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Couple accuses restaurant of racist policy
Danny Spektor
Published: 11.11.12, 13:28
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31. I wouldn't want to mix with Israeli Arabs either
Ze'ev ,   USA   (11.11.12)
and not because of their race, but because of their support for the end of the State. This people should be complaining about the Arab members of the keneseth who represent them and who actively work against Israel. Not everything is about racism. Think how it's OK to call the Brits "limeys" and the French "frogs" because of cultural idiosyncrasies, but it is racist to call an Arab anything.
32. Crying WOLF
Netanya ,   Netanya   (11.11.12)
Typical Arabs crying wolf. They had been to the restaurant 4 times in the last few months, so how can they have the GALL to claim racism. The Arabs need to stop with the constant attacking Israel, if not by rockets, knives and guns by words and lies.
33. Let Israeli Arabs eat at own restaurants
Avi ,   Israel   (11.11.12)
Why should they be allowed to eat at Jewish-owned restaurants? Let Arabs go to their own restaurants instead.
34. Try reserving a table in a Jewish name in the West Bank...
Alex   (11.11.12)
Not saying this was right, but try it the other way around. Or in an Arabic restaurant in Europe. I have a simple motto, treat your enemy as they treat you.
35. I get called "russki" by the Arabs but I don't yell racism
Alex   (11.11.12)
And I don't even look Russian, where are the screams of Arab discrimination against Jews. Right, only Jews are bad...
36. It seems
Istvan ,   BUDAPEST HUNGARY   (11.11.12)
some self defence instinct exists in Israel.
37. #6 David from Jerusalem
David Israel ,   New York, USA   (11.11.12)
There is no doubt that there are racist Israelis/ Some post here also. However the majority of Israelis are not. I was born and raised in Turkey living there from 1950 to 1980. I have seen a lot of discrimination from Muslim Turks but also a lot of friendship and support from other Muslim Turks. Racism is not an ethnic, national or religious matter. There are some racists in every one of them but most people are not. It is wrong to create stereotypes by saying "...... are very racist"
38. #32 "Typical Arabs crying wolf"
(11.11.12)
Actually they are Arab Israelis and unless you are willing to extend your 'sentiments' to ALL Israelis who experience racism then you are being racist yourself
39. Look, you've got two choices :
Barbara ,   Haifa Israel   (11.11.12)
1) accept Arab Israeli's and know that you sleep with the enemy; or 2) reject Arab Israelis (Arabs) with racism. I do not follow the pacifist method of accepting my enemies - and excuse me, (yes maybe I generalize in this case) but 84 rockets in one day on our land and I am supposed to feel sorry for them?
40. Setting an example
manugw ,   Buenos Aires, Arg   (11.11.12)
Israel should set an example and impose a fine or shut this business
41. Why not move to Mali then?
Arthur Inkiden   (11.11.12)
If you don't like it here, move to Mali, the weather's fine all year round and there are lots of Muslims everywhere.
42. Are jews racists? Do bears shit in the woods?
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43. Dont worry, liberal ultra-leftist Israel will put them on a
Frank ,   USA   (11.11.12)
pedestal and wash their feet. They dont want treatment. They want special treatment. After all, they are the faithful citizens of Israel who defend the Jewish sovereignty by going to a sushi place.
44. Try to go wearing a kippah
Istvan ,   BUDAPEST HUNGARY   (11.11.12)
and a mogen doved visit a restaurant in Saudi Arabia. The menu will be yourself, I think so.
45. to little? or too little?
grammar ,   USA   (11.11.12)
too little too late! not "to" little... where is the English editor for these pages?
46. I'm speechless ;) ,...
split ,   US   (11.11.12)
47. 44 ,...
split ,   US   (11.11.12)
They don't pretend or claim to be a democracy, pinhead ,...
48. Istvan , Hungary , and others
Charles ,   Petach Tikva   (11.11.12)
It's not because other people behave on a bad way , that we have to do it too . Don't compare an extremist state with Israel . I have seen Muslim girls entering a Jewish bakery - tea room in the mall in my town , and sitting there eating Soufganioth . Many Arab Israeli restaurants receive Israeli Jews as guest , and both sides are happy with it . And not only in Abu Gosh .
49. #47
Alex   (11.11.12)
But Europe does. Try again.
50. To: Lwall at No. 25
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (11.11.12)
Of course it is illegal. The tricky part is proving it. Jews are the ones stuck in the middle. No one denies that Black people, or Hispanic people or Native Americans are minorities. Despite the fact that there are only around six million Jews in the United States -- a clear numerical minority -- Jews are not viewed as minorities because Jews are considered white. And religious minorities are not really recognized as distinct minorities -- at least the Jews are not. I'm pretty sure that Wiccans, Satanists and Moslems are considered minorities. Just another brick in the wall.
51. Once again, Israelis proving how racists they are
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52. Split # 46
Eaglebeak ,   Left Coast, USA   (11.11.12)
Unfortunately that didn't last long.
53. # 42
Eaglebeak ,   Left Coast, USA   (11.11.12)
Sounds like you found whatever you use for brains in the woods. That bear didn't do you any favor. You might try using something else. It couldn't hurt.
54. To: No. 23
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (11.12.12)
Did you miss the part where I said such an action is despicable and disgraceful?
55. #46 Split - Speechless, stay that way
BEN JABO (MACHAL) ,   ISRAEL   (11.12.12)
You should have been struck dumb at birth
56. No food at the Inn
tom metzger ,   warsaw USA   (11.12.12)
Gee that's to bad. But to make up for it may we offer you a dishwashers job!
57. Oh some big shcok here. Israel is racist? No can't be.
Josh   (11.12.12)
Of course they denied the reservation. You only need to live in Israel to know all about racism. Not just against Arabs but against Americans, Cubans, Venezuelans, Russians, English, Ethiopians. and heck even the Sephadic against the Askanazim. Israel is divided as the birds and the fish and we aint talkin penguins here. Logged and cataloged and stuffed in little cubbyholes. Yeah the Hebrews are back in the land, under the thumb of oppression and racism. Jews oppression Jews and more. I would call someone who cares but my phone got hacked today.
58. #13 and #14
(11.12.12)
I am glad that some clubs and other places have restrictions against jews-all is not lost. In Thailand, many hotels and bars have signs saying "No jews/Israelis allowed" because of so much trouble that has been caused by these people, You make bad tourists!
59. To No. 33
Bertram ,   London, UK   (11.12.12)
Why stop at Arabs? All non-Jews, including tourists, should be banned from Jewish-owned restaurants. Of course, that might mean that Arab restaurants, many of which are excellent, would do a roaring trade at the expense of those which are Jewish-owned. That's business for you.
60. 58
Tanya ,   Auckland NZ   (11.12.12)
And who opens their mouth and becomes the biggest racist on here? You should be banned from speaking/writing FULLSTOP. you really have shown your true colours, and they are dull and dreary. I don't know where you are from....hiding behind your date....but at least Israeli tourists don't get blind drunk and violent like most other young tourists from the UK, half of Europe, Oz and NZ, to mention just a few. I suggest you have a cup of tea and a lie down...and get back to your 'white suppremist weekly.
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