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European envoys: Blacklist Israeli settlers
Elior Levy
Published: 18.01.12, 00:11
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61. Every UN and EU personal
Paul ,   Jerusalem   (01.18.12)
in Israel is an enemy of Jews. They are here either as a spy (not very concealed) or an instigator to suppress Jewish rights and support Arab rights at any cost. As long as they roam in Israel, Israel cannot have expectations of any nation to stand up for what is right.
62. It was Britain said Jews could settle ALL over the WB. As
PETER SM ,   AUSTRALIA   (01.18.12)
the Arabs refuse to negotiate borders,only demand them,the status quo remains in place.
63. The Real EU Goal
leo ,   nyc   (01.18.12)
As has already been stated, the real goal of many of the member states is to cause the dismantling of Israel. The EU knows full well that there are no partners for peace in the ME, and the situation will only get worse. Of course long time latent and blatent anti-semitism plays into this as does the growing influence of native Muslim populations. There is no question in my mind that if Israel could be eliminated today, the European leaders would have no problem supporting this----it's very sad!
64. "Envoys" is too general - please print their names.
Devorah   (01.18.12)
65. idiots
Sam M ,   UK   (01.18.12)
The best response to these spineless euro wimps is to accelarate the building of new homes for Jews in the 'occupied terrirories'. If these idiots get their way a second terrorist state will emerge on Jewish land and the eu will then express 'concern' and urge 'restraint' on all sides ie especially on Israel when palestinian rockets land in Tel Aviv. Any Israel retaliation against cowardly palestinian terrorists hiding behind civilians will then be deemed 'human rights violations' and 'war crimes'. Israel is either a sovereign nation or it isn't. They need to be told to piss off and mind their own business
66. the Europeans & their past
tiki ,   belgium   (01.18.12)
"'Don't buy in Jewish shops". Problem....Israel is not the European Jew of the past. If Israel starts to boycot their products to the world, the world will stop functioning! Advising EU figures not be 'escorted by Israeli personell...good thinking, safes a lot of valuable time/money on useless figures. Blacklisting ""setllers. Why not blacklisting ""EU figures & their HR counterparts. The knife cuts both ways. About the "two state solution. It has been achieved. There is Gaza & Jordan, all filled with "Palestinians". Israel (including JUDEA, Samaria and Jerusalem) is for the Jews, always has & always will! Maybe those christian nations should study their bible again. They might learn something.
67. @ 23 australia
jew of tel aviv   (01.18.12)
you haven't been through all the terrorist attacks Israel has been through! I wouldn't mind sending all the terrorists to you so you can then say how wonderful they are and how you can treat them! end1
68. If this is true
Michael   (01.18.12)
The european Union has proven once again that nothing has changed with the Europeans except now they are called the European uniion. throughout Jewish settlement in Europe. The Europeans took issue with Jews occupying their land and stealing their jobs. Now, they have issue with us in our own land and deny our right to aland that they themselves exiled us. Chutzpah has a whole new meaning.
69. AND JEW-HATING EUROPEANS
LAWRENCE ,   SAFED ISRAEL   (01.18.12)
Jew hating europeans wonder why their economies are sinking down the toilet ? "I WILL BLESS THOSE WHO BLESS ISRAEL ,AND CURSE THOSE WHO CURSE YOU."
70. In 2 years from now, no more EU (End).
Nora Tel Aviv   (01.18.12)
71. The Brits worst Jew Haters in Europe
Rod ,   Fargo N.Dakota   (01.18.12)
Some people claim the Spaniards others will say Ukrainians others will say Germans,Irish,Scots.But truth be told the Brits have the the longest most consistent anti Jewish history in Europe.Look up how they treated the mau mau with rape torture and murder worthy of Saddam.They tried to starve the Irish,dismember Scottish Patrits and these people lecture Israel
72. To: Rod at No. 71
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (01.18.12)
I'm inclined to agree. A handful of poorly armed, ragtag Jews kicked their asses out of Palestine, and they've never quite managed to get over it -- oh well. Too bad for that dying nation. Now -- onto the really important stuff -- what's for breakfast?
73. Peres Peace Center & EU envoys
Nora Tel Aviv   (01.18.12)
Mr. Shimon Peres, as the President of the State of Israel can not continue to be one sided political and head the Leftist Peres Peace Center. Moreover, if he does not stop those antisemite european envoys` proposals to punish Yehuda and Shomron`s Israelis and divide Jerusalem, he will stop being presidential.
74. Maybe UK Should Give Back Northern Ireland?
Jew ,   Planet   (01.18.12)
to Ireland? How about that? Maybe IRA were not terrorists but "freedom fighters"? I hate UK's hypocrisy.
75. EU envoys can go to Hell
Brod ,   USA   (01.18.12)
They have no right intruding in Israel's internal affairs. They have no right to usurp Judea and Samaria-Land of Israel from the Nation of Israel. They have NO say pertaining to the Land of Israel. They are Pagan/Papist AntiSemites whose goal is to usurp the Land of Israel via their Islamist-Jihadist ally.
76. #67
Beckyrobeckia ,   US   (01.18.12)
Haha. In your zeal to deflect criticism of Israel you have unwittingly attacked someone who supports your position. Another fine example of the knee-jerk reactionary junk that permeates the posts of so many on this talkboard. Anyway... What many here need to realize is most people alive today were not alive during WWII. And of the few who were, only a fraction of a fraction can be blamed for the Holocaust. Thus, constantly bringing up what happened in the middle of the last century to justify current Israeli actions is a silly tactic that has no traction outside the small world of the hyper-nationalist, far-right Israeli (and the far-right, bible-thumping Christians who support you.) Another point: Yes, antisemitism and only antisemitism is the reason for thousands of years of countless crimes against the Jewish people. However this doesn't mean that current views of Israel are caused by this antisemitism. Far from it: current views in the West are influenced by the actions of Israel for the past 40 years (except for a very small minority who are indeed antisemitic. These people are easily identified--they are skinheads, far-right nationalists, etc.) Thus, those who go around crying antisemitism is behind current EU actions do their side no favors. Such thinking causes Israelis to ignore how the actions of their leaders is dooming Israel. The actions by Israeli leaders are causing many who once staunchly supported Israel to become either neutral or hostile towards it. Also realize that current EU actions are just the tip of the iceberg. If Israel continues on its current path, it will find itself increasingly isolated. Israeli officials won't be able to travel abroad and few (possibly no) nations will trade with it. If Israel wants to avoid this fate all it needs to do is do what needs to be done to make a fair and just peace with the Palestinians (and drop the stilly excuses about how the Palestinians are so bad. Israel has also been quite brutal.) If Israel gives the Palestinians a state, then the West will fully welcome Israel back into the family of nations. Additionally, Israel will suddenly find itself with good relations with its neighbors (sure, there will be some militants who still want to kill you--but Israel also has people that will always seek the deaths/or ethnic cleansing of the Palestinians. Your militants are just as bad as their militants. The difference is that Israel currently holds all the cards while the Palestinians are pretty much helpless.) A two-state solution will not solve all of the problems of this conflict, but it will solve the vast majority of them. Most importantly, it will show that Israel is led by good and moral people (and thus guarantee the support of the US and others) instead of being led by people who are no different than the average ruthless thug who leads the typical ME theocracy.
77. Europeans are more sophisticated than American.
Margaret Middleton ,   Miami, USA   (01.18.12)
The Europeans are much more sophisticated and knowledgable about events and in political discourse than the stupid inbred american evangelicals that support Israel to its dying breath. Settlements are illegal. Period. Stop the double standard, it's very embaressing to the world.
78. N0 48
GDFATHERMAX ,   TEL AVIV ISRAEL   (01.18.12)
THE FIRST THING TO DO IS GIVE THE FALKANDS BACK TO ARGENTINA. IT HAS BEEN ILLEGALLY OCCUPIED BY THE BRITISH FOR HUNDREDS OF YEARS. GO LECTURE OTHERS OR BETTER STILL EXAMINE YOUR AND OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES HISTORY BEFORE YOU LECTURE ISRAEL.
79. #2 SJOERD
solomon ,   bklyn   (01.18.12)
YOU HAVE POSTED THESE EXACT WORDS A FEW TIMES BEFORE: STOP BEING SO LAZY. AND SINCE WHEN HAS THE UN BEEN RUN BY ANYTHING BUT DESPOTS AN DICTATORS? (EX: THE “HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION”) YOU OBVIOUSLY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT.
80. I wonder
Mary ,   Greek Cyprus   (01.18.12)
How EE who succeeded to get millions of people from all countries out of their houses in the streets protesting for not having jobs and money found time to criticize situation in Israel while at the same time they have no eyes and ears for the occupation of Cyprus. Bunch of Hypocrites Thanks to Obama Europe obey and Turkey gets stronger.
81. Margaret #77
Brod ,   USA   (01.18.12)
Judea and Samaria are Israel's liberated historic homeland. The Land of Israel belongs to israel since ancient time. Your vitriol against Israel is from the cesspool of AntiSemitism that you have been imbibing.
82. #76 beckyrobia
solomon ,   bklyn   (01.18.12)
1. In your zeal to attack Israel, you have misunderstood that post #67 was meant for #9. This mistake happens quite often in posts where one copies the incorrect number of the post from the first line. Haha. Joke's on you. 2. If you would pay attention you would see that bringing up the Holocaust is not a justification for Israeli actions. The justification is the Israeli response to arab terrorism and murder, plain and simple. yes, the arabs started it” holds true. Read some history. 3. Anti-semitism, however, has continued beyond WW2 and has been taught in churches, schools and homes. Your silly argument has no traction in reality. 4. Many current views of Israel are caused by antisemitism, including your own. Antisemitism is often couched in terms of anti-Israel. This can be seen by criticism of Israel without regard to the fact that Israels actions are reactions to the true causes (arab statements wanting the annihilation of Israel no matter what) and denial of the reality in Israel (no apartheid and surrounded by enemies wanting Israel's demise). 5. If Israel turns to the path you advise it will be destroyed. A fair and just peace with the "Pals" calls for them to go back to where they came from. Until after the six day war they themselves stated they were not "Pals" but are Syrian, Iraqi, etc. arabs. You categorize Israels "excuses" as silly as the only way you know to deny the truth. 6. Israel withdrew from Gaza and South Lebanon, remember? What you advocate has been tried and resulted in terrorism, bus bombs, murder, etc. Hamas, Hezbollah insist (in spite of your words) that they will fight to annihilate Israel to the end of time. 7. Israel does not seek the deaths or ethnic cleansing of the "Palestinians". Israel has stated they will agree to a two state solution. It’s the “Pals” that don’t really want it. And their are many arab Israelis whom you choose to ignore, while you ignore the arabs insistence of keeping "Palestine" judenrein. (Who believes in apartheid? Hint: it ain't the Jews.) 8. Israelis that wish death to all "Pals" are still in the minority. Arabs who wish death to Israelis (aka Jews) are in the definite majority. 9. "Pals" are not helpless: you conveniently ignore Hamas, Hezbollah, PLO, Iran, Syria, etc. 10. It is the arabs who are led by people who are no different than the average ruthless thug who leads the typical ME theocracy (which are all Moslem, same as most “Pals”). You have it backwards, as you do in your entire post. 11. You live in a fantasy you and others have created for yourselves. Reality proves you wrong.
83. #77 margaret
solomon ,   bklyn   (01.18.12)
Many Americans don’t care that much about what is happening beyond our shores. It is the Europeans who are inbred in their world outlook and prejudices. “Settlements” are not illegal, period. The area is considered Disputed Territoty. You and the Europeans are the ones with a double standard (no comment about arab terrorism, arab intransigence, arab promises to eradicate Israel and kill all Jews, Moslems not tolerating others? How about a comment about Darfur and other places of murder and mayhem?) Stop this double standard; you are embarrassing yourself.
84. There NEVER was an Arab country of Palestine
Linda Rivera ,   New York, USA   (01.18.12)
and Jerusalem was NEVER the capital of any Arab or Muslim entity. Jerusalem is mentioned hundreds of times in the Bible, not once in the Koran. In all of history, Jerusalem/Temple Mount was Never a Holy Place for Muslims: 13th Century Arab biographer Yakut noted: "Mecca is holy to Muslims; Jerusalem is holy to the Jews." STOP TRYING TO STEAL THE JEWISH HOLY LAND!
85. EU Ignore Massive Numbers of ILLEGAL Arab Muslim Settlements
Linda Rivera ,   New York, USA   (01.18.12)
Why are the EU hypocrites not condemning the tens of thousands of ILLEGAL Arab Muslim buildings and settlements in Jerusalem and throughout Israel? Why is the EU not condemning the mega Muslim grabbing and stealing of Jewish land inside the green line; the Muslim threats to Jewish farmers and the stealing of Jewish cattle?
86. tax "palestinian" products to pay for euroswindlers boycotts
Bernard Ross ,   st anns bay, jamaica   (01.18.12)
87. EU down the tubes while israel has AAA+ S&P
Bernard Ross ,   st anns bay, jamaica   (01.18.12)
ell deserved to the european jew swindlers
88. #48
Sb   (01.18.12)
You are SO wrong! Many Palestinians die because they are refused entry at Israeli checkpoints, even though they have all the required paperwork, and have gained previous entry. Less than 25% of required food and fuel is allowed in everyday. The fuel is needed for the electricity generators. Electricity is cut off to Gaza 8 hours a day, EVERY day by Israel. Gaza is incurred DAILY by IDF, , police, Israeli snipers, MOSSAD, drones etc. The people in Gaza are controlled by Israelis.
89. Sam U
AL QUDS ALYAHUDI   (01.18.12)
Jews are not in occupied territories, rather LIBERATED TERRITORIES. Jews are coming back to the Jewish home called Israel after 2000 years in exile. Israel will not listen to the European wimps. Let them drink water not from Tel-Aviv beach but from dead sea or better ======= SIMPLE MESSAGE TO EUROPE: ISRAEL AND ALL OF JUDEA & SAMARIA ARE NOT FOR SELL AT ANY PRICE> JEWS WILL NOT BE F££££££££ about. Read your bible or better the Quran and found out to whom the land belong to. LONG LIVE THE JEWISH STATE CALLED ISRAEL
90. #10 Is Europe part of the
Charlie   (01.18.12)
Arab League? Well, it is known as Eurabia after the agreements made with the arabs in the 1970s. Read Bat Ye'or's "Eurabia" for those details.
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