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Jordan says will 'reevaluate' relations with Israel
Roee Nahmias
Published: 04.01.09, 23:24
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31. to #4: Palestine is Palestine..
(01.05.09)
32. relations
colin   (01.05.09)
Jordan did not think of reevaluateing the connections with Israel while rockets flew imto Israel from hamastan killing innocent woman and children. Grow up if you want to value arab life to be what hamas is.
33. Israel
Jordanian ,   Jordan   (01.05.09)
you Israeli should be ashamed of yourselves, your "defense" army is killing civilians , you don't face a real army and you are afraid because of simple rocket, what would do if you face the latest versions of SCUD ? The peace truce did nothing for Jordan, because Jordanians dont want to check hand with criminals, you might have the chance to meet Jordanians officials but never had the pleasure of walking in Amman streets. wake up guys, see the bloodshed you just made in Gaza, you are still crying for the The Holocaust while you are making a worse genocide in Gaza. oooooop Rocket are still hitting your settlement ! what was your freaking amry doing for 10 days
34. Look, as much as I hate it, I am siding with #11
William ,   Israel   (01.05.09)
Jordan is doing what Israel should have considered a long time ago - with teh Oslo Accords, with Egyptian peace which isn't really much of one. I cannot imagine the pressure on Abdullah, a very moderate and educated man, with most of his country being seething Pals with a violent streak. I have no love of Pals - their legacy for the world is new styles of terror and the leads in many global terror groups. The Hashemites are more nobel (although still not lovers of Jews) and royal, like Gulf Arabs. I expect Abdullah to do the right thing at the end of the day - stick with Israel and continue to fix the ME, by pressuring people like Hamas to give up the silly notion of "death to Israel". BTW, Queen Noor is a Pal Christian (makes a big difference) and a hot one at that. I met her personally in 2007.
35. #11 - #22 - you are ranting and raving like a hysterical...
Andy ,   ramat hasharon   (01.05.09)
little girl! LOL! I was in Amman 5 years ago and it was a DUMP! I had dinner at what was supposed to be one of the nicest restaurants in the city and the waiter brought me a specialty - I almost threw up! Then I went to what you call a club at night. OMG! It was like Tel Aviv looked in the 1960's. Then I went to the Jordanian side of the Dead Sea - YAWN! I saw the shining lights of Israel's gorgeous spa hotels twinkling on the other side and it made me smile. You can keep your backwater sand dune, thanks. I'll stay right here in the gorgeous Jewish State of Israel. With vibrant Tel-Aviv - and the capital city, Jerusalem of gold. In the smallest corner of Israel there is more, art, culture, science, technology - than in all of that shitty little country of yours. Our tiny little country has everything - different climates, a diverse, interesting population, culture, great food, art, entertainment, etc. What a pathetic joke you are - Jordan is cutting ties with Israel. Boy we're really worried now!!! Whatever will we do without all that NOTHING you have to offer? You know what I am saying is true - I would kill myself if I had to live in Jordan.
36. There can never be
(01.05.09)
true friendship....with any muslim.
37. They should talk...
Jew   (01.05.09)
how disgusting! Transfer gaza arabs to Jordan. They are responsible for their brethren. How many thousands of palestinian arabs did the "king"'s father kill?
38. I CHOOSE YOUR FATHER'S ACTIONS OVERY YOUR WORDS
meir elazar   (01.05.09)
King Abdullah, With all due respect, especially to you great father may he be blessed and rest in peace, he knew how to deal with PAL terrorists in Black September when they nearly destroyed Jordan. In the end he also fought with the PAL terrorists and threw them out. I believe he was correct then and I also believe we should do the same. Jordan also suffered from PAL terrorism. Please remember before condemning someone else for doing exactly what your great father did.
39. #11 WHAT DO YOU USE IN YOUR NARGILA ?
Simha ,   Toronto, CANADA   (01.05.09)
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40. 1971 - when PLO fighters fled Jordan... for Israel
Raymond in DC ,   Washington, DC USA   (01.05.09)
I was in Israel in 1971 when remnants of Arafat's PLO, most of whom had been driven out the previous year, decided to go for one more round. Abdullah's father, King Hussein, was so ruthless in his determination to crush them that many fled across the Jordan River, surrendering to the IDF. So, while the IDF is directing a crushing blow at Hamas, Abdullah's father was far less discriminating. Hussein was right about one thing: The PLO had to be crushed. Unfortunately, too many survived and they proceeded to do in Lebanon what they failed to do in Jordan - create a state within a state. And we know what happened to Lebanon. So, now Abdullah wants Israel to make nice to those who want to destroy the Jewish state and kill its Jewish inhabitants? Sorry, Majesty, no can do.
41. Oh, come on guys! We all know he had to do it!
John ,   Europe   (01.05.09)
It's just a show for the idiots: you do it because you would have riots! The question you should ask yourself is - how come that he was silent all till now? And how come that MOST of Arab leaders are silent or just mumbling in their chin? BECAUSE WE HAVE GREEN LIGHT FROM ALL TO MASSACRE HAMAS! Nobody wants these sacks of shit anymore, except maybe Ahmy and Assy! And Hamas knows that! That's why they are so loud: they are being killed, no reinforcements are coming, so their only way out is either to have world stop Israel or they repel the attacks. Since the later is VERY less likely, they play on "oh, shit, we are in crisis! please, please..." My bet is that Israeli ambassador will be back in Jordan in 2-3 months. :)
42. JORDON with 75% palistinians is an enemy of ISRAEL!
GET REAL ,   USA   (01.05.09)
There is only a worthless PIECE OF PAPER between Jordan and Israel! Jordan is really a historic part of Israel and was created as the palestinian state with 78% of the PALESTINIAN MANDATE with ISRAEL getting only 22%! This outrageous statement by JORDON shows that ISRAEL can never have a real PEACE TREATY with any ARAB COUNTRY!
43. Jordan from Jordan
Alex   (01.05.09)
If you sever relationship with Israel, you'd lose lots of things, including tax-free status of your goods exported to US, drinkable water you get from Israel on regular basis. Funny thing is, as much as Jordan might be "upset" with Israeli actions, without Israel Jordan would cease to be a separate stat in the long run. As to comparing your economy to Israel's - sorry dude, you seem to be dilusional.
44. Is the Puppet Abdoola serious?
Yardena   (01.05.09)
I have an awakening to share with the puppet king!!! Palestinian Arabs have always comprised the vast majority of the population of Jordan, which makes it the Palestinian state, by definition. There is no justification to partition Israel a second time, to create a second Palestinian Arab state. Whether he likes it or not!! he can re evaluate all he wants its totally meaningless as he is a puppet
45. Come on
Ben K ,   Australia   (01.05.09)
If Jordan is so worred about their 'brother', where were they from 48 -67 when they had control over the west bank and half of jerusalem? did they let the palestinianes enter Jordan then? or shall we mention black September?
46. Jordan and Israel
Elianah ,   Ramat HaSharon, IL   (01.05.09)
a) This was a letter from a few members of Parliament. If you read the article, the Israeli Ambassador to Jordan was not yet expelled. b) Better peace with neighbors than war with them. Peace with Jordan might not be the warmest (see comments above) but it's better than fighting and King Hussein and King Abdullah have largely upheld their part of the bargain. c) Was in Jordan not that long ago. Found the people to be generally friendly and Jordan to be much more developed than many of the other countries in the region. A developed and prosperous Jordan is also better for all of us.
47. #11 - Jordanian - I expect more from Abdullah
William ,   Israel   (01.05.09)
Looking back on history of the region and the general perspective on life, Israel and Jordan are so much more related than the Hashemites are with the Palestinians. I truly hope your king decides on the greater good and not to save face in the Arab world. Jordan is also a recipient of Muslim Brotherhood aggression and threw Hamas out before. Jordan knows the harsh tactics, violence and racism the group stands for. So why support them? Queen Noor is well known for her global humanitarian work - one of the few Arabs who focus on aid and health for ALL children, not just Arab or Muslim ones. One would think the monarch, Queen Noor specifically, would be fanatical about Hamas' use of children and women in the fighting - using them for suicide bombers and human shields. And using Israeli children for target practice. Please don't tell me the Monarch has fallen to the side of imperialistic racist Islam practiced by the likes of Hamas and Hizbullah.
48. jordanian
alexi   (01.05.09)
why the hell do you care about gazans? You hate their guts, so what its to you. we saved your country when syrian threatened to invade your country in the 70s. Now as for urban fighting against guerillas using IEDs, shaheeds, antitank missiles, mortars, RPGs is the toughest fight. I want to tell you that Jordan is originally is part of israel and one day we mayl take it over.So don't talk so big.Finally , if hamas is so strong and the israelis so weak, why do you want a ceasefire. Why are you crying for a ceasefire?
49. Jordan
Ezer   (01.05.09)
Time to call a spade a spade. Jordan is no friend of Israel's. King Abdulla is nothing but a hypocrite. The truth is that hard to admit - Jordan is another name for Palestine and the quicker Arabs return, the quicker there will be peace
50. Dear # 11
Jeff Ryan ,   Canada   (01.05.09)
Jordan Life Expectancy is 69 in Israel its 76 I wonder why?
51. How many are in the Jodanian Parliments
Potash ,   Taybe, Palestine   (01.05.09)
21 out of how many signed these letters? Sounds to me like Hamas is just about out of friends. This is because Hamas are viewed by the world as cowards trying to compensate by acting all tough and foolish. I am sure they'll get a few pages in the history books so that we don't forget them after they are gone
52. How many years you could survive without peace
Barham ,   Italy   (01.05.09)
Israelis, think rationally, do you really think you can manage to take this land and live without peace with Arabs? you think there is no cost for coming from overseas and taking a land of others? how many years you could manage to survive this way depending on a powerful USA to save you? a 100 or 500 years? remember the science of killing machines will always grow alot faster than its for saving lives, look wisely at your situation and you will know that you will need peace a lot more than arabs need it. if i were you i would consider that truthful peace with Arabs is more important than it with USA for long terms, and i wont sacrifice it for some immature cowboy adventure you are currently doing in Gaza, that you know it will weaken hamas but it wont eliminate it, it will gain it more public ground and volunteers of oppressed Palestinians for another 10 years to come, by fighting it you just encourage it to come back because that what the resistance of people is simply is, currently you have no true danger from hamas! you can act smart by dissolving hamas from inside with no war, if you are not smart enough to do so, then try to consult people who are smart enough to do so. people who think they are happy to lose peace with Jordan, just think beyond your noses. salam
53. jordan'sRelationsWithIsrael
Yaacob ,   Toronto Canada   (01.05.09)
If Jordan threatens Israel, I think Israel should expel Arabs across the river to the East Bank.
54. Jordanian from Jordan
Alex ,   U.S.   (01.05.09)
Jordan from Jordan. You should quite down and be humble. If not for Israel, your country would have ceased to exist in 1971 and many times after that. Israel is the guarantor your your country's safety and existance. Be humble and watch how IDF destroys Hamas's crybabies.
55. as soon as this post goes out I am writing to US congressmen
To stop all aid to ,   Jordan.   (01.05.09)
We have been paying these fools for peace. Fine off goes cash payments and all the spare parts and to hell with them.
56. #52
RON ,   MONTREAL CANADA   (01.05.09)
NEVER SHOW OFF YOUR IGNORANCE.! YOU DONT HAVE A CLUE ABOUT THE SUBJECT AND YOUR ANALYSIS IS SO NAIVE AND SO WAY OFF THE MARK THAT NOBODY WITH ANY REASONABLE AMOUNT OF KNOWLEDGE CAN EDUCATE YOU IN A NORMAL LIFE TIME. IF I CALLED YOU AN IDIOT, I'D BE INSULTING IDIOTS.
57. Peace until Israel defends itself is not peace at all
Murray of Montreal   (01.05.09)
Jordan deserves its Palestinians
58. palis is Jordan #1
AK   (01.05.09)
Jordanian as a nationality is a total British invention -- never in history existed. So called 'palestinians,' an equal invention, are the same people as Jordanians.
59. bring it on. thank you for the opportunity to re-evaluate
ralph   (01.05.09)
jordan as pal state. enough of facade jordan is pal state, all pals out of west bank to jordan.
60. thank you for opportunity: jordan is now the pal state,
ralph   (01.05.09)
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