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Netanyahu: We mustn’t surrender our fate to others
Noam (Dabul) Dvir
Published: 12.05.13, 20:35
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1. We should say this
Jon Wood ,   Chicago, US   (05.12.13)
It is US who should say this to Israel.
2. we should say...
yosef ,   usa-israel   (05.12.13)
that USA should say nothing more to Israel - when it comes to defense - those times are gone, for ever
3. Good to remember David Ben Gurion
Ian ,   Newcastle upon Tyne   (05.12.13)
Looking back to the time of David Ben Gurion reminds us what amazing progress Israel has made in just 65 years. Having done THAT it also shows how LITTLE progress some of Israel's neighbours have made in the same period.Some of them have gone backwards and none of them has even achieved the open democracy that Israel has had throughout. THREE CHEERS FOR ISRAEL!!!
4. Obama DID NOT help Americans in Benghazi...
Harry Wright ,   UK   (05.12.13)
when a handful of terrorists attacked the US consulate. Anybody thinks he will help Israel?????? By their fruits you will know them!
5. PM
Get Real ,   UK   (05.12.13)
That should always be the PMs first consideration,goes without saying but at least reminds some of Israel's position. Should have specifically mentioned Hamas in the list in view of their recent years' contributions to terror and war.
6. Netanyahu
Jaques ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (05.12.13)
This guy knows one song: "The I will protect Israel at any cost song." Does he know any others that deal with the financial crises here. We have over a million people barely making it here economically including children. If you want to look at the lack of multilevel leadership among world leaders, Netanyahu is one of the worst. Soon,people will see just what a pampered, spoiled incompetent he actually as the country continues to sink into the mire
7. All the critique of leadership while Ben Gurion(the airport)
tom ,   tel aviv   (05.13.13)
is swamped with people coming and going reminds me of how terrible it must be for the really stricken countries like Greece, Spain, even France. Some proportion please. We're far from a real crisis yet, but reading the "news" that are being carefully fed to us we'll never know, will we?
8. 3. "It will make you go blind"!
lydia ,   Brisbane   (05.13.13)
One however component remains constant, that is, the neighbors wants your illegal settlement squat gone from day one.
9. Bibi: Start by allowing the IDF
Reuven   (05.13.13)
to fire at rock throwing and petrol bomb throwers.
10. Ashamed he accomplished nothing in China?
Michael ,   California, USA   (05.13.13)
The old song of Netanyahu's failure is the military might song. The more he talks about it, the bigger is his failure which he is trying to make people forget. Just wait till you hear the latest failure of Netanyahu in China. Everything he is saying about defending Israel goes without the need to say it, it's something every Israeli knows by heart, starting with newborn babies.
11. We mustn't surrender our fate to others
Roxy ,   Israel   (05.13.13)
Yet who will protect the people from our politicians here,some of which are on trial for various criminal actions, or are insisting on hurting the poor and middle class citizens!
12. Tiny Israel exists because Western World wants it to exist
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (05.13.13)
13. Yeah, but who will protect us
PaulD ,   Jerusalem   (05.13.13)
against a politicized IDF, and the compromised Government who no longer fights for Jewish Rights, and is afraid to confront what the deranged Arabs and the Nazified International community are doing to empower Islam in Israel.
14. 10
(05.13.13)
actually, the china trip was a resounding economic success for israel. netanyahu and the chinese president signed a 400 million trade agreement. israel is inching closer to china in terms of trade. china needs israel's trade and high skilled brain and innovation knowhow. their population is demanding innovation and israel is in a beautiful position to supply what china needs...high tech, medical and pharmaceutical innovations, satelite technology, military hardware, intelligence hardware, agriculture, water technology and very very soon, THE GAS DEPOSITS THAT ISRAEL IS RIGHT NOW EXTRACTING FROM THE BIGGEST NATURAL GAS FIND ON ITS MED SHORES....THE TAMAR AND LEVIATHAN FIELDS. take that to the bank. this trip was a huge success for israel. china needs israel more than israel needs china because of the gas find and israeli high tech incredible brain power.
15. Steve Benassi USA NO 12
JUDAH THE LION ,   JEWS FIGHT LIKE LION   (05.13.13)
The Western World are against Israel. They always support & appeasing the Arabs. Tiny Israel exists because our IDF/IAF and the NAVY, are the best of the best. They fight like Lion of Judah
16. 12
(05.13.13)
israel exists because it made sure to develop, get rich, modernize, use its brilliant brain power and succeed in 65 years as no nation ever succeeded before in just 6 plus decades. it's economy should be envied and it was inducted into the oecd as a developed nation with a very high standard of living, high gdp and technology and the envy of the world in terms of innovations and business r and d successes. no other muslim country has achieved oecd status except turkey. how many decades and years have muslim countries been around...more than 65 years, i guarantee you. yet, none are in the oecd. amazing. while these countries societies are backwards and illiterate, israel is flourishing and moving ahead. hate doesn't pay. the best revenge is success and jews know how to make a successful life for themselves. i know it hurts you. i know you just sit and wish it wasn't so. but, heck, it is and you just have to grin and bear it and take a back seat. tata!
17. #14 I hope you are correct. Doesn't sound believable.
Michael ,   California, USA   (05.13.13)
Remember, Netanyahu is a master in manipulating the media and not at all concerned with what comes out later as a lie. Allow some time to pass to digest what you hear and never rely on a single source of news. As to the gas from Tamar and Leviatan Fields, keep in mind that world has plenty of natural gas right now, adequate for hundreds of years, and converting from oil to gas in power plants will require major investments. But, as i said, I hope you are correct about the contracts with China.
18. #8
Golem ,   Israel   (05.13.13)
Can you please tell us why illegal? Please also tell us the origin of the term palestine, thanks.
19. @ 12 Steve
Iranian Jew ,   LA   (05.13.13)
Hi Steve! Why don't you come clean with us about your life experiences with Israelis or Jews? Your entire agenda must be somehow personal. I don't believe a minute that you write your posts based on just facts and history alone. There must be a much deeper resentment toward Jews with you. Hitler was 1/4" Jew. Some historians say that his hatred was started from that fact. We have the best doctors in the world too.
20. Then why
israel israeli ,   tel aviv   (05.13.13)
Then why does Netanyahu stop Jewish building in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria while encouraging Arab building? Why does he prevent the IDF from protecting Jews and give free rein to the Fatah terror group? Why does he let the police and "justice ministry" oppress Jews at every move?
21. Defense
edouard ,   Montreal Canada   (05.13.13)
Let make clear one thing American have history of dumping they friends one after the other The list is long and will only get longer Like for other country's it is a question of time only Israel can only rely on itself to survive no one els Make no mistake NO ONE ONLY ISRAEL
22. Isn't NOT building "surrendering our fate to others?"
BUILD BABY BUILD !!! ,   United States   (05.13.13)
What the hell? So, no new Israeli's can't move to Israel because Netanyahu is going back on his word? This cannot stand. If you don't allow Jews to build in Israel where else can they live and feel safe? KEEP BUILDING !!! It's the only guaranteed path to peace.
23. #3
Ben David Shlomo   (05.13.13)
You are brainwashed. BG was a terrorist thug. Israel has in various ways held its neighbours back from making progress. Without the US aid, I doubt if Israel would be there today.
24. #14
Ben David Shlomo   (05.13.13)
You are talking nonsense. Firstly, China can do very nicely without Israel-it is Israel that needs China to buy its over-priced "technology". You make it sound like no other country or people are able to come up with medical or pharmaceutical innovations. You are so brainwashed with your own propaganda. Secondly, there is an oversupply of natural gas at the moment, and I suspect that those gas fields are in Palestinian territory? Ever heard of horiziontal drilling? Israel was/is so jealous of all the oil its Arab neighbours have that it is desperate to have a natural resource other than sand!!
25. #19
Ben David Shlomo   (05.13.13)
Quote: We have the best doctors in the world too. Have you ever worked with jewish doctors? I have. "The best" is not an adjective I would use to describe them. The non-jewish doctors are more patient friendly and empathetic.
26. #18
Ben David Shlomo   (05.13.13)
You can not build on land that is not yours. It is not sovereign land. You are an occupier. All of your buildings will be given to Palestine when the 2 state solution is resolved. Palestine is the poor, occupied nation supported by the majority of nations on this planet against an aggressive, oppressive created state.
27. #26
golem ,   israel   (05.13.13)
thanks for not answering, it shows the usual approach that people like you have to this israel-palestine issue. tell us how aggressive was the way this country was created and explain us how an can an oppressive country like this hold more than a million arabs inside its borders and non oppressive countries like our neighbors not even one free jew. tks.
28. to no 8
Jennie ,   Israel/US   (05.13.13)
Very insightful thought,,lydia...NOT !Could your factual knowledge and judgement deficiency, be caused by a severe vertigo,you suffering, while looking at Israel from way "down under"? How are our settlements illegal,lydia ? The land is ours: both historically and over victorious wars and terror, waged against us, in the WB specifically...Doesn't the universal rule of war engagement(s), apply to our sovereign State too ? You bettter read up some history of colonization by your People in Australia, before you opine on US...
29. Iranian Jew, I thank you!
Az   (05.14.13)
Steve's attitude is defeatist, submissive! Getting in bed with your worst enemies in the world is a recipe for disaster. To have them then tell you that you exist only on account of their benevolent spirit is a mockery!
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