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World Bank: Palestinians not ready for state
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Published: 25.07.12, 19:23
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1. PA will NEVER be ready for a state... because most of the $$
Well DOH ,   Israel   (07.25.12)
they get from foreign aid ends up in their leaders' private bank accounts or goes to buy guns, other weapons and lying BS propoganda. None of the women work, a high % of the men don't work. Abbas spend zero on infrastructure or coexistence education. It would be better for the PA people if Israel annexed the West bank. All of it. This would give all Arabs full Israeli citizenship. Israel will build the infrastructure, hospitals, schools etc. Truth and coexistance education can start. Encitement and hatred can be removed from official PA state tv. The IDF wil take over security... There will be no more negotiating about territory, or demiliterization, or any of these things that are the greatest danger to Israel. Within 5-10 years things will be much better. THIS is the only solution.
2. World Bank Knows What It Is Doing
emanon ,   USA   (07.25.12)
If an area's chief export is terrorism, how can you then to be able to support themselves? Since taking over Gaza, and way before that, the terrorstinians have done nothing but ask for money from the whole world, yet they have not spent any money on developing a viable economy. The first act of the terrorstinians after they forced out the people living there: destroy any trace of the agricultural infrastructure that supported Gush Katif. All they've managed to export from Gaza are rockets, motor rounds and homicide bombers.
3. In 1948 we had "restrictions" too
Charles ,   Petach Tikva   (07.25.12)
All our neighbooring countries were closed to us . We had to defend ourselve , receive the hundreds of thousands who had to flee their arab-muslim homeland . But we did it , we build a strong economy , our GNP is high , we are member of the OECD , and so on .
4. vital security needs
rm ,   Amsterdam NL   (07.25.12)
Yeah like protection of the Israeli market...it really doesn't want Palestinians to get more independent than they are now...And vital security needs is a magic word isn't it? Say it and no questions are asked, atleast not in Israel
5. Palestinians not ready for statehood
jeremy ,   hula valley kibbutz   (07.25.12)
Palestinians not ready for statehood shocking, just shocking. Who would guess, not me, that's for sure. Not only are they living off the dole but they have no real governmental institutions.
6. A moment of cold truth!
Cameron ,   USA   (07.25.12)
Reality for that begging bowl lot.
7. How are they only realizing this now? 20+ years of aid only
Eric ,   Tel Aviv & NY   (07.25.12)
How are they only realizing this now? the Palestinians have had 20+ years of aid only economy.
8. Palestinians can blame only themselves
Istvan ,   BUDAPEST HUNGARY   (07.25.12)
for economic difficulties. The sole solution is to unite with Jordan within present PA boundaries. Maybe Israel can pay compensation for east Jerusalem and settlements. Then they can begin a new life instead of endless confrontation. The same to do with Gaza and Egypt.
9. So Can Some When Please Tell Us Where All
(07.25.12)
The Aid Has Gone for the past 20 years? What does their so-called government do for their constiuants or has done since 1948?
10. The IMF??? That body of crooks????
Harry Wright ,   UK   (07.25.12)
All they want is for nations to go begging for loans then they tack on a multitude of conditionalities and huge interest on the loans. They probably want the EU to pay back the loans for the Balestinians. They just want to SQUEEZE the donor countries. They are a wretched lot, that's wot! No financial institution in their right mind should recommend the creation of a BEGGAR STATE. The people have to show they can CREATE wealth to sustain themselves, not wait on handouts. It will be gross irresponsibility to recommend statehood for the Balestinians. What industries do they have to generate income? What is the state of their agricultural sector? Let them ask Singapore for some expert advice and let them get cracking on developing a state, not demanding one out of nothing. Even little banana republics have more going for them than the Balestinians. Actually, they are an insult to the little banana republics.
11. 'Palestine's' credentials as a State.
Ian ,   Newcastle upon Tyne   (07.25.12)
1)It has an unelected life 'President'. Reasonable for an Arab regime. The rest of the myth has been exploded. THREE CHEERS FOR ISRAEL!!!
12. "Palestinians" must leave Israel and support themselves.
Chaim ,   Israel   (07.25.12)
"Palestinians" have no right to any part of the sole tiny Homeland of Jews. They must leave Israel, get jobs and start supporting themselves. Enough parasitism.
13. rm # 4
Eaglebeak ,   Left Coast, USA   (07.25.12)
If Amsterdam had rockets being fired at it and children being attacked on school busses perhaps you would understand Israels vital security needs and why they are in place. The Arabs are not nor ever will be a threat to the Israeli market.
14.  Palestinians not ready for state
Nick ,   Den Haag Holland   (07.25.12)
World Bank report says, citing excessively heavy reliance on foreign aid and TERRORISME.
15. A Kingdom
Adam Neira ,   Paris, France   (07.25.12)
The core components of the Middle East jigsaw puzzle centred around Jerusalem are : The State of Israel; Judea and Samaria/The West Bank; Gaza; Jordan; Lebanon; Syria; Egypt and Saudi Arabia. The current GDP of these areas is $1.6 Trillion. This can easily grow by more than 5% p.a. from 2013 onwards if stability prevails and a certain command and control structure is heeded.
16. they expelled israely companies - where are theirs?
Au. ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (07.25.12)
well they expelled israeli companies from their "state" so naturally there is none productivity there any more... (as if they need it - with all the money they get for free)
17. "The bank urged Palestinians to follow the example of East A
(07.25.12)
"The bank urged Palestinians to follow the example of East Asian countries"... Yeah, you would never want to recommend them to watch how Israel created from nothing....
18. Sad truth. Too bad they chose the path of destruction ...
SG ,   Teaneck   (07.25.12)
rather than building. consider Gaza. Israel pulled out, left the most modern greenhouses only to have the Pals destroy it. The leaders take $$'s from NGOs for their on use, leaving a pittance for their fellow Pals. To keep the status quo and placate the masses in lieu of real benefits, they shoot Kassams at Israel. Sad for the Pals. Sad for a world that wants peace but is duped by the Palestinians and leftists.
19. A welfare erconomy is NEVER sustainable
William ,   Israel   (07.25.12)
The "palestinian" experiment is one giant Ponzi scheme, built on usurping wealth and resources from Israel and the globe.
20. #3 - the reason for Israeli success since 1948
William ,   Israel   (07.25.12)
Israel was 100% focused on building something. The "Palestinians" are 100% focused on destroying something else.
21. #4 - terrorism is not a viable economic export
William ,   Israel   (07.25.12)
Speaking of vital security needs, perhaps you should speak to the families who lost loved ones to "Palestinian" terror, and speak to families - on both sides - who have seen a massive drop in terrorist activity due to IDF actions and the security wall. If you mention Israel's needs, though not on the EU street, you'll find a positive acceptance of it. It's a major part of any UN equation and was the top-level demand in UNR242. If "palestinians" wanted a strong economy, they wouldn't have destroyed theirs in 2000 when they started a failed terror war, and subsequently destroyed advanced green houses, joint industrial parks, and the chances for "Palestinians" to work inside Israel.
22. Palestinians already have their State JORDAN,
E,M Jordan is Pale ,   SF   (07.25.12)
23. William , 20 . a correction or add .
Charles ,   Petach Tikva   (07.25.12)
Israel was focused on building long before 1948 . The Technion , Hebrew Univ , Hadassah hospital , and so on were already active long before 1948 .
24. Excellent News! Roll over Beethoven!
Michael Redbourn ,   Arad Israel   (07.25.12)
25. palestine
spookey ,   birmingham uk   (07.25.12)
hmm , cant see there rich arab brothers giving them loads of money to prop up a money pit of a country, if it ever happens dont look to the west we have a nough problems of our own , palestine or what ever you call your selfs you have wore your welcome out you are yesterdays news
26. they built a very good mirage in the desert
zionist forever   (07.25.12)
A flag, anthem & passport A national airline A modern airport A parlianment building A security force UNESCO membership A people with a history even, prior to 1964 there were no palestinian people. Olympic Games contestants They are building a brand new city from scratch callaed Rawabi and the JNF illegally donated thousands of trees to this city as a goodwill gesture and when the arabs found out the came from the JNF they were all uprooted. They do though have three very sucessfull industries: 1) Making explosive belts 2) Making kassam rockets 3) scams to get cash handouts from the bleeding heart liberal western politicians. Its most popular export is terrorism and Israel is their main customer. Other than that the whole palestinians story and state is just a very good illusion that millions of people have fallen for worldwide.
27. They are a cross between SHNOREROCRACY and Terrorocracy
Alan ,   SA   (07.25.12)
28. spookey birmingham uk no 25
LION OF JUDAH ,   QUDS AL YAHUDI   (07.25.12)
The European Infidel who are contributing to the Balestinains beggers/ The faithful rich Muslims countries are giving their brothers just small change, (buying sweets) while they can afford to give much more.
29. Beautiful slap in the face
Nora Tel Aviv   (07.26.12)
Bye bye to their palestinian statehood dream. Now they have two alternatives. left. To accept either Israeli or Jordanian rule. Gaza ? Gaza will stay what it is : A bandit land.
30. Israel is responsible for Palestine
Nathan Rai ,   Bangalore   (07.26.12)
Israel should stop talking, stop the namby pamby and conquer Gaza and West Bank. There will be some noise from those who think Jews are for the killing. But the fact is that everyone in the East, West and Middle East will silently thank you that you healed a long festering sore. Lets stop discussing the problem and fix it. Get it over and done with. Israel is already stuck with Shia Hezbollah backed by Shia Iran. Do you want anybodys money Hamas backed by the rest of the loonies ?
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