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No security at Israeli swimmers' Olympic training camp
Nadav Zenziper
Published: 25.07.12, 13:08
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1. Universities are a breeding ground for Islamist terror
PETER SM ,   MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA   (07.25.12)
sympathisers,anarchists, radical leftists and other assorted misfits.
2. So if there was a terror attack, then there
jason white ,   afula, israel   (07.25.12)
would be a committee appointed. Dust off a retired judge, a former general and some old security dude. They would sit for six months and then write a report that three fifth graders could do in a day. People's heads have to roll for lapses in security. Everyone looks for a way to avoid responsibility or work.
3. Israeli swimmers unharmed
Ivor Evenbiggergun   (07.25.12)
by leaving the Olympic village and experiencing the hospitality of the British people in Corby shocker.
4. WOW!
Big bad Jew ,   United States   (07.25.12)
That's some security failure, in lieu of the dead in Bulgaria plus the 40 year old memory of Munich, makes you wonder why any Israeli athlete would leave Israel.
5. So why is this being publicized now????
Haya ,   Bat Yam   (07.25.12)
For everyone to read and know where they are!!
6. Great article Ynet! Tell them we have no security!
DUH!   (07.25.12)
Just announce to the whole terrorist world, "HEY! We have no one guarding us! Come and murder us!" Oi veys mir!
7. "Yedioth Ahronoth decided not to publish the incident...."
erder   (07.25.12)
WHAT!!!???? (you have)
8. Well thats a good start...NOT!!!
Arlene ,   Israel   (07.25.12)
9. Israelis abroad
Tomek ,   Poland   (07.25.12)
should go about their business like everybody else. When I go abroad, I do not ask for protection from the Polish secret service, I do not expect a special bus to be provided exclusively for fellow Poles and me, I do not act paranoid when somebody looks at me a wrong way. Do not behave as if you were constantly afraid of your own shadow. Fear attracts violence. Ask your neighborhood dog.
10. Well I'm glad that we have that covered
david ,   London, England   (07.25.12)
So neither the Israeli's or the Brits provided security!! Brilliant. Probably G4S security guards didn't bother to turn up. I am so glad that that we Brits remember Munich.
11. To #9
Mark ,   Israel   (07.25.12)
You don't get a security detail when you travel because you're not on the international stage lke our olympians are. The terrorists are much more interested in killing our athlete's at an international event like the olympics with all the hype and media attention they would grab than they are in attacking you. They shouldn't act afraid but they should take the caution that any recognizable public figure would.
12. Oh Yee Of Little Faith?
(07.25.12)
For WHO Led Moses and our Forefathers through the Sinai? We Are Always Protected Especially if you Ask Nice. Ha Shem Will You Please Have Michael, Gabriel and Uriel Protect All Israeli Athletes in london. Amen. ברוך הא שם
13. beaurocratic bs
milson   (07.25.12)
sports ministry, shin bet who cares. Get the goddamn security on the swimmers, you bunch of dumb cowards and lack of chosen people if there is ever proof. The swimmers have to be protected jesus christ for god sake. Prtotect them.
14. report seems irresponsible
mike ,   chicago   (07.25.12)
what is editors response?
15. #9 These are Israeli Olympic athletes...
Mark ,   Lodz, Poland   (07.25.12)
not you or I. You clearly don't understand the Arab terrorists' mindset and the amazing "victory over the Jews" they would enjoy by killing more of our athletes. In fact, Tomek..judging from your post you don't understand much other than your self righteous spin.
16. Does the security need to be visible?
John ,   NYC   (07.25.12)
Have a look at your Ben-Gurion airport, as an example.
17. big deal.. they had a good time, no one was hurt apart from
Israeli in London   (07.25.12)
ynet because it doesnt have a story
18. #1 so is the internet
Baruch   (07.25.12)
and also for retired bitter old misfits
19. Loose lips...
Adam Neira ,   Paris, France   (07.25.12)
Loose lips sink ships.
20. #5 haya
solomon ,   bklyn   (07.25.12)
Read the article again. Ynet did not publish it while they were there. They “trained there for five days, on Tuesday they returned to London ahead of the opening ceremonies.” They already had left.
21. Boomerang....What happens in Israel, does not stay in Israel
COLBERT ,   Treadmill, ISS   (07.25.12)
Assassination of Iranian civilian scientist not so funny now, Israel reaps what it sows, burdening the West with their problems, global terror.
22. Friends and family at the Olympic opening ceremony
Rachel ,   USA   (07.25.12)
please tell everyone to observe a one minute of silence at the ceremony in London in commemoration of 11 Israelis murdered by Palestinians terrorists in Zurik
23. HAMAS, HEZBALLAH, AL QAEDA, TAKE NOTE
ALBERTO   (07.25.12)
ALL THE TERROR GROUPS WOULD WISH TO THANK YOU FOR THIS INFORMATION.
24. Typical Israeli Coordination
Aharon   (07.25.12)
Israeli Swimming Association: "Let's have a special practice and not tell anyone about it." Shabak: "We are only obligated to protect the official delegation in London, once they leave London, we don't have the obligation to protect them." Ministry of Sports : "We know nothing!" Shabak: "The Ministry of Sports didn't tell us the athletes were going somewhere." Ministry of Sports to Swim Assoc. : "Why didn't you tell us about the training session?" Swim Assoc. : We told you, maybe you don't remember. Were the swimmers harmed? MoS: No. SA: Ok, then there's nothing to worry about. They're safe in London now. No one takes responsibility in Israel and tries to do the least amount of work possible. So sad. The generations who toiled in the desert to make it bloom and to transform Israel into a beautiful place are rolling in their graves.
25. #21 colbert
solomon ,   bklyn   (07.25.12)
Equating the killing of scientists bent on the production of a nuclear bomb to destroy Israel with the danger of killing Israeli athletes? LOL The problems Israel has are due to Muslims wanting to destroy Israel. Israel would prefer to be left alone, thank you very much. You are right about global terror, but it is spread by Muslims. You ignore reality. But keep posting; we have learned to expect such drivel from you.
26. Jewish Israeli vs Polish
Nechama ,   USA   (07.26.12)
I don't remember any suicide bombers attack the Polish, I don't even think that they are interested. Jews and Israelies are a target...Iran are not interested on the Polish people...I think the Polish people are interested on them either. Pls., we know that the Polish aren't so bright but this one put the cherry on the topping.
27. Fine then
Sarah B ,   USA/lsrael   (07.26.12)
If anything happens to the swimmers then both the US and Israel will sever all ties with Britain. Sorry boys, no gas for you!
28. #22 Zurik?!! Rachel, it was Munich, dear
Mark ,   Lodz, Poland   (07.25.12)
29. I'm from Corby
Lawrence ,   Corby   (07.26.12)
1. We are one hour from London, not two. 2. We don't have a University, this is our local pool. 3. There was no security issue at all, in fact this is the THIRD tiem the Israelli swimmers have been in Corby over the last year. This article is simply scarmongering rubbish and some of the comments are laughable.
30. im from Corby too
Banter king ,   Corby   (07.26.12)
Well said Lawrence. I know the Police made regular visits to the pool. I seen the team out a few times they really seemed to be happy and enjoying themselves. Well done CBC Staff and Northants Police. There a lot of stupid comments on here, think on you numpties. wishing the Israeli team all the best.
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