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New bill prohibits economic ties with Iran
Amnon Meranda
Published: 02.04.08, 20:01
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1. I'm sure everyone will choose Israel over...
Persian CAT   (04.02.08)
Iran considering the vast oil and gas resources that Israel has to offer EU and others. Bibi has shot Israel in the foot, again!
2. #1: We do have oil, and we're into alternative fuels
5th generation ,   Israel   (04.02.08)
You'll have to find a day job.
3. No to Iran's nuclear program.
Dora Ziv ,   Haifa   (04.02.08)
In order to put an end to Iran's nuclear program, the U.S.A. has to close the door to investment in the Iran oil sector, loans to the government from the World Bank and from corporations around the world. Only then, it will be possible to negotiate with strength. There is a rumor that the United States is already doing all it can [on Iran] – it is not true.The United States does’nt put sufficient economic pressure on Iran. In the economic area they have been very unwilling to take the steps that have to be taken. Iran is still collecting the physical material needed for nuclear weapons. Iran is on target to having nuclear weapons by the middle of the next decade. Iran is using the development of civilian energy infrastructure to assist its nuclear program. If Iran will have the bomb, it will not hesitate to use its nuclear power against the West as explained at : http://tinyurl.com/2642o5
4. Israel Doesn't Have Enough Economic Clout to Pull this Off
Daniel Temkin ,   Tel Aviv   (04.02.08)
5. Persian..... CAT
Charles   (04.02.08)
so, tell us jews here, why is there gasoline rationing in the islamic paradise ?
6. Excuse me, Sir, can I ask a question?
Persian CAT   (04.02.08)
I feel sorry for you guys who consider Bibi as one of your "leaders", but that's not why I am confused. I'd like know who's going to put who in jail? Likud says, "The new law carries a sentence of 25 years in prison."! I know you guys LIKE putting people in prisons and throw out the keys. For example is Israel going to put Switzerland in prison?!!! Or, are are you hinting there are people/companies that are dealing with Iran. Don't by coy, all I'm asking is some clarification.
7. #5. Thanks for asking.
Persian CAT   (04.02.08)
Let's distinguish between unrefined oil and gasoline. The former is a raw material that is extracted from reservoirs deep in the Earth crust, the latter is a product made by refining crude oil. They are two different things. Iran has plenty crude oil reserves, and also it ranks second in natural gas reserves after Russian - that stuff is extracted from the ground too. As for the gas shortages in Iran, it is the result of several factors. Chief among them is Iranian government's incompetence is planning and building new refineries to meet the demand; the destruction that occurred during the long Iran-Iraq war and lagging reconstruction efforts and ever increasing demand by an aging and wasteful fleet of vehicles. Personally I don't consider gas rationing as a bad thing because it curbs the wasteful consumption because of subsidized gas prices - as prices in Iran are much lower than the world prices - and old energy wasting vehicles. Rationing will help Iranian economy and environment in the long run. I want to see a much more responsible energy consumption in Iran, which will leave more for exports and revenues. I hope I answered your question.
8. Big Deep Yawn!
IRAN#1   (04.02.08)
HAHAH! Yeah the mighty powerful Israel is going to achive what the big biys in Europe and America could not...sanction Iran into submissiom! LOL!!!! This is like a 4'9 midget telling the the 5'11 beauty queen: I'm not taking you to prom :)
9. Remember, the Iranian people don't want the regime!!
Chaya ,   Bat Yam, Israel   (04.02.08)
10. # 7 thanks but...
Charles   (04.02.08)
sad picture for a country this rich. jmvvho, rgds.
11. #1-You overlook our innovations
Reality Check ,   BaGolan   (04.02.08)
That are now used in most modern technologies worldwide, a licensing of which would be halted under the lar. They include new CHIPS for computers and cell phones; wireless technology; medical improvements; health benefits; clean water technology. Bottom line - the list is quite extensive. Bibi has finally begun resurrecting our self-respect. But then, iran can always turn to switzerland - they have a long history of assisting nazis
12. Re: Persian CAT
American CAT   (04.03.08)
If you're so proud to be an Iranian, why do you insist upon calling yourself a "Persian?"
13. Can some one help me please? I really need to...
Persian CAT   (04.03.08)
read the text of this law which passed the Knesset. Specifically, I'd like to know who the "all business institutions" are. Does this law apply to Israeli business or "all" businesses wherever they are. If in fact this law has an extra-territorial arm, I know the "Greater Israel" basically covers half the globe! - then how Israel is going to "jail" whom?!!! Is there a web site where Knesset passed laws are posted? I'm dying to know.
14. dear Persian CAT
Charles   (04.03.08)
since you are so interested in many things Israeli, you will have to learn Ivrith cs. translations are often flawed. We welcome you cordially to Israel.
15. IRAN#1
Charles   (04.03.08)
look where your country stands with all its sqandered wealth and understand that Iran really could have been #1...
16. #5 You asked a stupid question that any 3rd grader would kno
Ahmadinejad   (04.03.08)
#5 You asked a very stupid question that any 3rd grader would know. We have to prioritize on what is important to us. Our goal for the next 10 years is to weaken the Christian Infidel and its Zionist Monkey before we start a all out attack. We are busy building weapons of mass destruction that can reach the coast of America. We have setup many terrorist proxies and deep sleeper cells around the world. They are dedicated to the cause and for Allah they will attack on command even if they won’t survive the battle they know that 72 virgins are waiting for them on the other side. We will be victorious and defeat our enemies and reap in the spoils of enemies. So when the pigs and monkeys are expanding their economy and infrastructure I laugh because I know that it will all be part the Persian Empire. PS. Vote for Obama our sleeping friend.
17. Arrogant policy
John ,   usa   (04.03.08)
Isreal can not make peace to his neighbors over 60 years one by one . You are wrong NatenYahu, You are backed to times with your races remarks about religion, see how your neighbors changed from your religion to Christianity and then to Islam can you get it or you still stupid to know it. A thousands years a go all your neighbor were Jewish, look at now all your ancestor changed but you still behind over thousand years. change your mind you see peace.
18. #16 you crack me up - "Vote for Obama our sleeping friend"
juke   (04.03.08)
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