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Abbas rejects Olmert proposal
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Published: 12.08.08, 16:50
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31. Treaty
Larry ,   Philadelphia, pa, US   (08.12.08)
Once again we see that the arabs never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity.
32. Abbas rejects Olmert proposal
Arafat ,   Gan Aden   (08.12.08)
Abbas if you don't like it then take a drink from the dead sea
33. Let's clarify something about land near Gaza
Common Sense ,   IL   (08.12.08)
It's farm land, folks - yes, it's part of the Negev desert but all the land north of about Kiryat Gat (the same latitude as Gaza) has farmable land. Israel did not offer the Palestinians 5%+ of worthless land. I think the Palestinian commentator who said that 100% dignity is what he wanted was spot on - that's why there won't be a solution. They can't appreciate anybody's dignity but their own, and their own sits upon objectives that might have been achievable before the Arab League went to war with the new state of Israel in 1947, but not after. It's time for them to see the greatest dignity comes from giving their children a chance to live in peace, not to mention the 100's of thousands of dollars in aid per person that will pour into a Palestinian state (instead of Hamas' coffers from Iran and Hizbollah) if they agree. This is why Hamas insists on attacking the crossing points in to Israel like Erez all the time - they don't want Palestinians to get used to a better way of life so that heaven forfend they might prefer that to their everlasting "struggle". I pity them for the stupidity of their leaders and those who are stupid enough to follow them.
34. Abbas just elected Netanyahu and defeated Livni
Common Sense ,   IL   (08.12.08)
Or, maybe defeated Livni and elected Mofaz to the leadership of Kadima. Stupid, stupid, stupid (that is, if Palestinian interests are considered).
35. khalid the brave one
eytan ,   israel   (08.12.08)
it is always humorous to here little men talk big. do you think you scare anybody? you and your thugs are a fifteen minute job. oh wait let me explain since you have a hard time with catch phrases plane in sky door open problem solved. when history show you ever exsisted then maybe you have a chance till then crawl back into your hole i mean tunnel hahahahahaha
36. They want the whole lot but you know that.
(08.12.08)
37. well said #13
enough ,   USA & Israel   (08.12.08)
Jerusalem is home to Jews' #1 holy site; it's #2? #3? to Muslims'? I don't understand why that is continuously overlooked. No doubt once Jerusalem is sacrificed, it will be onto another city until all of Israel has been picked apart.
38. #2 Tough choice. I guess your leaders will get you "death".
The Doc ,   Haifa, Israel   (08.12.08)
39. #2 - Is this why you 'struggle' against yourselves??
Joe ,   Ramat Gan   (08.12.08)
Go back to Syria, terrorist occupier!!!
40. Abbas can't even control his puppy - uts all a show
Harry   (08.12.08)
41. #2 Ramallah - unfortunatel y speaks the truth
Robby ,   San Jose, USA   (08.12.08)
I am saddened, but you seem to be speaking the truth. We have seen in the past (Arafat) that anything short of 100 per cent will not be accepted. And since both sides desires overlap it is not possible for both to have 100 per cent. I wonder though, why pretend to go thru 'negotiations' if nothing is negotiable?
42. #10, we're not the ones
Danny   (08.12.08)
who are whining non-stop about "war crimes" and "genocide". You have a choice, fighting with all that means or peace.
43. Israel accepted less than 20% of land promised....
David ,   Boston, USA   (08.12.08)
Arabs dont want peace, they just dont want Israel. 93%. Take it or go back to Jordan Palestine. Time is NOT on the side of the Arabs. Israel is eternal and Jews are very very patient. Make peace with us and prosper or go away.
44. Khalid? Haaretz Islamo-Leftist forums are not good anymore?
The Doc ,   Haifa, Israel   (08.12.08)
...so you came here to spill your venom? You better read post #2. You know which choice you will get, don't you?
45. How about if we throw in a couple of used camels?
Steve Gilbert ,   Teaneck, NJ   (08.12.08)
46. NO NEGOTIATIONS WITH ZIONISTS
Saleem ,   Ramallah   (08.12.08)
No need for negotiations with the zioinsts, soon or later Israel will vanish. Such a war-seeker state doesnt understand the language of peace, we have tried to accept a fair peace approach with the zioinsts regeim and with the Israeli people, BUT the Israeli people doesnt want peace before their GOV. SO NO PEACE , ITS TO BE OR NOT TO BE - PALESTINE IS OUR LAND from the sea to the river - YOU GO BACK TO YOUR HOMES IN EUROPE AND AMERICA
47. The Pals and friends like Hamas should..
AlbertoGa ,   St George UT, USA   (08.12.08)
Move to Saudia or The Sinai as a good location, OK ! What those Guys want is not a little Pc of Israel...it is Haverim all of Israel. Olmert and all the Oslo Utopian gang should just keep very quiet until their exit from Politic. Nothing to the Palestinian. Israel is not for Sale you Guys.
48. Abbas is Arafat with a shave and wearing a suit
Sigfried S. Kuhn ,   Aberdeen   (08.12.08)
Nothing will ever satisfy the Palestinians except to occupy all of Israel. In fact, they are now putting out the idea of a "bi-national" state. The problem with that idea is that would not be "bi-national" after the Palestinians expel or kill all the Jews. Even if Israel returned to its pre-6 Day War border, there would be no peace because the Palestinians would still insist on the millions of Palestinians flooding into Israel. The whole issue of peace negotiations with the Palestinians is an exercise in mental masturbation.
49. #2, death is your dignity "STUPID"
ecr   (08.12.08)
50. Arabs have 1 goal: DESTROY ISRAEL!
Wake Up   (08.12.08)
KILL THE PEACE PLANS BEFORE THEY KILL YOU!
51. Pals only want the SA Apartheid "happy ending" for Israel
Alan ,   SA   (08.12.08)
There is no benefit for them in a two state solution . That way they will be 20 something % and Jews 73%.Thats why today we hear all the old SA rhetoric eg Apartheid ,Bantustans,Racism, Massaces,
52. No need to 'bring on the clowns' - We have Abbas and Co !!
redmike ,   Tel Aviv   (08.12.08)
Arafat and Abbas made the same error and it's now time to move on. Gaza has gone! Finally! Israel should create jobs for displaced Arabs in the WB which would be good for Israel and for them and their families. Any ideas of one state two state nonsense can be given a decent and proper burial. Mike
53. #2 - you deserve a decent burial .. Zubeidi
redmike ,   Tel Aviv   (08.12.08)
learned what you haven't grasped yet. He put his life on the line for many years and now says that he and his friends and family died for nothing. My advice is to learn from a real 'hero' and then right wingers like me will try to make sure that there is work and a future for you and your families. Mike
54. To Sami #30 from#19
Simply Jewish ,   Yesha Israel   (08.12.08)
Sami, some Muslims have helped save Jews on more occasions than just the dreaded Spanish Inquisition. When I think of the many enemies of Israel and Jews worldwide I see beyond racial divides. I'm a right wing Jewish settler, but that doesn't mean I have blinkers on. First, I have total faith that the whole of Israel was given from the one true G-d for Am Yisroel. I also hold by our commandment that law abiding non Jews can live peacefully within our borders, and from a personal stance enjoy decent human rights in the process. Sami, Arab friends of mine have told me on several occasions that they actually prefer Israel with a decent Jewish government than the corrupt PA. Please G-d, we can soon have a corrupt free Jewish government that will first accept the whole of Israel as our Divinly given Jewish homeland, and in the process offer other decent law abiding citizens a place in our beloved land. Sami, it sounds like you are proud of those saving Jews, that is a good trait.
55. #41 - Robby, To people like Olmert, Barak and Livni...
Joe ,   Ramat Gan   (08.12.08)
... everything is negotiable- everything except for their airplane tickets out of Israel...
56. #2 from ramalah: you are 100% UNREALISTIC
(08.12.08)
57. PEOPLE, these are negotiations only. Abbas will get more!
Howard ,   USA   (08.12.08)
Abbas is supposed to reject this proposal. He'll ask for more. Olmert will add something more to the package... like a few thousand "refugees" into pre-1967 Israel? Abbas will refuse. And then Olmert will offer what both men know he must offer: half of Jerusalem. And in exchange, dear Israelis, you will get a nice piece of paper signed by two leaders who will retire soon afterward. Abbas' successor will take what Olmert gave and, a few days later, demand more...punctuating his demands with rockets launched from everywhere along the border with Israel. And so it goes.
58. How long will this farce last?
INCognito   (08.12.08)
How long will this farce last? Nothing is enough for the Palestinians! Time to inform them that for every month of intransigence a new settlement will be built around Jerusalem with private land expropriated for its needs. I don't see another solution.
59. And This Is News Because . . . ?
emanon ,   USA   (08.12.08)
60. Shukran
yehudi ,   palestine   (08.12.08)
To Rais Arafat that rejected Baraks proposal in 1998 and to Rais Abbas that rejected Olmerts proposal in 2008 You guys saved the Jewish state from total demolishing by 2 Ehuds. Shukran. You are the men.
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