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Can Israel afford Netanyahu's plan for massive border fence with Jordan?
Attila Somfalvi
Published: 30.06.14, 13:22
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1. In addition to fence mobile units
Zechariah   (06.30.14)
Both Defense and Offence ought be balanced in war people argue the proportions but if a fence is built it ought include an offensive capacity .It seems necessary to obtain covert donations from the Galut which have to remember the Horrific Lessons of the Shoah.
2. The Bikaa of Southern Israel
Dror ,   Haifa, Israel   (06.30.14)
Mostly flat desert terrain... The building of a strong barrier should be a great deal easier than the Sinai perimeter fence and barriers. 265 kilometers is not that difficult in flat open terrain.. Good call Bibi.. Lets get to work. Hire the best builders...
3. ISIS is a threat to the world
Brod ,   USA   (06.30.14)
Israel should defend itself against the savages by preempting them longed before they reach the border. Their foot soldiers are already in Hamas- infested Gaza and in the Land of Israel. It is time to act decisively before the Barbarians prop up in their Satanic zealotry.
4. The Arava
Dror ,   Haifa, Israel   (06.30.14)
Same story, flat terrain... relatively simple to build strong border fence and barriers... long time coming.. lets get to work..
5. A Fence Costs Real Money
Jake ,   Haifa Israel   (06.30.14)
A fence like the one in the Negev costs a considerable sum of money. It is not enough to keep saying: "it is worth it" or "we cannot afford not to". You actually have to have the real money. The government cannot just print the money. Does everyone who wants a fence agree to raise taxes? I am not saying ti is a bad idea but you actually have to have the money. Something will have to be cut to provide it or taxes will have to be raised.
6. Jake #5
Dror ,   Haifa, Israel   (06.30.14)
How bout we confiscate the cash from Israel's wealthiest families... Bar Rafaeli will have to go without her afternoon massage for a year or so..
7. the give the goi ahead to export oil and gas. we need the
ralph   (06.30.14)
funds now not 40 yrs from now. spend and we will find more. go the australian route not bangladesh or egytpian route. there will be more than enough.
8. Fundraiser
Simcha ,   NYC USA   (06.30.14)
Get the PR machine to work, announce an international fundraiser to build the fence and in a few months, all the money will be there. DO IT! Why doesn't KKL-JNF contribute to this project. They do amazing work with water, parks and supporting The Negev, but if there is any attack from Jordan, no one will enjoy the parks- they will be hiding in shelters. Build Baby Build.
9. #5
Harold ,   USA   (06.30.14)
Don't worry the US Taxpayers are still there and those who sell the Dead Sea products in New Zealand and in other countries are still alive.
10. "Maginot-Line".. anyone???!! China....? WHY?
tom ,   tel aviv   (06.30.14)
11. all borders are now gone. time to define ours jordan river
ralph   (06.30.14)
seems like a good one.
12. Excuse to annex more Palestinian land.
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13. the real crux of the problem
tom ,   toronto, canada   (06.30.14)
for the moment, isis is more of a threat to all of israel's arab neighbours, than to israel. so why should israel help to preserve the syrian or iraqi regimes? what have they ever done for israel, and why should israel be in a position of supporting tyrants? also, we've learned, the hard way, that "gratitude" translates into arabic as "humiliation". should israel follow obummer's lead, and get manoeuvred into providing air support for iranian revolutionary guards in baghdad? or would it be wiser to provide support in non-tangible form, and save the military options for protecting israel from attack.
14. to #3 You are very wrong
Ivan ,   Haifa   (06.30.14)
ISIS is not a threat for Israel, they wont dare to attack Israel,they wont be able since Hezbollah,Iran and Assad will destroy them before reaching Israel and in the case they dare to attack israel...do you remember the 6 days war?,it will be a 3 days war to defeat these idiots who even murdered their leader by mistake.
15. To #5: pay taxes to lsraeli government now - or pay taxes
me ,   here   (06.30.14)
to ISIL/the Islamic Caliphate (if you are still alive to do it. - Your choice!
16. The quesstion is can Israel.....
Gideon Reader   (06.30.14)
...NOT afford to build the fence? There is plenty of money wasted on numerous and needless projects much less important than securing the nations Eastern Border. Establishment of priorities is what the PM (and his cabinet) get the Shkalim Gadolim for. A (more) secure border and construction jobs show that thiss is a winning effort.
17. us should contribute greatly. then sell our oil and gas.
ralph   (06.30.14)
grow our economy. billions for arms for arabs is wasted money. they will run at the first sign of a fight.
18. Yeah Right
American ,   America   (06.30.14)
Sure us true Americans are just itching to fund your cyclone fence.......yeah......sure........
19. Why doesn't King Bibi the Weak just build a ghetto wall
A ,   Belgium   (07.01.14)
around Israel, where he can safely bellow his empty threats and peacefully eat his ice cream? FEIGLIN FOR PM NOW!
20. Whose Border?
Golden Dome ,   Washington USA   (07.01.14)
How many fences, walls, barriers do you plan on erecting on other peoples' property? You're already in contravention of the World Court for the Palestinian Wall. Are you trying for a more Face time in front of the court?
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