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Israeli nearly lynched in Ramallah
Efrat Weiss
Published: 26.12.07, 13:34
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31. Track Arab lynchers and wipe them out
Richard S. ,   USA   (12.26.07)
Hard to find all of them, but perhaps using technology to track the stolen cellphone and GPS unit, the IDF can find who is using it. Arrest user and find out how he "Acquired it".
32. #29 don't color courageous acts with cynicism
Idealist ,   USA   (12.26.07)
The 2 Arabs had nothing to gain and everything to lose by helping this man. They acted out of courage and conviction without regard to their own safety. That is hardly what I would call "selfishness." They should be exalted, not diminished.
33. #21 - The Arab Jerusalemites actually seem pretty courageous
(12.26.07)
34. Miracle
ML ,   Yesha   (12.26.07)
Baruch HaShem-this was truly a miracle. Our family once entered an Arab town mistakenly at night because there were no signs, and luckily we got out quickly before anything bad happened. And it's true, Arabs walk around Jewish towns and cities, and even many settlements, and no one bothers them. Also, I feel bad for the two Arabs who saved this young man: they'll probably be tortured by their own people for helping a Jew.
35. B"H & thanks to Arabs who helped; discipline ckpt soldiers
Rick ,   Sharon, CT   (12.26.07)
36. #16 (jACK BAUER) IS ABSOLUTELY CORRECT
Michael Steiner   (12.26.07)
It is indeed time for transfer: the transfer of Israeli military personnel and civilian squatters out of the West Bank. FYI, Bauer, this didn't happen in Israel; it happened in the P.A.
37. Arabs are consumed w/ hate!
Tony ,   Jax, Florida USA   (12.26.07)
They murder innocent people routinely. They teach their children to hate Jews more than they love life. There will NEVER be peace in the Middle-east until one side or the other is defeated decisively in combat. If it's the jews who are defeated - there will be a slaughter! I pray regularly for the destruction of all Arabs. They are a canker sore on the buttocks of the world.
38. Yes, time for a transfer...of Palestinians OUT OF WEST BANK
DRRJP ,   florida, usa   (12.26.07)
Judea and Samaria belong to Israel, and not to a bunch of marauding savages. The West Bank and Gaza were part of Israel 3,000 before any Palestinian came into existence! Palestinians are the occupiers and usurpers. Send them packing!
39. Faulty GPS Story
Baylor Riddell ,   Mtn. VIew, CA, USA   (12.26.07)
Ah, the religion of Peace...Thank Yeaweh for those 2 Arabs who'se brains actually work and were not distorted by Islam.
40. No jew came ot the help of the palestinian that was lynched
Rami ,   Nazareth, Israel   (12.26.07)
by jewish terrorists... 2 days ago.. He was even in his own land did not wonder to any jewish settelment..
41. lesson learn
judy ,   jlm israel   (12.26.07)
excuse me ,but u should never hide from being jewish.... this is israel after all.....and i believe the jewish homeland
42. I was almost killed as well...!
Jacob Guttman ,   Monsey   (12.26.07)
As a tourist, I was driving the Jerusalem-Dead Sea road, when my wife suggested we stop for a picture with a camel at the side of the road. There was a Bedouin with an Israeli flag near his place, to attract visitors. When I stopped I was hesitating to leave the car, but he waved me on; like to say he was friendly. He even spoke pretty good English! He is used to doing this. I should switch jobs with him! He gave me, my wife and together some camel rides. He took pictures and movies. It took like 1—15 minutes. That Arab almost killed me! I figured I'll be nice and give him $20, but he wanted no less then 450 Shekel...! Like $115. He "lowered" to 250. He threatened me "you are not going anywhere"! And I am in HIS territory! We had an older Arab mediate, and after listening to both sides he ruled on 150. The Arab then openly threatened me with my life! I thought my car goes faster then his camel. But was surprised when he got into an old mini van, which I had thought was not functioning, and came after me! To make a long story short, I did not tell my wife but was frightened, and he followed me despite any tricks I tried. He knew the place better then me! I approached an army checkpoint, not far from Jericho. I stopped and jumped out to the solders. When he saw it, he made a sharp U turn and fled! The solders said it was very dangerous to stop there. They seemed lazy and did not care much. Especially as it was not a Palestinian and they did not have a Jeep. I doubt he would have killed me. Probably just wanted to scare me. But you never know!
43. I wonder what happened to the "Guardian Angels"
Brook ,   New York, NY   (12.26.07)
when they got back ...
44. This is the PEACE US/EU are EAGER to Increase
Linda Rivera ,   New York   (12.26.07)
via a Global Islamic TERROR State dedicated to Jewish annihilation. Not one inch of G-D given Jewish Holy Land to the enemy! G-D bless and protect the two courageous Arabs!
45. #43 - Don't worry - those were undercover IDF guys...
Arthur ,   SF, CA   (12.26.07)
46. The religion of peace
jeff ,   usa   (12.27.07)
need I say more? their actions reflect their true beliefs!
47. Intent
Tom ,   Los Angeles, USA   (12.27.07)
With this government being more afraid of the religious in Israel than it is of the Arabs, maybe the government was just trying to get rid of one more religious Jew?
48. #32 never underestimate power of Prospective Financial Gain
David P. ,   Central Coast, USA   (12.27.07)
the remote possibility of a financial reward could easily be reason and motivation enough for action counter to the will of the majority. Though well deserved I wouldn't be at all surprised if these "guardians" anticipated, received or requested some sort of compensation for their "bravery"
49. #13: foolish or evil
Leon ,   Chicago USA   (12.27.07)
#13 is either fooled by blatant anti-Israeli propaganda, or is a part of it.
50. Israeli nearly lynched in Ramallah
Ken ,   Oslo, Norway   (12.27.07)
How did he get his car back?
51. #40 what lynching? ynet would have been all over that!
jack bauer   (12.27.07)
52. Israelis, please inform me about...
Andrea ,   Vienna, Austria   (12.27.07)
please inform me about the behavior of the Check point. I was in Israel one year ago as a tourist. I rented a car in Jerusalem (with israeli plates) and I drove arround Israel. One day I went WITH THIS CAR to Jericho in the PA. At the checkpoint I asked the israeli officer if it would be dangerous for me to enter Jericho with my israeli car. They said: "No problem, even Israelis do that" So I still wonder about that. It seems to be VERY dangerous. Why did the checkpoint people let me (and Ochana) went through and did not warn us??? I don´t understand!
53. Israeli nearly lynched in Ramallah
Ramon ,   Vienna Austria   (12.27.07)
Fine story, but: consider the opposite. A palestinian car driver has passed by accident the Israeli border control without being stopped by the IDF officers - having a palestine car plate and wearing a khuffiya. How would that end? Probably with a precise shot in the head by an anti-terror-IDF-sniper, eh? Allright: He would have been welcomed by hundreds of Israelis with flowers and sweets..... Ramon
54. Jericho is different then Ramallah
Jacob Guttman ,   Monsey, NY   (12.27.07)
Jericho is different then Ramallah
55. Unbelievable cause it's not..
mike ,   vancouver canada   (12.28.07)
Let's see the guy "runs" all the way to the checkpoint but has time to take a picture of his car??? right.....
56. respose to talkeback #50
mike ,   vancouver canada   (12.28.07)
He tokk the picture himself before he ran 5 miles to the checkpoint!
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