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Netanyahu in Congress: J'lem will not be divided
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Published: 24.05.11, 19:18
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121. #75, 87 I think he was calling their bluff
John ,   Alaska   (05.25.11)
I also took exception to the Prime Minister actually voicing a willingness to hand part of Israel over to her enemies. But this occurred to me: He was giving the Arabs what they _said_ they want, knowing that they would never accept it, because he knows that whatever they _say_, the Arabs will only be satisfied with one thing: for the Jewish nation to lay down and die. By calling their bluff, he is making the Arabs reveal to the world that this is not about borders or an occupation: it's about their lust to kill off the Jews. As the Prime Minister said, their desire is not to create Palestine; it is to destroy Israel.
122. To: No. 113
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (05.25.11)
300 million Arabs against 6 million Jews and several hundred nukes. I like our odds.
123. Observer from Egypt
IZL   (05.25.11)
What the Muslim brotherhood won't let you respond to my comment on Saudi Arabia?
124. No problem, as some of Jordan IS ancestral Israel
Sarah ,   Israel   (05.25.11)
Bibi is a wordsmith, and he may now begin to lead the world with the truth. Part of JordanIS have long been both Palestine AND ancestral Israel. Let's trim that, and change the border to include once again some of our homeland on that side of the Jordan!
125. WELL DONE BIBI
Mark from Georgia ,   USA   (05.25.11)
While I missed the speech because I was busy at work, I did catch the reaction on CNN and FOX News. They stated BiBi received 54 periods of loud applause and over 24 standing ovations. What they referred to as a basically a full endorsement of his speech. They were surprised by BiBi bluntness, but I found the honesty refreshing. He said what needed to be said loud and clear. Clearly the Congress and the American people fully support Israel. They see through the phony Pal statements, and fake unity government. Jerusalem will NOT be divided ever again, the Refugees will NOT come back to Israel, and Israel will NOT be returning to the phony and indefensible 67 borders. The American people and Congress overwhelmingly support all of these reasonable moves and stances by Israel. It was a welcome surprise, BiBi stated what needed to be said without regard to political correctness. Which is always read as weakness by the Arabs. The proof was this last week, when Obama talked of the 67 borders, Hamas immediately came back demanding more (the 48 Lines). PROOF POSITIVE.that weakness only emboldens the Arabs to ask for more. Why? Because the Arabs look at it as a reward for terrorism. That is the sick society they've created GOOD JOB BIBI!!!
126. Jim in Ramallah
John ,   Alaska   (05.25.11)
Fact: Israel has nukes. See? The Bible already said when all of you are gathered together against Israel, The Lord will obliterate you. But I didn't go there. the Bible is true, but you might not agree with it. But one simple fact: ISRAEL HAS NUKES. This would give anyone pause. If it doesn't, then you deserve what you will get. Your glowing, radioactive cinders will stand in mute testimony to one truth apparent both in Scripture and in the world: if you fight against Israel, you will lose.
127. Re #101, 115 Third holiest city, huh?
John ,   Alaska   (05.25.11)
And never mentioned once in the Quran. The taqqiya is readily apparent. Sue's right - they only want Jerusalem so they can destroy it. Here is an interesting experiment for social scientists out there. Have the Jews invent a place in Israel. Someplace that didn't even exist before they invented it. Have the Jews make a lot of noise about how important it is to them. Then count the minutes before the Muslims declare that the place had been holy to them for centuries and how evil the Jews are for keeping it from the "true" owners, the Muslims. In so doing, the Jews can create a "Fourth Holiest Site" for Islam. :D
128. BIBI's speach
DR ,   Hebrfon   (05.25.11)
Giving up a few settlements to make Obamination happy. Which settlements? Gilo? Hebron? I am sure Bibi came to a private understanding with Obamination, but the question is, what was the price and who will pay it?
129. Outstanding! God bless you, Mr. Bibi!
bella ,   us   (05.25.11)
130. JORDAN......IS......78%......OF.......PALESTINE
JORDAN ,   Is Palestine   (05.25.11)
131. Jerusalem = JEWISH CITY
(05.25.11)
as long as the Wailing Walls stands Jerusalem = Jewish City.
132. #72 - and yet - 80% of Americans support Israel
William ,   Israel   (05.25.11)
Hmmm. Speaking of isolation...how's that "Arab Spring" working out for ya?
133. #81 - I hope they do declare a State in September
William ,   Israel   (05.25.11)
Read my lips: Right of Return CANCELLED!
134. #101 - So, you admit to theft of others' property?
William ,   Israel   (05.25.11)
The Koran admits Jerusalem is Jewish, ordained by G-d, and it predicts the re-birth of Israel and the reunification of Jews in their homeland. You can pray at the mosque if you like - Israel offers free access and rights of worship to ALL religions, even the one that invaded and continues to occupy must of Eastern Mediterranean and N. Africa since the 7th century. But, if you still insist, perhaps we can deliver the Dome of the Rock to you...in Medina.
135. #112 - well, 75% of Israelis born in Israel
William ,   Israel   (05.25.11)
so they won't be going back to Europe because they're not European. And Mizrachi Jews aren't from Europe, so they won't be leaving. Looks like we're going to have to stay in our prospering homeland of Israel - the Jewish State - afterall. But Arabs have to be given a choice - to return to Arabia or to return to Arabia. I bet their rusty keys still work in the door lock of their homes near Mecca.
136. More flaws in speech (Re: #75, #87)
1. He said: "[A]ll six Israeli Prime Ministers since the signing of Oslo accords agreed to establish a Palestinian state." False. PM Rabin upon ratification of Oslo II: "We would like this to be an entity which is less than a state." [If you wish, I could track down PLO negotiator(s) who also said Oslo did not necessitate a Palestinian state - email me] 2. The PM did not explain how Oslo is consonant with a peace agenda? One thousand Israelis have been murdered since Oslo. From the internet: "The number of people killed by Palestinian terrorists in the five years immediately after the Oslo accord (256) was greater than the number killed in the 15 years preceding the agreement (216)." 3. The PM misappropriates Isaiah's vision of peace in his speech. Isaiah's vision was obviously predicated on the Jewish nation being established in its full homeland. So does the PM have a vision for peace that is superior to Isaiah? It has happened time and time again that every portion of the Land of Israel that the State of Israel withdraws from, it is from those areas that Israel is attacked from or weapons are funneled in from there. 4. I am still confused. How is a Palestinian state good for Israel's self-interest? I realize it might be good for Netanyahu's friends that have financial dealings with the PA, but as he said in the speech, "no one can guarantee that our peace partners today will be there tomorrow," so is a Palestinian state really good for the Israeli people? Every Knesset member and cabinet official should disclose to the public the financial dealings of all potential advisors they have consulted on the peace process, and let us make up our own mind.
137. #115 Sue
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (05.25.11)
Jeruslaem isn't mentioned in the Koran, neither is Palestine However, Israel/Judea & Jerusalem are mentioned Hundreds of times in both the Hebrew & Christian Bibles
138. Bibi and Congress
Jan ,   Houston, USA   (05.25.11)
Watching Bibi address Congress today with thousands of AIPAC attendees was WONDERFUL!!! We were all cheering and clapping, and Congress could not get enough of his brilliant speech. Everyone was moved by the reception he received...The USA and Israel are the best of friends, and that will NEVER CHANGE!!!! Thank you America!
139. I wish Bibi were our president. Look what a great
Cathy ,   USA   (05.25.11)
statesman you Israelis have and take a look what we have. We have a man who just poses to the cameras in his never-ending post-election/pre-election campaign. You, Israelis, have a brilliant, tireless workhorse pursuing your interests. God Bless Israel!
140. Divided capital just one Rome --Italy and Vatican
John Robey ,   austin texas   (05.25.11)
141. a charismatic page in history
Kabala.Chabad stdt. ,   Niles.IL.USA   (05.25.11)
142. My Congress speech
Bibi ,   Jerusalem   (05.25.11)
Wasn't it great? All that applause, and my wife up there in the gallery applauding, and my father G-d bless him, weeping with nachat. And what did I do? I spoke words of defiance - Jerusalem will never be divided; Judeae (Begin taught me this is the RIGHT way to spell it) and Samaria have been ours for 4000 and we'll NEVER let it go. And everyone forgot what I said last time I was Prime Minister, that "the dream of the Greater Land of Israel is dead". But hey I'm just a hack politician, here today and gone tomorrow. And my congressional speech earned me a few more months in power and that's what its all about - the well tested phrase that get's them on their feet. And tomorrow I'll be gone and after me there'll be a negotiated settlement that will finalise what already exists - a Jeruaslem de facto divided and a border with land swaps very like the 1967 line, and a Palestinian State next to ours. Just let it not be me who negotiates this - please God no, even though I know that's what will be. All I did was postpone the inevitable. Thank you. Thank you all so much.
143. #113
Eyal ,   USA ISRAEL   (05.25.11)
So...what you are saying is that 300 million Arabs can take Israel? So why haven't they done so already? Didn't the Arabs try to do this in the past and lost? YOU ARE A FUNNY MAN.
144. 110 @ Sarah B.
birdi ,   israel   (05.25.11)
Oh YES Sarah, your post says it all. Abbas is now swinging from the rope he hung himself with. I have never been as proud to be an Israeli as I am now. Prayers sure do help. Am Israel Chai.
145. Jerusalem can't be won by standing ovations or defensive war
observer ,   Egypt   (05.25.11)
Article 2 of the UN Charter makes this very clear: “All Members shall settle their international disputes by peaceful means in such a manner that international peace and security, and justice, are not endangered.” The next paragraph reads: “All [UN] Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations.” In its ruling on Israel’s Wall in 2004, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) repeatedly affirmed the inadmissibility of territorial conquest, emphasizing, “No territorial acquisition resulting from the threat or use of force shall be recognized as legal.” The Court also averred that this principle reflected customary international law, as previously asserted in a 1986 ICJ case between Nicaragua and the United States. Thus, even were there consensus that the war in 1967 had been a “defensive war” from Israel’s standpoint, UN Charter principles and customary international law prohibit Israel from continuing to hold territory occupied during that war.
146. #16 Excellent speech Bibi!!!
Cynthia ,   USA   (05.25.11)
Even the guys in Hezbollah were watching and it's heartwarming to note their admiration. Of course a "free independent Palestine" is the last thing Hezbollah wants. It would put Hezbollah out of business.
147. To 15-Fad. Egypy
Awaad ,   Sinai\ egypt   (05.25.11)
This clearly shows the presence of extremely fanatic coptic egyptians , who are working against the present revolution in egypt and the arab world.
148. to #145 Carterwanted to negociate with Hamas
ghostq   (05.25.11)
which is terror org, even the peace with Egypt is unsurtain after Mubarak meltdown, his achievments r none, and he isn't president, so he is has been, this isn't arab leader and none worship him, on the contrary today more than ever amerikan noticed he got back ward policy.
149. to #145 just because he is chritian
ghostq   (05.25.11)
doesn't mean the his people didn't suffer from mubarak, in fact his people were the first to suffer they were the first to make the riots right before the other joined in, sheesh arabs got selective memory.
150. #123 Saudi Arabia has no Christian or Jewish citizens
observer ,   Egypt   (05.25.11)
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