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New Zealand pubs ban Israelis over Gaza operation
Anat Shalev
Published: 16.01.09, 11:48
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121. RE: #107 & #108
Joshua ,   cleveland, USA   (01.16.09)
To #107, which muslims should i talk to, the ones firing rockets at Israel during a ceasefire? Oops, sorry, they want me dead because I am jewish and american. The ones who protest in the street and threaten violence if you do'nt agree with them? Nope, they want me dead too.The ones who call for the death of all jews and israelis? Sorry, I don't need to talk to any nutjobs. How about instead of bitching that everyone is screwing you, you do something productive to better your own situation. The " poor me" arguement does'nt work when you vote in terrorists who ran on a platform of death and destruction of another religion. For #108, you deserve to be shot of you throw rocks at a man with a gun. That is just plain stupidity. Also, they started this assault after asking Hamas to stop shooting ROCKETS into Israel, not because of idiots throwing rocks. You cannot argue that you want a diplomatic resolution when you are calling for the death of all Jews and you are willing to put your hatred before what is in the best interests of your people.
122. RE; #108 part 2
joshua ,   cleveland, USA   (01.16.09)
By the way, the real terrorists are the ones shooting rockets at their neighbors for the ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE CEASEFIRE!!!! Lets see, during the ceasefire how many rockets where fired from Isreal: NONE. How many from Hamas? Hudreds. so who is creating terror? Shut up till you learn something, Oh master of the poor me propaganda.
123. to Matt, no 108
(01.16.09)
if Hamas would have invested part of the billions from Europe in bombshelters instead of smuggling tunnels, many would have survived. Israelis survived thousands of rockets over the last 8 years because of BOMBSHELTERS. These rockets are Grads, Qassams, Katuchas rockets etc and not stones. If you don't know the facts, don't write.
124. Nadia....Muslims in America have more rights
Maria ,   MD   (01.16.09)
than us Christians. Christians are not allowed to have Bible study in school,in the same school, the Muslims are allowed to practice their religion.Muslims hate infidels,they're not good Muslims if they mingle with non-Muslims.
125. gaza
nina ,   fontana, ca   (01.16.09)
when I see the pals. parading their dead women and kids I think of 9/11. remember that??? I also remember how they celebrated the six thousand deaths in NY. as for parading their dead women and kids I also remember how they treat women and girls how their worth depends on how many sons they have. you bleeding hearts out there if it was one of your family members murdered in 9/11 you would be preaching a totally different story. the jews didn't cause all those deaths in ny muslims did. they claim they want peace and with the same breath want to talk about genocide on jews and those are the people you want us to feel sorry for?? they would cut our american heads off in a NY minute. No!! I feel for the victims and familiies of 0/11, the jumpers that landed from 1300 feet at 120mph. This I remember. muslilms and closet muslims, you can dish it out but you can't take it.. Good luck Isreal don't allow another holocaust
126. #112 Yaron
Bandar (Hezbollah) ,   Beirut, Lebanon   (01.16.09)
The scum is your mother idiot. Dont show us your bravados while hiding behind your computer screen thousands of miles away. Be a man and come and face us a$$ hole. We are waiting and ready.
127. #117 Yon
Bandar (Hezbollah) ,   Beirut, Lebanon   (01.16.09)
Why dont you ask the widows of your brave IDF soldiers that were hit in the back while fleeing the batlefield. We targeted your IDF while you targeted civilians as was evident at the end of the war. Vietnam was competely destroyed, but in the end, it was the Americans that fled with their tails between their legs. History is repeating itself pal.
128.  I remember
Maria ,   MD   (01.16.09)
When Muslims killed infidels, Palestinians and Arabs rejoiced. When Palestinians were killed[majority of them were killed by their own people]we mourned.The world condemned Israel, it didn' t condemn the Arab world in 911.I guess, oil talks. Who knows someday, Jews will invent something,to turn water into gas or oil so that we won't need Arab oil.If Arab oil dries up, the Arab world will blame it on Israel.
129. #126 We are also shaved and ready(end)
72 virgins ,   Skies Unlimited   (01.16.09)
130. nonsense
Nas ,   New Zealand   (01.16.09)
I find it incredible how so many are twisting this story into an attack against jews. I am jewish and live in the very town this took place and if you read what this man is saying i tend to agree with him. He is protesting against Israel's actions, not judaism. And that is nationlism not racism. I agree he went about it the wrong way, but it now smacks of a beat up. i understand he has hired a some jews before, why not talk to them?
131. New Zealand pubs ban Israelis over Gaza operation
Daniel Repko ,   Napier, New Zealand   (01.16.09)
Quite embarrassing to have to read this on an israeli website....believe me most people in new zealand do not support this protest action.
132. Before everyone gets upset read the NZ papers then get angry
John Phee ,   Sydney AUSTRALIA   (01.16.09)
I have read a few of the New Zealand papers. The usual "this Turk is only misguided". The New Zealand papers do not, repeat reflect the views of most New Zealanders. The papers like most papers world wide are leftist, elitist & pro-Islam (the new flavour of the month). The papers portray this person as only misguided & let him spout pro-Hamas propaganda. No indepth questions about the Kurdish deaths that far outweigh the death toll in Gaza, no question about the Armenian genocide, ot the genocide against the Greeks in Northern Turkey or the genocides that occured from the 1940's to 1960's. New Zealand newspapers read one day toilet paper the next.
133. Bandar
truth ,   new york   (01.16.09)
Lets see... 1100 Lebanese dead. nasrallah in hiding. Hizbullah hiding behind the Litani River, Billions of dollars worth of damages.... congratulations on your success. Funny, how arabs define victory simply by surviving. Enjoy it while you can.
134. What on Earth...
Paul William Hsu ,   Los Angeles, CA   (01.16.09)
How about if we ban together and boycott his pub, and more over, why don't we ban all Palestinens because of Hamas, Islmaic Jihad... and countless other terroist Org? Silly men and silly religious nuts. the whole bunch. Never the introspection and always the finger pointing.
135. RE: 126 & 127
joshua ,   cleveland, USA   (01.16.09)
So tell me bandar, I guess it makes you a man to shoot at people from behind your own mother and children, and use them as a shield for your cowardly acts, huh? Because randomly launching missiles into another country is targeting the IDF? Way to man up you ignorant coward. I hope one day you have to deal with the ignorant moronic beliefs that you try to force down everyone elses throats. Payback is a b-tch.
136. #124 maria
Joshua ,   cleveland, USA   (01.16.09)
As much as I may rant about Muslims in these posts, you are way off base in your statement. You are right about not having bible study in public school, but you are free to practice your religion in school. There is no " Koran study" group or "bible study group in your school, as there is a seperation of church and state, which means that the school cannot promote religious learning in their school. If you want to have religious text studies in your school, go to a private one, but you are still allowed to practice your religion, no matter what that may be..
137. BAN Bandar and Hizbulls**t
banbandar@ ,   i'materrorist.org   (01.16.09)
138. #103 bandar HEZBOLLAH- HEHEHEHEHE
mira ,   israel   (01.16.09)
we will just have to wait and see about it.
139. #135 Joshua
Bandar ( Hezbollah) ,   Beirut, Lebanon   (01.16.09)
Why dont you read the Winograd report before you start shooting your mouth from Cleveland, Ohio fool. While at it, do some research about the massacre we inflicted in your Merkavas at the Hojeyl valley 2 days prior to the end of the war. I know about that massacre because I was there.
140. #115 Dr Bob and others re Maoris
bopper ,   New Zealand   (01.16.09)
You don’t know anything about NZ history do you. It’s strange someone from the USA commenting on how Maoris were treated when you treated your native people so well!! In NZ we have been able to acknowledge that wrongs have been done, apologies have been made and people have been compensated. Maoris and non Maoris get on well. I would suggest that this could be a way forward in Palestine but I can’t see Israel ever admitting that they have done anything wrong although clearly any vaguely impartial observer can see that the Palestinian people have been greatly wronged and continue to be persecuted. The number of UN resolutions blatantly and willfully ignored by Israel is testament to this. The Maoris were not the first people to live in NZ btw, that distinction goes to the Moriori’s but being a typical ill informed American I guess you didn’t know that. Americans, don’t let Fox form your opinions for you, there are other sources of information out there!
141. Bandar
Yaron ,   USA   (01.16.09)
You are a weak impotent typical arab pumping his chest with bravado but when the real men come to fight they hide behind their momies and cry warcrimes. You Lebanese especially are a futile bunch. You are destined to the trash heap of history. Notice the big shots from Hizzy have kept their mouths shut....I reckon you do the same tough guy!
142. Lousy Pub - Its on sale for $575000
ss ,   Isr   (01.16.09)
Probably looking for cheap publicity. Tutis, Aromas or the other Bistro and Mussel man cafe are better. Those welcome the Israelis.
143. NZ pub ban
anna ,   australia   (01.17.09)
Fantastic. What strength of character. When you consider the "Jews only" roads that exist in Israhell and the apartheid wall, it is a bit rich for an Israhellite to squeal "anti-Semite"
144. Re. regarding the maori people
Tuhi-Ao ,   Aotearoa   (01.17.09)
New Zealand (whoever that refers to?) have paid what huge price? Maori tribes are receiving a pittance for their stolen lands and abuse for over 170 years. Millions? They deserve billions and their land back. Israelis are the ones who need to stop telling others what to do and get back on their own land and out of Palestine. How can people enjoy what they have now when many you refer to have about nothing. Have you actually been to Palestine? I have and I am disgusted by what the Israeli government is doing to those people.
145. Re. Why do they punish Jews/Israelis...
greg ,   Aotearoa   (01.17.09)
Sheesh. Israelis and Jews are not the same people. Many Jews refuse to live in Israel for what is happening to Palestinians (and Lebanese and Syrians...). It is not a religious war either. You want their land and they won't give it up so you slaughter them. End of story. "You cannot bomb to the world to peace".
146. Identity
Paul ,   Cairns Australia   (01.17.09)
Not that long ago some Israeli diplomatic staff were deported from NZ for a fake passport scam. Why would Israeli diplomatic staff have felt the need to have done that? What do you people get up to in our countries?
147. Israel- you created Hamas, it's your problem!
sharpinchitown ,   Chicago, Illinois   (01.17.09)
I have no sympathy for Israel right now. Why? BECAUSE THEY FUNDED THE CREATION OF HAMAS to counter the PLO. I'm sorry but it's your problem, Hamas is your illegitimate child. Don't kill innocent Palestinians to terminate your own unwanted child. Shame on you. Seriously. What WERE you thinking? It almost appears that Israel was creating a permanent "poor me" situation.
148. Israelis are very welcome to Alaska!
Mea ,   Juneau, Alaska   (01.17.09)
We have lots of Israelis visiting here and we love you! Please, always feel very welcome!
149. Scew New Zealand, Come and visit Queensland!
Sharon ,   Aueensland, Australi   (01.17.09)
150. Pub Signs in KAikoura
Kevin Heays ,   Kaikoura NZ   (01.17.09)
I am the Mayor of the Kaikoura District and like everyone I have spoken to regarding the sign published here and displayed publicly I am extremely upset and angry. I am taking legal and police steps to have the sign removed and I will be looking into making a complaint to the Human Rights Commission in NZ. If it is proven an illegal act then the bar owners lisence could well be jeapordised and will certainly be closely scrutinised.
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