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Lebanese paper brands boy's essay 'Israeli propaganda'
Roee Nahmias
Published: 17.06.10, 09:15
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1. Well..
John ,   Herzliya, Israel   (06.17.10)
..one should be happy and enthusiastic about the progress of the Lebanese society. Teacher still has both hands and all fingers, which should kiss goodbye their body, for such a heinous offense..
2. An admirable and courageous teacher
Anita ,   Haifa, Israel   (06.17.10)
But, sadly she lives in a hive of vicious hatred. Propaganda? They are so jealous and blinded with hatred toward Israel. Yes, all of our cities are beautiful, with many trees, and parks. I wonder if the children in Lebanon have any such parks to play in, or do they just have plastic guns to practise with....
3. Israeli propaganda
EZ   (06.17.10)
No matter how stupid Israel is - it's enemies seem determined to beat it by plumbing the depths of human idiocy.
4. Welcome to Shariah Law!
Herut ,   USA   (06.17.10)
It is both sad and pathetic that Lebanese Christians so quickly bend to shariah law!
5. You see? NO place is 'legitimate'
it's loud and clear   (06.17.10)
acc. to arabs (and the leftie supporters that encourage and incite them) Get THIS THROUGH YOUR HEADS, all ye hi rise T.Aviv, R.Aviv etc etc. Tel Aviv = Ariel. Ramat Aviv = Eli and the rest.etc etc The rubbish and nonsense about 'building' and 'settlements' is just a smoke screen. But you really know all this don't you,and THAT'S what is so disgusting about all your grovelling to get our sworn enemies to 'Please like us, we'll give you anything' Snivelling self hating no backbone cowards that you are, and thosewho are fed your rubbish and joining your ranks,
6. Arabs are nuts
Israeli   (06.17.10)
7. Hizbullah in Lebanon is not protecting Lebanon against ...
Ron B. ,   Lod   (06.17.10)
Hizbullah in Lebanon is not protecting Lebanon against Israel. Hizbullah has already made clear that even if Israel withdraws from all disputed areas along the Lebanese border, it would not halt its fight against Israel seeking to liberate all of the land between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River. HIZBULLAH IN LEBANON IS NOT PROTECTING LEBANON AGAINST ISRAEL THAT IS EAGER TO CONCLUDE A PEACE TREATY WITH THAT COUNTRY but protecting its own self interest which is to stay in business. The fact that Hizbullah is speaking in such terms is the latest example that Iran’s domineering authority in Lebanon is increasing and in the aftermath of the Second Lebanon War, Hizbullah has become emboldened. More at : http://xrl.us/owrdd
8. #2
Palestinian   (06.17.10)
They're not Jealous, but Ashdod was taken by the Israeli in 1948 and tens of thousand of Palestinian refugees were displaced and live now in refugee camps in Gaza. It's called "Ashkelon" in Palestinian. This is the main reason...
9. Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Ashdod are all occupied territories
Char ,   US   (06.17.10)
Sooner or later they will go back to Palestine and all Israelis will be Palestinian Jews just like they used to be
10. sad that some can't deal with the truth
mike ,   israel (formerly usa   (06.17.10)
the lebanese have our pity.
11. ashdod is not ashkelon- please know geographic locations
israelit ,   b4 you claim them   (06.17.10)
12. To no2
John ,   T-A   (06.17.10)
Palestinian language? Ashkelon was Ashdod? Like Asqalon you mean? You seem to be very inconsistent, and leaving on dreams, no wonder you don't succeed in anything you do.
13. The "Palestinian"...
El-Nakam ,   TA, Israel   (06.17.10)
Apparently doesn't even know that Ashdod and Ashkelon are two separate places.
14. I Hope Israel is right
Marco Antonio ,   Rio de Janeiro   (06.17.10)
Last year I made a trip to the Middle East. Oh My God. There is no comparision between Israel and rest. I dont know much of the conflict, I have to confess, but everything changes when you enter Israel. It is happier, more pleasent, modern. Like Brazil. People are openminded and nice. I dont know this conflict and dont want to know. I just hope Israel is doing the right thing because it is a terrific nation. Congratulations for all Israelis.
15. to #8
Daniel ,   South Africa   (06.17.10)
Dude learn som history/geography or whatever! Ashdod is Ashdod and Ashqelon is Ashqelon which is a city 15 km south of Ashdod. here is something from wiki to enlighten you to the difference (btw in no place does it say that any of them was conquered by Israel: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashdod http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashkelon
16. #8 Ashkelon and Ashdod are two different cities.
Roman ,   Lod, Israel   (06.17.10)
And Ashkelon exists as Ashkelon today. Most of its Arab Palestinian citizens fled during the back-and-fourth combat and air raids between the just founded IDF and the Egyptian army, which had control Ashkelon as well at the time. That's recorded history. Ashdod is further north up the coast, and was an entirely new and planned town that was established in 1956. That you must tie everything to Palestinian suffering, and mark any Israeli text (even an essay written by a sixth-grader!) as propaganda is obsessive to the extreme. The only thing that essay showed was that there's a child living in Israel. A normal, human child. If saying that Israeli Jews are human beings is propaganda, then I would say that Lebanese Arabs (and not just them) are so utterly brainwashed in their belief that Israel is full of inhuman monsters that even a school essay is dangerous - why, it might mean that Israelis are human!
17. Fakestinian; Neither Palestine nor Palestinians exist.
Palestiniansareamyth ,   USA   (06.17.10)
Never have and never will! The phony "people" are from Arabia and invaded the Jewish homeland. The land belongs to the Jews!
18. Ignorant people
Susan ,   Scotland   (06.17.10)
It is obvious that the Lebanese people don't love their children enough to teach them that there is also children in Israel that think and act as they do. Does Islam only preach hate?
19. To Marco #14
Yakov ,   Tel Aviv   (06.17.10)
To Marco: Yes, your observations are true. Israel is a very nice place to live, raise a family, and call home. I am an immigrant here myself. Minimal crime, excellent healthcare, good schools, good jobs, wonderful people. Is it perfect, no. But, what has been accomplished here is clearly Gods miracle, and a result of the monumental sacrifices by my predecessors. We have no oil, or oil money, but this society is far ahead of our neighbors, even those that are oil rich. Thank you for your comments, and observations.
20. Hatred will not lead to peace
Nadav ,   tlv israel   (06.17.10)
Is this what we have to look forward to? As an Israeli, i have no interest or desire to make peace with people so filled with hatred- even toward a 6th grade boy just because he is Jewish. Arabs are steeped in Jew hatred, which incidentally has NOTHING to do with Israel or Zionism or the so-called Palestinians, whom the Lebanese and other Arab dictatorial regimes keep caged like animals in concentration camps. There will NEVER be peace in the Middle East as long as democracy and secularism takes root in the Islamic world. I would like to ask the liberals, who have just read this article, how they expect us to make peace with Arabs unless they don't allow for open dialog?
21. Actually Ashdod should be called Isdud
Chris Linthwaite   (06.17.10)
22. That is what happens when there is no democracy
Ilana   (06.17.10)
Ignorance, hatred, prejudism, terror,poverty and fear.
23. Actually Chris (21) Should Be Called Mahmoud
Marco ,   Madrid   (06.17.10)
24. I AM ASHAMED OF BEING LEBANESE
GOERGES ,   BEIRUT   (06.17.10)
yeah I am ashamed of being lebanese when some flotilla shit supporters claims that Israel is an enemy i as a christian would stand in front of thir pervert priest and tell him in his face to bust off. How can they be so low, after all wasn't israel that paid they heaviest prices in its committment for supporting christians in lebanon. Dogs at least are faithfull, but dhimis who deny history and roots and forget the jewsih blood shed for the christian to exists. Hey Mr Priest go and jump on your fellow nassralah after all it is forgiven for you. Cheers
25. #23 I think he shoud be called cross criss
lol   (06.17.10)
26. to #24 true Israel did suport the chritians
ghostq   (06.17.10)
people in lebanon also the druze, the trouble started when shiias from hizb got into the picture, we all know they r not lokal, after all untill the Franch mandath over lebanon all Lebanon was chritian, don't worry the rest of the chritian world never forgot that.don't lose hope.
27. further proof they are barbarians with no interest in peace
ralph   (06.17.10)
28. Enemy
J.K. ,   Brooklyn USA   (06.17.10)
The enemy of Lebanon is Iran ,not Israel,Iran dominates Lebanon with the help of the quisling,Nasarala.
29. #13 - Hahaha, what happens when fed too much propaganda
William ,   Israel   (06.17.10)
This "Palestinian" screws up two legitimate cities which only shows, neither of the cities are a valid part of their mythical narrative. They even claim Tel Aviv was a vibrant Arab city when all that existed prior to Jewish settlement were sand dunes.
30. Hizbullah upset because teacher showing Jews are human
William ,   Israel   (06.17.10)
and that flies in the face of Islamist beliefs that Jews are less than dogs. Now they need to brainwash that entire classroom all over again. 42 hours of constant Al-Manar...coming right up!
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