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Turkish bill bans Israelis from buying land
Aviel Magnezi
Published: 28.11.10, 19:01
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31. Where's Fuad?
Rachel ,   US   (11.28.10)
Will Fuad now see the light that Turkey is not a friend of Israel.
32. erdogan
Polat Alemdar ,   Los Angeles   (11.29.10)
I don't like Erdogan as a PM for Turkey.but I support his politics for Israel.Israel should look at mirror and think again and again before taking actions for Turkey.Turkey is not a toy s before and people knows their real enemies.After this point Israel just can make comment on its papers.Ottomans are on the way..Run away:)
33. @30- Dog-- Failed attempt at re-defining History and Racism
Abraham ben Jacob ,   Canada   (11.29.10)
Doug's desparately fraudulent attempt at mis-leading and re-defining hatred and racism is childish. He only mis-interprets history and truth to attack Israel.
34. I think now is the time to give them 72 hrs
steve from raleigh   (11.29.10)
Give all Turkish nationals who are in Israel on non residency visas 72 hrs to leave the country.
35. this is just the begining
atik ,   usa   (11.29.10)
and i can see where this is going. Unless an officil apology is issued by the israeli government for killing the turkish activists and pay compansation, Erdogan will continue to severe relations, for example, not allowing israeli citizens to even enter turkey. In fact, such restrictions will not stop until diplomatic ties between the two countries comes to an end.
36. Doug #30 yes racism and you are a moron
Gee ,   Zikron Yaakov   (11.29.10)
'In Israel, the descrimination is against people due to their ethnic group. Arab Israeli's are denied buying most land, living in most neighborhoods, etc., because of their ethnic group, despite being Israeli citizens. ' Pure bullshit - it is illegal under Israeli law. Our Arab citizens comprise of 20% of the population and own 40% of the privately owned land. So how is it possible that they are somehow discriminated against. Yes stopping Greeks and Israelis is in fact racist, but since ALL Muslim countries are racist this just makes them the same as the other apartheid fascist regime.
37. Go To Hell Turks
Miriam ,   New York   (11.29.10)
Who the hell wants to buy a land in stinky Turkey. Its going to become worst than Iran. The country is a garbage dump. There is no oil reserves. Why the F in the World Israelis want to buy a land in there. Greeks already got their Islands right infront of Turks noses. Turks go and play with your new friends Iran & Syria, you will see how you will get stabbed from your back.
38. #30 is a liar or an ignoramus
Richard ,   USA   (11.29.10)
The fact is that Israeli citizens who are arabs are given equal rights to any other citizens and the contrary claim is absolutely false. Israeli Arabs are the only Arabs in the Middle East who actually are free, can vote, and have the ability to criticize their government without fear. As for Turkey, it should be thrown out of NATO at this point. Any civilized person who buys a Turkish product is as big a dope as #30.
39. I do not give a sh-t, because I invest in Israel
(11.29.10)
Though any Jews living in Turkey who have dual Israel-Turkish citizenship would seem to be screwed from owning property in that apartheid country,
40. TURKEY IS STILL A NATO MEMBER.
AMERICAN ,   Los Angeles   (11.29.10)
Don't be suprised if the turks join Iran and Syria in a war against Israel.After all israel did nothing to show the world that the turks will be held responsible for their jihadist behavior.Armenian Genocide,Cypress,the kurds,this is what the world media (and the turkish too) should be talking about today.Put the islamic jihadists on their knees and they will vote differently next time or stay quiet and they will turn the world against you.
41. Land for Sale
Jared ,   Mountain View, US   (11.29.10)
I think this law makes sense from Turkish point of view. Israel is an expansionist state and it would be a national security issue if Israelis were allowed to own land then eventually annex it. That is the Turkish nightmare.
42. Jews can buy land/live in Turkey,Israel restricts Muslims
Bloodyscot ,   Dallas, Texas   (11.29.10)
While I think Turkey is headed the wrong way now, it still only restricts by foreign citizenship, not by race or religion, atleast so far. In Israel only Jews can buy state land or move to Israel and become a citizen.
43. ISLAMO FASCISM par excellence. "Hanging With Nuke Seeking
Jae ,   Lynn US   (11.29.10)
Ayatollha ......Erdogans next book....
44. #0 Doug in Rochester
Jae ,   Lynn US   (11.29.10)
Jews who wish to live in Arab towns in Israel ca not, or they would face being murdered. what is that? peace? Yet Arabs live in every Jewish town from Tel Aviv to Nahariya. Make no mistake. Turkish government is against Jewish sovereignty, and by the sounds of it you maybe against it as well. The Turks only respect Islamic sovereignty in the middle east, and this is what is occuring. Its not over yet, they will continue to create laws to banish success of Jewish sovereign state. The double standard is grotesque. It is nothing short of the worst hatred, racism based on religion or skin. The Turks occupy Kurdish lands. Kurds, mind you have an ancient civilization, witha language, and with sovereignty in the past. The arabs who suddenly donned the name palestinians in the 70s, do not have these things.
45. 1)Kick Turkey out of NATO 2)Islamic nations cant buy land
Jae ,   Lynn US   (11.29.10)
Israel. Please do both things Israel; they are the counter measure to what Turkey is doing.
46. 15 so you admit that jews bought the land from "palestinians
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47. Mr. Polat Alemdar wannabe
David Israel ,   New York, USA   (11.29.10)
I studied history books and know very well how the last Ottoman left Istanbul inside an ambulance sneaking out to a British destroyer. Israel is not afraid and not running away. After all Israel is the only tiny state for the 15 Million of Jews, 5 in Israel and 10 still living in diaspora. I can assure you that if it comes to that point every Jew will defend Israel up to their last drop of blood just like Ataturk and his friends did it during WW I.
48. :: Turkey is a paper tiger worse than Ottomans
Matty Groves ,   Fairport   (11.29.10)
49. :: So Israeli Arabs, Christians, Druzee, Buddhists, Bahai
Matty Groves ,   Fairport   (11.29.10)
cannot buy land in Turkey? Ottoman empire is coming back!
50. 13-Yianni-What about all the Greeks they murdered????
(11.29.10)
Thanks for remembering about 1.5 million armenians slaughtered by these hypocrites but what about your Greek losses, the Maronites and Assyrians and now the Kurds and a host of Balkan people having the misfortune to be subjected to their barbaric and sadistic rule? Tell me Yianni, when will Israelis realize they have friends in these regions and that they are looking for love in all the wrong places? When will Israel host a Genocide Inquiry so we can get some justice? Pouring petrol on civilians and setting them ablaze like they did to both of us in Smyrna (Izmir) isn't lightly forgotten. How dare they invade, mass-murder and then prohibit you from owning land in the country they stoled? Erdogan should get the Joseph Goebbel's Award because he said; if you tell a big enough lie often enough it will become the Truth and that the Truth, because it threatens the State, is the enemy of the State. This is a direct insult to our Greek and Israeli friends and there will be serious repercussions.. lastly, please tell me which country in NATO would Turkey be willing to fight for? I know it's not France and it certainly isn't you or US.
51. to #49 lol that empire crumbled because
ghostq   (11.29.10)
Turks themselves policy, from brib to everything, I think it's history repeating, only this time embargo will be held against the rich states in the world, that is due to Turkey and Iran friendship.
52. Fascist Turkey? No EU membership!
Yakov ,   Tel Aviv   (11.29.10)
Turkey has joined the ranks of the Islamic fundamentalist countries, espousing hatred and bigotry. So be it! But, with such a choice and direction, membership in the EU should be blocked. The EU should not include such a nation.
53. Wake UP GREEK Nation
(11.29.10)
Wake up Greek nation and claim your historic country which the Turkish have stolen from your ancestors.You can do it and start from now.Many people around the world will help you
54. #53
EZ   (11.29.10)
Don't forget the Kurdish nation that is occupied by Turkey as well. When this is all over, Greece will own west Turkey, Kurds will own east Turkey. Should be interesting.
55. 54
(11.29.10)
not just the Kurdish but the Armenian,& the Greeks. They can make joint army and start to make terror inside Turkey, then attaclk Turkey.Many people around the world will help.
56. I dont understand
James ,   SanFrancisco   (11.29.10)
why the jews are worried.It is Turkey´s land.And Turkey can do whatever she wants.So it is normal that jews cant buy land. Can i go to Israel and buy land ?? No because i am not israeli citizen. But you jews are worried because your big plans are falling down ;)
57. 37. Go To Hell Turks ,...
split ,   US   (11.29.10)
Looking for company ??? ;) ,...
58. :: #57 -Turks invite you to join them marching to Jihad hell
Matty Groves ,   Fairport   (11.29.10)
59. 58 - That was my response to 37,...
split ,   US   (11.30.10)
Read what's inside , please ,...
60. Turkey today
John   (12.01.10)
Great, so Turkey is now run by an islamist government that is both an occupier and discriminates against Israelis.
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