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New Zealand pubs ban Israelis over Gaza operation
Anat Shalev
Published: 16.01.09, 11:48
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91. Go Israel!
Lori ,   USA   (01.16.09)
I am saying ditto to Brian's comment. Maybe the rest of the world should try keeping their nose out of Israel's business, except for our country who owes Israel some favors. It shouldn't be long to divert the troops from Iraq and leave that country to its demise. Israel keep fighting, you deserve to be safe, and anyone who doesn't understand their reasoning should look at their own country's history, I'm sure the feelings behind what Israel is doing for themselves existed at some time all over the world. The whole world needs to put the radical, terrorist muslims in check by a show of force. Drop a couple bombs and be done with it already.
92. No Newzelaners welcome here either
wake up ,   hawaiian kingdom   (01.16.09)
what a bunch of crybaby nonsense Boycott Newzeland and let them be with HAMAS who are you kiddin stop bashing a country behind your stupid computer! Talk about rounding up the cattle! WAKE UP!!
93. HAMAS is stupid and hates palestinians
Joshua ,   cleveland, USA   (01.16.09)
Why is it OK for hamas to ignore every ceasefire brokered between them and Israel, but when Israel says stop shooting rockets at us or we will retaliate, all of a sudden it is the "poor palestinians" who are the victims? How about not electing in a terrorist organization to represent you. People forget that the only people who do not want peace in the region is Hamas. They are the only ones calling for the destruction of thier enemies. How can you make peace if you are only calling for destruction. They want the crossings open, then stop shooting rockets! You want humanitarian aid, stop shooting rockets!! You want people to respect your beliefs, STOP SHOOTING ROCKETS AND CALLING FOR THE DEATH OF ANYONE WHO BELIEVES SOMETHING DIFFERENT THAN YOU!!!!! If you act like animals, the world will see you as animals. Why should Israel allow the Palestinians to have anything if they are not willing to do anything to forward the peace process. Palestinian logic: "Hey, Israel stopped shooting at us and left the territory, and they say that they will make more concessions if there is peace. What should we do? I know! We will shoot rockets at them!!!!" Also, why is it OK for Muslims to HATE everyone who is different than them, but not the other way around? You reap what you sew, Muslims, You reap what you sew.
94. #84 MAORI GIRL
(01.16.09)
Hey Maori Girl, its more than one pub in question. Put your glasses on when reading otherwise you sound stupid.
95. New Zealand pubs ban Israelis over Gaza
Observer ,   South FLorida USA   (01.16.09)
In this wave of violence Israel has killed over 900 and Hamas13? Israel continues propogate violence and is the source of much of the worlds problems. The proprietor reserves the right to refuse service to everyone.
96. To #65, World Citizen
Besalel ,   Kew Gardens, NY   (01.16.09)
I agree with the second part of your post and disagree with the first. Many Israeli tourists are rude and should learn how to behave as guests. However, the conflict between the Jews and the Arabs long predates the 1967 occupation and even predates the 1948 establishment of Israel. Arabs do not want ANY jewish presence in the Middle East. Today, some among the Fatah have agreed to allow a Jewish state but only because they see no other way. They do not do so on principled grounds. The Arab society in Gaza is evolving to join the rest of humanity. The Hamas are learning the idea of consequences for their acts and so are the citizens. Remember, please, that the citizens of Gaza voted for Hamas on a platform of a proven commitment to terrorism. The "innocent civilians" of Gaza looked at Hamas and said "they promise more rocket fire and more suicide bombings, I like this platform, I will vote for them." Well, what else did they expect will happen? Did they expect Hamas to provide peace or security? They, too are evolving. This is the main reason I cried for the civilians in Lebanon that were put in harm's way by Hezbollah but shed not a tear for the people of Gaza. Unlike Hezbollah who bullied its way into power and held the residents of Lebanon hostage, the people of Gaza overwhelmingly wanted Hamas. Hamas did not lie but kept all its campaign promises. Now the fools in Gaza can eat Kassams, if there is no bread around. Next time, vote for the lesser terrorists, the Fatah.
97. Israelis BANNED! ALL Sudanese WELCOMED!
dr. dave ,   nyc   (01.16.09)
98. #70 Texas, U.S
Dave Wilson ,   usa   (01.16.09)
True, the article did not say that the owner is a TURK, plus, the articles cites more than one business.
99. Bible
Tina ,   USA   (01.16.09)
We know that the bible was written for Constine, so Don't use that as a point of reference
100. New Zealand pubs ban Israelis over Gaza operation
Anthony ,   Abuja   (01.16.09)
The pub owner has no good reason to ban any customer as long as he/she is of good behavior. I condemn his action. The Israeli women should go to other cities where they are welcome.
101. NZ pub owner
Robin the Hood ,   North Beaumont, USA   (01.16.09)
Interesting that a Turk complains about a few Arab women and children being killed by the Israelis but ignores the Jewish and Arab-Israeli women and children being killed by Hamas. Oh, wait didn't the Turks kill a million Armenian Christians? oh no they say they didn't. My mistake.
102. haa
mick ,   ireland   (01.16.09)
you cant even build a proper rocket go gather some stones
103. #58 mira
Bandar (Hezbollah) ,   Beirut, Lebanon   (01.16.09)
Your destiny will be signed, sealed and delivered by Hezbollah!
104. #28
Tony ,   Maryland, USA   (01.16.09)
Wow. "Unfortunately allowed many Mohammedans in", "towelhead"??? I hope your racist attitudes aren't reflective of New Zealanders.
105. Why do they punish Jews/Israelis all over the world.
Maria ,   MD   (01.16.09)
The war is in Gaza. They don't do that to any nations.Jews are hated not because they 're bad,but because they're Jews/Israelis.Don't you worry, Israel, the God of Israel doesn't slumber nor asleep.He will defend you. You will win in the end even though the world is against you for your/our God is big and great!!!!When the Muslim terrorists bombed the twin tower,we didn't mistreat Muslims all over the world.They have more rights than us.
106. #12 You're right, I have a friend who's married
Maria ,   MD   (01.16.09)
to a Kiwi, she told me that Kiwis were friendly and kind.As a matter of fact, my husband went to NZ on a temporary duty 10 years ago, he told me the same thing.
107. That's a lie
Nadia ,   Long live, Palestine   (01.16.09)
Actually even when Hamas does agree to the cease fire, the Isreali army still kills innocent babies, women, men, HUMANS. Media does not show what is going on because of their personal agenda. Typical Americans have no idea what is going on because news channels such as FOX only show their personal oppinion...what they want to believe. In reality it is something different. Everyday Isreali army demolish Palestinian homes, threaten and kill them. Have no mercy. They take people detainii and then the family never hears of them again. And when a couple of people in Palestine are sick of it...sick of seeing their sisters being raped, their childrens being killed, their men being held for no reason; they try to fight back. Imagine someone coming invading your home, no permission, without a notice and kill off your family while you watch helplessly! Isreali army are chickens. Really they are. Because they battle with armed weapons and then kill little kids throwing stones at them. WHOAAAAAAA "they have the right to defend themselves..." wow i appluad them. You know what's sad? People in palestine are Muslim, and Christians! I don't care what they are...they are being killed by chickens with armed weapons because those chickens are greedy, selfish with a cold heart. By the way, Muslims do not hate anyone who is different than them. Just like those that were saying it is not right for them to post it as New Zealand banning Isreali and to post it as the Pubs are banning Isreali...that the minority does not represent the majority. And the reason the media shows the bad before the good, why? Because people love the gossip and love to hear the bad news. They just want somethong to feed on to make their life better. I wish Americans,....especially Americans need to understand that Muslim are humans. When a human gets mistreated, they generally don't LOVE the person, group, nation who is mistreating them. And a Muslim ummah (community) is one body. When one part of the body aches, the rest the body aches. And the same thing with us humans as a whole. For all those who do diss Muslims and Islam, have no idea what Islam is except what is shown by media or ignorant people who claim they know what Islam is. If someone actually knew Islam, they would revert. Meet an actual Muslim. Talk to one. They won't bite!
108. 1,100 dead to 13 dead
Matt ,   Flint, MI, USA   (01.16.09)
People are so naive... Who are the real terrorists? Israel used the excuse of throwing ROCKS (not rockets) to kill over 1,100, injure 5,000. If the terrorism stopped this minute, the death toll will still rise. All religions are phony...
109. Zul , you're ignorant of the Biblical history of
Maria ,   MD   (01.16.09)
Palestine. It was Judea then, the Romans changed it to Palestine to erase the connection of Jews with their homeland. Palestine was already Palestine during Jesus time.Israel, the Promised Land was given to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob [and not to Ishmael nor Esau], by God.
110. Zul, you're also ignorant of the fact why
Maria ,   MD   (01.16.09)
Israel built those fences, to keep suicide bombers away from Israel.
111. One word for you jacka_ses: MAORIs
5th generation ,   Israel   (01.16.09)
112. 103 Bandar
Yaron ,   USA   (01.16.09)
The cowards of Hizzy are now hiding behind the skirts of the UN, in addition to the long list of women and children they hide behind. We all look forward to the day the Israeli's finsh the job of draining the swamp of you scum.
113. Banned Israelis
J.A. OLSON ,   TEXAS USA   (01.16.09)
That a Muslim excludes Israelis for the Gaza Payback is NOT surprising. What would also not be surprising is that if an Israeli doing this as re: Muslims for Hamas' rocket firing, (s)he would not be in the news, (s)he would be sued. As this child of Allah (Praise His Name) could not come up with a less transparent way to bait JEWS, he picked this one. Big patriot. Big thinker.
114. All countries that support Israel/Jews
Maria ,   MD   (01.16.09)
are blessed countries.But look at the countries that don't bless Israel, they're in poverty ,under communism or under bad leaders.The Arab world may be rich in oil,but they're not bless with a blessed PEACE.Do you think Nazralla, Hamas leaders, Bin Laden have peace, no way, they're hiding in their bunkers while their men and some civilians are dying.
115. Exclusion of Israeli Tourists in NZ
Dr. Bob ,   Santa Ana, CA. USA   (01.16.09)
My wife and I, both American citizens, do a great deal of foreign travel. We will not, however, be traveling to New Zealand, because of the actions of owners in their "hospitality" industry. But then, what can one expect from a nation that gleefully exterminated the vast majority of its Maori population, who were there a long time before the Eurotrash colonizers.
116. collective punishment???
Jhonny ,   London   (01.16.09)
You must be pure STUPID. Gettin kicked out of pub aint collective punishment. Starving, Bombing and killing Civilians women and babies is collective punishment.
117. to #103
Yon ,   Haifa   (01.16.09)
Poor lamb, that is the destiny of yours that is signed by the fanatics, demagogues and/or rather hypocrites of Hezbollah! Nothing to advantage for the Lebanese, I guess! You really suppose that the ruined southern Lebanon of 2006 is a victory?
118. Who needs to be kicked out?
John ,   Thousand Oaks, USA   (01.16.09)
The British, Jews and the UN started this all way back in 1947 when they decided it was OK for there to be an Israel where the Palistinians lived. Dumb, dumb, dumb. Everybody pays the price now.
119. #65 Look who's talking....Israelis are not perfect
Maria ,   MD   (01.16.09)
so are we. Israelis/Jews are not free from sins. All of us are rude and loud sometimes.
120. Ban #65 for watching movies, shows
Maria ,   MD   (01.16.09)
produced and created by the Jewish people.Please don't ban me watching them, I still like watching old shows like Andy Griffith, Brady Bunch,Three Stooges,Dick Van Dyke Shows,etc.
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