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Yishai under fire over Goldstone invitation
Attila Somfalvi
Published: 05.04.11, 18:57
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1. He did what? Invited whom?
the family sephardi ,   Jerusalem   (04.05.11)
with all due respect Interior Minister Mr. Yishai: W-hiskey T-ango F-oxtrot You invited Goldstone without consulting the Prime Minister and/or the rest of the government? As my Italian friends say "Whatsa matter you?"
2. Why doesn't Yishai concentrate on putting out fires
Rachel ,   US   (04.05.11)
This guy is a major screw up!!
3. Stop all the so called Strategic BS
Mark from Georgia ,   USA   (04.05.11)
The best thing to do is get him to Israel and explain further how he was used and elaborate on that. In the same way the UN "Cherry Picked" the information they wanted to use against Israel, nobody is in a better position to expose that. Remember it was the aftermath of events, that convinced Goldstone of his stupidity! He watched as Israel began over 400 investigations based on the report, to prove their innocence. While Hamas conducted "zero' investigations. Only then did Goldstone realized to what extent he had been used by Israel's enemies. Now we can argue what he should have, could have known in advance. But what's done is done. Now, what's needed is a clear record of how the UN and the so called Human Rights Council (with members like Libya and a known member, who already convicted Israel, before the investigation by her previous public statements) manipulated the results prior to the conclusion, and even before it began. So stop worrying about the timing and get on with it. Of course their are enough crazy Arabs out there that would love to see him dead, before he says any more. Then, maybe even blame Israel for it. Kind of a double victory for them. Whenever there is a mystery, you can blame Israel, and all the Israel haters will believe it. So lets get him to Israel. NOW!!
4. how did he weasel out of
JL   (04.05.11)
the deaths of all the firefighters...all his incompetence???
5. What is the harm
John cone ,   USa   (04.05.11)
I see this as good for israel not bad
6. Min. Yishai is out of order
Judith Nusbaum ,   rishon letzion   (04.05.11)
Min. Yishai was in error to invite Goldstone to visit Israel. Goldstone is not welcome here, he is lier and a traitor to his people. He caused great and unredeameable damage to Israel and to the Jewish people. Shame on Yisha for his actions.
7. Come on Lieberman.....
Alfie Knowkes ,   Golan   (04.05.11)
Lets revoke Yishai's citizenship; his proffessional incompetency destroyed Israeli homes (not patriotic) and now he invites a kindred spirit to hang out in his cave.
8. Yishai is a disgusting buffoon!
fg   (04.05.11)
Stupid jerk, resign!
9. Yishai is hated even more than Hamas
Kyle ,   Southpark, CO, USA   (04.05.11)
Is there anything that Eli Yishai could do, short of committing suicide on national TV, that would not provoke the cries of rage from YNet talkbackers?
10. Yishai needs to go NOW
reality check ,   zion   (04.05.11)
this invite was a truely stupid idea and yishai needs to be held accountable for it .... how do these amateurs get into governement and then screw things up ...
11. YISHAI IS AN UNPRINCIPLED FOOL
LAWRENCE ,   SAFED ISRAEL   (04.05.11)
Goldstone should not be given the time of day.
12. "I invited Goldstone as my personal guest" ???
leo ,   usa   (04.05.11)
Yishai, when you will stop being public figure then your statement will become true. Until then Goldstone still remains persona non-grata. If you are so anxious to meet with Goldstone regardless of who would invite him - resign first.
13. Yishai MUST go!
David ,   Karmiel, Israel   (04.05.11)
It is time that the Prime Minister started listening to those who voted for his party and who support his government. Its time for you, PM Netanyahu, to show leadership and fire your Minister of the Interior. The fire disaster was one thing. There Yishai could make all sorts of excuse and pass the buck. Now, he insults every Israeli soldier who served in the Cast Lead Operation and have been basically labeled as war criminals by Goldstone. Of course, the majority of the Yishai's Yeshiva Bochas don't serve in the IDF but get paid to do nothing but leech of the State and, due to pressure from Yishai, will now get an allowance from the government for doing just that while students who serve in the IDF get NOTHING!
14. what a nut
a ash ,   har nof   (04.05.11)
misguided , god forbid for us.
15. A Great Cost Savings
Shaul ,   Sheboygan   (04.05.11)
Mossad won't have high travel expenses on this one.
16. Judge's comments
Salomoni ,   Montreal   (04.05.11)
I believe people can make mistakes as the judge did with so dire consequences. But one can also repent and ask for forgiveness: it is part of our Law. However it is way too soon to determine that. Please wait and see...
17. Goldstone shows his true colours
Abu Jihad ,   Jerusalem, Palestine   (04.05.11)
Goldstone concluded that Israel committed war crimes based on evidence, now he retracts based on fear or other factors. israeli war crimes are a fact, u can not retract a fact. Palestinian struggle for independace will continue, we need no Goldstone. The bad times for Israel is coming with the removal of pro israeli regimes in the arab world, my advice to israel is to go for peace now along the 67 borders with autonomy for arabs inside the green line before its too late.
18. when you've retired, you can invite a "personal" guest
dante ,   uk   (04.05.11)
for now, DON'T BE STUPID. if you can't manage that, then, just retire. step aside. say, "ciao". get the idea?
19. Yishai invites Goldstone
Ger ,   Raanana, Israel`   (04.05.11)
If Yishai invited Goldstone as his personal guest, I presume that no State funds will be used for the visit, and that Yishai will pay all expenses from his personal account.'
20. #17 - Taqiyya
Chaya ,   Tel Aviv   (04.05.11)
21. Why not? It's the Jewish halachik thing to do
Brian Cohen ,   Judean Peoples Front   (04.05.11)
So many talkbackers with their privates all in knots. Ouch! Get real, folks. Abraham opened his tent to guests. So do we open our homes. Every Yom K we remind ourselves that Hashem will wait even until a sinner's dying breath for him to repent, and the Big Guy will forgive him. I am pleasantly surprised that Goldstone has indeed seen the light and is expressing remorse for his deeds. Is that light a brilliant searchlight? is it a 200 watt bulb? Is it only a 40? Is it simply a birthday cake candle whose light will last a minute and then go out? Heck, let's wait and see. I would much rather have Goldstone come and visit us. He's welcome to come to my place where I'll serve him coffee and/or a beer and/or some good whiskey while I fill his ear with my opinion on how his report has ruined any hope for the UN to really pursue human rights. Most of us Israelis never took the UN that seriously before, but Goldstone really put the nail in the coffin for any hopes that the UN had any glimmer of respect for actual human rights. Welcome, Richard. Come out here to the high hills of Judea and you are welcome in my house. The discussion might be a little uncomfortable, but if you'll listen to me I'll certainly listen to you.
22. Ishai and Goldstone
zelda ,   tel aviv   (04.05.11)
He comes to ISRAEL ONLY if he brings Gilad Schalit with him
23. Breaking : aljazeera tv : annonymous foreign planes strike
shadi- Gaza ,   gaza strip   (04.05.11)
a convoy near the sudanese port of port-sudan destroying many cars source : aljazeera arabic news service
24. you mean too late for palestinians
reality check ,   zion   (04.05.11)
once all the arab dictators get thrown out, and its coming whether it takes a week a month or a year but assad and the rest are going to get pushed out .. And we all know that assad and the other dictators used the palestinians and israel to create an enemy to justify their autocratic rule ... now i will bet that as soon as they are gone the press will turn to more important matters than the palestinins .. so do you really think that egypt is going to war for the palestinans, has anyone seen assad lift a finger to help them yet ,,, reality is that once they get the taste of freedom, no one will really care about the palestinians ... tough luck abu jihad, even your name is a loser
25. yishai invites goldstone
jl ,   raanana   (04.05.11)
Goldstone should be arrested and tried in court.
26. #4 The deaths thanks to Ehud Barak is far worse
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27. No one worse that Ehud Barak who must be replaced NOW!!!!!!!
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28. Yishai is utterly useless...
Moshe ,   Jerusalem   (04.05.11)
other than getting money for Shas people, he is worse than worthless. Every time he collects a Knesset paycheck it is a crime
29. Golstone will be asked 2 visit Schlait
sam ,   USA   (04.06.11)
30. What kind of government do we have ?
Yossef   (04.06.11)
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