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US groups want Goldstone Report retracted
Yitzhak Benhorin
Published: 03.04.11, 08:32
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1. Dear Alan: we're not that naive and neither was Goldstone !
tom ,   tel aviv   (04.03.11)
2. good for Richard
CFH ,   EU   (04.03.11)
Nice start, but even if Richard really wants to get the report rewritten and succeeds, its original version is likely to remain in ppl's memories. Like the metaphorical toothpaste you can't get back into the tube once spilt. And Richard spilt a whole lot of toothpaste, that's for sure.
3. First and foremost, Mr. Goldstone must now apologize to...
Jehudah Ben-Israel ,   Qatzrin, Israel   (04.03.11)
...the nation-state of the Jewish people, Israel; indeed, to the Jewish people as a whole for dragging it, its nation-state, Israel's citizens, political and military leaders through the dirt in the avenue of world public opinion for no good reason. He must then go back to the UN Human Rights Council and officially detract his Report from that anti-Israeli organization to ensure it is not being used to bring charges against Israeli civilian and military leaders and against Israel as a state in courts of justice of any type. Mr. Goldstone then must go to every institution that has provided him with a stage to spew hate at Israel, to demonize the country, to de-humanize its citizens and soldiers and to de-legitimize the national home of the Jewish people, and demand to stand on that stage and apologize for his despicable words and deeds. It is difficult to see any Jew forgets and forgives this man for the intentional damage he has brought upon the tiny and only nation-state the Jewish people has, and on the people as a whole!! P.S. The full article: Reconsidering the Goldstone Report on Israel and war crimes http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/reconsidering-the-goldstone-report-on-israel-and-war-crimes/2011/04/01/AFg111JC_story.html
4. I agree with Dershowitz
David ,   Shiloh Israel   (04.03.11)
The one thing that saddens me about where I live is the amount of blind hatred from other Jews. Why 'blind' because they only see a distorted image of what is really another Jew, just like themselves. Why 'distorted' because they are so sold on trying to fit into into the world's version of what is fitting for a Jew to look like, where to live, how to act etc., that they lose track of their own inner voice. Jews should always be willing with open arms to accept a repenting Jew. In particular, one that has realized the damage done, and is ready to change one's ways. Jews are a family, nothing less then the Children of Israel. As such, we should do more towards aiming for family unity then family strife. For the record, a major satsifaction of living with other Jews in the mountains overlooking the lower coastal plain where half of Israel lives, is knowing that they are safer from attacks then any political promise of peace that will last as long as that regime is in power...like current events prove? Am Yisroel Chai!
5. The master of beguilement & deceit
Ian ,   Germany   (04.03.11)
the best people in the whole world? light untoo the nations
6. Face saving
George   (04.03.11)
Goldstone timing just before the 'McGowan Davis and Aspegren independent committee report' is questionable. One would conclude that his disingenuous repentance has delegitimized an entire nation while supplying food to the industry of hate, reeks from self interest rather than a genuine an sincere motives.
7. "Oops. Sorry I Killed You."
Reuven Brauner ,   Raanana, Israel   (04.03.11)
Sometimes, apologies come uselessly late.....
8. YNET is WRONG again !!
Iris ,   USA   (04.03.11)
Correct yourself: "The important thing is that there is NOW possibility for the international court to open a credible investigation based on the Goldstone report".--It should be: NO- not "now ".The Goldstone Report is not credible for many reasons. Moreover goldstone's change is not a full one as he still fudges; he continues to lie and be dishonest.
9. No one will hear the excuses but the guilty verdict sticks
Esther ,   Netherlands   (04.03.11)
10. Can't say I entirely agree with Dershowitz
Steve   (04.03.11)
Judge Goldstone has a lot more work to do, especially at the United Nations where he did all this damage to Israel. This may be a step but it is only a small step.
11. He is no better than Holcaust deniers
Patrick ,   Paris France   (04.03.11)
Goldstone was a South African judge who sentenced to death several people while he served a despicable government. That he had the nerves to write what he wrote, without more checking tells a lot about what kind of miserable soul he has. In my eyes, it sounds as horrible as if he had said that Jews volunteered to go to the gas chambers. He is a horrible denier of reality, I deeply wish that I could have an opportunity to express in person my deep contempt for him.
12. We need a honest report...
Yossef   (04.03.11)
but we need a report. We killed people, probably more than necessary. We need to understand why and how. We are at war, yes, but we want to do this war in a way we are not ashamed. If it will not resuscitate the dead, but if we made faults we need to know, it will maybe help for next time. We are accountable for our acts, the same applies to Hamas.
13. The 'game changer for Goldstone.....
tiki ,   belgium   (04.03.11)
It gave him his '15 day's of FAME. It didn't bring him a new 'lucrative international job. After the report was 'done & dusted, it only brought him only 'total isolation and contempt. But, if (?) he will 'repent and bring the UN to retract (what probably won't happen) Israels enemies will only say that it's because of the 'pressure of the Jewish Lobby & Media .
14. To # 3
was he threatened? ,   Il   (04.03.11)
1-the dirt in the avenue of world public opinion for no good reason. Good reason or Bada reason or as evident :NO REASON 2- demand to stand on that stage and apologize for his despicable words and deeds. TV International network-
15. Regatrdless of Damage, The Light Of Truth Always Surfaces
Dallas ,   Canada   (04.03.11)
It's extremely unfortunate that his report along with the leftist US President have fueled so much tragic anger against Israel, however this lesson shows us that the power of the truth has a way of rising to the surface. Sunshine is the best disinfectant. The firestorm of misguided anger against Israel unfortunately is now raging quite out of control and things will become worse. The damage has been done and the retraction will not reverse the irrationality, the mass delusion which continues to drive world condemnation of Israel.
16. David #4: Shiloh
Steve   (04.03.11)
David, I disagree with you. Jews, by and large, a kind-hearted and forgiving people. We are not vengeful. Maybe you read the piece at the top of the page: 'Goldstone's road to atonement long' http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4051403,00.html "....According to Avram Krengel (chairman of the South African Zionist Federation), as far as South Africa's Jews are concerned, there is a long way to forgiveness. "He has a long road to take. The damage he has caused Israel and the Jews is very heavy. He has a lot to say and do in order to atone what he did." This is only fair David. Isn't it?
17. Great posts
Shoshana Rubin   (04.04.11)
I agree 100% with you.
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