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Clashes erupt during south TA protest; migrants attacked
Neri Brenner
Published: 24.05.12, 00:35
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31. against Jewish law
observer ,   Egypt   (05.23.12)
Biblical law specifically sanctified hospitality toward the ger ("stranger") who was to be made particularly welcome "for you were strangers in a strange land" (Lev. 19:34 and see Ex. 12:49). Foreign travelers, although not protected by law (Deut. 15:3; 23:21), could count on the custom of hospitality. As soon as Abraham saw the three men of Mamre "from afar," he hurried to invite them into his house, ministered to their physical comfort, and served them lavishly (Gen. 18). Similarly, Laban was eager to welcome Abraham's servant (Gen. 24:28–32) while Rebekah attended to the comfort of his camels!
32. Taboo
Bobby ,   Tel Aviv   (05.23.12)
the good thing that can come out of dealing with the Sudanese problem is the breaking of the taboo that surrounds the words such as transfer. Once we take the harsh but necessary measures vis-a-vis the Sudanese and other Africans, then we can start discussing the hostile elements wihin the Arab sector as well.
33. I have been writing for years about the fate that awaits u
Alan ,   SA   (05.23.12)
due to this influx of Africans.Even here in SA they are streaming in from every African state ... Even from Afghanistan and Pakistan..Guys are walking round Sandton City in those Khybar Pass Movie clothes. They are NOT refugees... just economic migrants . Kick them all out before they destroy you.
34. observer and so #31
arne ,   chicago usa   (05.23.12)
he welcomed the stranger into his home and washed him and fed him and then the stranger upped and raped his wife and daughter (avrum 3-1-35) book of dumb things to do
35. were biblical Hebrews black?
observer ,   Egypt   (05.24.12)
The original biblical and Hebrew Jews were a black African people. The present day counterfeit Jews are white people from Europe called “Khazar’s”, and they usurped the real Jews. The black Jews already have their established homelands in Southern Israel, and have for over 50 years now. No black can even enter Israel without being genetically tested to prove they are a Jew first.
36. @ no. 17
Aharon ,   Holon, Israel   (05.24.12)
Oh Harris, Although Sarah B. tends to be a bit bi-polar bear with her rants, I think your tirade about her racism is a bit like the pot calling the kettle black. Every one of your posts on here is about how evil and dispicable Israel/Jews are. Your sympathy for everything anti-jewish gives you away. I'm sure, since you live in London, that you are quite aware of the fact that not every country/culture wants to be in a melting pot. I believe, just like Sarah B., among others from other cultures, that every country should retain it's own uniqueness (i.e. - England remaining English, Germany remaining German, Sudan remaining Sudanese, Israel remaining JEWISH and Jordan remaining 'Palestinian'. Nothing wrong with that.
37. threatened foreigners
yehudaboi ,   israel   (05.24.12)
Not only israelis are the ones who get affected by these infiltrators. Also legit foregin workers are being attacked by the sudanists. Levinsky park is not as safe as it was 2 years ago. I'm scared as well. I pray that this gets resolved before every innocent individual gets hurt
38. ad nausean
Sanders ,   Earth   (05.24.12)
"before it's too late" and "get rid of all of them" are becoming repetitive ideas on everything Israelis perceive as problems, be Iranians, palestinians, black africans etc etc If you want to be considered the "only democracy on ME" perhaps you should stop acting like a nation of morons.
39. @ No. 31
Aharon ,   Holon, Israel   (05.24.12)
Mr./Mrs. Observer from Egypt; Israel has not done anything against Torah. On the contrary, we've allowed these people into our homes. If they are deported, they no less will have a one way ticket home with some food in their belly's and clothes on their backs courtesy of the Israeli taxpayers. That is to say, we Jews DO know how to treat strangers, a lot better than you Egyptians know how to treat your guests, foreign diplomats, tourists, your neighbors and even your own countrymen. Stop the insane hatred and you might learn something.
40. #17
Moshe ,   ny   (05.24.12)
face the facts. Facts are detroit, chicago, and the like do have highest crime rates. facts are blacks commit more crimes than any other color. Do they do it merely because the're poor. do the poor whites of appalachia have similar crime rates? no way. Who knows why? But he facts are there for all to see. regardless no nation should be in the position of destroying its own character for the sake of anyone, especially illegal infiltrators.
41. #9 I agree about blacks' violence
observer ,   Egypt   (05.24.12)
Biblical history relates that the descendants of Abraham, namely Jacob (Israel) and his twelve sons and their wives, 70 in all, migrated from Canaan to Egypt around the year 1827 B.C. During their sojourn in Egypt the Children of Israel multiplied from being a family of 70 souls to a nation of over 3 million people at the time of the Exodus which took place in 1612 B.C. This astounding number of people in so short a time can only be adequately explained by intermarriage between the family of Jacob and the native Egyptian populace. It is an established fact that the ancient Egyptians were a black African people. Thus, even if the Hebrews were not black before they arrived in Egypt, which is unlikely given Abraham's background, they were definitely black by the time they left Egypt under Moses.
42. #31.. Nobody here needs your Rabbinical Interpretations.
Alan ,   SA   (05.24.12)
43. not often you here people in TA saying Yishai was right
zionist forever   (05.24.12)
Yishai is right about the fence being breached before and being breached again in future so its not the magic cancer treatment the government is trying to hype it up to be. We need armed unmanned vehicles which can patrol the border 24/7 and soldiers with order to shoot to kill. We have to be cruel to the outsiders if we are going to protect our own people.
44. Israel or Sudan?
Jarvis ,   Joseph USA   (05.24.12)
Try Canaan.
45. TREAT THEM WELL .....SEND THEM BACK
HINDU ,   India   (05.24.12)
It is sad that the migrants were attacked. The blame however lies with the Israeli authorities who let them infiltrate in the first place. With the demographic imbalance on little Israel the way it is, you cannot afford to let them stay,
46. What's the matter???
ORION ,   Raleigh, NC   (05.24.12)
Isn't that something? For over 50 years the Jews in the American media have been shoving multiculturalism down our throats. Anyone who doesn't like it is branded as an ignorant evil bigoted white supremacist devil. The multiculturalists are overjoyed that whites are becoming a minority in traditionally white countries. Now that the dark hordes are at their door THEY DON'T LIKE IT? Come on it will be good for you! I can't believe the holy Jew that's played the victim for a hundred years is going to be racist and separatist. It can’t be so. BOGGLES THE MIND.
47. the hot blood of no. 43.
sweeter than honey ,   far away   (05.24.12)
"soldiers with order (sic) to shoot to kill". you obviously know and understand what the rules of engagement are. furthermore the shooting of unarmed civilians has implications which you completely understand. according to the unchr the egyptian army shot at least 60 unarmed civian asylum seekers dead 2007-2010 on that border, those who weren't raped/murdered before they got to israel. perhaps you should move to egypt? someone should give him a piece so as we can all get to see "cruel".
48. To: No. 31
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (05.24.12)
1. The "stranger in a strange land" is not supposed to commit criminal acts, engage in public lewd conduct, drink to excess and collapse in a drunken stupor on public land and otherwise betray the goodwill of the host. 2. The three men of Mamre were angels, stupid. Don't you know anything? 3. Rebekah didn't "attend to the comfort of [Laban's] camels." She was hiding the household idols, which gave Jacob, of the House of Israel, the right to claim the land. 4. Stupid you. I have told you and told you that you oughtn't co-opt without attribution material which is incorrect. 5. When did you become an expert on Judaism, anyway? Isn't Furfur the Jihadist Mouse more your speed?
49. #35 Right...
Alex   (05.24.12)
The Khazar claim have been proven false long ago thanks to genetic studies. The studies shows that Ashkenazi, Sephardi and Mizrahi Jews (except Yemenis) are all closely related and descended from an Israelite population 2500 years ago. It's true that they have picked up some admixture from their various host nations, but they all still remain predominantly Israelite by origins. So no, ancient Hebrews/Israelites certainly were not black...
50. It's not about race. It's about the rule of law
Scott ,   Ramat Gan, Israel   (05.24.12)
These people snuck into the country illegally for one reason - money. They did not apply for refugee status, they hired smugglers to sneak them. There are laws against entering the country illegally & staying in the country illegally. These laws need to be enforced. Saying that these people are at risk because there is hunger in African countries is b.s. This is true of all of the3rd world. Israel cannot take in everyone who lives in poverty.
51. Wasn't Israeli groups at the forefront of Darfur rights?
Mark ,   Vancouver   (05.24.12)
Funny how just a few years ago, Israeli and American Jewish organizations were voraciously advocating for the world to aid Darfurian Sudanese refugees, and now when these refugees take up Israel's offer to help, they are shunned? Makes one wonder if Israel was sincere in aiding Sudanese victims, or was it using their plight for hasbara purposes?
52. Tolerance
andrew ,   Chester, U.S.   (05.24.12)
Israel needs to learn to embrace tolerance and diversity. African immigrants can help them achieve this.
53. Just Wait
David ,   San Francisco   (05.24.12)
Just wait till boat loads of Sudanese come to Israel illegally! Perhaps they will try to carve out a state of their own in Arab Palestine, whoops, I mean Jewish Israel! A few thousand Sudanese is already causing riots. Just imagine what the Palestinians went through when their homeland was being stripped away by Jewish immigrants, who by the way, caused far more violence and terror than these Sudanese are.
54. Is there anything the Netanyahu government can solve?
Shalom ,   U.S.A.   (05.24.12)
55. Sarah B.
Trevor ,   Canada   (05.24.12)
Can you please explain to me how an illegal Somali immigrant ends up in Minnesota? Is it possible that they like you are legal immigrants to the US?
56. Sudanese welcome to come to UK
Harry ,   UK   (05.24.12)
57. what a depressing read this talkback
rm ,   Amsterdam NL   (05.24.12)
Such unabashed racism and prejudice should have no place in a halfway decent society and the politicians who gleefully add more oil to the fire should be even more ashamed....... In current day Israel a little compassion is a bit too much too be asked for because everything not Israeli is a treat and a securityrisk....Israel really needs to realise that it's current policies are untennable....the world is a bigger place than just that little country of yours.....
58. #35 The original Jew's weren't black (or white)
Avigayil ,   Beit Shemesh   (05.24.12)
Geneticists have tested Jews from around the world and it has been confirmed that modern-day Jews all share common Middle Eastern ancestry.
59. #33 WHITE skinned Alan in South AFRICA
(05.24.12)
is talking about illegal immigrants. HaHa. YOU are an economic migrant yourself, you fool!
60. Kristallnacht revisited by the Jews in Tel Aviv
Elias   (05.24.12)
Gives a whole new perspective to propaganda driven racism against a minority. Only time will tell whether Israel extends the policy to include persecution of Christians, given that discrimination against those of the Islamic faith is already enshrined in Israeli law by the theocracy of God's chosen people.
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