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Is BDS campaign working?
Giulio Meotti
Published: 31.08.11, 10:30
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61. #34 half the people living in Israel are Arab Jews
observer ,   Egypt   (08.31.11)
62. If you want to support Israel
Esteban ,   Argentina   (08.31.11)
..just buy Israeli products, like I'm doing every time I can. I love you Israel so much!
63. it is obvious
daniel ,   finland   (08.31.11)
people have grown to secretly hate israel - and not because it's jewish but because of its occupation of another people. however this occupation came to be is irrelevant. palestinians are seen to be oppressed and an oppressor nation will never receive good PR no matter what it tries to do.
64. what occupation?
Sarah? ,   HOLLAND   (08.31.11)
dont just repeat words!!and if you are not writing with your real name - better not to
65. Not so idiotic as you think!
(08.31.11)
I do not know ANY Palestinian who prefers doing this work. In fact, many of them say they are prepared to suffer from BDS before it brings an end to the occupation and allows Palestinians to build an ACTUAL economy.
66. Dear Sarah nr 16
Caroline ,   London   (08.31.11)
Are you sending these emails also about Syria,Libya,Yemen and all those other lovely Arab states that are slaughtering their own citizens? Or are you just sending uneducated propaganda email about a democracy where Arabs have the vote-not something they can say about their arab neigbours?Please stop sending this garbage and get educated
67. "More than 20 organizations in Europe in 13 countries"
leo ,   usa   (08.31.11)
"endorse boycott of Agrexco ..." So, in decades and decades of relentless anti-Israel propaganda they only managed to collect some 20 organizations and 13 countries? I am curious, all of those countries boycotting Israel, are they Arab by any chance? And even if they are European, how much Europe is really important to the development and well being of Israel today?
68. Re: daniel, finland
Gábor Fränkl   (08.31.11)
Transparently and obviously WRONG what you say. Yes, they hate Israel precisely because it's Jewish. Crystal-clear. Otherwise they would "hate" secretly or not many (incomparably worse) countries too like china, Morocco, Britain and a tons of others...Easy.
69. Boycott the Boycotters!
Max ,   Washington DC   (08.31.11)
Please publish the names of the companies and countries that are boycotting Israeli products. The American public and other countries citizens that support Israel can then choose not to buy their products. If we stopped buying Sweedish, German, Italian, and other cars and products, in favor of American and friendly country cars and products the anti- semites would get the message!
70. Alarmism at its worst
Serge ,   Israel   (08.31.11)
Agrexco downfall is not due to boycott, it's due to rampant mismanagement (or worse) of company funds by company higher echelon. Several months ago government donated it 55 mln shekel. Those money evaporated any without trace . Guess on whose private accounts those money now?
71. Turncoats
max ,   washingon dc   (08.31.11)
Bennedict Arnold was an American traitor and Israel has it's own that would harm the Country by endorsing anti-Israel propoganda and actions.
72. BDS progress
graczek ,   Maryland, USA   (08.31.11)
If this story is true and not exaggerated, it is the best and most gratifying news I have read in a long time. Yes, organized boycotts are in a way an act of war, but the unauthorized foundation of the Zionist regime in 1948 was an act of war against Islam, Christendom, and humanity at large. An airtight, enforceable boycott of the Zionist regime and all of its products might help squeeze that entity out of existence without much need for military action. Keep up the good work!
73. spot on
John ,   Melbourne   (08.31.11)
always a fan of what you write Terry. these guys are good at making noise, that's it. no reasonable politician listens to what they have to say.
74. LOL! Boycott Arabs?
Adrian   (08.31.11)
What's to boycott? Their main production is terrorism and dead bodies (mostly of their own).
75. 70 - so true!
(08.31.11)
76. #67 how stupid. Europe is Israels LARGEST market.
Michael Goldstein ,   London/Israel   (08.31.11)
I cant believe someone would even ask if one of the biggest economies and trading partners in the world to Israel is of a 'real concern'? The UK alone trade between 4 and 5 billion British pounds to Israel, not weaker US dollars. If you are suggesting Israel should drop 4 to 5 BILLION in trade with one of the Europes countries then you would mean they ALL follow suit. Well done, good one, Leo - NOT!!. Are you still in high school or what?!
77. What would happen to the world
DGS ,   Israel   (08.31.11)
What would happen to the world if jewish capitals were withdrawed from investments other than only israeli?
78. to #61.. i know, I happen to be one. i was mainly talking...
mary ,   israel   (08.31.11)
about muslim arabs who hate israel, with all due respect if you are one. There are also muslims in australia who respect jews/israelis, and some christian lebanese and egyptian copts. but my point is, many young arabs, never lived through any of the drama that happens in israel, they just see a few things on the news and suddenly scream for the death of israelis. It's just a bit dramatic, not to mention naive and uneducated by some of the claims they make. Several times i would watch something about israel on the news, the next day I'd hear arabs at uni talking about it, but the story dramatically changed, people love to spread hate. Maybe if they didn't things could be very different.
79. Boycotts Can Be Counterproductive
Noah Lev ,   Hollywood, USA   (08.31.11)
I am not per se in favor of boycotts, as they typically harm innocents. But sometimes boycotts, or anti-boycotts are necessary, if anything to get home a point. Israel has been boycotted since 48..especially by the oil producing powers. The Arab League has its own boycott agenda. Now, many in Egypt want it to stop selling to the Jewish state and are using that as fuel to prosecute Mubarak. A boycott in Brooklyn, home of 300,000 plus Jews? That seems incredible. If every Jew purchased one product..well you get the idea. There was a nationwide boycott a few months ago in the USA. Set aside was one day to counter the boycott by buying at those places and the products. Any feedback yet of how successful? Tell me. israel seems to be doing just fine however. Unemployment down..and GNP up significantly. But lets be honest guys. Jews still buy OPEC oil when local is available. We patronize plays like "Rachel Corrie" and even produce anti-Israeli movies (see Beverly Hills Jewish producer). Some Israeli Jews are boycotting major super markets to extort lower prices. Better, buy elsewhere..and let competition to the rest. Demanding a social change in Israel (who will pay), in the face of its many enemies (is this a good time?), is outrageous, almost treasonous frankly. Re; US boycotts..apples and oranges.
80. bds campaign
simon ,   haifa israel   (08.31.11)
#61. Not exactly true. 20% of the population of israel is Arab a majority being Muslim. 20% are religious Jews and the rest are seculars and other non Jews.
81. so why continue GIVING health services
rachel ,   chutz4now, home soon   (08.31.11)
and electricity and etc. to "these" people". Why continue doing business with these companies? Hey...you do not want our goods? DO WITHOUT ALL OF THEM. hint....stock up on medical leaches and carrier pigeons.
82. #35
Harold ,   USA   (08.31.11)
Can you explain why the Germans, in 1933, boycotted the Jews and their businesses.
83. Boycott is the "new" way to kill the Jews..just more polite
Anna M Sedda ,   Rome-Italy   (08.31.11)
Hitler poison I will say has been spread and today anti semitism has just had "a plastic surgery",meaning has just "changed the methods",but the goal is just the same... The Muslims and the leftish that have no God,are planning a new holocaust,but a nicer one... This time I hope they will find more people to say NO
84. When will Jews face up to our own traitors
Eli ,   Israel   (08.31.11)
I am still waiting for the global Jewish community to stand up against the Liberal self hating trechourous Jews who work alonside with Islamic Terrorists. All of them should be exposed, their mothers their fathers all of them should have their names their pictures posted on a web site, in the papers. It's time to not only shame them but their entire family.
85. Cheaper food and flowers for us then
Nick Sporek ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (08.31.11)
86. bds bds bds bds
abdalla   (08.31.11)
87. yes it is working but we still got a ways to go
sammy   (08.31.11)
88. Israel GDP growth: 3.8%, Eurozone GDP growth 1.7%
Tomas ,   Prague, Czech   (08.31.11)
Israel's economy is doing very well, Jewish population is growing, now Israel will also profit from new gas finds and oil shale.
89. #16 is right
Golani ,   Vineland, USA/Israel   (08.31.11)
#16, Thank you, stop the killings and aggression. Once the Palestinians get this message, then perhaps we can all live in peace. It is tragic when the terrorists stop at nothing to target innocent men, women and children forcing Israel to have to fight terrorism every day and night. Thank #16 for bringing this to light
90. Anti Jewish hate has been with us for centuries and will
Jehudah ,   Israel   (08.31.11)
not come to a stop any time soon. Yes, we are different and unique and small and generally, despite all odds, successful. And some out there, generation after generation, are envious instead of being appreciative and respectful.
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