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Denzel Washington visits Israel
Tzahi Koma
Published: 19.12.10, 08:11
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1. Great actor! Good looks!
Israeli 2   (12.19.10)
2. From one "shahid" to another: besides being great
tom ,   tel aviv   (12.19.10)
actor& nice guy (on- screen) and off ,obviously being married for 30 years makes you eligible for a front row seat in Heaven! A quick one: "My wife's an Angel!" -"Mine unfortunately is still alive !" Welcome and be well!
3. Welcome
Soldier ,   Israel   (12.19.10)
Love Washingtons work, welcome to Israel!
4. hope they didnt intergate him at the airport
avi ,   israel   (12.19.10)
Lets hope they were polite and courtieous to him in the airport !
5. "Man on Fire" great movie
Judah ,   Golan Heights,ISRAEL   (12.19.10)
6. One of my Favorites
Ben ,   Israel   (12.19.10)
I've yet to see him make a bad movie. "We are the Titans" was my favorite growing up and "Crimson Tide" remains one of my favorites.
7. I watched "Book of Eli" only last evening
Raymond in DC ,   Washington, USA   (12.19.10)
In that very different post-apocalypse America, Eli (Denzel) is tasked with protecting the last copy of the (King James) Bible, the rest having been destroyed. These movies call for a major suspension of disbelief, but it was well done, with a surprising twist at the end. Great actor, and always welcome in Israel.
8. "We are the Titans"
Hakim ,   Palestine   (12.19.10)
One of my favorite movies. Denzel love his work...
9. there is NO SUCH THING as a "messianic jew"
yahudi ,   eretz yisrael   (12.19.10)
stop the deception, these people are christians, plain and simple!!!!!!!
10. Why did Saudi allow him to film in Mecca if he aint Muslim ?
Judo   (12.20.10)
Nothing wrong with Denzel being a Muslim, but why does he hide it like this? Obviously he and Spike Lee would never have been allowed to film scenes from "X " on location in Mecca had they not secretly formally converted to Islam beforehand. No non Muslim has been allowed into Mecca for many centuries. Saudi Arabia would never dare bend this rule for any reason. Sorry but this is just a simple fact no matter how much we all love Denzel as a person and a great actor.
11. Thank you, Denzel
Edward ,   New York USA   (12.20.10)
At a time where the entire world is ignoring Jewish history and the Jewish plight and anti-semitism and anti-israeli actions are at the peak. Along comes Denzel and family, a breath of fresh air.
12. Denzil Washington
yoel reuben ,   lod Israel   (12.20.10)
Hi D I am a great fan of yours and have seen all your movies, Bles you!
13. we love you. come back soon...
israeli ,   jerusalem   (12.20.10)
great actor.
14. God bless them!
dante ,   uk   (12.20.10)
they were able to to make their way through the lies, the slanders, and the hate. those are the barriers that Israel's enemies erect. and, these good people were able to overcome those barriers. God bless them!
15. Denzel is 56? He doesn't look it!
manicdrummer ,   Madison, USA   (12.20.10)
A fine actor no matter what his age. Welcome to Israel, Denzel! enjoy your stay.
16. Thanks to both of you, Denzel & Pauletta
Moshe ,   Usa   (12.20.10)
17. #10 He isn't Muslim
Hostage ,   USA   (12.20.10)
Denzel is a member of the hurch of God in Christ. Spike Lee obtained permission for a Muslim second unit to shoot exteriors in Mecca, but Washington and 5,000 extras shot all of their scenes using a replica set located in Cairo.
18. In 40's America, we used to have a name for such characters?
thetumta   (12.21.10)
Any American historians out there? Oy vee. Hollywood!
19. @9 Messianic Jews
James ,   Leeds, UK   (12.23.10)
There are 10-15,000 Messianic Jews in Israel alone so you'd better get used to it. The real deception is that belief in Yeshua somehow makes you un-Jewish.
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