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Australia warns Israel over Dubai assassination
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Published: 25.02.10, 08:21
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1. It's called 'protocol'.
Feed Nerks ,   Wagga, Australia   (02.25.10)
If my Govt, don't call the ambassador it looks kinda bad. Rudd needs to walk the walk and talk the talk in order to get re-elected. So, it's just noise to show that Aus. is responsible and a player. Go Israel!! We as a nation support you in the international war on terror. We Aussies are well aware of the fact that who ever did this was simply emtying out the trash.
2. passport
passport   (02.25.10)
The Mossad would not be so silly to use the foreign passports of people living in Israel This beat up story is getting tiresome and is typical of the antisemtic flavour reinforced by muslims world wide and their sycophantic supporters in the media
3. If Israel catches a terrorist that harmed Aussies, he can be
Bunnie Meyer ,   Los Angeles, CA USA   (02.25.10)
put up in a luxury hotel until a mansion of his design is built in Israel.
4. clearly economical interests and pressure in stake
For who do you stand ,   World   (02.25.10)
It''s obvious - cause the critics are not thinking about a hitler like terrorrist with blood in his hands they are obviously blinded
5. How likely that Mossad operatives would flee to Iran?
Raymond in DC ,   Washington, USA   (02.25.10)
Of the most recent batch of suspects, at least three are said to have fled Dubai for IRAN. That doesn't sound like Mossad to me. Australia is jumping to conclusions and seriously missing the greater point - that whoever did it, the world is a better place without Mabhouh. By joining in the "pile on" of Israel, Australia disappoints.
6. #1. thank you . i hope you are right. Its seems that no
ari   (02.25.10)
matter what the nation of Israel does the world hates us. frankly we are pretty sick and tired of it. Hearing your words helps calm us down in a time of great stress and violence. Please believe me that the Jewish people are here ONLY to help man kind. God bless you and all those that protect the innocent
7. After studying these pictures exhaustively
bruce ,   hula valley   (02.25.10)
After studying these pictures exhaustively accompanied by a well known anthropologist, we have both concluded that the facial types correspond to different areas of the soviet republic and that the assassination was likely carried out by the KGB, most probably related to some problem in Checnya. They could have migrated to other countries however since some semiotic expressions show British, Croatian, Oriental and Hispanic influence. The glasses look like WalMart. All of this was probably undertaken to fool the Dubai police
8. This is not a talk of a friend
Amazed ,   Israel   (02.25.10)
The friend wouldn't talk THAT way. It is WAY beyond protocol. I wonder if Bin Laden were killed under whatever passport, would all this dhimmi politicians were condemning it too. Not? Why not? What's the difference? HAMAS only kills Jews (so far)? Is it OK then? Besides, the gang looks definitely RUSSIAN to me.
9. Friends don't talk that way.
Amazed ,   Israel   (02.25.10)
The friend wouldn't talk THAT way. It is WAY beyond protocol. Even Europeans say it is not clear that Israel is involved, yet. I wonder if Bin Laden were killed under whatever passport, would all this dhimmi politicians were condemning it too. Not? Why not? What's the difference? HAMAS only kills Jews (so far)? Is it OK then? Besides, the gang looks definitely RUSSIAN to me.
10. (& Lydia is not from here, maybe from Lebanon)
Fred Nerks ,   Waaga, Australia   (02.25.10)
so pay no attention to her bias attacks (under the guise of being one of us)!
11. this is the reason that the IL gov are gowards
jerusalem   (02.25.10)
Israeli officials have a policy of not commenting on allegations about any of its spy agency's activities. " what? are they going to wait till the dubai officials are actually 100 percent accurate in israel's involvement? lol, even hamas has more guts than IL, they take full resposibility-and with haste- of their illegal activities.... OMG, i cant wait to see whats next:D
12. You mean with Israel in gulf is better place?
Ashraf ,   Bangalore, India   (02.25.10)
You mean with Israel in gulf is better place? no i am not supporter of any kind of terrorism and human killing but coming as traders and making own country is it justified?
13. Go Mossad, Go Israel, Thank the KGB!
Richard Serkin ,   USA   (02.25.10)
Obviously this was KGB, reminding the Iranians that they can take out a target with pin point accuracy any time, any where, further reminding freedom loving people that they can pin it on anyone. Love them Russians!
14. people please be more focus
ghostq   (02.25.10)
this Isn't because those countries r racist, it because Dubai Is, the only reason they do that is to protect their fat bank accounts in Dubai and since the dumbells in Dubai think it's Israel they basicaly demand their investers to summon this move, but I have strong feeling that the investment will burst, forign countries will close their accuonts, we allready see the real estate situation start to crack.
15. FM Smith, have you forgotten Bali?
David ,   Karmiel, Israel   (02.25.10)
Remember Foreign Minister, that when Al Qaeda killed all those Australians in Bali the Palestinians, specially Hamas, had a party! By the way, Foreign Minister, where is the proof that Israel did this? Are you and the EU once again basing your accusations on Arab disinformation? Dubai is an "enemy" country of Israel by their choice and the Arab/Muslim will world will use any trick they cab is malign and destroy Israel! Iran, Hamas' main ally, is threatening Israel with total destruction and is supplying Hamas with weapons. I don't hear any Australian condemnation of that country but, of course, Israel has no right in the eyes of many to defend herself and maybe even exist!
16. Le Carre, what have you done?
Pinnochio   (02.25.10)
The killing of an assassin is not part of the " Protocol " of modern Govts. After all, they all do it. They are a national asset, revered, as a lot of time, effort, money have been lavished on them in order to fine tune and refine their "craft". They belong to a long line of 007's and, like all "jewels of the crown", they must be protected all all cost. ---- This is called [[ The Evolution of Modern Thinking ]] of the 21st century by the great world powers. ...Israel NOT included.
17. "it's called protocol"
shayne ,   sydney, australia   (02.25.10)
sorry feed nerks - i'm an aussie and i in no way support israel. what they have done to the palestinian people is sickening, and so is everyone who supports it.
18. Speak for yourself
Harry Cheese ,   Brisbane, Australia   (02.25.10)
Feed Nerks, you only speak for yourself not the nation of Australia where we respect the rule of law.
19. Meaning what? That Australia is the 'friend' of terrorists?
Global Citizen ,   Israel & USA   (02.25.10)
20. mossad messup
Chook ,   Coffs Australia   (02.25.10)
Who needs terrorists when we have mossad
21. Up yours #17 & 18 - Fred's got it right.
Scott ,   Sunshine Coast, Aust   (02.25.10)
What a pair of poonces... Stop pandering to the worlds greatest liars and whingers. ..sorry, left out murderers. Go Israel. Nail every "freedom fighter" that tries to kill you.....
22. Feed Nerks, on your own in the sticks
Dismayer ,   Australia   (02.25.10)
Sorry mate, but I can't think of one person I know who supports Israel's treatment of the Palestinians, the occupation, the daily humiliation and endemic racism. We all fully support the right to exist and flourish of Israel - we also support the responsibility of Israel to behave itself and correct its many problems.
23. Lets kiss and make up
Mark ,   Israel   (02.25.10)
Britain and Australia look a bit of a laughing stock I suppose so its policy to ward Israel Its already known that Israel warned Britain I guess they warned Australia as well. After the news dies down we will be friends again, you know you scratch my back I scratch yours well I am sure they will want to scratch ours in some future date.
24. But what "Israel's" fault?!!!!!
Salma ,   Palestine   (02.25.10)
If the Mossad was behind the crime:)
25. Mossad
Steve ,   Sydney   (02.25.10)
I'd gladly trade my passport for the life of a terrorist. 1 less terrorist potentially saves 100+ innocent lives. Australia are simply trying to gain political status among pro terrorist countries.
26. To Harry Cheese
david ,   israel   (02.25.10)
As the defender of a "moral "country that rounded up Tasmanian Aboriginals and murdered every last man woman and child you would be well advised not to preach morality to others.In other words keep your mouth shut
27. Way to go israel.....
paul ,   glasgow   (02.25.10)
You now have messed up your relationship with 5 western countries. Hope all ambassadors are recalled and israeli embassies closed. Israel must not be allowed to get away witha blatent disregard for international law.
28. 10 NZ severed diplomatic relations with Israel
lydia ,   Brisbane   (02.25.10)
for Mossad inappropriate use of NZ passports. If little NZ can take such a firm stance with Israel we expect nothing less from Australia Which other entity but Mossad has access to all those passports where the holders were dual national Israelis. Lock them all up! a little waterboarding and they'll sing like canaries. Mossad never believed Dubai would go to such lengths to put the pieces together, much like the Iranians did when mountains of shredded pieces of paper was put together during the US Embassy crisis.
29. Down Under
Hal ,   Usa   (02.25.10)
With the exception of Feed and Scott, the rest of you ass smochin punks from down under better was yer mouths out and treat the Aborgines better or your banned from Outback Steakhouses from here to Zanzibar!
30. #24 Salma
Hal ,   Usa   (02.25.10)
Dammit Salma, if you can't make anymore sense than that, you too are banned from Outback Steakhouse. In fact, I've read one too many of your pointless comments. Just go the hell away!
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