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Abbas willing to extend peace talks by nine months
Yitzhak Benhorin
Published: 17.04.14, 01:05
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1. No Concessions just to Talk
Ami ,   Tel Aviv   (04.16.14)
The idiocy of making substantive concessions just to sit at a table with people who then refuse to negotiate in good faith must end. Israel should always be willing to sit down and talk and must never be willing to make concessions just to do so.
2. "Peacemaking...today is a hobby"
CJK   (04.16.14)
the obama regime wants to convince us that obama has been obsessing about israel and giving the arab palestinians a state as a "hobby." they are setting up john kerry as the fall guy, the last of an old guard, whereas obama represents himself as the new guard. this attempt to re-write history is truly ironic and indeed despicable. nor will it work. obama has been obsessed with israel since before he became president. susan rice, his national security advisor had declared just a few months ago that the obamas had two foreign policy goals, one to solve the israel-palestinian conflict, and two, to solve the nuclear iran crisis. it is for this reason that martin indyk is returning to israel: obama wants to continue his favourite hobby regardless of the consequences to the people on the ground. as for tommy friedman's claim that there was a time when cars moved in jerusalem on shabbat, he is making it up as he usually does.
3. Indyk - Turkey, you're one and the same
K.T.   (04.17.14)
The same name, the same destroyers of Israel. Don't you dare step into Israel now to try pieces talking. Enough is enough! How many more Jews need to be killed to please your boss Hussein Obama? Israel shouldn't let him in.
4. Good...we can relax, no peace.
Avi ,   NYC, USA   (04.17.14)
The Australian born Israeli agent, will make sure we will not be threatened by peace anytime soon!
5. Sound Like Same Terms As Before
emanon ,   USA   (04.17.14)
The arabs will derail the talks too, just like before.
6. are peacetalks possible ?
jochair ,   kfar saba Israel   (04.17.14)
peacetalks are possible with normal people but not qwith insanew murderers.with those people one does not negotiate.because they have new demands every five minutes.
7. Mizrahi's Murder
Ami ,   Tel Aviv   (04.17.14)
Everyone who voted to release terrorists from prison is responsible for Mizrahi's murder.
8. Judae and Samaria best Militirized
Zechariah   (04.16.14)
Judae and Samaria with the Jordan Valley is Best Militized by an International force with many Recruits from the IDF The Jordanian Bedoiun USA and NATO .The IDF ought be there for a . In Return Palestinians can establish more Cities in More Areas.But if Islamic Jihad or Fatah Ba'ath Enter this will Exponetiate the Destructive Forces .
9. Plan Fifty Years Ahead
Zechariah   (04.17.14)
Iron clad security for the Holy land is the Essential and the Enmity between Arab and Jew ought lessen.Israel has forgiven Nazi Germany even tho 15% -30%plus of Germans and Austrians and East Europeans are Neo-Nazi tho Many Present generation Germans feel guilty about the Shoah.But the Jews can only Survive Militarily Strong and Security and Immigration need be Controlled by the Jews . .
10. Thank you Peace Partner!
Booboo Bibi ,   Western Al-Quds   (04.17.14)
We sure do appreciate your willingness to continue negotiations with us, love ya! We'll continue jaw-jawing as always, who's turn is it to bring the humus this time? The Booboo
11. How long before Israel does what is right? Drive the Palis
Bernie ,   Erehwon. USA   (04.17.14)
into the desert?
12. Put evil Piece Talks out of their misery.
Chaim ,   Israel   (04.16.14)
Give Indyk the resounding "NO" he needs to hear. "Palestinians" are Israel's mortal foes. Not peace partners.
13. WHY NOT! 9 MONTHS OR 9 YEAR
Iranian Jew ,   LA USA   (04.17.14)
Who cares! No one is interested in the so called peace. Abbas has made a fortune looking like a victim and he has to close shop if he agrees to any peace. Who is going to finance his government once he makes peace? No one! He will keep the charade goinbg for another 9 years if he can.
14. US involvment
James ,   USA   (04.16.14)
I would like to see Ynet do a breakdown of the names in the Israeli govt that invited these people to continue taks so the people can see who supports acceding to terrorist, murderers demands. What do Israelis gain from these talks. What does the US gain from trading away land and more so, what does the PA gain other than a foothold and actual recognition of a state. This is like selling out to the nazis for illusions of peace.
15. The ol' saving Israel from itself routine...what a joke !!
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (04.16.14)
16. Status Quo over, ICC war crimes "doomsday weapon" in play
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (04.17.14)
PA must follow "two tracks"... 1..Talks, don't stop, no matter what. 2..Leverage international community, ICC, UNSC, EU, NATO, stop settlements, establish '67 borders, secure NATO protection force, sue for right of return, war reparations, and release of all prisoners.
17. Abbas is a Fool to continue talks
lydia ,   Brisbane   (04.17.14)
Nothing will come of extended talks with the Big Satan or the little Satan
18. What will the extortionist from Ramallah demand now, and
N.L.Katz ,   Qatzrin, Israel   (04.17.14)
what will the Obama/Kerry duo will be ready to hand over to the Mafia-like gangster at the Jews' expense...??
19. Why give Pals borders if they can't accept Jewish Israel?
Sam ,   Canada   (04.17.14)
Why give up Israel's positions on borders, Jerusalem, etc if Palestinians have already said they will never accept a Jewish Israel? Let's hear from the Palestinians first their demands on refugees. Then we will know if Israel will be left with its Jewish majority and culture. Israel should stop playing the role of patsy to the US and EU always being asked to make concessions first.
20. The US woud never put up with the terrorism and yet...
r ,   israel   (04.17.14)
pushes Israel to pretend these are people worthy of making peace with! they are not a good people! they have yet to stop killing the Israeli people on a daily basis!
21. Thomas Friedman has been 100%...
mindRider ,   The Free World   (04.17.14)
...wrong on any subject he wrote about in the NYT concerning the Middle East developments the last years, so please do not quote his nonsense on the holiness of John Kerry and his Messianism on your site as being of any value.
22. Masonic handshake
dave ,   safet israel   (04.17.14)
23. Kerry is doing the DEVILS work...
Chris Rettenmoser ,   Bayerisch Gmain Germ   (04.16.14)
24. I'm afraid no matter what: we look stupid.
tom ,   tel aviv   (04.17.14)
25. Lets not fall into the same trap
Sammy ,   Newcastle   (04.17.14)
No Deadlines No Negotiation by Media No PR Stand Offs Just get down to what both parties were mandated to do Finalise the Agreement - because we ARE so close And to Haniyeh so eager yesterday to voice his 'two pence worth' We don't need lectures from him about how to conduct our negotiations...Look at just how far WE have come and how far we are going in Palestine in the West Bank compared with his total miserable failures in Gaza The Agreement is within our grasp
26. What about the UN?
StinaLena ,   Kibbutz, Israel   (04.17.14)
Are the Israelis going to talk with the Palestinian at the same time as their applications to the UN will be approved. The Palestinians continue to play kick ball with the Israelis - as usual - and I'm ashamed.
27. To: N.L. Katz at No. 18
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (04.17.14)
Well, that would depend upon the Jews, wouldn't it? Time to annex the settlement blocs, at a minimum. Sit back and say to Abbas "More games out of you, we'll take it all." We probably will, anyway, but I think it would be really swell for Abbas to realize that his life's work -- terrorism -- has been for naught.
28. "..willing to extend.." !!
Beary White ,   Norway   (04.17.14)
When using these words, abu masen would clearly reveal his main goal is NOT peace. Every leaders of the pals have failed, and should be replaced by organizers/project leaders from Israel. Then a sustainable peace can be constructed, and at least SOME people of the islamic-cult-followers will have their freedom in the world. Freedom of expression, freedom of convert into other religions, freedom for girl-kids of NOT being abused or honour-killed by crazy uncles/father/brothers.
29. Palestine Borders
Sammy ,   Newcastle   (04.17.14)
When it comes to defining our Borders - its not WHERE but WHAT and HOW MUCH TOTAL LAND AREA So for every sq Km relinquished from what Israel calls the Judea and Samaria areas we get 3-5x The Area from other parts of Israel plus any costs relating to any Palestinians uprooted from these areas since 67 So if we relinquish 50 sq Kms in Judaea and Samaria we get in return up to 250 sq kms from other parts of Israel That puts into context the relative land values, we gain additional Land Area and the Israelis retain its buffer settlements around Jerusalem
30. 15 not mine.
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (04.17.14)
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