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Deputy FM: Sweden must denounce Aftonbladet article
Roni Sofer
Published: 19.08.09, 11:10
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1. Aftonbladet
Esbjörn ,   Kalmar   (08.19.09)
Why is anyone surprised that one of the leading tabloids in Sweden would publish such rubbish. After all, the entire Swedes media and to a large extent, its population is one of the most antisemetic I have seeing. From their cooperation with the Nazi's and now for fear of their ever-growing muslim population.
2. I cant believe Sweden has modern blood libel... unbelievable
Alan ,   SA   (08.19.09)
3. Notoriously hateful climate in Sweden
Danni ,   Copenhagen   (08.19.09)
Swedish Press and much of the Swedish population is notoious for being anti-Israeli (think of the recent Davis Cup match in Malmö, a city that is 25% Muslim), and notoriously anti-American, anti-Danish and pro-Arab, pro-Islamic... you get the picture.
4. #2 don't be so nieve.
Vicky ,   Ashkelon Israel   (08.19.09)
5. Recall our Ambassador from Stockholm.
David Cohen ,   China   (08.19.09)
what is Israel waiting for? I WILL BE HAPPY WHEN THE YOUNG SOLDIERS WILL STOP WASTING THEIR TIME THERE AFTER THEIR RELEASE!
6. #1
Mrs Z   (08.19.09)
You are so right.....antisemitism in Sweden is growing so much just look at the population i Malmø. 25% muslims. But we cannot blame the whole country...I am still in chock because of this article the stupidity exposed by this so-called journalist is so disgusting. Knowing the IDF so well I can only either scream in anger or shake my head. Our soldiers are tought to respect human lives. If a palli is wounded he would get the best medical treatment IN Israel. and just think of this: How in Hell would anyone get illigal organs past the security in any Israeli airport...... I know my TB doesn´t do much but at least I got rid of some of my frustration, sorrow and deep anger. Yom tov to everyone
7. Vicky-Im not naive!Of course its true.But in 21 century!
Alan ,   SA   (08.19.09)
8. Sloppy journalism
Observer ,   Jerusalem   (08.19.09)
Someone comes with some outrageous allegations that makes a sensational headline. The accused party denies the allegations (a short paragraph well down on the page). Tabloid journalism 101. Done all the time. Also in Israel. But, still sloppy journalism. No more, no less.
9. News to me
Mark ,   Lodz, Poland   (08.19.09)
How come we didn't hear murmurs of this 17 years ago? ....maybe because it never happened. Palestinian fantasy... derived from the Israeli egg doctors in Romania and the Brooklynn rabbi organ dealer..... timed to lend itself... a crock of horse$#!+.... credibility. PS Don't give any of the microscopic criminal elements in the IDF any ideas. I'm sure they hadn't thought of this prior to this article. A kidney can fetch US$3000 and up on the black market
10. Let me be the first to ask a question
Nathan   (08.19.09)
Can we not take the news paper to court for defamation and if found guilty then take them to the cleaners Them and the entire swedish government and people latent nazis. Surely someone can give me an answer.
11. JUDGEMENT ARE SOON TO COME UPON SWEDEN !!!.
ORAO STRANKA. ,   TSARIGRAD U SRBIA.   (08.19.09)
ACCORDING FROM PROPHESIES IN SCANDINAVIA, GOD IS GOING TO MAKE SWEDEN A SHOW AND EXAMPLE TO THE WHOLE WORLD. BUT THOSE PROPHESIES ALSO SAYS THAT, SWEDEN WILL BE THE FIRST COUNTRY IN THE WHOLE WORLD, WHO AS A COUNTRY WILL TURN TO GOD. Orao.
12. #10: Swedes are not vicious ...
Nick ,   Sweden   (08.19.09)
... they are mostly disillusioned and not very bright. And they still largely believe what the media serve them. All old media (papers, radio, TV) is controlled by a marxist proislamic power platform, viciously antiisraeli and antiamerican. Aftonbladet is a sleazy tabloid owned by the country's largest labour union, which 20 years ago was so powerful it interfered with foreign policies. Suing Aftonbladet is like cleaning up a pile of dog shit by jumping up and down on it.
13. Anti-Semitism
Ron B. ,   Lod   (08.19.09)
Anti-Semitism, the hate of Jews, is a phenomenon on which much has been said and written.Anti-Semitism doesn’t even need Jews in order to prosper (It existed in Japan although there were no Jews living in Japan). Anti-Semitism is one of the ugliest defect in human kind and it provokes the appearance of the most primitive and bestial instinct in human nature. Nowadays, it is carried, supported and promoted by Islam. If one wants to fight anti-Semitism one has to oppose the sermons and incitements preached in the Mosques against Jews. We have to fight anti-Semitism as explained at : http://xrl.us/beiqsm
14. #6 Mrs Z
Lisa   (08.19.09)
Mrs. Z- I feel for you- and I agree 100%. My best friend is an IDF veteran of 20 years - the idea that a sleazy rag like the Aftonbladet can print something so vile and revolting is incredible. I am not Jewish, but this insults my feelings as a human being, period.
15. Where the heck has the Foreign Ministry been?
Gee ,   Zikron Yaakov   (08.19.09)
For decades now the PLO has made these type of claims in the UN and yet this is the first time that there has been a response. Why? Do your job for once!
16. #9 - Why didn't hear about this 17 years ago?
William ,   Israel   (08.19.09)
Two very good reasons: 1) the Muslim population which pushes for such conspiracy theories was still growing in Europe. A huge uptick occurred between 2000 and now. Just the right climate for racist demonization of another population. 2) The sideline story of some Jews in NJ....a real outlying group who apparently don't adhere to the typical Jewish belief in sanctity of the body....was just reported, giving an emotional wave on which the tabloids can ride. Don't be surprised if you hear of a Jew somewhere in Idaho stealing a basket of potatoes being translated into an article in anti-semitic Europe entitled "Israel steals food from Palestinian homes, humanitarian aid from UNWRA"
17. Ron B. , Lod
leon ,   Grand Rapids USA   (08.19.09)
Having lived in Japan for 6 years, I can attest to the fact that he is right. Japanese who had never seen a Jew "knew" that Jews are thieves, liars and misers. Anti-Semitism is a world-wide phenomenon, and will persist forever. It cannot be stamped out, and we simply have to be strong and face it.
18. But what if its true.....
Mikesailor ,   Miami, FL   (08.19.09)
Jews in New York claim to be trafficking in human organs. The question then is: Where do those organs come from? I am not saying that this would be 'official' Israeli policy but with the scandals reported about Israeli doctors experimenting on patients without their consent, is this really a 'blood libel'. What if it is true?
19. Mikesailor #18
Jordan Moncrieff ,   Seattle US   (08.19.09)
Mike, seriously how do you manage to post with your head up your butt.
20. to #18, what if it's true?
Mike ,   Atlanta USA   (08.19.09)
It is true for those who believe it and it is false for those who do not believe it. what if it's true you pay whores for sex? perhaps that plausible factoid should be investigated.
21. Another reason to boycot Israel
(08.19.09)
You may wake up short a kidney or two!!
22. #13
(08.19.09)
And.......loving it!
23. #15 Gee
Yonatan ,   Yerushalaim   (08.19.09)
I have a relative in the Foreign Minister's office. He braggs that whenever he wants to see a NY Yankees or Giants game he just signs up for a Foreign Service or Diplomatic class in the US. Israel pays his airfare and gives him money for a hotel and food which he pockets when he stays at his parents' in NY. He goes to the class and goes to a game. He did the same thing when his brother graduated Law School. He says it's normal practice in the Ministry.
24. sweden
gadot ,   herzlia   (08.19.09)
stop buying any thing swedish.this will hurt the labour union that owns the paper.start with IKEA,swedish cars and trucks.....
25. Mikesailor #18
London   (08.19.09)
We need to investigate if your mother and your sisters are prostitutes. Now don't get all upset, I am not saying they are but we just need to investigate because it might be true............ after all someone said they was working hear in Kings Cross doing double shifts. So tell us Mike are they or are they not?? coz I think they are.........
26. But what if its true..... that #18 eats human flesh and
PopEyeTheSailorMan ,   Seminole Land, FL   (08.19.09)
drinks the blood of the hapless victims than it is worthy of a newspaper article if it's true..............until then please publish any libel you want and look for the facts to match the story afterwards, if you can find them........ if it's true.............if, if, if.....
27. I hope all people remember this....
Christopher ,   Boston, MASS   (08.19.09)
...the next time they go to a Volvo or Saab showroom!
28. EXPELL ...
shadoil ,   Jerusalem   (08.19.09)
that newspaper and all Swedish journalists collectivly and withdraw all Israeli journalists from the barbaric vikings.
29. see contact to the newspaper. entry
Erica ,   Sweeden   (08.19.09)
If you wish to protest, contact the newspaper: Tel. 00468 725 2000 E mail nyheter@Aftonbladet.se
30. I surprised that there aren't more Israeli's
James McNamara ,   Melbourne Australia   (08.20.09)
Who are furious about this disgusting story.flood the Swedish Embassies all over the world with complaints. Here is the Swedish Embassy email address of Canberra Australia. sweden@iimetro.com.au Good Luck.
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