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Israeli travelers in Chile: 'We were treated like murderers'
Itay Blumenthal
Published: 26.01.14, 09:46
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1. Excuse me?
Javiera ,   Chile   (01.26.14)
Excuse me??? don't breaking the law?? oh they sure did and how they wanted to be treated? like kings, you know you forgot to put in this new that they were told even in hebrew to not make campires inside the park because IT IS ILEGAL, several hectaries of this park has been burned in the past because the irresponsability of tourists and it is a thing of comon sence to arrest someone that is being under interrogation if you find then trying to cross the border, obviously were are gping to sound like we are racist people when the full information is not writted here. That's all, we trully doesn't have nothing against israelies, it just made me see red how you make them sound like they were crueless about what they did even when they were told in their native not t o somethin.
2. Idiots
Rafi ,   Merkaz, Israel   (01.26.14)
After what happened two years ago, they should have known better. Typical boorish Israeli behavior. They deserve whatever they got.
3. or you can just behave properly
Ron ,   Vancouver/Haifa   (01.26.14)
What everyone including Israelis need to get through their collective thick heads is that when in Rome do as the Romans do. You understand that you are a guest and act accordingly. Sorry guys you screwed up.
4. I am calling B.S.
Steve   (01.26.14)
This entire story sounds like biased and irresponsible reporting. "Treated like murderers" I am certain they were in fact treated like obnoxious and disrespectful guests in a foreign land who were in fact ignoring local strict fire codes because they were hungry for their favorite grub. Go into your kitchen and burn a can, see how much it smokes as it burns and emits a noxious and unhealthful odor. I bet the other visitors expressed their concerns before the authorities were involved, and given the severity of the wildfire a couple of years back I would expect the same reaction at any national park. Statements such as "we just wanted to leave this awful country," are very exposing. You wish us to believe that the Chileans unfairly paint all Israelis with the same brush, as you insult their entire country because of your personal experience? BTW, is it not customary for a news organization to get both sides of a story?
5. you were treated
holy warrior ,   uk   (01.26.14)
Exactly like what you are, child killers on tour.
6. #1 At least in part
Isac   (01.26.14)
I conclude with you. I believe you had a bunch of reckless campers causing the fire. Unfortunately, you got too many irresponsible Israelis living in Israel and when they travel abroad they are well known to stand out of the crowd. That may sometimes be in a negative way. Hey Israeli guys, there is something called responsibility, decency and manners, right?! However, to be fair Javiera, I also believe that in too many cultures there is a general breakdown in society's values.
7. #5 oops
(01.26.14)
Although they were Israeli, it is unlikely they were Muslims so your epithet is misplaced.
8. Lots of WW2 german Nazis fled to S.America
Radical leftwing   (01.26.14)
Israel caught Eichmann in Argentina and hanged him - many others remained undetected / protected by their host countries like Argentina, Chile etc. These Nazis were welcomed in S.America, where they had great influence. No wonder Iran was able to blow up a jewish Center in Argentina with the argentinian government preventing proper Investigation ever since - the Nazis did a proper Job in S.America.....But dont worry - they will all pay the price sooner or later - the Guardian of Israel sees it all.....Am Israel chai !
9. Cry me a river...
(01.26.14)
10. Palestinian-Chileans?
Eric R. ,   USA   (01.26.14)
Makes me wonder if the Chileans involved were of Palestinian background, given that there are a lot of them there.
11. Holy Warriors Child Killers
Claude ,   UK   (01.26.14)
Found in Syria, Afghanistan and Pakistan all those places where Holy Warriors terrorise the local population It's time our excellent Home Secretary investigated your status in the UK.
12. Did any talkbacker read the article?
Dan   (01.26.14)
It said they were at a restplace and cooked the tuna inside a hut which was pointed out to them by a guard as being the kitchen. Get a life, you nitwits and READ before you write!!
13. Nazi Chile.
Farren ,   Israel.   (01.26.14)
Top tip ! Don't visit these G`d forsaken countries.
14. #12 u realize what smoking tuna means?
Ilan ,   Ramat Gan, Israel   (01.26.14)
you literally light the oil in the tuna can on fire! i don't know anyone that has ever tried that indoors because it's actually dangerous, as in an oil fire! I can totally relate to why it seemed like the Israelis were trying to burn down the place. some Israelis have no problems lying their butts off! I'm actually very Zionist, and even i don't believe these Israelis side of the story!
15. Google "Toilet Paper Tuna" to see video
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (01.26.14)
Not supposed to be done indoors.
16. They sure smoked your tuna..
Miron ,   USA   (01.26.14)
17. 1 Javiera.Read again the artical,
J.K. ,   Brooklyn USA   (01.26.14)
The Israeli travelers followed the instructions of the guard,there was no reason to terrorize them.
18. #5
Steve   (01.26.14)
I will not necessarily defend their camping etiquette but slandering their national service and calling them deplorable names is only something a bloodthirsty Jihadist would do.
19. lots of pal arabs in chile
bernard ross   (01.26.14)
20. #13
Gabriel ,   Chile   (01.28.14)
You are so right! This really is the best advice I have ever seen. You guys should avoid this country like the plague. I mean, who do Chileans think they are to ask for respect in their own country anyway??? In fact, I believe you guys should officially request your government to start sending off some type of advice letter to everyone, right after the military service. This letter should be used to discourage your superior people from traveling to that "God forsaken land". Oh, and as a final note: Get your facts straight! Rotem Singer was not accused of "causing a great wildfire". He was found guilty of it. And now, the "four stooges" were told not to abandon the country but they still decided to flee to Argentina. If you are not guilty then you obviously flee to Argentina, first hour in the morning! It is so hard to come by a good journalist nowadays.
21. Henry Ford was rigth...
Rudolf ,   Chile   (01.28.14)
Him and other people saw this like a 100 years ago... :/
22. Israelí backpackers in Southern Chile beware
Perla ,   Santiago chile   (01.29.14)
As a chilena and jewish person, I urge israelí tourists to be have properly not to have worse situations. I have been in the área and its very ashaming to listen to locales comenta regarding the improperios way israelí backpackers behave. Most of the people dones not want to make business with them. Reasons? Unfortunately many... They complain the y Paty for a Romo for 2 and they get in 10, and they are always looping the way to pay cheaper than the fare... The Torres del apiñe firme was a very traumático event in Chile. Please behave acording to local codes. For doubts contact local community or embassy.
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