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France to host donor conference for Palestinians
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Published: 18.10.07, 08:42
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1. Sucking up to the Palestinians
Sam ,   Canada   (10.18.07)
Has anything positive come out of all the kissing up to Palestinians by the Europeans? Are their militant groups less violent? Is their leadership more flexible? Are they less threatening to Europeans or anyone else? Don't Europeans learn by experience?
2. Relax, there can never be any separate Arab political entity
Uzi ,   Haifa   (10.18.07)
west of the Jordan. The Arabs of Western Eretz Yisrael have consistently demonstrated that they are incapable of surviving unaided or ruling themselves, especially at the national polity level. They have never exercised their inherent right of self determination and now they expect others to determine and create for them that Mickey Mouse "state" which will never be. They constantly kill and steal from each other and lie to themselves, each other and the rest of the world. They never miss any opportunity to make atrocious choices and mistakes and they are incapable of sustaining and providing for themselves; they depend on others for everything. How on earth will they ever make it?
3. France has to regret the Mirage & Daimona
(10.18.07)
4. And what about the Sudanese?
Israel Israeli ,   Tel Aviv   (10.18.07)
Oh yeah, they don't need a state, only the Arabs need one
5. International Aid Fuels The Conflict.
Terry ,   Eilat, Israel   (10.18.07)
If this bunch of hypocrites really wanted peace, they would cut off all aid. The international aid has allowed the PA to escape it's responsibilities & continue the conflict. It encourages them to make unrealistic demands. And, the aid is mismanaged, stolen, & used to fund terrorism, however indirectly. I'm not saying that the conflict would end - that Palestinians & their Arab & Muslim supporters will continue the conflict should be evident by now. But the aid is accomplishing exactly the opposite of it's stated intentions.
6. Part protection money, part paying off
Canadian Otter   (10.18.07)
their Palestinian agents for the ultimate goal of the destruction of Israel. That's all it amouns to for the Europeans. And right-winger Sarkozy can't do a thing about it. It's either go along, or face chaos at home. In the meantime, the wave of Muslims into Europe continues unabated. And please - please - don't ever mention the word "Accountability". That would not only offend the Palestinian sensibilities, but it would also mean no discretion for the purchase of weapons of all kinds, and for the luxury perks the government elite is accustomed to. Billions have been poured into the PA so far. What have they got to show for it? Had that money been given directly to Palestinian families for their emigration and resettlement, there would be no violence, no misery, none of the problems we face today. But the goal of the donors is not the welfare of the Palestinians. Their goal is the destruction of Israel.
7. donors
colin   (10.18.07)
Hope that arab countries are also in the list of donors.What about some assistance also going to improve the daily lives of the people of Sedorot.They are daily under bombardment from the qassams that these donors pay for.The explosives paid for by these donors is of course used for spices in food preperations.200 tons this year alone.Abbas banking account is also running down, needs a little refilling.Come on donors dont be misers.
8. Nice to see the Palestinians have to BEG FOR MONEY
So there!   (10.18.07)
Having been unable to create a functioning economy due to corruption, nihilism and incompetence.
9. There is Poverty in all world-but Fals must get money
Alan ,   SA   (10.18.07)
The Muslim Arabs are awash in oil @$86 a barrel but Catholic France must organise Charity show for Fals who have Billions in Offshore Banks. Also multiple businesses over the world and an enormous Diaspora in S America Canada USA and Eurabia . Blivmi- it is a Joke&Disgrace when you see the starving of Africa and the FAT WELL DRESSED SOUTH SYRIAN ARABS OF "PALESTINE" I never saw a skeleton starver in any TV shots of Gaza and West Bank.
10. Let them make a donor conference for starving AFRICANS
(10.18.07)
11. BACK TO OLD ARAFAT TRICKS... DONATIONS TO PALI SWISS ACCTS..
stude ham   (10.18.07)
12. Hey Kouchner why dont you help the Kurds
Mike ,   Israel   (10.18.07)
After all Turkey for the last 100 years or so has tried to wipe these people off the face of the earth, more recently (today) are talking about an all out attack acros the Iraqy border. I suppose they dont pay you as much as the Arabs.
13. What about Arafat/plo stolen billions?
arthur ,   jersey city usa   (10.18.07)
14. Lies, Deception & MASSIVE Illegal ARAB OCCUPATION of Jewish
Linda Rivera ,   New York   (10.18.07)
Land. Lies, deception, and MASSIVE illegal Arab Occupation of Jewish Land are utilized to steal the inheritance of the Jewish people, utterly destroy Israel's security and bring about the Islamic conquest of all Israel. The jihad is global, and if Israel were to fall, the consequences to the Free World will be deadly. WorldNetDaily.com Jewish group to blame for dividing Jerusalem? Allowed tens of thousands of Arabs to build on land purchased for Jews October 17, 2007 By Aaron Klein JERUSALEM – Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and senior members of his Kadima party have hinted the past few days the Israeli government may agree to divide Jerusalem, noting that some eastern neighborhoods have an Arab majority, with some even housing refugee camps. But WND had learned key Jerusalem neighborhoods mentions as slated for possible evacuation are owned by a U.S. Jewish group that over the years has allowed tens of thousands of Arabs to illegally squat on its land, resulting in the current Arab majority. The Jewish National Fund, or JNF, purchased the land now up for possible Israeli withdrawal using Jewish donor funds for the specific purpose of Jewish settlement... 'Leftist millionaires' influencing JNF? Illegal Arab construction on Jewish-owned lands is not limited to Jerusalem. Arabs reportedly are building without permits on JNF-owned property in the Galilee and in areas outside Bethlehem. Due to Israeli military laws, Jews are barred from building on the JNF lands near Bethlehem. Also, Arabs are living illegally in JNF-owned apartments in strategic areas in Jerusalem's Old City. Asked to explain why the esteemed Jewish organization would allow Arabs to illegally occupy strategic land purchased for Jews, one JNF source involved in land acquisition pointed to what he claimed was the "disproportionate influence" over the organization by a small group of Jewish multimillionaires in New Jersey who lead major public fundraising efforts for JNF. The source said the group of wealthy New Jersey Jews, all of whom are real estate moguls and many of whom invest in projects as a team, are largely also donors to leftist causes associated with Israeli President Shimon Peres, who advocates the division of Jerusalem and an Israeli withdrawal from the West Bank. The Jews include the Wilf, Halpern, Zuckerman and Tisch families, according to the JNF source. The key lands in Jerusalem upon which the JNF has allowed Arabs to illegally build are part of the areas Peres has advocated handing to the Palestinians... http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=58174
15. donor coference in france
elliot ,   point roberts usa   (10.18.07)
great idea-the saudis like france-surly they will open their wallets!
16. No point negotiating under the current common assumptions:
Haifa ,   Uzi   (10.18.07)
The Arabs of the Land of Israel consistently demonstrate that they don't want, can't make and won't maintain real peace. They do want, however, to weaken Israel by gaining territory without 'giving' anything tangible. They ignore that "possession is nine tenths of the law" and that it's rather the Arabs who should come forward and spell out what they offer Israel in return for what they want. They also pretend not to get it that in this case "land for peace" is both immoral and unworkable. The Arabs had used the 'territories' to threaten, pester and attack Israel before we took these territories in self defence. They continue to plan, prepare and perpetrate genocide against Israel and pretend not to see that it would be suicide for Israel to concede anything in response to their threats and aggressive action. The Arabs must realize that the only way toward peace is that rather they themselves should offer, accept and be convincingly satisfied with 'painful' compromises.
17. Doesn't Suah Arafat live in France?
tFighterPilot   (10.18.07)
I doubt she will donate any money, though. Donate isn't really the right word here, actually, the right word would be "return"
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