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Iranian student apologizes to Israel
Itamar Eichner
Published: 07.11.05, 09:50
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1. Iranian Apology
NYC Girl   (11.07.05)
Thankfully, there are a lot more Iranians like this woman than we realize...but, unfortunately, it's dangerous for those in Iran to speak out. The reality is that many of them are disgusted with being ruled by religious thought police and would love to have the freedoms that countries like the U.S. and Israel offer. Hopefully, one day they'll be strong enough to overthrow this terrorist government.
2. Palestinians
Melvin D. Sharp ,   Butuan City   (11.07.05)
Until Israel pushes the Palestinians into Jordan and seals the border Israel will continue to suffer the horrors it has suffered. I am not an Israeli. I am a Christian who knows that God gave Canaan to Abraham's descendants.
3. good said, nyc girl... ;-)
Yakir ,   Swiss   (11.07.05)
4. For all the time ...
Jul ,   Paris   (11.07.05)
... we've been told that there's a decent and moderate middle class in Iran but were disappointed by the official policies of this country, it's nice to hear a (unique and modest) contribution from this famous moderate iranian middle-class.
5. THATS NICE
DACON9   (11.07.05)
THATS SO NICE OF THE WOMAN NOW WE HAVE 10 BILLION MORE IRANIANS TO GO ... THEN WE CAN HAVE PEACE SO THATS SOMETHING TO LOOK FOWARD TO. WHAT THE FRANCE CRAZIES ARE DOING IN FRANCE SHOULD BE DONE IN ALL ARAB COUNTRIES AGAINST THEIR GOVERNEMENT
6. "Christian"support for Israel
Rachel ,   Jerusalem   (11.07.05)
Now look here, I am getting a bit fed up of evangelical christians taking the Meir Kahane line because they hope that armageddon will come so that their dear lord will come again. I am so glad you think that pushing the Palestinians to Jordon would be a good idea but since there would be the biggest war ever, I think it is terrible. I live my life in this country, this is a reality to me, not just some mad messianic dream. In other words, I dont want your money and I dont want your support. Take your potty beliefs away - we aren't going to be your martyrs. Grow up and come back down to planet earth before it is too late.
7. By the way very touched
Rachel ,   Jeruasalem   (11.07.05)
by this sweet girl in Budapest.
8. RABBI MEIR KAHANE WAS RIGHT
DACON9   (11.07.05)
RACHEL:::: RABBI MEIR KAHANE WAS RIGHT RABBI MEIR KAHANE IS A PROPHET IT SEEMS YOUR SIDE THINKING WAS AND IS BEING TESTED. AND HAS AND IS FAILING A DISHONORABLE DEATH.. BY THE WAY, I HAVE SOME FREE PASSES TO DISNEY WORLD....WANNA GO?
9. No surprises!
Miss Muslima ,   London England UK   (11.07.05)
What? You're surprised that not all Iranian's support Ahmedinejad's outburst? I'd already said as much here, (that it was all hot air) and people dismissed the idea! Show's how clued up you all are! I mean those who are expressing surprise at the Iranian woman's letter of apology! Duhhhhh,
10. professor rachel
mike ,   usa   (11.07.05)
i've been an evangelical all of my life and the ONLY place i hear armageddon talk is from these brilliant talkbacks, usually from jewish people who obsess with superstitious rumors and hyperbolic mischaracterizations. but if that makes you happy and feel superior, go ahead showing ignorance. just be careful - we fundamentalist christians are gonna convert you!!!
11. Iranian Student
gerschor ,   Raanana, Israel   (11.07.05)
And, unless you've made a lot of changes in her description, you many have signed a death warrant against her. You've given her age and her present location. If it is not disguised, it's a perfect accusation.
12. IRAN
ZAID ABDUL AZIZ ,   DAMASCUS, SYRIA   (11.07.05)
I studied in Iran from 2000-2004. Believe it or not, there is a secren underground society that detests the government.. I don't know if they can overthrow them ,but they want freedom and love to hear stories about the USA. Yes, we have a dictator too, who is almost as bad.
13. Thank you
Oleh ,   Tel Aviv   (11.07.05)
This girl has shown amazing courage and responsibility. Thank you. Maybe there is still a chance - admittedly tiny - for decent human beings to coexist in peace and mutual respect.
14. That was very nice of her,
Yonatan ,   Knoxville, Tn. USA   (11.07.05)
I hope she stays safe. I know there are many Iranians who are against their government, and aren't so hateful. I hope they get their freedom soon.
15. Abraham descendants
Ibrahim ,   Yafa- Palestine   (11.07.05)
Lucky Christian- Who are Ibraham descendants - blue eyes Sharon who came from Poland, or A palestenian ( Muslim or Christian) who lives here thousands of years? What is a disgusting racism your christianity teaches you?
16. Irani friend
Hilda ,   US   (11.07.05)
G-d watch over and keep her safe. She is very brave. Years ago under the Shah Israel and Iran were friendly. A friend of mine went to Iran and worked there, reportd very good relations toward Jews. . Also there was an Irani man who worked with my husband . We socialized with him and his family and then he returned to Iran and that was the last anyone heard of him. I hope he is still alive and well but I doubt it.
17. We are all the Children of G*d
Dan Lasman ,   Berkeley, Ca   (11.07.05)
First, let me thank the brave Iranian woman who reached out and shed light on these dark days. As an American and a Jew, I would like to say I love Iranians, and as the young women proves, Iranians love me too. The 'leaders' of our nations can never make us forget that love is the force that binds the universe, and nations. A nation can only be destroyed by the most High, and men simply are jealous of this power and speak in tones of granduer to allow them to forget they are only a small piece of an endless puzzle. In a response to the American 'christian' who knows nothing of the way of G8D and man: I reject your comments as ignorant, just as i reject the comments of the current Iranian president. The Holy Land was given to all G*d's children, and as we have seen is America, and now see in France, ethnic segregation is an evil to all mankind. While all people living have a responsibility to speak and act against terrorism (destruction of innocent life), we dont all bear the responsibility for the acts of terrorists, who are a very small and insignificant miniority amongst us who Know. Also, as a decendent of exiles living in a strange land, and one day wishing to return to the land of my ancestors birthplace(whether it be Poland, Israel, etc.) I would not do so if i knew it would displace others who all ready live where i wish to return. There is room for all in Israel. Peace on Earth, not exodus
18. Ibrahim - a blue-eyed Jew has every right to live here
(11.07.05)
unlike Islam which has NO right to the land.
19. #15
Yonatan ,   Israel   (11.07.05)
King David of ancient Israel had red hair. So what is your point, bird brain?
20. To #2
Salameh ,   Gaza, Palestine   (11.07.05)
In your mama's dreams loser, you keep on hallucinating until the day you meet the Lord, who in turn will push you to a place that hot and cozy for your hatred and fascism. Shame on you.
21. Re# 10<Israel has to be blamed !!!>
Ron ,   Tel -Aviv   (11.07.05)
I am sure U gonna fight with the landlord of your house if he enforced U to leave your house by force.What gonna be the situation for people who are enforced to leave their houses under fire and still live under occupation.I do not think it need a brilliant brain to grasb the idea.
23. A Very Interesting Situation
Adina kutnicki ,   NJ, US   (11.07.05)
I am not surprised at all that this young woman feels this way. In California there were many Iranians protesting against the mullahs AND supporting Israel. I suspect that Iranians, particularly in the US are very upset by the genocidal madness of Iran's leaders. This young woman needs to be applauded.
24. re: Abraham descendents
Larry Bigfoot ,   Istanbul, Turkey   (11.07.05)
Ibrahim that is interesting. The Islamic religion has not even been around for 1500 years so there cannot be thousands of years. The Jewish religion as been around for 6000 years and has always been in what you call Palestine. IN the 12th Century AD, your leader Saladin marched into this country and started his massacres, killing Jews and Christians on his holy Jihad which is when some of your ancestors immigrated to Israel to take Jewish homes. When you call Sharon as coming from Poland, remember one thing. This is his land YOU stole. There is no history of Islam in Gaza, but there is of Judaism. Remember that your Sharon gave you this land out of the goodness of his heart
25. Israel apologizes for killing Ahmad Khatib?
Khaled ,   Amman, Jordan   (11.08.05)
on the 1st day of eid al-fetr this year, Ahmad Khatib, an 11 year-old palestinian boy was playing with his toy rifle like any kid around his age... but the sight of a joyous palestinian child didn't appeal to the IDF soldiers who were watching... so they shot him in the stomach, and then the heros moved to a fully close range and shot him in the head! and all that was in front of his friends! for the time being, i just would like to say STFU on your false humanity. ------------------------------- what scares you about publishing this post?
26. #25
ariel ,   toronto   (11.08.05)
oh yea i can see it right now Abu Mazen inviting suicide bombing victims and their families to the muqata. Give me a break. Once the palestinians realize that giving your child a toy rifle in a war zone is not a good idea this will be the day. I'm all for a Palestinian state, my only condition is that it cannot be built on terror and corruption. 2 things, let's see it then you can have your state
27. #6 Christian support for Rachel
Dina Saenz ,   Albuquerque, USA   (11.08.05)
I have been an evangelical for 56 years, Rachel, and I love Israel because my Lord JesusChrist was an Israeli. The first Christians were Jewish. The Apostle Paul told us Gentiles not to think of ourselves better than the Jews, because our salvation comes from the Jews. Your bitterness will turn to sweetness the day you meet the Master.
28. Larry bigfoot you're so ignorant
amro ,   LA   (11.08.05)
First of Saladin didn't massacre Christians or Jews, ask any historian, in fact he is praised for his tolerance, compared to what the Christian crusaders did by massacring every Jew, Christian and Muslim who lived in Jerusalem the first time they took over Jerusalem. So get your facts straight. Furthermore, do you really think Abraham was a Jew (from the tribe of Judea) or a Christian? No, he was a Muslim a Hanif(meaning he believed in one God).
29. visit www.answering-islam.com
amro ,   LA   (11.08.05)
30. TO ZAID
GI JOE ,   Fort Bragg   (11.08.05)
Do you really think the Shah (before Khomeni) was any better? He had the intelligence agency SAVAK that was supported by the CIA, that tortured and killed 1000s. Did you know that the CIA overthrew the democratically elected leader of Iran Mosadegh to install the shah because he dared to nationalize their Oil fields? Know that America doesn't care about you or your freedom, you are just another pawn, a usefull idiot who are bombs will not discriminate b/w if we attack Syria and "liberate" Syria
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