What is the motive for removing arms from Jews living in their liberated historic homeland of Judea and Samaria-Land of Israel? These arms are essential to protect themselves from Islamist-Jihadist thugs and terrorists. Is Barak planning to effect ethnic cleansing of Jews living in their own homeland as the Leftists did in ethnically cleansing Jews living in their liberated historic homeland of Ghush Khatif?

The IDF taking weapons back from the settlers does not prevent the settlers from buying their own guns to protect themselves & their communities.

I don't believe that Ehud Barak is hoping that during the next war, while all the young men are drafted to fight Hezbolla and Hamas, their children, wives and parents will unarmed and defenseless against Dayton's army.

I don't wish bad to nobody, but Barak is for sure not the most popular person! How can a man with a past like his become what he is today????

This is short sighted and a disgusting decision coming from the IDF. Just because we have calm today doesn't mean we will have calm tommorow. Not long ago a family was murdered in cold blood in their car. They had no way to protect themselves because the man had recently had his pistol confliscated by the IDF. It appears the IDF is now there to protect any terrorists who might one day decide to murder these jews. Make sure the jews are unable to protect themselves and their families.

Right-wing activist Itamar Ben-Gvir, who lives in Hebron, slammed Colonel Hazut. "It looks like he believes settlers are only good for serving in the army, but not for protecting themselves. We are being abandoned." Comment - Seems to me that the Israeli Government, is prepering a dismantlement of the Settlement, and are afraid to meet Armed Resistanse from the Settlers, as Talkbacker number 2 has pointed out. Typical Leftist Policy, where in their State and Society, only The Police and the Criminals are Armed, making the unarmed Citizen an easy pray for the Criminals and in this Case the Terrorists. Only the Usefull Idiots can support such a Policy. Orao.

Gush Katif 2? Here comes the Two State Solution!

There are no settlers in Switzerland

the settlers are allowed to buy hand guns though they are severely limited in training on the one hand and buying bullets on the other (50 bullets per year!) other Israelis, even those living close to the imaginary green line cannot buy handguns or rifles and the right to self defense is extremely rigid. (after defending your life you are put in prison and then allowed to prove your innocence.) Israel needs Texas style gun rights and self defence rights.

Liberated historic homeland of the native Indians.. Watching Sarah Palin lately? with the blood libel thing? Wacko in Arizona?

taken by guy hazut weeks before. only a few months ago 4 jews incl., 8 month pregnant woman executed at point blank range by fakestinian arab terrorists. the situation is crazy there, they ABSOLUTELY NEED their weapons of self defense. YISHAI, WHERE THE BLEEP are you and your promise to prevent this?????

allow Jews' guns to be taken away. Blood is on the head of guy hazit if he takes guns from jews'; who can be so naive if recent(!!!!!) history. this isnt woodstock its the arab muslim terror heartland...get a freaking clue. outragious ruling, truly despicable

1) The PA declares unilateral independence this year. 2) The UN recognizes the State of Palestine. The US abstains at the Security Council vote. Or maybe it votes against it. It does not matter for what follows. 3) The whole world ratches up the pressure on Israel to fully withdraw from "occupied Palestine". 4) The government finds it hard, as usual, to withstand international "pressure". It caves in. The government appears relieved it doesn't have to take responsibility for it. It's being "forced to retreat". 5) Israel begins to withdraw police and IDF from Judea and Samaria. Eastern Jerusalem is all but in the hands of the PA already. 6) Government advises settlers to voluntarily pack up and leave for their own safety. By this time the settlers have only rocks to defend themselves against terror. All weapons have been confiscated. None is made available. 7) Settlers concerned for their children's lives begin to move into tents and caravillas provided for them in the Negev. 8) The government blames the Arabs and the anti-Semitic world. But the PM makes clear that relations with the US are fine, as usual. 9) Months have passed. Some Jews have been murdered. The settlements have emptied. The State of Palestine never stops making demands. Peace between the Palestinians and the Jews is now impossible. The Arabs are demanding the return of Arab refugees into Israel and the dismantling of all of Israel. There are continuous attacks against Jews across the border. The world community warns Israel not to react and risk inflicting casualties among Arab civilians. Israel complies. 10) Benjamin Netanyahu has been re-elected. The right wing continues to be divided and quarrelling about the budget and other minor ideological disagreements. 11) Gaza has also declared independence and is forging a federation with the state of Palestine. Israel agrees to open an Arab land corridor across Israel for the unification of Gaza and Palestine, as already promised back in Olmert's time. 12) Israel agrees to just about anything at this point, hoping to salvage what it can, even if it's a tiny enclave in Tel Aviv under the protection of the United Nations. Israeli nukes are now under full control of the IAEA. 13) Benjamin Netanyahu wins another election - as mayor of Tel Aviv. Ehud Barak is in charge of security.

the many armed security men- hiding behind those SETTLER civilians- use them as human shields by Israel's own standard. The official Bet Salem (NOG?) has another view.

If and when they're called to Miluim, they should flat out refuse as a group, since they're being denied defensive weapons as a group I'm certain that the idiot that gave this order is accmpapanied by more than enough security to protect his stupid carcass

residents of YESHA,please,please,DO NOT give up your weapons,don't you realize,that these criminal gangster leftist jewish kapo's,want you out of Yesha,and are disarming you and getting you ready to become victims of the coming arab massacre,these leftist swines are preparing a new Auschwitz for you and your children. RESIST,RESIST,RESIST

bored from all the calm, decides to start reigning in the locals last line of defense

The venom of the godless Leftists tries to blame the Conservatives instead of the mentally sick murderer for the Arizona tragedy. Israel's Land Title to the LAND OF ISRAEL is right in the Bible. Know the Bible, History and Biblical Archaeology before spewing your crap.

This should be Switzerland, where every reservist keeps his SIG550 assault rifle at home. Local talibans would not dare moving an ear.

Any pea brain in the IDF or the State should realize that this move will have a reverse effect. It is fueling a civil war. The settlers are not dumb to commit suicide.Jews around the world should come to help their brothers and supply weapons for their protection. WE WILL SURVIVE despite the Left or anyone on this planet. Mark my words

Now, they're wearing IDF uniforms and disarming the Jews Same old story, just a different military costume Next step, exile to Cyprus

Right on Michael, but too many arabs! didn't you know that the Swiss army guys have their guns and ammunition at home even after they have done their military service?

However - One can also protect Oneself with Civil weponry - Different types of Shotguns are effective close in wepons for Selfprotection, even as effective as Machineguns, with the right amunition. Huntingrifles with or without Scopes, can also be used as Sniperrifles. There is many ways to Counter this Statedisarmament. Orao. Srbia.

There is peaceful because everybody keeps his army guns at home. Then all enemies know that there is a defence everywhere in the country. In Israel's case this would be the only sensible solution. Incredible decision.