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Palestinians: Israel imposing agenda on Mideast talks
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Published: 16.01.14, 18:33
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1. Quit squirming and squealing Mr.Shaath
Noodles ,   Coney Island   (01.16.14)
It's unbecoming a grown man.
2. It´s all about security
albert snow ,   sweden   (01.16.14)
Yes that´s right. As long as the palestinians and arab neighbours are hostile to jews, incite to jewhatred and want to conquer the jewish state, then security for Israel is the top issue. If the palestinians and arabs instead were friendly, and promoting peace, the security arrangements would not be needed.
3. And? What's your point?
Jacob E ,   Holon, Israel   (01.16.14)
Of course we are putting emphasis on security arrangements. That is the first and highest priority. A close second is Jerusalem is our capital... not yours. But of course we're going to make security a priority. Especially over palestinian "demands." The palestinians still don't realize... They don't get to make demands, they get to make requests. And later, they will need to say, "oh thank you, greatful leaders of the Jewish state of Israel, thank you for this wonderful chance for have sovereignty for the first time ever in history."
4. Logical, every country has at heart it own agenda
Guido ,   Milano,Italy   (01.16.14)
There is no reason to apologize, to look for justifications all the time. Yes, sir, this is my agenda! You like it, good. You don't like it? Well this remains anyhow my agenda.
5. negotiations ...
yosef, phd ,   florida-israel   (01.16.14)
It is possible, that successive Israeli governments, most recently with Sharon as P.M., have grown progressively weary and tired of of a century long world and palestinian ceaseless pressure and assaults. Combined w/ Netaniahu's Galut mentality and personal cowardice, perhaps the suicidal leftists leanings are beginning to prevail and the end of the Jewish political entity is near, Chas ve Shalom !
6. Security of 2 countries less important than Palestian demand
Jacob E ,   Holon, Israel   (01.16.14)
The Palestinians think they are the most important people on the planet and that their wishes, their demands, their ultimatums, their preconditions, and their very presence should be viewed as more important and more sacred than anyone else. This is even after being on the losing side of 3 large wars and decades of fighting. They are the most delusional group of people in the history of the world.
7. They don't get it, do they?
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (01.16.14)
The "Palestinians" are not "negotiating" as equal partners. They must come on bended knee and with great deference. After all, they started -- AND LOST -- six wars. They are a vanquished people, and are owed absolutely nothing. They don't set an agenda -- Israel does. If they don't like it -- tough.
8. Rhetorical questions
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (01.16.14)
"'You think any Palestinian leader in his right mind can ever accept this?' Shaath said of recognizing Israel as a Jewish state." Then don't accept it. No tickee, no washee. "Or is this simply instated [sic] to make it impossible for any Palestinian leader to sign a peace agreement with Israel?" It's there because it is there. Whether you like it or not, Israel calls the shots. You are the only ones who have control over what you do or do not sign. But it is worth pointing out that Israel's quid pro quo is quite reasonable, and the international community of nations agrees that it is.
9. Shaath doesn't understand reality
Ian ,   Newcastle upon Tyne   (01.16.14)
The principle is that possession is nine tenths of the law and Israel has possession and the upper hand.No amount of bluster by double-talking Arab 'politicians' can change that. THREE CHEERS FOR ISRAEL!!!
10. Imposing agenda ?
Abie Dee ,   New York, US   (01.16.14)
If it's true, then Israel has a perfect right. Arabs initiated all the wars and they lost all the wars . And now they really expect to negotiate as equals ? Really ? Would like to know if in all of military history a similar situation ever existed where the victor did NOT set the agenda for peace talks.
11. On a day when his Hamas brothers sent 5 rockets he complains
Eric ,   Tel Aviv & NYC   (01.16.14)
On the same day when Hamas sends at least 5 rockets into Israel he complains that Israel is not willing to let the border with Jordan become a rocket smuggling route like in Gaza? How can he expect Israel to accept such a situation?
12. K&O will not accept Jewish State story or Jordan Valley Secu
Alan ,   SA   (01.16.14)
13. I always find it amusing...
M. Davison ,   Ra'anana, Israel   (01.16.14)
That the Palestinians cry "Foul!" every time Israel responds to their demands with counter-demands. One would think that the Palestinians (and by extension, the Arab world) has already won the Arab-Israeli conflict instead of consistently losing at every stage. You have to wonder exactly what planet these people live on, to believe their own propaganda...
14. Earth to Palestinians.No Jewish state=No Pal state EVER.
Sam ,   Canada   (01.16.14)
What do these Palestinian morons think peace talks are about? Palestinians should get it through their thick skulls that if they can't accept a Jewish majority Israel then Jews don't give a bleep what they want. Is that too difficult for them to understand?
15. Nabil Shaath is not too bright is he!?
Michael Redbourn ,   Lisbon Portugal   (01.16.14)
Like Abbas, Nabil Shaath believes Israel should cave on anything and everything that is not part of the P.A.s destruction agenda.
16. Duh!
Mark ,   London, uk   (01.16.14)
Israel won't talk about our demands....they only want to talk about their demands. Mmmm. How strange? Admittedly, it is the job of the mediator to bring two parties together. A tough one.
17. Jewish state because Genocide Jews Shoah
Zechariah   (01.16.14)
The Jews will not let back those Arabs that revolted and violently stopped Jewish escape from nazi genocide into Palestine within the Partition proposals the Jordan valley is to be secured from Entry by Fatah Ba'ath Torturers or Islamic jihadists .
18. Jewish State of Israel
(01.16.14)
Which other country puts their faith infront of the name of their country. The Islamic Republic of Iran, and formerly the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. Really noble countries to try and emulate (sarcasm) Even the Vatican State doesnt call itself Catholic. This is a game of words, and if the Netanyahu government holds back a deal as a result of a word in that sense then it is obvious that they arent taking this seriously. Israel is the land for the Jewish people as evidenced through the Law of Return, but in no sense is it fully a Jewish State, and likely no government other than Canada (or Stephen Harper on his own for that matter), would truly recognize Israel as such.
19. How did Shath become zilionaire while "resisting occupation"
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (01.16.14)
How did Shaath become multi-zillionaire while "resisting occupation"
20. #1 "Quit squirming and squealing Mr.Shaath"
A ,   Belgium   (01.16.14)
Now replace Mr. Shaath with King Bibi the Weak and Powerless, and you have the essence of why Israel can't live in peace.
21. #18 300 million Americans do....chump.
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22. Jewish state
Larry ,   Northridge, usa   (01.17.14)
If no pali leader can accept israel as a jewish state what is the point of continuing these talks. Peace occurs when both sides accept the others right to exist. If the palis wont accept Israels right to define its own nature, they are not accepting its right to exist. What gives the palis the right to have any say in defining Israel? These talks are about palestines proposed existence, not Israels. Bibi should never allow that subject( israel's nature) to be discussed at all, or gain any foorhold. The same goes for right of return. It is Israel's business, and Israel's alone, who gets into their country. Do we allow the mexican govt. To have any say in our immigration policy? Of course not!
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