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Gazans fire at Egyptian workers in Rafah
Roee Nahmias
Published: 17.12.09, 22:49
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1. Not a big fan of mubarek but
aiman ,   jersey   (12.17.09)
Egypt has to do whats best for its self. and anybody who wants to call egyptian traitors i tell you study history and tell me who in the arab world has sacraficed more than Egyptians if its with Time,Money and Blood
2. #1
Ali ,   Gaza   (12.18.09)
You are right, but this wall is not Egyptian decision, this project is Americcan finance and Israel demand !! isn't that shame Iman ?!
3. It has to be a big fence...
George ,   Australia   (12.18.09)
Don't know much about the fence, but I am wondering reading "plates with a 35 cm thickness" ...? It has to resist to a nuclear explosion? And as well, is built to a 20-30m depth in the ground... I think it is a danger to come out on the other side of the earth, no? Wouldn't be better to write something more documented?
4. And one more thing...
Mazen ,   Gaza   (12.18.09)
According to traditions and mutual respect, egypt should seek neighbour's approval for the wall.. They cannot increase police forces on their land (Sinai) without neigbour's (Israel) approval. can they??
5. Quite fair, Ali
Cameron ,   USA   (12.18.09)
Considering the staggering amount of finance the US gives to Egypt each year to help prop up it's enormous population, and stagnant economy. As a Gaza resident, I am only too sure you appreciate the importance & weight of relying on handouts.
6. @2
(12.18.09)
why should israsel open its borders to you in gaza if even your arab brothers do not want you because you are violent and terrorist. who would want a population like yours in their country. egypt is doing it for itself because it has finally realized that iran is using gaza and hamas as a terror base and the palestinians in gaza pose as much danger to egypt's stability as they do to other neighboring countries. even jordan and lebanon doesn't want you people. so, why complain about israel???? not egypt, not jordan and not lebanon wants the islamic brotherhood (hamas) in their countries creating chaos. better your society. stop the violence. show a little bit of common sense by accepting others in the land of israel as a jewish state in its homeland. finish the incitement and hate and the missiles and terror plots. then we can all accept you into anywhere you want without a problem or without fear. until you fix your society, you are the last one that should complain or talk. get rid of hamas that brought you only misery, poverty and war and oppression. be free and behave.
7. #2 is so typical
Vicki ,   Los Angeles, CA   (12.18.09)
Blame everything on evil USA and Israel...Egypt doesn't have a say, yeah sure
8. Only Hamas needs tunnels to Egypt.
Daniel ,   Los Angeles, USA   (12.18.09)
It's time for the people of Gaza to end militancy and embrace economic activities.
9. 2
zionist forever   (12.18.09)
WHO CARES WHO DECIDED THAT IT SHOULD BE BUILT IT WILL Do palestinians have a God given right to smuggle in weapons through Egypt and building this thing is some kind of act of treacherous criminal act? Also if its going to help stop the smuggling its in palestinian interests as well. Less tunnels in Gaza then less need for Israeli air strikes or needs for operations like Cast Lead because Hamas operational capability will be damaged because they are having a harder time smuggling in the weapons. You should be pleased that the US & israel have demanded this thing be built.
10. The Arabs of Gaza.
Ron B. ,   Lod   (12.18.09)
Oft-forgotten is the fact that the refugee problem was not caused by Israel but by the Arab states. The Arab states encouraged the Palestine Arabes to leave their homes temporarily in order to be out of the way of the Arab invasion armies. Today, 60 years later, It would be fair for Egypt to accept the Gazan Arabs and integrat them. The truth is described at : http://xrl.us/bkj57
11. might not want to smack the hand that ..
galut ,   selah   (12.18.09)
..that has influance with israel.. and if egypt mitarily enters Gaza they will not be as nice as the idf it won't matter to them if hamas fighters hide behind women and children...
12. gaza gunfire
colin   (12.18.09)
Now that the gazans have felt that they are useless against Israeli security they try the Egyptians.The gazans do realise Egypt is not led by groveling cowards and will soon feel what the Egyptian army does to its enemies. The Egyptians also tell the world that the bullshit cannot work.. Israel so keep pushing the Israeli cowardly lesdership for results in the UN or EU or USA.
13. The iron fence is no problem!!
lem Awaad ,   Rafah palestine   (12.18.09)
Let them go on with their iron fences at the border between palestine and egypt. For us there are many (simple) solutions to this problem from scientific and technical point of view. At the same time we are sure that the egyptian people will free themself soon from the present corrupt regime. We are determined to live in dignity and to free ourself from israeli terror and occupation.
14. To Selah , 11
Salem Awaad ,   Rafah Palestine   (12.18.09)
Be sure Mr. Selah of our response to the egyptian soldiers when they decide to enter Gaza Strip!!. We will recieve them with open arms and flowers.
15. # 13
Birdi ,   Israel   (12.18.09)
Is dignity trainning your young men to be suicide bombers ? Is dignity trainning your young women to knife Israel soldiers & guards ? Is dignity kidnapping Israeli soldiers ? Is dignity bombing southern Israel with quassams ? The moment you Palestinians give up terror & put down your weapons will be the start of you gainning some dignity. The moment you Palestinian recognize Israel & let us live in peace will be the start of you gainning some dignity.
16. interesting discussion
Leah ,   Yerushalayim Israel   (12.18.09)
It's refreshing to see a real discussion by Israels and their (potential friends) cousins of the issues for a change. I believe in haShem and that there will be peace one day but it needs to start with honesty, doesn't it. Shabbat Shalom!
17. #15
Ali ,   Gaza   (12.18.09)
This is not honest reading of the story, you jumped to the Results !! you should firstly ask why ? we are victims and suffering since 60 years , peacfull means ended wuth big zero !!..it is our right to re act and use all possible means ...we behave according to our culture and belaeive not according to your advises and wishes ..we are not red indians !!!..
18. # 15
Birdi ,   Israel   (12.18.09)
Does your culture condone the use of violence? & killing of innocent people? Israel offered your people peace 3 times, which you rejected. You dont want peace, you want to drive the Jews into the sea & take over all our land. You are not victimes, you are terrorists with one agenda. You got Gaza back & look what you have achieved there, one big zero.
19. Re:14. To Selah , 11
Galut ,   Selah   (12.18.09)
right now it don't look that way as hamas appears to be shooting at the egyptians...You don't shoot at friends you expect to recieve with open arms and flowers....
20. the wall
tc ,   corpus christi usa   (12.19.09)
america is not financing that wall at all
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