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UK journalists boycott Israel over ‘IDF aggression in Gaza’
Modi Kraitman
Published: 15.04.07, 10:29
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31. UK MEDIA BIAS EVIDENT: THEY ARE ENEMIES = NO VISAS
Scott ,   Dont let them in   (04.15.07)
Only a few morons posting in "isolation" have supported this stupid , hypocritical ,retrograde step. The Israeli government must seriously re-consider the free entry and movement of these people within Israel. Quite clearly, without question - they have shown their true face and will at any opportunity , work against Israel. They should be considered as a security threat. The situation is bad enough as it is without actively condoning by consenting to allow the enemy, cloaked as 'media' to roam freely staging and misrepresenting as they go. I mean, Olmert wouldn't allow Iranians or Hizbollah agents to operate , pass info back to their masters, would he? ( debatable) That's potentially what has been exposed here.
32. Are they journalists?
Sidney ,   USA   (04.15.07)
Maybe Goebels was a journalist too. Most notably in recent years, the name Awkward Squad was given in 2002/2003 to an informal grouping of left-leaning British trade unionists who opposed what they regarded as the neo-liberal policies of the ruling New Labour faction of the Labour Party [3]. It includes such figures as Bob Crow of the RMT, Mark Serwotka of the PCS and Jeremy Dear of the NUJ, and has seen an increase in co-operation between unions in an attempt to set a new political agenda.
33. UK journalist's boycott of Israel
michelle ,   kfar saba, Israel   (04.15.07)
Once again I am speachless at the lack of the world's ability to put themselves in our position, under constant threat and aggression from all sides. Its OK to blow yourself up among civilians, as long as you are an Arab and it's OK to defend yourself, as long as you are not Israeli. Pullease!!!!
34. British
Joe ,   NZ   (04.15.07)
These journalists must first boycott themselves for the killings and looting of wealth they have done of countries they ruled over for centuries. Return that wealth and compensate the lives of the people you killed, maimed and troubled for centuries. Then and only then do you British have the right to condemn anyone else.
35. boycott
colin ,   israel   (04.15.07)
This is wonderful news.Hope the jounilists mean what they say, as all they everreported wre untruths ,lies and antisemitic.Any possible way was tried by these journilists to blacken the name os Israel.Hope that the israeli government will now boycott the same journilists ,ban them from Israel ,disallow any rights they might have as press,and deport any that are in Israel
36. Fred Boycott
The queen ,   The English spin.   (04.15.07)
1,boycott uk over Eire 2,boycott uk over Iraq 3,boycott uk over India, 4,boycott uk over the slave trade 5.boycot uk over Australia.Canada,America, 6.boycott uk over eternal double standards, G-d save princess diana...
37. Boycott
Joseph Minkowitz ,   Canada   (04.15.07)
No sweat Boycotting Israeli products is Britains loss not Israels Lets see what the brits get from the arab world terrorism hijacking increased airport security etc Good going old chap
38. Look on the bright side of it Israel
Y ,   N   (04.15.07)
almost half voted against. But take this and other calls for boycott as a message to make som echanges. First you have to realize that your are fighting an information war against the arabs and their friends in the west. Now start yours. And second do the right moves to show the reals face of the palis and arabs. Leaving Gaza completely is one of them.
39. Journalist
Menachem ,   Not Britain   (04.15.07)
They think by showing solidarity with the Arabs there will be no more kidnappings of so called british journalist. I also agree with #1 they should have kidnapped the whole bunch
40. Idiots (end)
Inyaki ,   Bilbao, Basque   (04.15.07)
41. Britain: you are killing innocent in Iraq
avi ,   Ael Aviv   (04.15.07)
so what is the difference?
42. Israelis! Don't vistit Britain this summer
z ,   r   (04.15.07)
Don't be a Masochist! boycott british tourism
43. Anti-semetic Brits
Fussion ,   Israel   (04.15.07)
Brits are at best virulently anti-semitic,although they do, as do others, have a point with regards to Israels racist policies and aggression towards Palestinians.
44. BRITS STARTED THIS MESS IN 1922 DIDNT THEY?
..............DACON9   (04.15.07)
BRITS CREATED ARAB KINGS. CREATED MYTHICAL COUNTRIES TOOK AWAY LAND FROM ISRAEL AND MADE A COUNTRY CALLED JORDAN. DIVIDED LANDS ACCORDING TO THEIR BRITISH WISDOM. NOW THE WHOLE WORLD SUFFERS FOR BRITISH WISDOM. UK REPORTERS.... YOUR LOSE.... YOU MISS THE HOLINESS OF JUST BREATHING THE AIR OF ISRAEL... YOU TOO ARE SPIRITUALLY EMPTY AND NOT A LOSE TO ISRAEL.... OLMERT/ PERETZ..MAY YET GIVE THE BRIT REPORTERS TEL AVIV IN THE INTEREST OF 'PEACE' ANYWAY
45. UK "journalists" boycott Israel
Larry ,   Oregon City, USA   (04.15.07)
A cable TV News story (I don't know how valid it is), reported that a recent poll taken in Europe showed that over 60% of the population is now Moslem. Next, Big Ben & the Eiffel Tower will have loud speakers calling all to prayer...
46. Brits Created Concentration camps
Raymond ,   South Africa   (04.15.07)
The 1st concentration camps were created by the British Emperialistic murdering Colonialists in my country during the Anglo Boer war.Thousands upon thousands of Boer women & children perished in these camps from malnutrition, desease & maltreatment.Now with the Brits fighting a brutal illigitimate aggressive war in Iraq & Afganistan, one wonders why these British journalists dont boycott British products.Let them look deep into their present & past atrocities & stop pretending to use Israel as the scapegoat for their inherent anti-semitism.
47. Typical Union Mopes
Bill Foonman ,   Jacksonville, USA   (04.15.07)
You would think that the Brits would be more sympathetic to Israel given all the problems they are having with domestic Islamic terrorism. What can you expect from a union? They are nothing but mindless sheep.
48. they also boycott palestinians goods
jerome ,   basalt, co   (04.15.07)
the Brits haven't bought any suicide bomb belts or kassams which is the only thing the Palis make!
49. these brits get more and more...
saul a. readner   (04.15.07)
...nuts!
50. 100% agree to kick the Uk reporters
N.   (04.15.07)
out of Israel.
51. Ban members from operating in Israel, as they are biased
Bernard Ross ,   st. anns bay,jamaica   (04.15.07)
52. JEWS WHATS WRONG WITH YOU????
MARIA THE CHRISTIAN ,   AFRICA   (04.15.07)
KIK THOS BBC SKY REPORTERS FROM THE HOLY LAND. WHY DO YOU LET THOS BRITS ANTI SEMITES STAY AND TALK THOS EVIL WORLD ABOUT YOU. MARCH TO JERUSALEM AND TELL THEM TO LEAVE OR ELSE. THOSE PEOPLE ARE TRULY SATANIC, THEY TALK ABOUT EVERYONE BUT NEVER LOOK AT THEMSELVES .
53. No such thing as a boycott
Dani ,   Tel Aviv   (04.15.07)
Due to the globalization it is very difficult to boycott Israeli products. If they are genuine they have to stop using Windows, Google as a search tool, anti-virus software etc... Israel is a leading R&D facility for a big chunk of software used worldwide... UK Media ... make my day and switch to Apple!
54. Reporters Boycott
Vicki ,   Kadima, Israel   (04.15.07)
As an ex-brit I am furious by this ongoing obvious anti-israelism, they are so one sided on their reporting that it is not such a loss for their reporters to boycott us. I do not have the list of amazing things that Israel has achieved in Technology and medicine, but for the Britain to boycott this, would literally be cutting of their noses to spite their faces. We are not South Africa with nothing to offer, we are the leaders in medicine and high tech. I would like to see how the journalists report without the vital components that come out of Israel. Le them boycott us, it won't be long before Londonistan is complete with Ken Livingstone having his own prayer mat!!!!!.
55. britain fast becoming the enemy of israel.
susan ,   israel   (04.15.07)
56. when judgement day come for the gentiles we wont forget it.
susan ,   israel   (04.15.07)
57. boycott counter warning
roland ,   israel   (04.15.07)
THE NATIONAL UNION OF JOURNALISTS OF G.B AND IRELAND THINK THAT THEY HAVE EVERYTHING THEIR OWN WAY BY PASSING A RESOLUTION FOR THE BOYCOTT OF ISRAELI GOODS IN PROTEST OF THE SECOND LEBANON WAR AND ISRAELI AGGRESSION IN GAZA..ISRAEL HAS NEVER PASSED A RESOLUTION ACTING AND USING COUNTER MEASURES AGAINST THESE PROVOCATIONS . HOWEVER IT HAS REACHED A POINT THAT THESE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ,TO DEMONSTRATE THAT THERE IS BACK BONE IN THE COUNTRY AND THERE IS UNITY. WHEN IT COMES TO NATIONAL SURVIVAL ALL COUNTER MEASURES MUST BE TAKEN EVEN AGAINST THE DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES OF THE N.U.J.[ NEGATIVE . UNDERHANDED .JUDGEMENTALL--STS]
58. to #20-making peace with arabs never ever!!!
susan ,   israel   (04.15.07)
we take our chances with the god of israel. you dont know us. even if the whole world will be against us even then we wont be scared.
59. Let them eat Gaza
David   (04.15.07)
Kick them out of Israel! Who needs the stinking, biased, one-sided, anti-semeitic reporting from BBC and the rest anyway. Let them join Johnston and report from Gaza.
60. Good - so we won't be hearing from them at all
Israel   (04.15.07)
unless they plan to do everything in handwriting or by telegram (oops - that was discontinued). Or perhaps just a pretend 'boycott' not including computers and internet. Good luck with that.
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