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A laptop for every Palestinian child
Itamar Eichner
Published: 20.07.08, 07:24
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1. I thought Hamas...
Michael ,   Ra'anana, Israel   (07.20.08)
Was violently against computers, Internet and high-tech in general (except for their obvious uses in terror). Wasn't an Internet Cafe burned down recently in Gaza? Granted, this distribution talks about the West Bank, but Hamas has a significant presence there, too. Freedom of information does not sit well with either Palestinian party... imagine the average Palestinian's reaction when they find they are not so popular in the world as they are led to believe by their leaders...
2. I hope Israel WILL NOT HELP THEM!
Keren ,   Israel-SP   (07.20.08)
What the hell?!? And Ynet put this in "activism"section? I can not conform myself that Jews can be that STUPID!
3. thats nice of them.
jerusalem   (07.20.08)
but why only ramallah schools only? what about gaza and the other towns of the territories? this will be very selfish for the PA to generously give to some while excluding others if this is the case.
4. great
john   (07.20.08)
educate them and give them areason to live ! violence then will be ended
5. #1
SHOSH ,   ISRAEL   (07.20.08)
I AGREE WITH YOU....... YOU WILL BE SURPRISED, I AM SURE THESE BUGERS HAVE MORE THAN 2 EVEN
6. They are meant for children
Chaya ,   Bat Yam, Israel   (07.20.08)
And these children probably don't know English. So there is no way they will be able to read that "they are not so popular in the world - TB #1) But, in any case, I would have to disagree with that statement. It is only in the U.S. that they aren't 'popular.' They have Europe's support. Remember, this is Ramallah, not Gaza. They will actually have more access to jihad websites and will become even more radicalized!
7. Awwww..... how sweet...... who cares!!!!
(07.20.08)
8. what percentage will "fall off the truck"? end
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9. HAHAHAHA ....PATHETIC
(07.20.08)
10. I got a better idea...
Etoile ,   Montreal, Canada   (07.20.08)
Why not buy those computers as planned. But instead of shipping them, smash them with a hammer. That would be more practical. As Hamas gains even more popularity in Judea and Samaria, so will their policies. Remember the burning of the Internet cafe in Gaza? I am very sure they did it out of their own ideological convictions, not because they had something against the coffee. I do not have to say much about corrupt Fatah, but I would not be surprised if most of the computers mysteriously disappeared. Isn't my brick wall idea better than spending so much time and money shipping the computers just so they can be destroyed or stolen?
11. #4 you are dreaming ? how about saudi arabia?
rachel ,   usa   (07.20.08)
they have access to best education and all the money in the world ....You obviously don't understand that part of the world .. This is not Latin America my friend ......
12. NO!!
jsm   (07.20.08)
What part of that do you not understand?
13. #2 ,10..and all the others....
Edithann ,   USA   (07.20.08)
Seems like you don't like Palestinians or their children just because they're Palestinian!!... Isn't that what Jews have always complained about 'goys' ? Isn't that the same attitude you all use for you're constant accusations of antisemitism? ;They 'hate' us because we're Jews;..and now Jews 'hate' Palestinians because they're Palestinians.!!! Hmmm is that how it goes? .. It's interesting to read the nasty Jewish racism that is being displayed here and I want to thank you all for being such an eye opener to us non Jews.. So tell me y'all ..do you think Palestinians have any rights to their land and homes at all?? I would like to see this comment posted...
14. When Pals stop hate the Jews we may consider to help them
Alex ,   San Francisco   (07.20.08)
15. ask mrs. arafat!!!!!
(07.21.08)
16. #13
mark ,   ca   (07.21.08)
"they hate us because we are Jews".Did Jews killed someone unless it was in self defence?I'm not talking about individual criminals but as a Nation.If you look at the Palestinians in general,99.9% of them ready to kill all of Jews.Don't have any illusions about non Jews.Palestinians ready to kill them too.Regarding rights of the Palestinians to their homes and land,how about the rights of the Mexicans to California and Texas or rights of the Indians to the entire territory ot the United States.Winner takes it all.It was a chioce of Arabs to attack Jewish Nation and Jews won.Same logic apply to US and Mexico.US won.For now.
17. How about giving them a decent truthful education?
(07.20.08)
18. # 6 - they have european leaders' support, not
(07.20.08)
the general public.
19. #4: Gimme Whatever It Is You're Smokin' !
emanon ,   USA   (07.21.08)
20. # 13
Thomas   (07.21.08)
Why would anyone hate the Arabs for their fictious nationality when we can write up a list a perfectly legitimate reasons.
21. So they can connect to Fatach,Hamas and Hizbullah Websites.
JMK ,   NY   (07.21.08)
Why doesn't Israel give them Kalishnakovs as well, along with nightvision googles.
22. curious to know Israelis answer to the request.!!
Rami ,   Nazareth, Israel   (07.21.08)
23. Install software to promote Democracy ,Western values, etc
Carol ,   USA   (07.22.08)
What should be included is software to insure they are provided with concepts and educational perspectives for independent and free thinking processes to be developed.Include our age appropriate classics, and books online, math and primary basic topics that is devoid of anti-Semitism and murdering Jews, history according to reality, and promoting democracy. Otherwise, forget it.
24. #4 have more weed brother...it may help you
Frank ,   USA   (07.22.08)
comprehend the nature of ..........
25. #22
(07.22.08)
i have liked some of your posts before and think you are a reasonable israeli arab citizen of israel. however, my answer as an israeli to your qustion in post #22 is this.... the palestinians in the west bank will do/use the computers in the same way they use/used billions of eu and un aid, meaning, they used it for terror and to support terror financially. just take a good look at gaza and see. they didn't get computers, but hard hard cash. see any benefit to their economy and infrastructure...and don't start telling us it is the occupation, ok? whether it is cash, technology, ideas to modernize and make life better or computers, somehow, all these never get used for the purpose they were given or created for. sometimes i think that arabs in general are their own worst enemies. they keep making similar mistakes through the ages and expect different results.
26. palestinians, where is your pride. you want an
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independent state. how will you get one and establish an independent society, a working society if you can;t even get your own computers or if your leadership who gets billions of dollars in aid recently cannot grant you 1,000 computers for your education. what did your leaders do with the eu and anwra bilions so far? whose pocket are they in? whose swiss bank account are they deposited in? who's faction of hamas got some dollars to furtuer the murder of israelis? i have never in my life seen a people that can never depend on themselves and always depend on the charity and donations of the world. i have never seen a people who never work for anything and who stand there with arms stretched to recieve donations from everyone. i have never seen a people that are so unambitious and so dependent on the charity of everyone exceot themselves...the world's largest beggar group considering they are the only still "refugees" supported by anwra...the only ones in the world! everyone found their place in multitudes of societies and countries and integrated themselves, becoming lawful hard working citizens of those countries....except the palestinians. buffles the mind. what wpuld they have done without europe, israel or anwra???? maybe start working and labouring to create something for themselves, maybe????
27. They will use it for propaganda
Jay ,   Israel   (07.22.08)
They will teach these children how to spread the lies that they claim are true. The internet is a powerfull propaganda tool for them!
28. they don"t need laptops they need trucktors
ettie   (07.22.08)
29. CRISPIN THEIR ANTI-ISRAELI PROPAGANDA SKILLS
David P. ,   Santa Cruz, USA   (07.23.08)
Oh Yes, Israel, please help the poor arabs, who in a sea of a half a billion of their own people, filthy rich oils sultans included, demand Israel provide learning tools to their frontline jihad pawns.
30. Great, more hackers.
jack ,   richmond, va, us   (07.23.08)
Can you imagine. These kids will play computer games (since they have a very small territory in which they can travel). The more basic the computers, the better. Can you say "computer viruses"? Denial of service attacks and the like. Should be interesting. Oh, and by the way, many Palestinians speak English perfectly well. As a matter of fact many speak multiple languages. These are one of the most litterate populations of people in the world. Modern tools will simply provide them with modern tools. They will use those tools to continue their struggle, especially since they have no place else to go. Imagine all the things that are controlled by computers. Sure many will merely express themselves, others will use the computers to organize their activities, but some will certainly hack. (Please note that it is not illegal for a Palestinian in Palestine to use other's copyrights, since they are not afforded legal status, no one else has legal status vis a vis them. They can upload, download and play whatever music or movies they wish without actually violating any laws. These laws require reciprocity and the Palestinians are not citizens of a country and the territories are not sovereign, therefore, the Palestinians have no actual legal rights.) I can't imagine that they won't get into mischief.
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