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Coming soon: Jewish 'al-Jazeera'
Liron Nagler-Cohen
Published: 09.04.11, 08:07
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31. About time someone did something
TOR GNON ,   Ndjamena, Chad   (04.09.11)
I'm all for it. I subscribe to the idea that Jews have POWER as acknowledged by the whole world. The only ones not to seem to recognize it are Jews-or at least many of them do. I won't apologize for God has given me in His infinite mercy. I'll be glued to this channel anytime it starts. בהצלחה
32. 'jewish' al jazeera
moron ,   galut   (04.09.11)
first jews have to agree on the message...also i can assure you al jazeera and bbc have viewers but are not just 'telling truth'...one is liberal and another al qaeda
33. Anti Semitism in Media
Max ,   Washington DC   (04.09.11)
The Washington Post may not be anti-Semitic but it sure publishes many anti-Israel lies and half truths as facts under the guise of Freedom of Speech. What we need in America are more newspapers and news media who will publist the truth and not demonize Israel for self defense of its People.
34. to 24 and 19 you are so right
Barney ,   USA   (04.09.11)
heil peter, these guys who have no life must have something to consume them and so they choose hatred and in that way they can pin the fault of their miserable lives on someone or something else. it is a way of not being responsible for being a loser.
35. I want to work in your channel if You plz
Salma ,   Palestine   (04.09.11)
This will give your channel credibility, I HAVE THE RIGHT TALENT TO DO IT, call me if you're interested ; )
36. People get to see occupation & terror from its source
Marc ,   USA   (04.09.11)
People are sick of CNN, Fox, ABC... crap and lies about Jewish occupation in Palestine.
37. When is propagand not propaganda?
Mikesailor ,   Miami, FL   (04.09.11)
When a Jewish oligarch says it is not? Unfortunately, this 'news' channel will be more like CBN ( the Christian Broadcasting Network) which most do not consider a credible source. Of course, neither is FOX a credible source. Funny when 'news' or information is decided to be 'left-wing' or antisemitic. The facts are what count, the full story, not what the bviewers necessarily want to buttree their prejudices and pre-determined views. Will the new 'Al-Jazeera' cover the price tag operations in the West Bank? Will they cover the settlement building? Or the discrimination against Arabs and non-Jews which permeates Israeli society? Stay tuned.
38. #35. Salma, there is an opening for a sanitation officer.
Harry Wright ,   UK   (04.09.11)
Apply quickly before it is filled. The only qualification required is the ability to push a mop. You will be great for that job. Trust me - you can get a positive recommendation from EVERYONE on this board.
39. Hope it's an Israeli version of America's Fox News..
Chaim ,   Israel   (04.09.11)
Israeli media has long been dominated by the left. That is the source of most of Israel's troubles. I hope the new network is vehemently patriotic and right wing. An Israeli version of Fox News. Israel needs to hear the truth as much as the rest of the world.
40. #35 they only need people who tell truth: you don't qualify.
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41. #36 What a pathetic comment. Go grow a brain and a soul.
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42. #37 you stick with Al Jazeera. We stick TO Al Jazeera. Deal?
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43. #14
Jane   (04.09.11)
Afraid of the truth? Does it get in the way of your lies?
44. Adding insult to injury...
Persian CAT   (04.09.11)
Telling the truth and being "pro-Israel" are oxymoron! Look at the "successes" of Al Arabia run by the saudis, Al Alam and Press TV. Then you'll realize that you cannot change the world opinion by creating another blatantly propaganda machine. The world has formed its opinion based on your occupation, war crimes, human right violations of the Palestinians and others, and most of all your Apartheid policies. No amount of BS can help you in that regard.
45. It's a bad idea (and the money would better spent elsewhere)
Avner ,   Tel Aviv   (04.09.11)
The whole problem with the current international discourse is its over-obsession with Israel and Jewish affairs. Producing this channel will simply feeds into the problem, and increases the world's unhealthy obsession with Israel. The best thing for us is to keep quiet and focus on strengthening our own position in concrete ways. This philanthropist is well-meaning but misguided. His money would be much better spent and more helpful if he invested it in the areas of Israel that would actually improve our long-term development. If he invested that money into developing more Israeli hi-tech or invested it into helping projects and education at Technion, that would be far more helpful for the Jewish people.
46. Peter #6
Abie Dee ,   New York, U.S   (04.09.11)
You ask who will watch ? Anyone open minded enough to understand that there is another side of this story that the international media refuses to cover.
47. to #37: I prefer Jewish oligarch to Muslim Terror Channel
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financed by obscenely rich oil Emir, puppetted by Al Qaeda at the expense of the brainwashed Islamo Leftists. At least the Jewish oligarch worked for his money, while all the Arab Oil Princes just sick money from the depth of the Earth (until it ends, and then what?), and steal money from their people. Who cares what YOU think. Keep watching Al Jazeera, which together with BBC and CNN tell you what you want to hear, not what the truth is. This will keep you in the undeveloped state forever, while we move ahead, kicking your ass and showing you the finger. Call us when you grow up from your stupidity and barbarism.
48. #45 hey Avner. It's HIS money, his call, and his cause.
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You spend YOUR money on whatever you want. I don't remember him asking your advice. Giving him any advice is arrogant and foolish, and I suspect, a bit of pathetically "propagandish". Got the hint?
49. to 38
Barney ,   USA   (04.09.11)
no she can't do it. it is impossible to be filled with hatred and clean a toilet at the same time and do it right.
50. You sound frenetic, "Mikesailor": Are
Robert Haymond ,   Israel/Canada   (04.09.11)
you frightened by another perspective other than the anti-Israeli trash that you are so smitten by? Or is it that you have a problem when Jews fight back? Too bad; we're not the Jews of Europe circa 1938. Understandably, you won't be viewing with untainted eyes since your constant laothing of anything Israeli Jewish can be described as MMU (Mind made up). Always the purview of an inferior intellect.
51. I agree with Terry
Ypip ,   Canada   (04.09.11)
don't be sucked into a flame like a bunch of moths.
52. Seriously, though, who would watch?
Nathan ,   LA, USA   (04.09.11)
It'll be 24 hours a day of preaching to the choir. Does anyone here honestly think that the people who we are trying to persuade - the people who need to see the other side - would ever actually tune into this channel. It will simply be a place for Jews to go and then feel more angry at the world (justifiably) but would good would seriously come of it?
53. #14 Just like you block Ynet?
Cynthia ,   USA   (04.09.11)
Face it Nour, you and the likes of Salma, Abu-Marco and Persian Kitty live for news from Israel. It's your life blood. Notice they will also offer news in other languages like Arabic because the demand is there.
54. Nour @ 14, people like yourself are not considered as
leo ,   usa   (04.09.11)
potential audience. When it comes to any issue there are three audiences - supporters (I), opponents (you) and undecided (most of the World). War is over the minds of the last group and your BDS lies have gone uncontested by Jews and Israel for far too long. So, block away. P.S. Let's call it un-BDS or un-Jazeera channel.
55. Fantastic Idea! A Channel of The Truth!
Jack ,   USA All The Way!   (04.09.11)
I think this is a wonderful idea, and I think this is what israel was and always lacked, another suggestion, When addressing Americans, Have a person who no accent and appearance do, so, same for China, Japan, everywhere, when addressing Fraance have a French person do so, with no accent. Except for netanyahu there has been No one to do so. Also have all the friends of Israel in the US and elsewhere fill up the time slots, If its done right could be the New Fox News! or an addition too. Have a segment with people like Ashley Benfeld, declaring there mistakes in Jennin etc. But No J-street at all.
56. 39 - coocoo..the entire idea is propaganda
Raphi   (04.09.11)
to the world in english, israeli market size does not justify any investement.
57. Salma @ 35, it is not such a bad idea. Your like will serve
leo ,   usa   (04.09.11)
as reference point.
58. There already are pro-Israel Channels
Leon ,   Ottawa, Canada   (04.09.11)
In Canada, they are CBC, CTV, Global etc. Our PM is more Zionist than most Israelis.
59. there is the IBA on the internet...
Beryl   (04.09.11)
But it's so very poor both technologically and content-wise that it's useless - I gave up trying to access information on it a long time ago.
60. Terry # 3
Eaglebeak ,   Left Coast, USA   (04.09.11)
So while this may sound good in theory, in practice, this could be pretty awful. You know, that sounds just like the United Nations.
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