the settlers' forged documents of ownership and evicted the two Palestinian families. May God one day serve His Almighty justice and bring His punishment on the wrong doers.
33. #26 - Here's another plan to solve the Homeless
Chanalau, Ra'a   (08.03.09)
Let's give them the homes of British Anti-Semites like yours. I'm sure there are far more of them than Israeli Embassy. Maybe then you will understand what oppression really is - as opposed to the "oppressed" squatters who take over Jewish owned land and cry to the world to help them.
34. The Chanalau Phenomenon knows a lot about her failed state
Genuine Tosefta ,   Tveria   (08.03.09)
of Ukistan where natives have to run away from neighborhoods infested with her favorite Jihadis
35. To nr 31
Mike Van Harris ,   Antwerp Belgium   (08.03.09)
This is pure stealing. and you pray . he he he he ha ha
36. to #35 the arab residences have no deeds
ghosq   (08.03.09)
for their land, even in Roman times deed were given for land ownership, so I am waiting where r the deeds? they don't have it cause they never bought it more like conquer it.
37. Its none of America's business
Steve   (08.03.09)
The Supreme Court of Israel ruled that the houses in question belong to Jews, and the Arabs living there were doing so illegally. Israel does not interfere when American courts make decisions regarding property ownership, and it would be nice if America could do the same and stop interfering in Israeli affairs. President Obama, during the election campaign, declared that "Jerusalem is Israel's capital and it must remain undivided." Now he is doing a backflip and trying to make Jerusalem a judenrein area, just like Hitler tried to make Germany a judenrein area. Jerusalem is the united and eternal capital of Israel, and Jews have every right to live in ALL parts of Jerusalem. We are not Obama's slaves; he cannot dictate to us where we can and cannot live.
38. To nr 31
Mike Van Harris ,   Antwerp Belgium   (08.03.09)
Where is your 10 commandments ? Do not steal, Do not kill ? What you do to the Palestinian and others are pure murder and theft,there is no other explanation for this.
39. settlers, of course!
ketoret ,   shilo   (08.03.09)
were they in uniform? wear armbands? could you recognize them by their noses? beady eyes? covetous hands? seductive stares? hey, by calling them settlers, we can establish ipso facto their lack of morals, personal hygiene, lack of education; we can call them parasites and traitors. they're not as cute and colorful as gays, not as pathetic as the kids of illegal aliens. the perfect scapegoat!
40. #6, if you are going to make up a number
Danny   (08.03.09)
why not go for gold? PS the world-class weapons include the smoke munitions we got attacked for using - HRW said Israel has superior non-phosphorous based ones - and the cluster munitions that had the high rate of failure - again there was a superior local solution. Of course under the terms of the ****loans**** we aren't allowed to buy them.
41. U,S IGNORED ,COURT PROCEEDINGS
ROLAND SEENER ,   LONDON ENGLAND   (08.03.09)
MAYBE ISRAEL HAS A JUSTIFIABLE CASE.WHAT DO U.S POLICY MAKERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THIS POSSIBLE "OVERSIGHT"ON THEIR PART ?A BIG "BLOOMER IF EVER THERE WAS ONE !
42. These action will force Obama to take harder line
Bloodyscot ,   Dallas, USA   (08.03.09)
This kind of action right now are stupid. While Obama has done little, he is the one person who could truly hurt Israel in many ways. While many in Israel could care less about Obama, he seems to have most the world backing him. The US is fighting Muslims on many fronts right now, so there are few options for him.
43. To our friends
Paul ,   Jerusalem   (08.03.09)
I always found the Biblical teaching that offspring are punished for their Father's sins to be unjust. I've changed my mind. The tainted mind, and spiritual corruption inherited from the early anti-Semites have only breed more anti-Semites. Did anyone think that the USA's offspring from dark Europe would not manifest the same disease as their forefathers: An irrational fear, spiritual jealousy and suicidal hatred for Jewish power and independence.
44. it is a projection of American guilt
eddie ,   london   (08.03.09)
The "americans" evicted millions of the native Americna Indians, and took their land, killing the inhabitants. The Israelis are only taking what is rightfully theirs, and was 3000 years ago!
45. Mike Van Harris
Yerach ,   Jerusalem,Israel   (08.03.09)
First of all it does not say thou shalt not kill it says thou shalt not murder. Killing in self defense is allowable by biblical law as is the death penalty. If Arabs would not be committing acts of terrorism the soldiers & police would have no need to kill them. Next point what theft? The land is ours & exclusivelyn ours read the bible you dummy!!!! Last but not least for all you Euro Pali lovers if you feel so sorry for them welcome them to Europe. I am sure you will treat the so called "Palestinians" better than you treated us Jews!!!!
46. US slams
Michael ,   Haifa   (08.03.09)
Instead of slamming, stop wasting time and begin to appply sanctions
47. HIGH TIME TO TELL THE U.S. NOT TO MEDDLE IN THE LEGAL
SERGIO ,   ITALIA   (08.03.09)
PROCESS OF A DEMOCRATIC COUNTRY! AT THE HYPOCRITICAL AND ARAB FRIENDLY U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT - AND I SAY THIS BEING A U.S. CITIZEN - THEY SHOULD LOOK INTO THEIR FRIENDS "MODERATE" ARAB REGIMES EXECUTING THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE AFTER TRIALS WITHOUT DEFENDANT RIGHTS, RATHER THAN SAYING A PIP ABOUT ISRAEL'S COMPLETELY DEMOCRATIC PROCESSES.
48. Evictions
Timberwolf ,   Bristol UK   (08.03.09)
Surely it is just a point of law. It is not some big statement to the world. The court has laws to follow, this has nothing to do with the Road Map, the US, the UN or anyone else.
49. #46: Why stop at sanctions?
Steve   (08.03.09)
Why not an all-out military assualt? You know like Gog and Magog in proportion. Led by the President Hussein and the US, the nations could cobble together a coalition like we saw against our WWII Serbian allies, but this time against our Israeli allies in behalf of the Islamic jihad. A jihad against the Jews, by the way, which US President Hussein is in deep sympathy as he made clear in Cairo. A jihad which you obviously sympathize.
50. Evict and build !
DT ,   TA Israel   (08.03.09)
Bearing in mind the US and UN displeasure at the evictions I am delighted that Isreal has taken striong and decisive action. It must have been the right thing !
51. To #9
M. Hartley ,   Atlanta, US   (08.03.09)
I'm having the same problem as you. It seems to me that there has to be a paper trail somewhere as respects legitimate ownership. If the houses in question do, indeed, belong to Jews, where did these Arabs live before, what, if anything, did they own then and what happened to the deeds to that real estate? ( For the sake of this article, please, no funnies about camels tents, and sand dunes!) I'm sure that there are different laws with regard to "Spoils of War," in which case Israel should stop trying to be all things to all people, declare conquered areas as "Jewish," kick out the troublemakers until such time as somebody is willing to reconquer the disputed land and take/ give it back. In other words, if Syria wants back the Golan Heights, let them come and get it. Ditto for East Jerusalem and the rest of the geography in question. If the asshats think they can start wars, get their butts beaten and then "negotiate" themselves out of the consequences of losing one war after the other, what's their incentive to stop being stupid, to leave well enough alone and be thankful they can tuck tail and still have countries to which they can slink back? Simplistic? More than likely. But all this Road Map stuff looks like one of those Bob Hope-Bing Crosby "Road to......" movies, except that those were funny whereas this involves real people and isn't amusing, at all.
52. Israel is right
Brod ,   USA   (08.03.09)
Those officials in the Obama administration slamming Israel for protecting its eternal, indivisible capital-city Jerusalem from Islamist-Jihadist terrorists, lawbreakers, usurpers and squatters do not represent America. They are AntiSemites who have become tools of the Islamist-Jihadists. Israel should continue to protect Jerusalem from Islamist-JIhadist terrorists and squatters.
53. #50, EVICT AND BUILD
.....DACON9   (08.03.09)
WHAT DID YOU SAY? ((((( BUILD ))))) ((((( BUILD )))))) ((((( BUILD )))))) WHATS THE NAME OF THE COUNTRY ? (((((((( ISRAEL )))))))) BUILD FOR WHO ? (((((( JEWS )))))))) BUILD FOR WHO? ((((((( JEWS ))))) LET ME HEAR YA SAY (((((((( AMEN ))))))))
54. #26 Israel a failed state?
rebecca ,   Modiin   (08.03.09)
Maybe you should check our per capita economy against yours. Israel's success in just 60 years as a state, is unmatched and unbelievable. It has a huge regular influx of people wanting to live here. Even the Arabs would rather be in Israel than in "Palestine" (where they can move to any time they want). And if you want to look at failed states, other than the mess the UK made in Zimbabwe, just look at Gaza and the West Bank.
55. families had lived in the homes for more than 50 years.
rebecca ,   Modiin   (08.03.09)
Just about as long ago as Jordan stole Jerusalem. Figures.
56. Can A crippled nation walk again ?
Marcel ,   Florida   (08.03.09)
This is what you get for looking to your false ally for peace. For too long Israel has acted like a cripple totally dependant on her false god America Babylon for survival.The one you ran to for peace has brought you everything but peace. It's past time to start walking like a grown man with faith in the One you have ignored for so long. Israel is never alone whe she looks to her Creator.
57. the ONLY home.....
oded   (08.03.09)
"""palis"""have is across the river in jordan. many of the sheik jarah homes were built before 1948 by german jews immigrants who were forced out otf this area by the jordanian legion forces in 1946... the empty home were captured by arabs and they claimed theirs since. the homes now return to their rightfull owners. yo'll have a nice trip to jordan now!
58. #6 Loan guarrantees
Yehudit ,   Bet Shemesh, Israel   (08.03.09)
which are used to prop up the US domestic arms industries at the expense of development of our domestic arms industry since we are compelled to shop in the "company store" even if we, or someone else makes what we need cheaper or better. We are prevented from developing our own industry, altering your product with our technology and ofter, selling to our allies if a US company want the tender . And we always pay up. Its a loan guarantee, not a grant like Egypt gets or loans. And they don't grant the US sovreignity over our domestic affairs( and since when do people in the US get to keep living in homes that they obtained using forged documents, no matter how long they've been committing the crime so why expect it from us?).
59. To # 42 Bloodyscot
Ricardo Macher ,   KarneiShomron-Israel   (08.03.09)
We cannot care less about Obama and people like you who believe we are slaves to the US wish. Israel is an independent country, get that into your mind!
60. US & UN involved in sovereign countries house evictions...
Chopper4 ,   CT South Africa   (08.03.09)
What other countries have been condemned for doing this???? It was also the fault of the UN that this situation is the way it is, after they said to the ppl go and stay in these houses, they were the ones that started this downfall, by them(The UN) acting illegally!! The UN and US are starting to meddle too much with Israel while they allow others to get away with murder. All I can say is what goes around will come around. These house evictions just shows how true that statement is!
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