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UNICEF cuts ties to Israeli billionaire Leviev
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Published: 21.06.08, 09:42
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1. That's funy.
smart   (06.21.08)
2. Shame on Leviev & Israel
Ted ,   NYC   (06.21.08)
Leviev has brought this on himself, stealing land from Palestinian villagers for surburban settlements Israeli doesn't need. The towns of Jayyous and Bil'in have held non-violent protests against Leviev's settlements & the wall Israel has build to expand them for six years now. Boycott Leviev!
3. They wouldn't accept money from the mafia eitherm
Good for the UN   (06.21.08)
Just as the UN won't accept charity from the African blood diamond gangs. Money that was made by building Jewish settlements in the West Bank was made of a criminal activity. Donating a part of it, even if it is for a very worthy cause, doesn't change the fact it is dirty.
4. Let the children suffer for political gain. Real smart!
Stewart ,   USA   (06.21.08)
5. Good riddance.UNICEF controlled by rogue countries anyway!
The Doc ,   Haifa, Israel   (06.21.08)
Now maybe Leviev will divert the funds from the UNICEF/UN bloodsucking racists to charities in Israel! THANK YOU UNICEF! You are not only racist but also too dumb to know what is good for the children you supposedly support! You're FIRED!
6. #3 can't read and can't think either - typical racist rant!
The Doc ,   Haifa, Israel   (06.21.08)
If you read the article (assuming you know how to read), the UNICEF does not want donations from Leviev not because allegedly he made his fortune in the "settlements" but because allegedly he helped building some of them - so no, Leviev's money is NOT "crime money" as you claim. This is in stark contrast with money made by selling, drugs, counterfeit CDs, DVD, software, cigarettes and slave trade which fuels the so-called Muslim "charities" which in turn fuel terror and make some Arab Sheikhs and dictators obscenely rich. UNICEF and UN does accept money from Arab Sheiks and this money is certainly "crime money" as in part comes from the above mentioned illegal activities, and the rest coming from blackmailing the workd with hiked oil prices. Funny enough despite being so rich, the donations coming from these petty dictators and tribal "princes", are minuscule compared to their accounts stuffed with billions of diry money. Most of the money comes from the West and Western billionaires. Now refusing Leviev's donations, UNESCO has shot itself in the foot as no Arab Sheikh will jump in to replace that money in any foreseeable future. UNESCO, besides being a political and racist Islamo-Leftist organization, has also done a disservice to the children that it supposedly helps. But helping children is not UNESCO's intention anymore. Looking at its pathetic recent history and "achievements", UNESCO, like the infamous UN Human Rights body, has become the laughing stock of the entire civilized community - a lame heap of brutal and racist apes. And since you raised the issue, do you know of a single documented case where "African diamond gangs" or the Mob offered UNICEF one cent of their "income"? No? Thought so! But it is useful to use blatant lies just to raise the sensationalism of your pathetic, racist rant.
7. No Problem
Shimon ,   Poleg   (06.21.08)
No Problem, but please return all of the 'dirty money' that they have accepted in the past.
8. So give the money back
Eric ,   Tel Aviv   (06.21.08)
I am sure he can use it to benefit people who want it rather than those that don't. So let's see them refund every last cent he spent.
9. The Doc , it's not UNESCO , it's UNICEF
bar ,   Israel   (06.21.08)
But you're right , they shooted in their own feet . Let Leviev donate his money to Israeli children , they also need it , and are from OUR people
10. the hyppocrit cowards of UNICEF !
stephane ,   france   (06.21.08)
if you are so ashame of your relations with this man; so give him back ALL THE MONEY he gave you! you cut your ties beacause he gives money for building in the DISPUTED terrotories, building doesn't kill no one, but you keep your ties with dicators around the world that have really blood on their hands. mr leviev, if you want to help; help only your people, because look how they thanked you.
11. But it's happy to work with brutal dictators the world over
Adam ,   UK   (06.21.08)
12. I bet the Israeli foreign ministry has its fingers in
Leviev's pie   (06.21.08)
This is their old policy of keeping the occupation and theft of land while trying to bribe the world blind. Wink wink, nudge nudge.
13. Oh - Please take our money -- NOT!
American   (06.21.08)
Even better - hopefully the money will now be used for Israeli poor.
14. the children are the only ones who will suffer
Rachel   (06.21.08)
It's sad that the UN has such terrible priorities... UNICEF has no true interest to help children, especially if they put politics over the lives of those children. Leviev can donate elsewhere. There are many charities around the world who would be happy to accept his donations and would use the money towards helping children, as opposed to UNICEF.
15. Israeli children's charitties
Leah C ,   USA   (06.21.08)
Leviev shouldn't worry. There are enough children's charities in Israel who are not anti-Israel that would more than welcome his backing.
16. UNICEF, YOY ARE IN BREACH WITH THE UN.
FO ,   Belgium   (06.21.08)
UNICEF, you are a bunch of ignorant and arrogant people, and in total breach with the UN you depend unpon. Article 80 of the UN Charter implicitly recognizes the MANDATE FOR PALESTINE. The Mandate voted unanimously by all the 51 members of the LEAGUE OF NATIONS, the 24th of July 1922, granted the Jews the irrevocable right to settle anywhere in Palestine, the erea between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River, a right unaltered in International Law and valid to this day. The Israeli leadership, brainwashed during tens of years with Bolshevism, and losing the Zionist Vision, has not the guts to come forth today with the above mentioned facts. I would have hoped, but unfortunately this is not the case, that an international organization as you are, UNICEF, would have handled this matter with truth and justice.
17. ISRAEL LEFT JEW-HATING UNICEF DECADES AGO!
SERGIO ,   ISRAEL   (06.21.08)
18. Fine, let him put more money into settlements!
Sam ,   San Francisco   (06.21.08)
Or something else that would help Israel.
19. unicef and leviev
elliot ,   point roberts,usa   (06.21.08)
to buy your way into polite society you must contribute to worthy causes--not unicef- and especially not to anyone who disapproves of jews building anywhere in the land of israel such as some british universities for example!
20. GOOD - LESS MONEY FOR UN, MORE FOR BUILDING SETTLEMENTS
Dutch ,   Nattick, MA   (06.21.08)
21. 2.God Bless Leviev and Israel
truth strikes again   (06.21.08)
Israel steals from no one and receives bullets and rockets for gifts of land in her even foolish efforts of peace with those who want only her destruction. You, Ted of NYC, are a liar and should be ashamed of yourself. However, any person who donates anyhting to any sector of the United Nations is behaving foolishly and should seriously rethink their behavior. I hope Leviev has come to his senses.
22. unicef
sn ,   beverly hills   (06.21.08)
occupied from whome?? The British,The Turks,Egyptians or the Jordanians.?????Can someone kindly give me an answer.
23. #2 #3 #12 are the same person
Joe Klien ,   USA   (06.21.08)
Quite obvious might want to check their IP addresses.
24. Take a look at this
John Cone ,   USA   (06.21.08)
Adalah-NY take a look at their website and see who owns their domain. Notice that it has a an ominous domain owner. Isn't that against the law?? Wonder who is funding this organization they have to keep it secret from the public.
25. Look at IIChronicles 19:2, "...Shouldest thou
(06.21.08)
help the ungodly, and love them that hate the Lord? therefore is wrath upon thee from before the Lord."
26. I am sure he will find something else to do with the money
jsm   (06.21.08)
The education of Jewish children prehaps?
27. maybe Ynet show up how much they already take...
Bob ,   Moscow   (06.21.08)
28. No #2, shame on you, moron.
Jake   (06.25.08)
29. Forget The UN
Wisconsin Marshall ,   USA   (06.28.08)
UNICEF was the last palatable link to the UN for Jews who care about Israel, and now it is gone. The UN is made up of its constituent states, and that explains everything. Jews should donate their charitable contributions to Jewish, Israeli, or other charities of their choosing, but not to the UN. ..John Bolton was right about the top floors of the UN, and I wish he was the US permanent rep. to that organization. ..Is there any way Bloomberg can collect on the parking tickets those UN flunkies don't pay to NYC?
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