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Kerry: 'Apartheid' was bad choice of words
Elior Levy and Yitzhak Benhorin
Published: 29.04.14, 09:15
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1. 'apartheid'
jon ,   uk   (04.29.14)
the word 'apartheid' is used about Israel now and again in time it will be normal to hear it if not already and people will believe it as Palestinian state which was not said before 1967 now its reality repeat saying the same lies all the time it will excepted as true the people who say Israel is 'apartheid' they should go on a fact finding to Israel and compare if its like as South Arica was
2. bad terminology???those prisoners are terrorists
lili   (04.29.14)
who comitted murder one and have blood on their hands. how can he live with himself knowing that he impose something americans themselves will never do and that is release murderes.
3. Political correctness + decent manners means
barbara ,   Haifa Israel   (04.29.14)
choosing your words beforehand. But, If I was a barometer of character, I would say that Kerry's spontaneous choice of words are true to his character.
4. Oh + I am tired of his warning Israel.
barbara ,   Haifa Israel   (04.29.14)
It is time he either takes a different stance or get out of the political ring.
5. Kerry
Lioness ,   Israel   (04.29.14)
Kerry is a fool and it does not matter how many face-lifts he has it wont change a thing
6. Kerry spoke the truth.
The middle way ,   Tiberias, Israel   (04.29.14)
if it isnt 2 states then it will be apartheid and thats the truth.Far better to draw our own borders and whats left can be Palestine. ie the borders will not be the old 1967 ones but rather something that reflects our needs and the results of the six day war.Take it or leave it Pals its time to move on.
7. Waste of Virtual Space! Everyone knows EXACTLY what Kerry&
tom ,   tel aviv   (04.29.14)
Barry Soetoero want the World to understand: USA no longer thinks it has the will and potential to defend decency, so it is aligning itself with the New Kid on the Block: Islam and it's barbaric ideology.We got it, Kerry.
8. Oops!
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (04.29.14)
" ... nor have I ever stated, publicly or privately, that Israel is an apartheid state ...." Except you got caught on tape, Mr. Kerry, saying precisely that. You cannot spin that; nor can you make it go away. For the record, your comments were grossly inaccurate, and your characterization of Israel as an apartheid state is nothing short of an abomination for which you should be ordered to resign. That is not likely to happen -- we know you were ordered to make that statement; we know who ordered you to make it -- but you, Mr. Kerry, need to realize that your president has no political options left -- he's on the tail end of a completely uninspired and undistinguished presidency -- but that is no reason to allow him to drag you down with him. Israel is truly a vibrant democracy, in a part of the world where none exists. All citizens of Israel enjoy all the rights and privileges of citizenship, although not all of the obligations, such as military service. Israel has persisted as a democracy beset on all sides by enemies who would like nothing better than to see Israel disappear. Have you stopped to wonder, Mr. Kerry, why it is that not one single Israeli Arab has pulled up stakes and relocated to areas controlled by the "Palestine" Authority? Not one. Not a single one. Doesn't sound much like apartheid to me. You owe the State of Israel and the Jewish people an apology. A public, apology. Humiliating? Yes, quite possibly. Or you can kiss your political career good-bye. You offended a great many people with your statement, not all of them Jews.
9. Kerry
(04.29.14)
Remember that Kerry supports something far worse than apartheid: he supports an ethnically pure "Palestine" that will be violently cleansed of Jews, and where (like his paymasters in Saudi Arabia and Jordan) Jews are forbidden from existing. Hypocritically, Kerry refuses to demand that Israel have no Arab citizens. He knows that if Israel has Arab citizens, Israel will then need to have a two-tiered legal system that allows unlimited Jewish immigration while prohibiting the Arab plan for flooding Israel with Arab immigrants. This inevitable legal disparity (which will not be avoided by Kerry's plan for a binational Israel) is what he calls apartheid. And this is why Kerry thinks he is being clever. Like all Leftists, Kerry empties words of meaning to attack his enemies. Apartheid meant a particularly odious expression of racism in South Africa. There are similar forms of racism, especially in countries that practice jiziya, for example, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Palestinian Authority and Syria. Kerry will never accuse them of apartheid because it is a negative and insulting word and they are his friends. Kerry will condemn Israel for apartheid for implementing a perfectly fair, just and necessary legal disparity because he wants to insult, isolate and delegitimize Israel. The problem is not Kerry who is on record supporting ethnic cleansing of Jews. The problem is Netanyahu who collaborates with Kerry.
10. Apartheid is actually excellent choice of word
Shachar ,   Eilat   (04.29.14)
Apartheid means separate development. That is exactly what is happening with Jewish and Arab populations in the west bank. It is also the aim of the peace talks ie separate the populations on an ethnic basis into different countries. South Africa did the same with the Transkei, Boputswana etc. Sometimes separating populations is the best solution.
11. To: No. 6
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (04.29.14)
Amen! We did not ask for war in 1967, but the Arabs waged it -- and lost. Time for them to accept the consequences. Israel will annex Judea and Samaria and its Arab population will be either repatriated to Jordan, or relocated to Gaza. War is not a picnic. And we should not reward those who wage it. West Bank Arabs will never be absorbed into the Israeli body politic; it is time, as you say, for them to move on.
12. # 11
Middle of the way ,   Tiberias, Israel   (04.29.14)
Never thought that we would agree on anything .I dont consider myself right wing , maybe centre right. My ideas are simply based on my experience living here 50 years.Nice to agreeagree sometimes.
13. if you didn't know this Kerry is Kiri !!!
Gerry   (04.29.14)
14. If I Could Rewind The Tape He Says
Ariel ben Yochanan ,   Kfar Tapuah, Efraim   (04.29.14)
B"H - No, you can't rewind the tape, Kerry! If you are not smart enough to get it right in real time, than maybe you should go tomato-harvesting and let someone bright do the secretary of State.
15. Time for another round of botox,
Linichka ,   Gdynia, Poland   (04.29.14)
Johnboy. Maybe get enough so you lose your power of speech.
16. How strange....
mindRider ,   The Free World   (04.29.14)
.....that it is always a denouncement of the only ones who truly strive for peace, Israel, and never of the palestinian-arabs who have no inclination too compromise, keep no agreement they ever signed and celebrate terrorism and deceit.
17. The DC - Red Queen Rule
Mark ben Josef ,   USA   (04.29.14)
Once anything is said in DC, the Red Queen's rule applies. For those unfamiliar, look simple y at the lyrics of "White Rabbit" by Jefferson Airplane. No need to read the entire book about Alice.
18. deliberate blood libel...
Daniel ,   TA - IL   (04.29.14)
deliberately chosen to be released on the holocaust remebrance day. That is what mr. kerry wishes for the jewish people of israel... a juden reines palestina
19. Jews are not allowed to pray on the Temple Mount
Zev ,   Israel   (04.29.14)
Jews living in Judea and Shomron do not have the same rights as the Arabs living there.
20. One does not really need Kerry...
Michael ,   Haifa   (04.29.14)
...to know that the current Israeli government is rapidly creating the conditions for an apartheid-like state in the occupied territories. Indifferent Israelis will only get to know about it when the world begins to take action against the phenomenon
21. A Comic-Tragic figure!
AVouskila ,   South America   (04.29.14)
Though the guy is completely in tune with Obama's Kuala Lampour's international speech where he speaks like the 1610's James the First King of England, stating that there is a better alternative than solving problems with violence. Look what it got King James to, which ultimately will be Obama's legacy after he leaves office, truncated with his lieutenants and core believer of his stand, but, Russian and Iran experiences, will bring about an unrestful world, full of violence in places where there use to be none. Kerry, is a good haerted man, who believes what his instincts 'dictate' him. I'll be the last one to accept his undeserving for a Secretary of State, that he couldn't find a better words to describe his frustration that Israel is pushing him away from being a Presidential object. I think it is about time that Kerry should go and write about the sea and the air...
22. He spits then he licks his spit!
George Ghatas ,   Ramallah, Palestine   (04.29.14)
If Israel was smart they would realize that just because Kerry took back his words it does not mean that they were not true! If we had politicians, on all sides, who are willing to say unpopular things that are true, we might be able to move forward!
23. Kerry chosen the wrong word
mat ,   uk   (04.29.14)
But he said it so it must be in his mind a man in his position must know what words to use and where
24. Sotero and Kerry...
Beary White ,   Norway   (04.29.14)
..bit by bit reveals their private "commitment" against Israel, as one of the most deadliest friends, working behind shadows to outcast Israel. Soteros first bomb to be imprinted was the -67 armistic lines, as borders.. Kerry's last bomb; Apartheid flag.. Is Kerry moving to SA with Sotero in some few years?? To the new apartment in sentral square in Ryad?? To overlook all the fun at the market in the opening hours...
25. "Wrong word".....only because he was caught out.
Alan ,   SA   (04.29.14)
26. Seems Mr. Kerry has prepared himself a gourmet cuisine,
A ,   Belgium   (04.29.14)
shoe leather smeared with Heinz ketshup. Not even Charlie Chaplin could create such amazing culinary masterpieces. Insert foot into mouth and bon apetit...loser!
27. Nine months pregnancy
(04.29.14)
Nine months pregnancy that was not born and never will be that sort of baby so now we want all biblical borders of Israel as described in Tanach....enough disobeying nations that don't trust God. If moslem religion born 500 years - Christianity was born 2000 years and Judaism more than that and wisdom suggests Judaism keeps the land as custodians.
28. The biggest Apartheid aficionados are muslims
Rod ,   Fargo N.Dakota   (04.29.14)
29. I refer everybody to Caroline Glick today's article!
tom ,   tel aviv   (04.29.14)
30. Leaked remarks by kerry
Steve Goodman ,   Israel   (04.29.14)
We can only imagine what other true thoughts and comments our "good friend" john has kept hidden from us.....now we have a golden opportunity to underestand a bit more about obummah and his shify crew......AM YISROEL CHAI.......TJJ sends
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