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Israel-Hamas ceasefire takes effect
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Published: 21.11.12, 21:10
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61. #12
Miss Observer ,   zagreb, croatia   (11.21.12)
Why don't you go to Iran and do something when you are so brave...
62. south truce to activate north resistance
observer ,   Egypt   (11.21.12)
63. Truce is already broken
Alex   (11.21.12)
The rocket sirens sounded in southern Israel just a few minutes after the "truce" took place. Destroy Gaza now! There can be no truce with someone who wants to destroy you at all costs.
64. Cease-fire
yoel ,   ISRAEL   (11.21.12)
We know fully well the true intentions of hamas thus far- The Government has made a big mistske by brokering a cease-fire at this time, more than 75% Israeli;s are against this move. our troops should have gone ionto Gaza and completed the job of dealing with hamas- why this sudden change of heart-have not the citizens in the south up to Tel-Aviv not suffered and for what. Mr. PM you have made the wrong decission once again.
65. Reality
michael Pielet ,   israel   (11.21.12)
Cease fire. Band aid on cancer. Prepare for the next round.
66. #25-Lessons in foolish pride
Koose E mack ,   NY NY   (11.21.12)
Your people are so stupid! Don't Palestinians ever get tired of rebuilding homes and burying their dead. All you had to do was stop shooting rockets at Israel and the bombs would have ceased immediately. Meantime, "the truce is in effect" and your maniac islamo crazies are shooting rockets at Israel again. Better ready yourself for more rebuilding and funerals. RE: Iran....as with Gaza, Israel has no desire to kill civilians...they want to take out the nukes.
67. #56-Here and there.....
Koose E Mack ,   NY NY   (11.21.12)
OK..I've lived in Israel and most of my family lives in the South! I understand your point...However, the "cease fire" has been violated... When and where will the response come?
68. It is not a ceasefire it is a hudna
Arnold ,   Montreal-Canada   (11.21.12)
Far be it from me to discount the decisions of the Israeli leadership. I live in a nice peaceful city where I worry about the weather not rockets flying overhead. But this ceasefire with who knows what details is strictly what the Arab-Muslim world refers to as a hudna. They learn from what they encountered. They rearm and regroup and they come out faster and more furious later. Good luck to you Israel the next time around. You are going to need it.
69. Obama sends a crybaby Hillary Clinton Doll...
Steven Wilson ,   Anchorage, Alaska   (11.21.12)
then Netanyahu calls a truce as soon as the Hillary Doll wails a few second.
70. What a joke!!!
Jake Stone ,   USA   (11.21.12)
Under the agreement, Egypt will play a key role. It said "Egypt shall receive assurances from each party" that they are committed to the deal. Are you kidding me! I'm sure Egypt will be an honest broker--yeah right! Netanyahu and Barak are FOOLS!!!
71. Gaza is not Palestine but reverts back to Egypt
(11.21.12)
Egypt has now restored its primary role in the Arab world as it was historically. Gaza now reverts back to its father Egypt as it always was.
72. Just to spoil Morsi's party
Ian ,   Newcastle upon Tyne   (11.21.12)
In case Morsi lets power get to his head and starts throwing his weight around,he'd better remember this: Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty,Article VI,4.... "The Parties undertake not to enter into any obligation in conflict with this Treaty." THREE CHEERS FOR ISRAEL!!!
73. why in the world would you call a truce
Barney ,   USA   (11.21.12)
when you have your enemy in the position of losing big time? makes no sense. will happen again causing more loss of life and angusih. does anyone in the Israeli government know how to finish the job? when you complete the job there will be nobdy left to negotiate with or dodge rockets from from gaza.golden opportunity down the toilet
74. FAIL
Avi Israeli ,   Modiin, Israel   (11.21.12)
I just heard Bibi bragging about all of our successes in this last operation while thanking everyone, including Obama and Clinton for their help in achieving a cease fire. Reminds me of a company I used to work for. One day, out of the blue, the CEO gathered all of the employees into the auditorium and gave a wonderful speech about how great our products were and how they were used in dozens of countries around the world. He thanked his parents, teachers, loyal customers, and management. He also said that sales were off that quarter. A week later, the company closed and about 300 workers were sent home.
75. to 12
Barney ,   USA   (11.21.12)
that is basically what Israel is doing. If Israel did go to the source which they are capable of doing then world opinion(who gives a ___) would oppose us because you would have to pay 6 or 7 bucks a gallon for gas. the only reason Israel hasn't hit iran is because of the media. I mean we virused all their computers and blew up their brightest nuclear scientists. a hit on iran will bring suffering to people in the middle east. most of which hate iran and don't want them to have nuclear anyway. the govt there is evil in its most pure form.
76. A gigantic victory for the terrorists-Obama-Clinton & Islam
Linda Rivera ,   New York, USA   (11.21.12)
Is there no one to represent Jews and the rest of the world's non-Muslims? Islam's war against Israel is part of the global jihad waged against ALL non-Muslims. Stop forcing non-Muslims to finance Islam's jihad! No more tax dollars, pounds, euros or shekels to Gaza-PLO-Palestinian Authority Muslim terrorist Occupation Forces!
77. Transcript of the Clinton Haniyeh meeting
Avi Israeli ,   Modiin, Israel   (11.21.12)
Hillary: "Hello Mr. Haniyeh. My president has sent me here to broker a peace deal between you and the Jews. He would have come himself but he has much more important matters to tend to now in Thailand. Now that we won the election, to be totally frank with you, we will throw Israel under the bus just as we promised. Actually, we would like to have you and your organization on board with us - like we arranged for the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt. So, here's the deal: You stop firing rockets at Israel - just for a few days is good enough. Then I go to Mad-Dog-Bibi and tell him that any further escalation on the part of the Israelis will jeopardize our 'special relationship with Israel' including cutting them off from all military aid. You, in turn will get open borders with Egypt, an end of the blockade and as an extra bonus, we'll take you off that nasty list of terrorist organizations. The new boggyman will be the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades - but we know you have no affiliation whatsoever with that organization, wink, wink! Do I have your attention Mr. Haniyeh?" Ismail: Tell me, what can you do to sweeten the deal? How about some tanks and planes - you know, as you say in your country, 'even the playing field'?" Hillary: "I'm already on it. I can always spot a great reformer when I see one! Now, I have some minor paperwork - a signature or thumb print will do for the offshore accounts." Ismail: "Wonderful! Say salam aleikum to my friend Barack Hussein and Thomas Friedman when you see them". Hillary: "No problem. Have a nice War!"
78. Muslim cease-fire = Israel stops defending Jews -
Linda Rivera ,   New York, USA   (11.21.12)
Muslim cease-fire = Israel stops defending Jews - Muslims continue firing rockets. Another wicked betrayal by Obama-Clinton-Western ruling elites.
79. too bad
heidi ,   usa   (11.21.12)
should have gone in and finished the job. they will never stop. Am Yisrael Chai!
80. WELL DONE IDF AND IAF !!
Rafi ,   US   (11.21.12)
81. #45 - Israeli 2
Devorah   (11.21.12)
Israeli 2, you are so right, and I have no idea. I cannot think of one person. Can you? As you wrote in your following post, missiles are still coming into Israel after the ceasefire was supposed to take effect. My long-shot hope is that Israel agreed to the ceasefire knowing that Hamas would continue firing, thereby opening the door for a full ground invasion. Whatever the case, Israeli 2, you are strong and able to cut through the nonsense, and I so admire that about you. Please stay safe.
82. Ashqelon AGAIN just got rockets with a BARRAGE within 15 mi
zob ,   Ashqelon, Israel USA   (11.21.12)
LIAR medias and their propaganda machines never change, do they??? Truce by islamic PA faction definition is "lull to remount" weaponry! Got it?? Or did we forget everything they did in 2008-9 Cast lead? And all along the way, and now Again, and the next time and the next time and the next time..
83. Israel
Does it matter   (11.21.12)
Bibi is one helluva slap on the mouth. Are we supposed to cheer him? Cheer him, for what? are we supposed to make him believe he did Israel a favour? The only favour he did was jumping at the command of Hamas to give them (Hamas) time to "reload". Bibi has just destroyed any chance he might have had to continue as Israeli PM.
84. PLO celebrated in1983 as they were driven out of Beirut to..
Rafi ,   US   (11.21.12)
... Tunis on old ferry boats. moral: who gives a rat's ass what they consider a 'victory'? Hamas was the party which begged for a cease-fire with the 'zionist entity'. That says it all.
85. Hamas broke the truce
Rabbi Yakov Lazaros ,   USA   (11.21.12)
So what are you waiting for go get them IDF.
86. cease fire
sas ,   ashdod israel   (11.21.12)
what are wating for . strike gaza now whjle the are celerabiting go aur force
87. Only in Israel
Avi Israeli ,   Modiin, Israel   (11.21.12)
Only in Israel will you find a Prime Minister that Talks like Churchill but acts like Chamberlain.
88. The Israeli govt has betrayed her people
Lance ,   Cape town RSA   (11.21.12)
I'm jewish and I pray for my Israel -I feel that this current govt has betrayed Israel and submitted to outside pressure.Hamas now claims victory.The PM ,defense minister and FM to not deserve to be in govt anymore.I give this so called truce not even a day before the missiles start flying again.
89. quelling rockets for opening crossings, practical price tag
observer ,   Egypt   (11.21.12)
90. Seems like a stupid move but...
David ,   Hartford USA   (11.21.12)
this truce gives the world an opportunity to see just who will break it first; who is the good guy and who is the bad guy. We know that Hamas will break it. It's in their blood. That said, Israel will have carte blanche to do whatever it wants in Gaza- anything it wants. Hamas leadership will be forced to live in basements for years, just like the pig Nasrallah. I suspect that 'surgical' strikes will be replaced with lots of dumb bombs- because that's the only kind of damage that the supporters of Hamas will understand. Hamas: we fired 10 rockets into the Zionist Entity! Israel: we vaporised 10 square blocksof Gaza where you live! Care for more?
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