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Israeli Arabs: Banning of parties 'racist'
Sharon Roffe-Ofir
Published: 13.01.09, 21:00
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31. Arabs in Israel
John ,   NY, USA   (01.14.09)
These Israeli Arab politicians are indigenous people on their land. Their roots are deeper than Lieberman's. Lieberman, the racist fascist politician is a White Russian. If he does not like Arabs in Nazerath and Haifa, he should take his racist and bigoted ass back to Minsk.
32. The Islamofascists and Arab Nationalists always use....
Roscio ,   Rome, Italy   (01.14.09)
The same tired old infantile excuse one hears in a kindergarten - "It's the other guy's fault! It all started when he punched me back after I hit him!" These rascists supporters of the enemies of the country in which they live, earn a great gov't income and enjoy all the benefits of citizenship - NOW they are crying because Israel will no longer tolerate their intolerance? Well, this is intolerable! :-) Ciao, babies - enjoy living in squalor with the terrorists instead of in comfy Israel. Send a postcard, ok?
33. ban of arab party
VBK ,   NY USA   (01.14.09)
It is important to include in all matters concerning the arab political parties in Israel, the reason for the ban. Since it may seem unfair to uninformed people the reason for the crisis. It is necessary to clarify that these parties do not support the existence of the state of Israel and no other nation on earth would accept a party with that kind of declared platform in their house of representatives. Why should Israel?
34. Balad are traitors to Israel
Steve   (01.14.09)
Any political party that advocates the overthrow of the State, and helps the enemies of the State should be banned. The Elections Committee has done the right thing.
35. Racist's ?..
Mark ,   U.S.A.   (01.14.09)
I agree with number 6, the last time I checked there weren't any Isreali's living, no less allowed to practice there religion in SaudI Arabia, someone please correct me if Im wrong. What Hitler attempted to accomplish in Germany and eventually the world, Saudi Arabia has fulfilled, a Jew/Christian free country with total intolerence to any other religion. No it's not RACIST, it's called survival !. The Muslim goal is quite clear ,world domination at any means necessary, coming to your neighborhood soon, happy hunting!.
36. The 22 Arab states are racist and dictatorial
Frank ,   USA   (01.14.09)
37. #17 Israel is NOT enriched by those who it dead
David ,   USA   (01.14.09)
38. It is time to tell the traitors in Israel ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
Cathy ,   USA   (01.14.09)
just as Israel was fed up with Gaza/Hamastan Israel must do something about the insidious element in the Knesset or Nazareth.
39. #31 Just because they are called Muhammed or Abdul
Alan ,   USA   (01.14.09)
it does not mean they are indigenous. Plus they have 22 beloved Arab entities to pick from.
40. Taha, why don't you live in peace in Ramallah?
Bill ,   USA   (01.14.09)
What the matter, dont your Arab brothers want peace? Ohh..yeah...they want peace in Syria, Lebanon, Somalia etc...or throughout the Arab world.
41. arabs who do not accept israels existance who are racist
ralph   (01.14.09)
42. Questions to Israeli citiziens
Daniel ,   Madrid, Spain   (01.14.09)
Hello I hope any one can answer this honest questions related to this issue about the banned parties: -Isn't Hadash, the communist list, a party mainly arab which wants more or less the same as the 2 banned parties but without insulting the state all the time? -Are there more arab parties out there?Is there a posibility of present another list with different arabs so they can be elected?
43. #Lil Rab: Why not have Al Queda run for U.S offices?
andy ,   Orlando,U.S   (01.14.09)
It is the same analogy.Just as Osama Bin Laden wishes to destroy the U.S, so equally these Israel arab parties advocate the destruction of Israel.I am sure there are people in the U.S who feel Al Queda best reprresents them! Is the U.S not democaratic for banning Al Queda?
44. Providing aid to the enemy is treason
Arie ,   BaGolan   (01.14.09)
Remember that the next time you go to Damascus or Teheran to provide information
45. Truly Muslim.
Nathan Rai ,   Bangalore   (01.14.09)
Arafats peace peace for the peaceniks outside and jihad jihad for the jihadis inside got him a Nobel Prize for acting. These taqiyeh heroes are only following his illustrious footsteps. The funny / tragic part is Israels treatment those who call for its destruction, implicitly and explicitly. No allegiance no Knesset seat. Every member of the Knesset should be made to swear and demonstrate allegiance to the state. Will Israel demand that ?
46. Israel Did The Right Thing (end)
Not Jewish ,   USA   (01.14.09)
47. "Cousins"? We are not even friends!
Jack ,   San Diego, USA   (01.14.09)
48. Time for new parties that actually cares about Israeli-Arabs
Rami of Nazareth ,   Israel   (01.14.09)
............. parties that look after its constituents and looks after improving the standard of living, eliminating discrimination and coexistance between jews and arabs
49. 42
zionist forever   (01.14.09)
Yes Hadash is a mainly arab communist party. There are a minimum of three maybe four arab parties so yes banning Balad & Ta'al does not mean all arab parties have been banned Ballad & Ta'al are more of arab nationalist parties while Hadash I think is more of an arab idealist sort of party and they do recognise the state
50. I'm racist against those who break election laws.
Adam ,   Tel Aviv, Israel   (01.14.09)
I'm racist against people who want to destroy their country I'm racist against those who misuse the word racist.
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