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Netanyahu: No prisoner release without quid pro quo
Roi Kais, Attila Somfalvi
Published: 30.03.14, 11:56
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1. Let the PLO make a single "concession": Amend PLO Charter!!
N.L.Katz ,   Qatzrin, Israel   (03.30.14)
The PLO Charter, calling for Israel's demise and the "cleansing" of the ancestral homeland of the Jewish people since 1964, was to be amended 20 years ago, when Israel handed over the PLO the right to set up the Palestinian Authority. This written commitment was witnessed, among others, by the US as well. Yet, 20 years hence the Charter continues to call for Israel's demise; for the "cleansing" of the ancestral homeland of the Jewish people of its Jews; and for the use of all means - violence, terror and deception included - to achieve these goals. The Obama/Kerry duo ought to demand of the PLO to: Amend the PLO Charter, now; to cease all acts of terror and rocketing against the Jews; and, to accept Israel's RIGHT to be, to exist as the sovereign nation-state of the Jewish people. None of the above is a tangible "concession", only the right thing to do. But, the Obama White House prefers to pressure the Jews, instead. One wonders, why...??
2. The Dance Macabre stops now. Insanity has it's limits, NOW!
tom ,   tel aviv   (03.30.14)
3. the Palestinian trick
joe ,   northern Israel   (03.30.14)
As long as the Palestinian Authority does not control it own rows and the opposition in the territory.As long as recognition of right of existence and acceptance of the state of Israel are not authorised by all Arab institutions, Israel should not bend in any way.
4. blame game
(03.30.14)
This is not a blame game. The PLO knew from the beginning that the talks will fail after they received concessions and that Israel will be blamed. The fact is that the PLO is waging a war of destruction against the Jews. At this time it is using "negotiations" with help of its two most powerful allies, the Obama regime and the Israeli Left. The "negotiations" have succeeded. The formerly Zionist Netanyahu has already released bloodthirsty murderers proving that Jewish lives are worthless, proving that the Israeli justice system is a farce and that using the combination of Obama and the Left, PLO can critically weaken Israel. The only mystery is Netanyahu: it is not difficult to destroy PLO in one week and ensure Israeli survival by massive Jewish building in Judea and Samaria.
5. the kerry talks have been a joke from the start
zionist forever   (03.30.14)
We agreed to release over 100 poisoner in exchange Abbas would agree to hold negotiations over the creation of a palestinians sate. We released 3 batches so far and go nowhere and we are now expected to release more even though Abbas is not going to commit himself to extending the talks beyond April 29 so whats the point if he plans to walk away from talks anyway? The man is playing Bibi & Kerry for fools, he wants this batch released now and come April 29 he is going to say I am going to walk away unless you release more prisoners including Marwan Bargouti. The talks are not working, Abbas is refusing to compromise on anything and the only reason Kerry & Obama are pushing them is because Obama wants a legacy and Kerry wants to be next president but if talks end all those things become much more difficult. Abbas is not taking talks seriously so lets stop playing games and let him go to the UN as that his plan anyway, at least this way we won't be giving away all our bargaining chips first.
6. Who is advising Bibi ?
Harvey ,   London   (03.30.14)
First and foremost there should never have been agreed that prisoners with blood on their hands be released just to get Abbas to the drawing board . These psychopaths have been tried and found guilty of the most heinous crimes . What has Israels judicial and penal system got to do with so called peace talks . Once the disgraceful decision was taken to release these individuals , each tranche should have been conditional on pre agreed and achieved milestones in the negotiations with the final batch released only upon the signing of an irrevocable peace agreement . All this government has achieved is hand back murderers for nothing . It's patently obvious that this is what the PA intended all the time knowing full well they would never compromise on any issue . Last time at least we managed to get something out of it in the return of Gilad Shalit . This time nothing . Just too bad for words .
7. Talks
Sjoerd van der Velde ,   Hoorn, Holland   (03.30.14)
Every party is responsible of how talks are going on. Israel forever and always!
8. Entrenched Conflict Cold Truce Best option
Zechariah   (03.30.14)
What would allow a cold truce to exist .A better life and more autonomy for Jews and Arabs in Israel.But basically A considerable part of Judae and Samaria will need to be A fallow zone only for survivalism for Jew and Arab a restricted International military zone preparing for the Apocapylse .
9. WAIST OF TIME
michel ,   Ashkelon   (03.30.14)
THIS ARE NOT RATIONAL PEOPLE.
10. Who doesn't get it?
LR ,   Afula, Israel   (03.30.14)
The Islamic world does not / will not accept any non-Muslim sovereignty in the Middle East. Period. That cancerous malignant mentality is already speading and infecting Europe and anywhere else that Islam thrives. They believe that they can murder any non-Muslim with impunity and Israel's release of these degenerates is verification of their polluted philosophy. Release MURDERERS so they will continue talking to you? About what? The PA / PLO / Palestinian / Hamas / Hezbullah / Iranian / ISLAMIC end game is the destruction of anything not Islamic in their midst. Any lie and/or deception is ok - as long as they achieve their own pathetic ends. If you don't get that, then "that" is exactly what you will get.
11. Be strong
Aharon ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (03.30.14)
The government of Israel needs to hang tough and not give up killers and criminals for nothing!
12. Zionist you are so clever,
Matilde   (03.30.14)
Well, you know? Maybe if Palestinians do not recognize the jewishness of Israel, they will get Jewish Hillary Clinton for President, hahahaha! Aloha ;-)
13. This situation really makes me sad
Jewish Patriot ,   Galut   (03.30.14)
This is not about the peace. Palestinians only want to weaken Israel. If I was a Palestinian, I would not demand the release of murderers! I'd ask Israel to punish them even more, because I would want to show, that Palestinians are peaceful and want terrorists to rott in jail. If I was a Palestinian and if it was about real peace talks, I'd ask Israel to teach us how to make better agriculture, how to build modern hospitals, things that would make a country, and peoples closer to each other. But this is just a dream...they want nothing, but demand the release of bloody murderers - so they might...they might shut up then. Also what about the Hamas, they will not accept any peace talks, releasing this dangerous killers and terrorists, will give them another chance to attack Israel, and the victims's families are betrayed...
14. Releasing prisoners is a signed deal
Harri ,   EU   (03.30.14)
Israel promised to release prisoners so that Palestinians would not go to UN while negotiating. When Israel breaks its commitments, Palestinians can go to UN and even US cant use their Veto, because Israel was the deal breaker, and some kind of a deal have to be made. You have released prisoners before, and there has been no rise in terrorism. Palestinians are waiting sound reason to go to UN, and you are giving it on a silver plate. Well, maybe it is the best option, because you don't seem to know what is best for you.
15. @#1: The Obama/Kerry duo...
ASTRONAUT ,   SC, USA   (03.30.14)
oh, you mean Laurel & Hardy . . . or is it the Two Stooges?
16. #14
(03.30.14)
In the Oslo Agreements, the PLO and PA undertook not to take any unilateral steps that prejudice the outcome of the agreement. Amongst their many violations of Oslo, they took unilateral steps at the UN. In face of this most recent threat that you support, Israel is fully entitled to, and should, destroy the PLO and either drone the PLO leaders Obama-style or execute them Egypt-style.
17. # 1 B r a v o !
Amir Oren ,   Kibbutz Dan   (03.30.14)
18. Israel is finally making a stand. enough with
Gray Eagle   (03.30.14)
the Pals moving the goal post every time we get close.
19. #@Steve
Matilde   (03.30.14)
No, what we undestood is that the U.S. Asked from Israel to release prisoners so Palestinians could agree to peace talks with Israel. Palestinians went already to the UN a year or two years ago, didnt work for them. So, who ever though the release of palestinians kept in jail since oslo 1993 could help for peace talks now understand it wasnt the best idea, unless israelis and palestinians got already a deal and they dont want to reveal it or make it public in this moment.
20. Keep them and feed them
Cynic #2   (03.30.14)
21. The Arabs once again appear intent on blowing up the talks
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (03.30.14)
22. yet another example of Israel not living up to their
Doug ,   Rochester, USA   (03.30.14)
agreements. Like when they signed the Dayton accords and agreed to leave Palestine within 5 years. Like when they signed the UN charter and agreed to abide by all UNSCR's. Like when they signed the Geneva conventions and agreed to never colonize occupied territory and to protect the civlian population of any land they occupied. I do not see why the Pals would even want an agreement with rogue Israel when Israel only follows those portions of agreements that it finds convenient to follow.
23. If UN can give "statehood",why is everybody wasting time
Alan ,   SA   (03.30.14)
with rubbish talks and rubbish time wasting. They must go to UN and ICC and whatever of the Israel bashers are there and do their worst. If Israel,s existence is so tenuous as to be snuffed out by the Pals running to UN then I am astounded.
24. yet another example of Arabs not making any concessions
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (03.30.14)
25. Dempsey to ask IDF help with Ukraine since US, NATO impotent
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (03.30.14)
26. # 12 Aloha Matilde
BUILD BABY BUILD!!!!   (03.30.14)
You must be misinformed, '"What difference does it make" Clinton is neither Jewish or a friend to Israel. Shalom. BUILDING DESPITE THE 'obama' DEMOCRATS!!!
27. Palestinians will go to UNITED NOTHING
UN means ,   United for Nothng   (03.30.14)
If the Palestinians will go to the UNited Nothing to ask for independence, and no one will VETO against it, then things will be more complicated than now.
28. To: Alan at No. 23
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (03.30.14)
You're right. It isn't at all tenuous. And it has lots and lots and lots of natural gas -- the new petroleum. The worm has turned, Alan. The "Palestinians" just don't matter anymore, and the world may pay lip service, but they'd rather be on very good terms with Israel, its high technology, its stability, flourishing economy and ... ... all that gas.
29. Doug # 22
Arnold-Canada ,   Montreal   (03.30.14)
People and countries do what is necessary for them. Tell me when Obama is going to close Guantanamo. Six years into his rule has the big decider for the USA.
30. israel neges AGAIN on an agreement
Watcher   (03.30.14)
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