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Netanyahu vows to complete fortification of south
Neri Brenner
Published: 24.10.12, 15:11
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1. Promises
Michael ,   Haifa   (10.24.12)
When politicians like Netanyahu and Barack make promises, they sound like stand-up comedians who are not particularly funny
2. Cool. Where is he taking the money from this time?
Larry ,   Or Yehuda   (10.24.12)
Hopefully the Haredi budget
3. That's thanks to Sharon's foolish Explusion in 2005
Ed   (10.24.12)
for which he's still suffering.
4. cute bodyguard
dov ,   uk   (10.24.12)
5. Intolerable - Answer to bombardment - better bomb shelters
SG ,   Teaneck   (10.24.12)
6. Dont continue delude Yourself ?
Arn. ,   Sweden.   (10.24.12)
Solve the Problem once and for all !. Arn.Sweden.
7. then fortify Askelon, then Ashdod, then Bat Yam
Larry ,   Los Angeles   (10.24.12)
then fortify Tel Aviv, then fortify Hertzliya, the fortify Netanyah, then fortify all buses with 67 cm of reinforced concrete, then fortify all automobiles with 38 cm of reinforced concrete, then fortify all men's hats with 12.6 cm of reinforced concrete, then..... Is this the way to deal with our enemies? I believe they have given us sufficient reason to level their country.
8. Fortification is one way to save lives, but not to end the
Jehudah Ben-Israel ,   Qatzrin, Israel   (10.24.12)
terror. The way to do that is to smash the heads of the snakes, and to do so immediately!!
9. Never vote for pathetic Netanyahu again!
George ,   Ashdod   (10.24.12)
What a piece of crap. Instead of stopping the missiles from being fired, Netanyahu is going to fortify the houses so they won't be destroyed when the missiles hit. Absolutely, positively, pathetic.
10. is this the answer for bombardments?
CHAIM.S 54ST ,   BROOKLYN NY   (10.24.12)
is this the answer for the enemy that has sent over 10,000 rockets in the last 3 years? we will build better bomb shelters, Has this criminaly insane leftist cowardly gangster government gone insane? people of Israel why do you tolerate this abomination of a government,get rid of this traitorous leftist regime,or you will lose your country
11. Another reason not to make Aliyah
Amichai ,   Huntsville, US   (10.24.12)
When the PM thinks the answer to terror is to fortify for it, it's painfully obvious he can't protect his citizens. This is yet another very good reason to not make aliyah. The really sad part is, the situation would easily be corrected with a massive assault. The pin-prick attacks Israel makes against the terrorists only make it look weaker and invites more attacks. I just can't understand Israeli politicians and Israeli mindset in general - Move heaven and earth & make huge sacrifices for ONE kidnapped soldier, but do absolutely nothing about the entire Southern population being terrorized daily.
12. You can't win playing defense. Retake Gaza forever!
Chaim ,   Israel   (10.24.12)
This is pathetic. Israel's current response to terror is more fortifications! You can't win playing defense. Israel's Gaza retreat is the source of ALL our Gaza problems. Retake Gaza forever! Drive our enemies out.
13. Never believe a campaign promise!
A Jerusalemite ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (10.24.12)
14. Netanyahu's promise to fortify the south
Robert ,   West Bloomfield, USA   (10.24.12)
Considering Netanyahu's record of non-action on his promises, I would advise those in the southern part of Israel not to hold their breath untill he fulfills his most recent promise to them.
15. A Completely Abnormal Response to Constant WAR!
Linda Rivera ,   New York, USA   (10.24.12)
No other nation would react like this! The only way peace has ever been achieved is through TOTAL DEFEAT of the enemy. Israel, defeat your genocidal barbaric enemies now!
16. Other priorities
Miche NorMAN ,   Hod Hasharon   (10.24.12)
Netanyahu boasts of his quiet 3 years as head of the misgovernment- bought with rubber checks to his Haredi friends, whose Yeshivas are more important than more iron dome batteries or protection for 1 million Israelis living under the threat of missiles.
17. He demands red line?
Shalom ,   U.S.A.   (10.24.12)
He doesn't have the guts to defend his people against a bunch of terrorists!
18. Fortification
Roxy ,   Israel   (10.24.12)
If you are going to fortify the South just do it already they have been promised that it would be done long ago,there are also many places in the North that need fortification as well. But seriously in the next war the whole country needs to be fortified as the entire country will be under fire ! Since it is impossible to fortify the entire nation you need to send a strong message to the terrorists, destroy Gaza,and then should Hezbollah, or its Iranian master attack Israel level Lebanon , and then the nukes in Iran !
19. Nonsense
Dan ,   Florida - Tel Aviv   (10.24.12)
In the entire history of the world no one has ever prevailed in war, sports, love or any competition by playing defense. This though is what Bibi is proposing. NOW is the time to make Gaza pay for the attacks. Shut off the electricity, fuel, water and food supplies to Gaza that Israel keeps supplying.
20. To #6 and # 9:
Israeli 2   (10.24.12)
You know very well that the only thing that can be done is to retake Gaza and kill all of those Hamas associated hearts. Kill them all!!! Is that what you want? How can you be so heartless to suggest that the PM & DM should do such a thing? Poor Gazans.
21. I don't want the homes fortified!
michael redbourn ,   Arad Israel   (10.24.12)
I want the rockets to stop!
22. Israel Could Learn From Erdogen
Noah Lev ,   LosangelesUSA   (10.24.12)
And what about the tens of thousands of homes, not now protected or not targeted for protection? I gave a few dollars to a Christian Zionist group, which helped finance 100 shelters in Sderot. Other groups donate to fire engines (Christian).Yet, they receive few accolades in the USA. 15 Christian groups senda note to Obama deploring our military aid to Israel and their use of tear gas. Tear gas? No mention of WHY? In writing, they want to undermine Israel's confidence and abilities, (what if Israel buys elsewhere?). But the point is, the M.E. is imploding. Over 30,000 dead Syrians, in 1.4yrs..more than all the dead in several Israeli wars by all the combatants. While Iran and Libya are arming Hamas, no letter is being written to stop this. Is the problem deeper? Fortified homes are the tip of the iceberg. Israel needs to get proactive..instead of Iraon Dome (which Iran mocks) use your F15s, F16s and missiles, to "end" Hamas, once and for all. f need be, create a buffer zone where residents will be protected, both in the Strip and Southern Israel. Israel could learnf from Turkey, which for all its bravdo, seems to be doing what it pleases.
23. The Answer is Not Defensive
Noah Lev ,   LosAngelesUSA   (10.24.12)
Israel is toying with its enemies..especiallly Hamas/Hez. Defending 1,200 homes, Iron Dome, joint US-Israeli exercises for missile defense, more bomb shelters up to Ashkelon are okay. Hamas then goes around and fires into the Negev....if they could, Haifa and Tel Aviv, which they are leaving for Hez., and Scud Missile batteries in Syria and Iran (also Shihabs). This is a losing game for Israel..picking its spots to avoid an intl rebuke. Perhaps it is alos viewing ourelections, not wanting to do anything that smacks of politics.? 100 Merkavas, 100 F15s, F16s, Phantom 2,000 and a few dozen Jerichos...and Hamas is finished. Or as the actress says, "we wil end you". To Israel, after Nov 6, end it. Millions of US, Canadian, European and Australians are behind you..economically,physically and morally. Just ask us.
24. The only way is to let IDF bomb...
Beary White ,   Norway   (10.24.12)
..the houses of hamass-terrorist-members. One house per rocket or per shell. Obvoius the hamass will stop unless they like camping in tents on the beaches.... By going for rocket-launchers, its like taking toys from kids..
25. Just bomb gaza daily until they stop the missiles.
Bunnie Meyer ,   Los Angeles, CA USA   (10.24.12)
26. Blah blah blah blah blah
Haim ,   TA   (10.25.12)
27. Armed Citizens/Fortified Citizens
The Prophetess ,   FL, USA   (10.25.12)
Dear PM: "Fortify" your Citizens with their Constitutional Right to Bear Arms.
28. What if it were your children in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
Ros ,   Tel Aviv   (10.25.12)
Stop the rockets now! Do we have an army or not! Forget the elections and settle the problem now!!!
29. Nr 20.
Arn. ,   Sweden.   (10.25.12)
Are You joking or are You just an imbecille ? As according to the Word of HASHEM, Israel will retake Gaza. As according to the last Shalit deal, many released Hamas prisoners are again in the so called Jihad against Israel. Would you like to see a perpetual Continuation ? By Jerk !. Arn.Sweden.
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