Opinion  Guy Bechor
Is France betraying Israel in favor of Qatar?
Guy Bechor
Published: 27.06.15, 21:49
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1. Good deal for france
Jake ,   Haifa   (06.28.15)
If France sells billions in weapons in return for a resolution costing France nothing, that is a good deal for them. Nations have only permanent interests, not allies. Expect more of the same.
2. What's new?
Avi L.   (06.28.15)
What's new when french internal security squanders its resources on citizen whose only guilt consists in denouncing the rise of islamism and not in countering the islamists? The new european constitution includes articles that allow government to limit the ability of islamists (already on the red list) to realize terror attacks, but the french government chose until now not to intervene, in order not to hurt islamic "sensibility". Islamic hate groups, under "freedom of religion" conditions, have been allowed for decades to spread incitement unhindered by french security and justice. It's been since Chirac that France has been under islamic/oil influence. Chirac was the only one in Europe to oppose the reference to christian european roots in the new constitution of 2005, in order (as usual) not to hurt "islamic sensibility". So what new?
3. France is selling.....
David ,   Herzlia   (06.28.15)
Where are the wikileaks documents??????????????
4. Wow!
sheik rattle & roll ,   USA   (06.27.15)
When a country doesn't tow the Israeli line it's betrayal, Look at Michael Oren a US born resident who renounced his citizenship to work for a foreign government then denounced his former president of the nation of his birth place is he a traitor?
5. the french whore always sold out israel. france never
ralph   (06.28.15)
really in its heart of hearts believed in brotherhood, fraternity and equality. those were hollow phrases to delude the poor and masses.
6. oh the irony
ky   (06.28.15)
Isis is knocking on the door of both France and Qatar amongst others. France will soon lose its payroll and whoever takes power next in France is going to be in it deep up to the knees
7. France needs money
Spazzo   (06.28.15)
They should go where money IS, not worry about Israel yapping That's all you do, cryyyyy
8. Jews and France
David   (06.28.15)
Jews do not realize that France hates them after the deportation of Jews during the Holocaust? The Dreyfus affair? The French arms embargo on Israel, for defending itself against annihilation in 1967, was not a wake up call? Just what does it take, exactly, for Jews to understand that France hates Jews, always has, and always will. The recent sickening terror attacks against Jewish civilians in France is only the latest reminder. Why is Israel hosting the likes of Sarkozy, just last week, given that he is out of office? Israel needs to grow a spine and stand up to this incessant European bullying and meddling.
9. #6 - ISIS is nowhere near Europe
sptyguy ,   seattle usa   (06.28.15)
and will never be. Sure there will be the occasional deranged idiot, but the death tolls on the highways from drunk drivers will be far higher than any deranged killer. Muslims are a miniscule part of the European population and most of them get along just fine with the native Europeans.
10. France Turned on Israel 50 years ago
Eric R. ,   USA   (06.28.15)
And has become more and more an (Islamo)Nazi state ever since.
11. to number 8
Edy Burak ,   miami , USA   (06.28.15)
france , argentina (TRUCHOLANDIA) , venezuela , Turkey also hates jews.- look at today's comment coming from EVO (MULES) MORALES ........so also bolivia hates jews !!!! but unfortunately when you make money you have different mind........of course the jews from these countries should leave ASAP......
12. 1984 - Erasing the West from french consciousness
Avi L.   (06.28.15)
Erasing the West from french consciousness, promoting islam in schools. Ever heard about 1984? That's what's happening right now in France. There's a rewriting of pupils perception of history taking place in France, through the new school program. All medieval age history, which constitutes the starting of the making of the west, a period of convalescence after the barbarian invasions, all this fundamental part is becoming a "facultative option" with (hear hear) "history and culture of islam" (no less) as an alternative. Another strong point is the deletion of french history from french revolution to 3rd republic (1870), thus deleting the making of the modern state with its laws, struggles (a few revolutions), reforms. Leaving what? Barbarian invasions (darkness), expansion, colonialism and slave trade (blame on us), world wars (more blame). All this guilt and darkness facing the marvels of an idealized spotless islamic civilisation, purged of any fault and bringer of "science" and "civilisation". This way the future generations won't be able to understand what made the West being what it is. They won't be able to analyse, compare and create their own opinion about nowaday world. To whose advantage? Let's guess ... hmm ... some imaginary islamic eden, most probably. This process has been going on for the last 40 years, since the oil embargo following the Yom Kipur war. It started from the top, from universities trickling down and now it reaches basic school, implemented by politicians "molded" some 20 years ago by the first generation of "influenced" university teachers. Naturally well fed by Gulf monarchies oil money, the same that spread madrassas all over the world. In the same time remembering that a frank general stopped the arab invasion at Poitier in 732 is considered "racist, inciting racial hatred" (judge sentence) and under scrutiny by internal security, while islamic preacher (financed by Qatar and others) speak unmolested about jihad, declare that state laws are non existing because only "divine law" exists. When islamic crowds and their feeble minded western minions attacked french synagogues during the last Gaza operation because "it's from synagogues that IDF soldiers come" (confusing synagogues with hate spreading mosques) there doesn't seem to have been a strong and repressive state reaction. And guess what? The Jews that defended their synagogue were lynched by media as "creating militias". Some say that there should have been some militia in front of the casher market attacked by that dog in january. French governments are turning their back to the tradition of enlightenment of the likes of Diderot, Voltaire and others who inspired the ideals of the french revolution and of the first modern constitution written by Jefferson and others. French governments became islamic oil dictators armed arm. French governments implemented the same strategy used by Assad in Syria destroying all legitimate opposition. George Orwell 'He who controls the past controls the future. He who controls the present controls the past.' Islamists are controlling the past in order to control future french generations.
13. Welcome to the real world!
Shachar ,   Eilat   (06.28.15)
I don't know which planet Guy's been living on but welcome back...Every gov't trades favours and kickbacks for trade deals. Israel has been hand-in-hand with many a brutal dictatorship for the sake of a few dollars or a Un vote, Ceaucescu, Mbasogo and Idi Amin to name just a few...
14. Guy Bechor's ugly side ,...
split   (06.28.15)
Let me get to the point and make it as simple as possible because I see that you don't get it and behave in part like a dumped girlfriend and a lousy contributor to National Enquirer dragging Sarkozy's private life in the open - Here we go: Countries coin their alliances and policies based on interests not friendships, period. The presidents managed to convince the Arabs to invest some $50 billion in France, to create jobs by securing €6.3-billion deal with Qatar for the sale of French fighter jets, etc. See what I'm talking about? The interest of the French folks not Israeli or anyone ,... In case of Sarkozy why don't you call him what's on your mind 'a self hating Jew' and get over with ,...
15. Eric @ 10 - France Turned on Israel 50 years ago
split   (06.28.15)
Have you ever checked why ? ,...
16. The French and the world have sold their souls to the Arabs!
David ,   Israel   (06.28.15)
Many Frenchmen collaborated with the Nazis and the massacre of French Jews as did much of Europe. Leopards don't change their spots!!! Now that terror has struck again in Europe I can only hope that our worthless Government will tell them to ask the Palestinians for help in stopping the impending ISIS massacres in Europe!
17. France the Puppet
EZEKIAL HAIM ,   LONDON UK   (06.28.15)
France will toe the line and follow US mideast policy in the Security Council.Its the Qatari's who are wasting billions of dollars bribing French politicians to help them.In the end the French will do nothing to help the Qataris but will be very happy to take their money.It it also not just France but also the UK.Europe has always taken money from the foolish Arabs and will continue to do so.
18. Jews and France
Jeff Walsby ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (06.28.15)
I have met many French Jews here in Israel. They know that there is hatred against them there That's not the point. The point is would Israel, Canada or the US be the best place to live. Israel is not necessary the best place for ALL French Jews at this time.
19. STUPIDGUY of Seattle, ISIS attacked France yesterday
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (06.28.15)
20. #13 is sooooooo clueless about foreign policy
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (06.28.15)
None of the dictators you mention threatened or denied the very existence of another country. None of the dictators you mention financed terrorism against another country. Mixing apples and oranges is pathetic as are all your Anti Zionist posts.
21. IVORY COAST-who paye???
George Boah ,   Bu   (06.29.15)
Also Sarkozy have bring his friend and Muslim in Ivory Coast to power-the new president!The old president has more votes but he wanted to trade more with other countrys than france...
22. Bigot Ugly Polak SPIT never changes, no sir....ISIS attacked
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (06.28.15)
Europe/France just yesterday with casualties
23. Judea and Samaria needed security.
Zechariah   (06.29.15)
The Palestinians did not accept a State in 85% of Judea and Samaria with a Land swap so how can they now with ISIS and other extremists against any reconciliation. The anarchy and murder is terrible around Israel as Psychomurderers gain Power . Last cance for Peace was 1947 but Arabs blockaded Jewish part of Jerusalem and shot and killed many Jews.
24. #23 ,...
split   (06.29.15)
"The Palestinians did not accept a State in 85% of Judea and Samaria with a Land swap" ,... Why should they, they were there forever you on the other hand were the ones that showed up one day and claim this land you got nothing in common with or that part of the world except an adopted faith for believers and nothing in case of Zionists except unsubstantiated claims ,... Take a look in a mirror and look at the natives from that region ,...
25. #7
Harold ,   USA   (06.29.15)
Al least France is not getting money from the US taxpayers. Thank God.
26. #8
Harold ,   USA   (06.29.15)
Never forget that France helped and gave the Nuclear Bomb ingredients and assistants for Israel to have the Nuclear Bomb.
27. It's for the money..silly people!
Koose E Mack ,   NY US   (06.29.15)
28. Harold @ 26 ,...
split   (06.29.15)
That's the reason I asked @ 15 this uneducated pinhead complaining that 'France Turned on Israel 50 years ago' ,... The contract was clear that for peaceful purpose exclusively as the contract with Norway to provide nuclear fuel needed for the plant. Screw me once, shame on you; screw me twice ,...
29. Ralph,
Walt K ,   Sherbrooke, Canada   (06.30.15)
You are right about the hollow sentence. Even after the the frogs decapitaded their monarchy, they keep on slaving the Blacks and the Indians for about two centuries.
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