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Cruise line cancels port calls in Tunisia after Israelis barred from disembarking
Roei Eisenberg
Published: 13.03.14, 01:14
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1. I LOVE CANADA !
Frederic ,   Ramat Hasharon   (03.13.14)
2. Reason...Israel bars entry to most Arab, or Muslim, tourists
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (03.13.14)
Another example of Jewish economic-political control, and double standards.
3. Mr. Sheehan, Canadian passenger, and Canada
R ,   Israel   (03.13.14)
To Mr. Sheehan, to "One Canadian passenger, who stayed behind in protest" and to Canada, wow, and thank you! You took a stand and showed integrity and this Israeli, and I know many others, thank you for your friendship and support.
4. Finally reverse BDS...well done Norwegian Cruise Lines
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (03.13.14)
5. You are wrong beassi
Jul   (03.13.14)
Israel welcomes Tunisian tourists!
6. #2
Yoni Melamed ,   Tel Aviv, Israel   (03.13.14)
Get your facts straight. Israel doesn't bar their entry. Their own countries refuse to have diplomatic ties with Israel.
7. Steve Benassi - Do you even know what you are talking about
Barry ,   Tel Aviv   (03.13.14)
...or do you make it up as you go along? I've met so many Saudis, Kuwaitis, Qataris, and nationals of so many Muslin-Arab countries in places all over Israel. Perhaps you should label yourself as a fiction writer.
8. Sign of things to come Qatar 2022 World Cup
Tim ,   Brighton   (03.13.14)
Time and again - I have pressed both FIFA and Qatar to come out openly and unequivocally that there will be no RACIAL DISCRIMINATION in the World Cup 2022 No barring of Jewish and Israeli Participants and Spectators to Qatar No harassment of Jewish and Israeli Participants and Spectators to Qatar No barring of Jewish and Israeli Participants and Spectators to pray in Qatar No barring of Jewish and Israeli Participants and Spectators wearing Kippah in Qatar Any answers? No Just EERIE SILENCE...........
9. #2 As I assume you have never been to Israel, Benazsi,
A ,   Belgium   (03.13.14)
you prove once again the that bedpan fumes you inhale have muddled your thinking and exposed your ignorance.
10. Benassi is in Error
Ami ,   Tel Aviv   (03.13.14)
Israel welcomes tourists from all the Arab countries which recognize Israel. There are always many Arabs going through passport control at Ben Gurion Airport.
11. Reply
Tunisian ,   Tunisia   (03.13.14)
Dear Media, The Israeli tourists who were aboard the cruise ship "Norwegian Jade" were prevented from landing Sunday, March 9, 2014, during a stop in La Goulette and were "forced" to stay board as they don't have VISA. You know VISA?? The procedure invented by western countries, that consist on getting a stamp in your passport, before traveling, that allows people to get in your beloved countries... It's not about nationalities, or religion.. It's about processes that you (Western Counries) invented.. The same process that can be used by every single country in this World.. Best Regards.
12. #8 Wouldn't worry about it
Sarah B ,   Tel Aviv/London   (03.13.14)
FIFA has begun moves to kick Israel out after the Israeli government didn't abide by guarantees given to FIFA pertaining to the Palestinian national football team. So you can stop worrying about it now
13. My old man was Benazi, pushed Jews into death trains
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (03.13.14)
14. Dear Tunisian, you are not familiar how cruises work
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (03.13.14)
When on a cruise and stopping in a foreign port there is no need for Visa to disembark and tour a limited area near the port as long as passports are recognized by the host country. For whatever mean reason today's Islamist Tunisia does not recognize Israeli passports unlike the near past.
15. #11 Just a matter of interest
Tim ,   Brighton   (03.13.14)
Assuming I has the right documentation but walked around named Cohen with a Kippah on my head sight seeing Jewish Sites of interest in Tunisia would I be 1. Safe 2. Welcome to your Country 3. Followed 4. Given 24 Hour Protection 5. Insane?
16. #12. Wow so I can now relax....what a relief
Tim ,   Brighton   (03.13.14)
Except You havent addressed any of the issues relating to Qatar 2022 As for the so called guarantees that you mention Israel failed to keep I follow all FIFA News and you must know as well as I do that yours is yet another figment of a twisted imagination I feel a lot better already
17. #11
Tunisay   (03.13.14)
Yes we know what VISA is but we do not know what Tunisia is? Is it the country where tribes rules their areas? We know what Tunisia is not a country or state.
18. #2 - Blatantly untrue.
William ,   Israel   (03.13.14)
Israel receives many Arab Muslim visitors from nations they have either peace or friendly ties with. The problem for said Arab Muslims is by their own govt who punishes people for visit Israel. A group of Muslim women from Tunisia and another group from the UK came to Israel. They admitted they were afraid and expected to be treated harshly. They were surprised when they were treated decently and was able to travel around Israel easily in the tour, meeting people. It wasn't militarized nor were bombs going off every where as they expected. Just 2 examples that contradict your retarded claims. There are many more.
19. #11 - why didn't you give the Israeli visas?
William ,   Israel   (03.13.14)
And if its a policy invented by Westerners, then being anti-Western, you can ignore the policy and invite them in, no?
20. #12 - "FIFA had begun moves to kick Israel out..."
William ,   Israel   (03.13.14)
Wrong. FIFA didn't even discuss this let along begin a process to eject a member. Your dreams do not create reality, though you do wish they would. So do the Arabs and they've failed for years. Just sayin'
21. #2 Take your pills
GS ,   Germany   (03.13.14)
Or reduce medication (whatever).
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