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US: Settlers assaulting American citizens
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Published: 30.08.06, 01:16
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31. something wrong here..
Jonathan ,   East Coast, USA   (08.30.06)
There is something seriously wrong with this report. It does not make sense. The State Department is warning Americans of Israeli settlers in GAZA?? Perhaps this is an old report that just made the news now? Last I knew there were not any Israeli settlers in Gaza. They were asked to leave and then forcibly removed last year! I'd be interested in knowing what this story is all about, since it obviously is inaccurate.
32. 2-4-6-8
Kyle ,   Southpark, CO, USA   (08.30.06)
We don't want no dozer bait!
33. I agree with Daisy.
David ,   Boston, USA   (08.30.06)
I am also a bit confused by the article. There are no more Jews living in Gaza. IDF is there, but foreigners have been kidnapped by Arabs, not IDF. As for Judea and Samaria, it is not occupied by Israel, but by the Arabs. It is part of Israel under the International Mandate. Arab Palestine is east of the Jordan.
34. This cannot be correct!
lynne ,   austin, texas   (08.30.06)
The warnings about Gaza are certainly appropriate, as even representatives of Hamas have expressed disgust about the violence among the Palestinians. But violence against Americans from the IDF? I have heard of inappropriate behavior from some radical Israelis, and those persons should be prosecuted under the law. This is pretty rare though, I think. All of us should keep in mind that in all of our words and actions we reflect on the group that we belong to---take that responsibility seriously and act appropriately.
35. yeah
Sharon ,   Israel   (08.30.06)
STFU
36. Pure utter nonsense!
Marya ,   sacramento USA   (08.30.06)
Are you leftist bastards still on a campaign to impugn the name of religious Jews? Why don't you direct your vitriol at the terrorists - that's where the real danger is - not from " settlers. All of you in Israel are "settlers." Just ask any arab from the fictional land of "Palestine"
37. um sure
Lukid ,   Israel   (08.30.06)
You are the stupid one. It happens, but then again, you're a jew with a self-interest to say it's stupid and think it's lies.
38. To Daisy, #7
Sal ,   USA   (08.30.06)
You are so dangerous to both Israelis and Arabs alike. People like you full of hatered and poison need a lot of education and sensitivty classes.
39. Foreigners Who Deserve Harassment
stude ham ,   outremont, quebec   (08.30.06)
Generally speaking, any foreigner passing off as a helper for the palestinians is also rabidly anti-Israeli (or anti-semitic). If the settlers wind up attacking these unwelcome and conceited enemies of our people, well more power to them!
40. Occupiers, inhabitants, settlers.. all are Homo sapiens
Pierre ,   Paris, France   (08.30.06)
#7 Daisy, occupiers, inhabitants or settlers, who cares? The poor Homines sapientes, conceited and malicious, we are all originating in Africa. All we need is a decent TV set and a good bottle in sunset: Fifteen men of 'em good and true - ' Yo ho ho and a bottle of.., you know. All the other stories, such as who is who and how was it, are all about where to plug that TV set to capture the Al Manar broadcast.
41. Israelis should go to the US & help in pro-Mexican efforts.
Israeli artist ,   www.lightgap.com   (08.30.06)
Because the US stole California, Arizona, and New Mexico from Mexico. I'm sorry, the comparison is not the same we didn't steal anything form the Arabs they're squating on our land but the US did actually steal land from Mexico and the Native Americans.
42. Zionists are attacking...
Jana ,   Czech Republic   (08.30.06)
Yes, why am I not surprised on that? Everyday I can read in ISRAELI Press about attacks of "settlers" on Palestinians, Israelis ans Foreigners (including jews), who are comming to Israel and zionists occupied Palestine to help Palestinians living in surrounded and completly isolated from the rest of World ghettos. Yes, I know about zionist hatred to all jewish and nonjewish people, who disagree with israeli politics of hate Palestinians and nonjews generally :-( You are treating Palestinians nearly identically, as were treating jews in ghettos nazis. Chiefly in ghetto Gaza. It is henious. And you are treating tthem, who are comming to help Palestinians, as were treating nazis them, who were trying to help jews. You are beating them, arresting and murdering them. It is also henious :-(
43. Many of the settlers are american
convert from the US   (08.30.06)
It is true that Palestinians hate americans even while they sit and drink coffee together. It is also true that settlers don't like being insulted by anti-semetic americans who sympathize with criminals. Let the bleeding heart fools for Palestinians stay and learn what is behind a Palestinian smile. For good Americans not supporting terrorist regimes that believe their state (gaza) should be free of Jews as well as the Jewish State free of Jews, let them embrace Hashem and stay safely in the land.
44.  International Solidarity Mission
marya ,   sacramento USA   (08.30.06)
What they means is, if your with ISM you better be careful while your hanging out throwing rocks with your terrorists buddies...a well aimed stone or two might come flying your way ... and well deserved too!
45. free to choose,but take consequences
marilyn   (08.30.06)
This is a conflict between the arabs and jews. We have, in our hearts the interests of israel, because we love israels God. but we don't wear rose coloured glasses. Isn't there are Proverb that says " he that interferes in anothers fight, is like one who pulls a dog by the tail". Americans who sympathize with the palestinian , take the same risks as the palestinians and should not cry foul when they get hurt.
46. US STATE DEPT. IS ANTI-SEMITE!
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47. Cut Israel Funding
Spinner ,   World   (08.30.06)
I bet if the US said that it would cut it's funding the settlers would stop....since Israel get so much from the US to fund these idiots!!! All they do is cause problems...
48. let's see how do the Israeli's put it...
Spinner ,   World   (08.30.06)
Oh yeah.... BOYCOTT ISRAEL!!! THEY ARE ANTI AMERICAN!! (you know the same thing they say when something like this happens to an Israeli in another country) boycott _____ they are anti-semites.... :D
49. Seculars, arabs and Jew bashers
Ram ,   London   (08.30.06)
The settlers zeal is a direct response to barbaric actions of the Palestinians. Most settlers have a trajic story to tell as a consequence of Palestinian actions. To the seculars criticising settlers, you should be ashamed of yourselves. Nobody has ever forced you to uphold your religion or traditions. If you have experienced negative remarks from settlers it is because of reactions to your attitude towards them. Setllers, like most Haredi Jews, are what keeps the Jewish identity alive and a Jewish state strong . Secular Jews on their own would have lost the Jewish identity and probably the state by now. Some secular Jews will probably try to rubbish what I write here but they will only be kidding themselves. As for those foreigners helping the Palestinians, it has to be spelled out to them that working in a war zone on enemy grounds carries its own risk. They don't have to take that risk. Arab propaganda is so strong and convincing that many young Jews in Europe, including the UK, are taken in by the supposed plight of the Palestinians. Apart from the biased media, most universities are active in the brainwashing process through their active muslim student groups. This article abuses the advantage of the freedom of speech it enjoys through democracy. Whilst Israel is rightly expected to hold the higher moral ground, as it certainly does, there should be limits to that! For a change the Israeli media should have the guts to "call a spade a spade". Attack the perpetrators not the victims.
50. to Ram , London
Secular Sabra ,   Israel   (08.30.06)
Tell it to Rabin's family .... I'm sure that they won't agree with you .
51. Israel should ban these Israel-haters
paul ,   toronto   (08.30.06)
these so called volunteers only come here because they are 100% pro arab and 100% anti-Israel. Why do they even let them in in the first place?
52. check this out
eugenie ,   jerusalem   (08.30.06)
http://www.palestinefacts.org/pf_early_palestine_zionists_impact.php
53. State Dept HOSTILITY to JEWS (3)
Linda Rivera ,   New York   (08.30.06)
Continuation of: Rogue State Department By David Bedein FrontPageMagazine.com | August 25, 2003 16. The US State Department, mandated by the US Congress to facilitate the creation of a "democratic state of Palestine", describes the one party elections in which Arafat was elected president of Palestinian Authority in January 1996 as "free and democratic" despite the fact that all candidates had to be selected and approved by Arafat in order to run. PA Foreign Minister and Palestinian State Constitution author Nabil Shaath has confirmed that Arafat would again be the only candidate for president of the Palestinian Arab entity. 17. The US State Department, mandated by the US Congress to facilitate a system of human rights in the Palestinian Authority, turns a blind eye to the fact that the PA has placed more than 200 dissidents on death row for the crime of criticizing the PA. The PA calls them "collaborators" for media consumption. 18. The US State Department has authorized the resumption of direct assistance to the Palestinian Authority, before it took any steps to disarm and disband Arab terror groups which act within the PA. That aid to the PA was supposed to be predicated on that PA crackdown on organizations that plan and conduct acts of premeditated murder against Jews. 19. The US State Department has resumed military training of the PA military forces, after a three year period in which those same PA security forces were directly involved in all levels of terror activity, while incorporating the Hamas. 20. The US State Department has provided financial backing to PASSIA, the Palestinian Arab lobby organization which trains professionals to lobby Capital Hill for the PLO cause. The PASSIA training manuals thank US AID for their generous sponsorship. In other words, the US government pays the PLO to lobby the US Congress to advance their interests. http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles/ReadArticle.asp?ID=9521
54. 31-something wrong here
keith ,   Zarqa-Jordan   (08.30.06)
"In recent months, citizens of Western nations, including Americans, involved in pro-Palestinian volunteer efforts were assaulted and injured in the Occupied Territories by Israeli settlers and harassed by the (Israeli army).I Suggest you read the whole statement and not just part of it....you dig.
55. Arabs are the real settlers not the Jews.
LMS ,   Cincinnati, USA   (08.30.06)
You're an ignoramus! Do some reading before making useless comments.
56. it's the AP
esther ,   raanana   (08.30.06)
I think it is the AP reporting that the SD...What settlers in Gaza? Israel pulled-out of Gaza over one year ago. They are faux-reporting, taking it one step further than Reuters.
57. eugene #52 -Our Amazing Accomplishment!!
david ,   toronto   (08.30.06)
check out the link this pro pally put up -it shows Tel Aviv as a complete desert. An today look at the incredible metropolis we've built. Designated by the UN as a historic city for its bauhaus architechture, Tel Aviv is the most vibrant city in the middle east. And the pallies? oh they're still living in tent camps. http://www.palestinefacts.org/pf_early_palestine_zionists_impact.php
58. Why they helps to Palestinians? idiots
Itay ,   Israeli   (08.30.06)
59. Imagine
thunderscott ,   Asheville, NC USA   (08.30.06)
Imagine there's no countries, It isn't hard to do, Nothing to kill or die for, No religion too, Imagine all the people living life in peace...
60. Of course...
Ethan ,   Evansville, USA   (08.30.06)
Of course its all the fault of the US and the West. I love it that every time something happens liberals ask, 'what did WE do to cause this?' 'It's all our fault, we should say sorry and beg for forgiveness.'
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