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Knesset Speaker bars asylum seekers from parliament as protests reach seat of government
Attila Somfalvi
Published: 08.01.14, 13:36
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31. Deja vu?
Ricardo ,   Chicago USA   (01.08.14)
We all should know by now ! Tel Aviv = Detroit?
32. Devorah #3 I have got absolutely no sympathy
Anthony Fallon ,   Manchester UK   (01.08.14)
...with the Palestinian issue. As far as I'm concerned, Jordan is Arab Palestine in everything (including demographics) but name. That said, I am disgusted with many facets of domestic Israeli policy. The UN is quite in order to critisize Israel for violating the Geneva Convention relating to refugees & asylum seekers in addition to 'warehousing' them in large detention centres with limited movement. It is an overtly racist policy. Other disgraceful domestic policies include the absence of a Civil Marriage System (available in all democratic societies) & Haredi, Arab and wealthy exemptions from military service (Another disgrace !!!)
33. NEW ISRAEL FUND undermines the existance of Israel
rosie   (01.08.14)
These demonstrations were financed by the EU and the New Israel Fund. These organization seek the destruction of Israel as it is. They want the Muslim controlled state where Jews live. Where in the world do illegals have rights? In Europe they are deported. Amazing that Israel was asleep while the forces of destruction were bring these Muslims into Israel.
34. Sorry, folks, but...
manicdrummer ,   Haifa, Israel   (01.08.14)
...the only people who are entitled to political asylum in Israel are Jews. It's OUR country and no one else's.
35. I cannot take this anymore
GP ,   Tel Aviv, Israel   (01.08.14)
I broke down in tears today after I drove through Central Bus Station to take my child to the doctor. It looks like Africa. I was not born in Africa and do not have any interest in living in any African country. Levinsky park is covered in garbage. I felt like I had to roll up my windows and lock my car doors, not as precaution but necessity. I'm usually quiet and a pacifist but today hit some nerves and I yelled 'this isn't Africa' in Hebrew. The infiltrators screamed back profanity and started to spit. They feel so entitled and are not afraid of anything or anyone. Please do not buy their 'poor me' act
36. #32 - Anthony Fallon
Devorah   (01.08.14)
While I understand the point you are trying to make, I must disagree. These illegals are not entitled to asylum in Israel. They are only entitled to asylum in the first country they entered which is Egypt. While detention centers are not attractive options, keep in mind that these people are criminals by the very fact that they are in Israel to begin with. And please don't play the race card regarding an issue that pertains to the security of Israeli citizens. It doesn't matter what colour they are, and that is not what this is about. They are illegals in Israel. The UN be damned. Period. I have written before that if the Haredim refuse military service, they should do national service. If they refuse national service, their welfare should be cut, and they should be deported.
37. To #33 #34 #35
Anthony Fallon ,   Manchester UK   (01.08.14)
Firstly, the vast vast majority of these African immigrants are NOT Muslims.Have you guys actually wondered why they don't seek asylum in the wonderful re-modelled Egypt, it's a lot nearer to South Sudan & Eritrea than Israel. Problem is that Egypt is not an advanced democracy like Israel & there's been numerous stories of rapes, violence & even murder against these hapless people. Secondly, the vast majority of these African citizens are not illegal, i read weeks ago in Haaretz that Netanyahu's govt had agreed with a number of African countries to return proven illegals back to their homeland in return for Military training and Hardware. To no's 33, 34, 35, however tiny Israel is, it must still honour its obligations to the Geneva convention onHuman Rights AND ALSO FELLOW JEWS, please remember the horrors of 1933-45, The Kindertranzport out of Nazi Germany AND HAVE SOME PITY & EMPATHY in your hearts.
38. My old man says that Jews are to blame for all world wrongs.
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (01.08.14)
39. #25 Same could be said of obama
BUILD BABY BUILD ,   United States   (01.09.14)
America under obama is screwed but its nothing time and good management can't fix. ( if he doesn't manage to bankrupt US in the process.) KEEP BUILDING !!!!
40. # 34 manicdrummer don't be sorry
BUILD BABY BUILD ,   United States   (01.09.14)
It is your country and no one else's. Please remind obama/clinton/kerry the UN EU and the rest of the bozos' who think of Israel as another Chicago. BUILD TO THE MAX BABY !!!
41. Dear Tony Fallon
Madferit ,   NY-TLV   (01.09.14)
You live in Manchester, so how is this your concern? When you move to Israel you can voice your opinion. I'm an Israeli and I feel unsafe in my own country- these are not normal people. Look at the way they've destroyed an entire African continent and keep expecting the world to support them. Why don't you invest your time in mending Liam and Noel's relationship so we can hear Oasis again?
42. # 37 Charity begins at home.
BUILD BABY BUILD ,   United States   (01.09.14)
Black African Christians, Muslims or whatever is the point. Only one small Israel with oodles of poor Jews who need help FIRST!!!! Rapes, robberies are also committed by these Africans if you want to cry for them please do, my heart goes out to the JEWS first, IT IS THEIR LAND AND THE ILLEGALS ARE NOT WELCOMED. Pity and empathy stat at home. UN EU can send the Africans home gratis. Illegals are illegal. BUILDING MORE HOMES FOR MORE JEWS !!!!
43. Your chance to help Israel
Israeli ,   Israel   (01.09.14)
Today I had an incident with an infiltrator. The police were notified and came to the scene of conflict. The officer said his hands were pretty tied and there is not much they can do, however, he encouraged me to call and file complaints any time I see an infiltrator trying to commit a crime, such as looking inside car windows and trying to break in, following me, any suspicion activity. I encourage everyone not to 'let things go' and report any misconduct. Please, this is the only way to really clean our streets up.
44. 37
Yonatan ,   adelaide/Israel   (01.09.14)
You really don't understand the situation at all.You agree that 60,000 Africans can turn up in any country and demand to work without approval?From that country?US has mega problems with Mexicans seeking employment-simply by turning up from across the border.Australia too from boat people who pay big money to enter Australia illegally-just because they want a better life.One must come though the front door legally.You are out of order posting your nonsense.Cheers.
45. #37 Oh please, not more self righteous advice
A ,   Belgium   (01.09.14)
from the country that prevented Jewish refugees and holocaust survivors from returning to their homeland and sent them to rot in even more concentration camps in Cyprus. The country that ignored all previous agreeements and declarations regarding the division of "palestine" and instead gave the majority of it to a nobody sheik from Arabia as a gift. Why not take your kind advice and STUFF IT!
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