Opinion  Nahum Barnea
Netanyahu may have apologized, but the damage has been done
Nahum Barnea
Published: 24.03.15, 23:56
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1. Appology is a Noble Act; Editorial is not.
Rami ,   Boston, USA   (03.25.15)
Netanyahu's apology is both appropriate, and noble. The editorial's negativism is damage. Netanyahu stands in contrast to many leaders who hate Jews and Israel; when did Mahatir Mohamed of Malaysia apologize for his anti-Semitic speech derived from the Protocols? When did King Faisal apologize for his blood libel against Jews? Obama's minister (until Obama ran for President): when did he apologize for his incitement against America? When did Assad apologize for his speech accusing Jews of killing Jesus, in front of the Pope? When did Morsi apologize? When did Nasser apologize for denying the Holocaust? Saying the wrong thoughts and apologizing should be praised, and not bashed.
2. So what ?
Airdrone pilot ,   World   (03.25.15)
Who cares what Bibi says, status quo is what it is, indeed all are citizens of Israel. There is no arab world, otherwise, where does ISIS, Assad, Revolutionary Guards, Al Qaeda, Hezbollah, Hamas, among many others fit ? All fantasy. true reality are those millions of arabs and hundreds of thousands killed by themselves, among themselves, and is what should really matter to White House, Osama, European Leaders. Why it is in the news what Bibi says and apologizes. What Iran does should create damage to Its relationship with US, so for and so on.
3. busing voters
jim dennis ,   las vegas USA   (03.25.15)
regret?are you guys serious?every right wing voter in america hasn't stopped laughing, "droves" is not a racial term,and busing voters who vote 30 times each is how obama won two elections,that's how the left plays,We know it,,and because Bibi is a worldly man he knows it too,,He simply stated a fact,,and it worked,,and obama is fuming because he knows Bibi didn't say anything racial,,trust me,,if he thought "that",, he would say so,,the ACLU version of any country is for those who can't afford laxitives,,No,,the left is mad cause they got caught by Bibi before they could vote 30 times each,,ethnicticity has Nothing to do with it,,,One would think if the left wants to stop being laughed at they'd join up with the Winners,,but then,,the left wouldn't have anything to complain about,,,
4. May G=D protect our PM from
ORA ,   JERUSALEM   (03.25.15)
the evil people who aim to harm him. Bibi is doing the best he can to secure Israel with G-D;s help. Since he needs all his concentration for this most difficult job,I deduce , Bibi's enemies want Israel's destruction. They are Israel's enemies and should be treated as such. Let Bibi alone already.
5. Actions Louder than Words
Zechariah   (03.25.15)
There is Racism in Israel but also Humanity and Israeli Arabs have long life expectancy and medium living standards .There are a lot of Israeli Poor also .Other areas are more uneven and there are and have been war crimes and massacres but Violent Jews against Peaceful Arabs and Violent Arabs against Peaceful Jews .the Jews have only one state it has to be secure as possible .The area is a savage brutal area with the potential to be much worse but the SuperRaces in Europe in the 20th Centuries were Barbaric the USA and Uk the far better than the the nazis and Stalinists .
6. What damage? Only the extreme radical left see it as damage.
Dan   (03.25.15)
Thank G-d the Left is out of the government for good!!!! What Bibi said he said and that's how it will be. The Jewish state can never be shared with Arabs and will never be, whether the left and Obama like it or not.
7. apology
shukri ,   gaza   (03.25.15)
it is not in need only but policy legalize any sin
8. Politics in Israel is Crazy
RickD ,   USA   (03.25.15)
No one in the US understands the Israeli political system. In the US there are no political parties based on ethnicity or religious groups. The idea of an Arab party or a Jewish religious party in the US is both ridiculous and incomprehensible. Getting out the vote is certainly understandable. Getting out the vote by saying the other party is going to win is also understandable. Saying that the Arabs are going to win when by Arabs is meant the Arab party voters just doesn't translate to Americans. Does O understand any of this? If he does then he's just a liar in attacking it. If he doesn't then he's just a putz.
9. Our country
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (03.25.15)
No one is keeping the Arabs from emigrating, and if they are that offended, then they should certainly consider it. They have twenty-three Arab states that will surely welcome them with open arms. Right? Chuckle. Please. Obama provided money, buses, campaign coordinators and advisors -- all at the expense of the American taxpayer. Every Arab vote is thus highly suspect and should be invalidated. And if Israeli Arabs do not like Israeli democracy, they are free to leave. Surely they will find greener pastures in the twenty-three Arab states from which they can choose.
10. Telling the truth is healing. The apology was wrong
Chaim ,   Israel   (03.25.15)
Bibi spoke the truth. There WAS a major plot, lead by the Obama, regime, to unseat Bibi. Bibi was correct about the mass mobilization of hostile voters to bring him down. This fact was confirmed by many sources; including Israeli Arab sources. The truth is healing. Israelis have the right to hear the truth from their government. Bibi was totally wrong to apologize.
11. To: No. 7
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (03.25.15)
When are you lot planning to apologize for 100,000 missiles and 115,000 mortars deliberately aimed at Jewish civilian centers? I realize that the destruction of the State of Israel is part of your charter, but -- really -- how's it going for you so far? Seems to me the bulk of the aggression comes from Gaza, as does the bulk of the resultant destruction. Whatever will you do should Israel stop supplying you miserable lot with electricity? Humanitarian aid? Construction materials? Medical care? How's it going with respect to collecting on $5.4 billion in empty promises? Shut up and behave, and you'll have no problem with Israel. Continue to misbehave, and we will have to teach you a lesson yet again. Which is it? Israel is not your enemy, fool. Hamas is. Why don't you get rid of them?
12. There are a number of universal truths:
Long time Observe   (03.25.15)
#1 jews don't appologize. If they do it is a shame. Google:" Kol Nidre" to see how sincere. #2 Everyone likes Italian food.
13. What's wrong about not liking people that want to kill us?
Deborah ,   Jerusalem   (03.25.15)
14. I wrote this before but don't know if it was
Deborah ,   Jerusalem   (03.25.15)
Printed. Obama should care more about Khamanei's rethoric's more than Bibi's. Iran is saying straightforwadly and bluntly death to America. He should defend his people. Israel has watched the US back forever by stopping crazy radicals that always want to target the US after Israel. Understand most Arab nations Don't like democracy therefore hate the US openly
15. Thanks G-d, the anti-Zionist Union LOST !
Chris Rettenmoser ,   Bayerisch Gmain Germ   (03.25.15)
16. Israel has lost me
Dan   (03.26.15)
I am a Sabra who lives overseas. I have loved and strongly supported Israel all my life – but not its settlement policy as pushed by Sharon and Bibi, which has delegitimised Israel internationally. Israelis had the chance to reverse this suicidal path but only made things worse by embracing Bibi's overt racism. Israel seems determined to confirm the Arab claim that it is racist and imperialist. I will not assist its suicide or lie about its racism. Goodbye.
17. To #16 AlDanawih
Deborah ,   Jerusalem   (03.26.15)
Thanks so much! The jewish state needs good brave people. Salaam have a good life!
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