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Open a Bible
Assaf Wohl
Published: 15.09.08, 17:54
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31. Based on the what the land is Jewish, based on the ...
JMK ,   NYC   (09.15.08)
need to live and defend Jewish people and not undergo another extermination or expulsion, the Bible? is this an appeal to Christians and their religion based upon a man god who wasn't not there, and did not exist, did not live and did not die, the whole land belongs to the Jews to the extent Jews need to live as proud and free men, with the ability the defend themselves and their women and children and not go to the slaughter like farm animals and not to live as slaves.
32. Good Article
Shlomo ,   Israel   (09.15.08)
The only thing historic and unprecedented is G-d's giving of the Torah to His chosen people, His firstborn, Yisrael. I think 95% of the knesset has forgotten that they are people who must abide by the Torah, that as Jews they agreed to live by the Torah. Olmert and the convicted sexual preditor Ramon are snakes in the grass doing our enemies' bidding and should be either imprisoned or thrown out of the country for treason. These reprobates have no emunah, honour, or display any sense of jewishness whatsoever. I wouldn't like to be in their shoes (so to speak) before the heavenly court! I only hope they make teshuva before it is too late.
33. WELL SAID
ENOUGH   (09.15.08)
VOTE THESE COOOKES OUT OF OFFICE
34. The Machinations Of Deluded & Groveling Jews Know NO Bounds
Adina Kutnicki ,   Israel,new olah   (09.15.08)
Tutu and a host of other antisemites keep babbling about war crimes that Israel committed in 2006.Rubbish. The ONLY war crimes is that which Israel's leaders commit against its own Jewish citizens, whereby during continual war they FAIL to protect the homeland. The DELUSIONAL firesale which Olmert & his gang are foisting on us is unprecedented in history. No other leaders have put up a white flag of surrender on ALL fronts. For the sake of our patrimony to be handed down to the next generation he must be stopped - full force.
35. Open a Bible
Neal Rothner ,   Hashmonaim, Israel   (09.15.08)
#29 It seems that you don't know your Koran It says nothing about Israel being a Moslem state. Neal the Hasmonean
36. Its because of articles like these
edan ,   tel aviv   (09.15.08)
That there is no progress towards reconciliation. "its all ours" - what a profound and intelligent statement and article.... Those who blow themselves up in order to kill the innocent along with themselves - also believe that it is all theirs.
37. #20 is a fake
Jake   (09.15.08)
38. Open a Bible
Reuven ,   Jerusalem   (09.15.08)
Just look in the comentator Rashi HaKadosh on the first sentence of the Bible. But intil we actually believe it our selfs we cant state it.So Jews start behaving like the Bible tells us. Shannah Tovah .
39. # 36 What are you doing in Tel-aviv?
Larry ,   zefat israel   (09.15.08)
Sorry but if you do not believe it is all yours what are you doing in Tel-Aviv.?Maybe you should move to Los Angeles with the rest of the Israeli Losers.
40. OPEN A BIBLE!!!!!!!!!!
BRAD E. MOSS ,   ELKO,NV. U.S.A.   (09.15.08)
ITS ABOUT TIME SOMEONE IN ISRAEL GETS IT! OLMERT AND BUSH SHOULD BE IN PRISON OR ... GET WITH IT PEOPLE OF ISRAEL ITS ALL YOURS AND YOU HAVE GOD TO BACK YOU! THE ARABS ARE COMING AND THEIR WEAPONS ARE POINTED AT YOU! WAKE UP SOON, YOUR GOD IS WITH YOU!! SO I'M I !!
41. Finally, an article showing Jewish pride!
Chaya ,   Bat Yam   (09.15.08)
42. What are you talking about Reconciliation?
Larry ,   zefat israel   (09.15.08)
There is no "Reconciliation" to be had with Arabs.They do not want you in Tel-aviv or anywhere else in the Middle East.Try to get that simple fact through your thick Head.Stand up and defend yourself or die,the choice is yours or leave.
43. The Promised Land
D Meyer ,   Abilene USA   (09.16.08)
So good to hear somebody SAY IT! Good for you Assaf Wohl! The land of Israel belongs to the people in the Bible known and called by YHVH "my people Israel" and that is not just the Jews (Judah, Benjamin, Levites). There were 12 children of Israel (Jacob) that inherited the land. And the current geographical land of Israel is not ALL of it, either.
44. believe is more than open the bible
huda ,   jerusalem   (09.16.08)
abraham found his god before any bible and my mother and grandmothers can not read never open a book but they believed in their religion and they win by their believe and they aske to be in paradise . last friday i was praying in alaqusa mosque .i saw old women praying wispering and wiped their tears .. it is the believe without any life objects . it is believe for god sake and life sake and after life .. it is the base of believe ...evry one will be alone infront of god
45. to 35
......... ,   .......   (09.16.08)
quran say that bni israil will have more children more rogress more properties and best pr but when they get away from their religion and be unfair to people they will get god punishment in the life .. this is the promise
46. Thank you Ynet for being fair!
BJL ,   US   (09.16.08)
We hope to see more from this prospective.
47. olmert on binational state
alexi   (09.16.08)
Pasnic stricken with cowardice and demographic strain, ehud is saying the world will fall if israel doesn't go back to 67 100% return of lands. What a shmuck!
48. Steve #26
Roberto Gutierrez ,   Madrid, Spain   (09.16.08)
I respect your point of view and I understand the great historical importance of Judea and Samaria for many Jews, but I think the key idea to take into account in order to resolve the territorial problem in the Holy Land is, once again, the idea of two states for two peoples. It´s practical and it benefits everyone. With respect to the other two main issues related to this conflict (and more important than the territorial issue) , Jerusalem and "right of return", my position is clear: Jerusalem must remain united under Israeli sovereignty, and there must not be right of return. This concept of "right of return", by the way, is strange and incompatible with the two-state solution: Palestinians want their own state and, at the same time, they want their refugees to live in Israel. It doesn´t make any sense.
49. Edan#36. Whose Words Will You Trust.
Maansingh ,   The Netherlands   (09.16.08)
You say :” -- (Arabs) also believe that it (i.e. Israel) is all theirs. “ Edan, YAHWEH the Supreme Lord said that the Land of Israel belongs to the Jews. The Arabs say that the Land of Israel belongs to the Arabs. SO Edan, whose words will you trust -- YAHWEH’s words or the Arabs’ words ? To trust the Arabs’ words while dismissing YAHWEH’s words -- is NOT a sign of astute intelligence, is NOT a sign of a brilliant person. What do you think ? To E.Goldman #5. You say :”.. (according to an aging text written by 'God')”. Eran, it is NOT written by God. It was told by God to Moses the Law Giver, who wrote it down.
50. To Huda #44. And Thus NOT Alone.
Maansingh ,   The Netherlands   (09.16.08)
You say :”.. everyone will be alone in front of god.” With ‘god’ I assume you mean God the Supreme Lord. FOR the Jews : they are led to God, the Supreme Lord, by Moses the Law Giver. Without Moses the Law Giver -- the Jews can NOT approach God, the Supreme Lord. WHY not ? Because God is NOT cheap ; God is NOT something cheap. So, you will be in front of God with Moses the Law Giver -- and thus you will be NOT alone. FOR the Christians : they are led to God, the Supreme Lord, by Lord Jesus Christ. Without Lord Jesus Christ -- the Christians can NOT approach God, the Supreme Lord. WHY not ? Because God is NOT cheap ; God is NOT something cheap. So, you will be in front of God with Lord Jesus Christ -- and thus you will be NOT alone. FOR the Muslims : they are led to God, the Supreme Lord, by Prophet Mohammed. Without Prophet Mohammed -- the Muslims can NOT approach God, the Supreme Lord. WHY not ? Because God is NOT cheap ; God is NOT something cheap. So, you will be in front of God with Prophet Mohammed -- and thus you will be NOT alone.
51. Greater Israel will be even greater
Gil A.   (09.16.08)
very soon, hooray. Bye, Mr Mini Prime Minister, welome back, Maxi Israel and Shana Tova, very much so, to us all, without him and his mates.
52. to 50
huda ,   jerusalem   (09.16.08)
alone means ...your doing not others ... it means god judge my doing not my mother .and god judge my mother doing to herselfe not the doing of her daughter .. god is not cheap but it is the absolute justice . yes he permits the defended of the profets this is becouse he is generouse to his profets but .his mercy is large ..
53. Thank you Y-net
Stephanie ,   Israel   (09.16.08)
For being fair and quite honestly this article says it all that this land belongs to the Jewish people. The Arabs have 22 Arab states we have this one little Jewish state.Jordan occupies 78% of the mandate and has a Palestinian population of 75. Jordan IS Palestine
54. 49-50 Maansingh Not Alone
(09.16.08)
It's all those voices in his head
55. No! Close the bible and get real
Talula ,   Israel   (09.16.08)
This whole thing about God gave us this land is not going to get us anywhere. God cannot be called up to the witness stand and give evidence. No-one can relate to this kind of talk, especially outside Israel. It makes us all look like demented religious fanatics. The fact that Israel became a nation in 1312 B.C.E still wouldn't work or carry any weight - United Nations Security Council Resolution 242 would have a much better chance. The UN, even though they dislike Israel, cannot deny that Security Council Resolution 242 was not signed sealed and delivered - they cannot refute the contents either. So put the Bible away man, and start to think normally.
56. talule;without Bible,you would not be in Israel
trumpeldor ,   eurabia   (09.16.08)
Do I see a contradiction here ??
57. Israel's land is Israel's land is.....
marlene ,   Philadelphia, USA   (09.16.08)
A WONDERFUL ARTICLE, Mr. Wohl. I don't know what else to say. I am in awe. Yours are my sentiments exactly. It's a relief to find reason among insanity....
58. To Talula#55. Will Mean That The Foundation Of.
Maansingh ,   The Netherlands   (09.16.08)
You say :” God cannot be called up to the witness stand and give evidence. … So put the Bible away man, ..” Dear Talula, if the words of Moses the Law Giver are rejected -- that will mean that the Torah is rejected, that will mean that the Bible is rejected, that will mean that the Koran is rejected. IF the Torah is rejected -- that will mean that the foundation of Judaism is rejected ; and without Judaism there can be no Jews. IF the Bible is rejected -- that will mean that the foundation of Christianity is rejected ; and without Christianity there can be no Christians. IF the Koran is rejected -- that will mean that the foundation of Islam is rejected ; and without Islam there can be no Muslims. AS you see, Talula, your above statement will have far-reaching conclusions -- something which you may not have intended, even in your wildest dreams.
59. Kol Hakovot Assaf Wohl
Michael Gorinsky ,   Delray Beach Florida   (09.16.08)
Assaf is 10,000% RIGHT.This is The Land Of Israel. It belongs to the Jewish People Forever. No one has the right to even discuss giving it away...If it were up to Mr. Olmert even more than everything would be on the table. How Much Mr. Olmert were You paid in Your attempt to bring down Israel?? and BY Whom??It is impossible for any advocate for Israel to do the damage that You have done!!! You will go down in History as the worst of the worst.This is just not my opinion it is the opinion of most of the Jewish World, and by most of the People who Love and Care for Israel.My prayer is that Israel have the Courage in her future endeavors and be successful very soon in all of them.The Land Of Israel Forever
60. #55 - Talula, What about the League of Nations...
Joe ,   Ramat Gan   (09.16.08)
What about the League of Nations Partition Plan that the UN was legally bound to uphold but didn't? Every resolution passed by the UN on the issue of "Palestine" has been in direct violation of its legal obligation to uphold the creation of a Jewish state "from the river to the sea". In closing, pull the Bible back out, Talula, but also pull out the League of Nations Partition Plan that puts into current, physical terms what the Bible puts into historical, spiritual terms- from the river to the sea, Israel must be free...
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