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Spanish court to probe Israeli officials for alleged 'crimes against humanity'
Roni Sofer and AFP
Published: 29.01.09, 18:18
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61. Atilla...don't you worry about Israel!
Maria ,   MD   (01.29.09)
Israel is on the winning side.God said: Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the people round about,when they shall be in the siege both against Judah and against Jerusalem.And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the earth be gathered together against it.And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.
62. Children of the Spanish Inquisition strike again while econo
Massouda ,   Monte Carlo, Monaco   (01.29.09)
The children of the Spanish Inquisition strike again while their economy sinks and unemployment reachesclose to 15%.
63. Not with my TAXES
Inyaki ,   Bilbao basque   (01.29.09)
This is over the top. It makes my blood boil. While most Spanish are against gaza invasion, according to talkbacks in El Pais, most are not ready to pay an "agora" for this farce. This is a complete prevarication by the judge who wants free holidays in jerusalem.
64. Blessed be the hand of the pilot who dropped the bomb!!!
Avraham ,   NYC   (01.29.09)
65. As we all know that the world is siding with Palestinians
Maria ,   MD   (01.29.09)
and Arabs nations.The world hasn't learned a lesson yet,the people think that if they side with majority of people [especially countries rich in oil]against Israel ,they can destroy Israel and its people easily.Wrong, people! You're on the losing side.
66. Spain is a greedy invader....just look at the countries
Maria ,   MD   (01.29.09)
she controlled a long time ago,they're all in the Third World countries,including my country.What legacy she left us....corruption,greed,and full of proud mestizos and mestizas.For more than 300 years she ruled us,sometimes I wish Great Britain was the one ruled us.She ruled prosperous countries.She brought true Christianity in America,Canada,New Zealand,& Australia. Spain,what did she brought to us? Nothing,she took our gold for themselves.
67. Juan of Spain...I'm glad you're not a greedy
Maria ,   MD/Philippines   (01.29.09)
Spanish.
68. inquisition? anti-semitism??
Peter ,   UK   (01.29.09)
What does this judge have to do with things that happened centuries ago? Also, people seems to want to forget that 14 civilians died on this strike ( as well as the target). Killing is wrong and, YES, number of people killed does make a difference.
69. s PAIN should MYOB
Zohan ,   Tel Aviv   (01.29.09)
Probe your own 2004 Madrid Train Bombing.
70. Europe, what has become of you?
Cameron ,   USA   (01.29.09)
What a pack of shameful tools you have become. Terrible thing it is to see the Spanish falling on their knees to kiss the Arab bottom. Seriously, is there a running competition among EU states to ruin & dishonor yourselves? All those centuries of achievement on all levels, and it ends with this kind of dwindling mess?
71. Sorry J.K. #60
Sidney ,   USA   (01.29.09)
As much as you would like your post to be true, a large number of Spaniards are descended from Jews.
72. Israel MUST BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE
USA ,   USA   (01.29.09)
Like any other sovereign nation, unless they dont want to be considered sovereign. LET all their war crimes be investigated.
73. Al Andalus
La Cumparsita ,   London UK   (01.29.09)
What's it got to do with them? Oh - I forgot - it's not "Spain" but "Al Andalus" Return of the Spanish Inquisition......
74. I've said it before, I'll say it again.
Raymond in DC ,   Washington, DC USA   (01.29.09)
The concept of "universal jurisdiction" is a crock. It corrupts the notion of "human rights" and, indeed, suggests a kind of moral arrogance. It has no legal precedent in international law. It is the height of "chutzpah" for Spain to be targeting Israel. Like the Wizard of Oz who insists we ignore the man behind the curtain, Spain insists we ignore its own sordid history. The expulsion and inquisition, the theft and genocide associated with its explorers, its fascist past, and all the rest. Jews need no lesson in morality from this lot - or like max (#57), in Vienna of all places. Recent surveys suggest that Spain is among the most anti-Semitic countries in Europe, though its likely few Spanish have ever met a Jew. By focusing on us, they've taken their eye off the gathering storm - the Islamist threat to their own country.
75. # 61, MARIA MARIA ! YOU ASKED ME A QUESTION THAT IN TRILLION
.YEARS I DONT EXPECT ,   ATİLLA KARAGÖZOĞLU   (01.29.09)
Israel is on the winning side.God said: *** I DONT SIDE WINNERS BECAUSE OF THEY ARE JUST WINNERS BUT TRUE JUSTICE. *** Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the people round about,when they shall be in the siege both against Judah and against Jerusalem.And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the earth be gathered together against it.And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem. I REALY DIDNT GET YOUR POINT GOOD ON ABOVE. ITS ABOUT MY POOR ENGLISH. I DONT WANT TO USE DICTIONARY . I JUST GOT HOME. I AM TIRED lady ! I love to response you with my best respect. I DO CARE ABOUT INNOCENT ISRAELIS WHO LIVE IN ISRAEL TODAY. I MEAN WHO REALY ASK FOR PEACE FOR ALL. I AM SURE THEY ARE A LOT. NO NEED ANY POLITIC. ITS NOT EASY TO SIDE WITH GOOD ISRAELIS AS TO SIDE WITH GOOD ARABS FOR A MUSLIM FOR ME. I KNOW ! THOSE GOOD ISRAELIS DIDNT KILL ANY INNOCENT BUT THE STATE POLICIES. I DONT KNOW HOW MUCH GOOD ISRALIS ARE THERE ! AND ITS NOT MY BUSINESS TOO. *** I HEAR GOOD ISRAELIS HELP SCREEMS TOO. I DO. I ALSO HEAR ( MUCH CLEAR BECAUSE WE SEE) PALESTINIANS TOO. *** NOW ! IF YOU GIVE ME ALL ISRAEL AND ALL WORLD INTO MY HAND ! I WONT TAKE IT IF YOU ASK ME TO SIDE WITH THIS ISRAEL. *** LETS MAKE SOMETHING CLEAR. I AM MUSLIM. NOT RADICAL. SECULAR MUSLIM. MY DIRECTION IS THE MECCA. I HAVE NOTHING WITH JERUSALEM OR WITH ISRAEL AS A RELIGION. ALL I WANT IS PEACE. *** WHY I CARE THE GOOD ISRAELIS OR JEWS ? I SEEN GREAT POEMS IN THEIR HEARTS. HOW I SEEN ? THEIR BOOKS AND SONGS AND POEMS. *** I DONT CLOSE MY DOOR TO ANYONE WHO COMES FOR PEACE. NOW! YOU HAVE A PLACE IN MY HEART AS AN ISRAELI. I DONT CARE WHAT WORLD THINK. ANY HUMAN IS WELLCOME TO ME. BUT NOT POLITICIANS thanks. was pretty hard question. you know ! ı never re-read my post before submit.
76. A message from Spain.
Roberto Gutierrez ,   Madrid, Spain   (01.29.09)
You know that Spain is one of the most antisemitic countries. Here in my country you hear or read the words “Jews” or “Israel” and the controversy flares up. The comparison with other conflicts such as Darfur or Congo is funny: there are no jews involved in these conflicts and, therefore, we are not very interested in them.. We have a shameful past and we must try to make the world forgive our old sins: now, we the Spaniards have become the Universal Justice. But don´t expect us to take actions against terrorist groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, and the reactionary regimes that support them. They are “freedom fighters” and “resistance”, of course. All my support for Israel. Don´t hesitate to fight your enemies and defend your democracy and your freedom. A long time ago, Europe was Democracy and Freedom, but I think that nowadays Israel is the only European country.
77. When are they going to probe their own 500 yr Antisemitism?
Feiglin for PM ,   Lod   (01.29.09)
starting with them expeling us in 1492 and finishing with their support Hitler in WW2. When Feiglin is PM, he will tell them and their court where to go..
78. Let us bring a class action suit against Spain for crimes
EST ,   Miami, USA   (01.29.09)
against humanity ... after all, their crimes are very well documented in the history books and in the museums. They need to atone for their shameful past and even more shameful present.
79. SHORT MEMORY THEY HAVE...
aILEEN ,   Mexico   (01.29.09)
I GUESS THEY ALREADY FORGOT THE TERRORIST ATTACK IN THEIR OWN COUNTRY... AND IF THEY HAVEN´T, THEY ARE JUSTIFYING THE MURDER OF ALL THOSE PEOPLE..REALLY "BRILLIANT"
80. The Spanish inquisition
I. Barr ,   USA   (01.29.09)
Israel should sue the Spanish government for the crimes of the Spanish Inquisition.
81. Ynet, why are you the only Israeli news agency that
dave ,   uk   (01.29.09)
calls a terrorist an "operative"
82. Please know, this is not about war crimes..
Lior ,   Israel   (01.29.09)
for we all know and see such evil atrocities happening every day around the globe and the world barely squeaks. Why is that? Now why the fierce hatred, non justifiyable anger and haughty threats toward Israel the victims and not the Palestinian terrorists, the victimizers? How in the hell is it possible to stay quiet when little babies blow apart in pizza parlors yet when Israel defends herself the world comes down upon us like God himself? We are Jews. Nothing changes and nothing will. The hate for Jews within a good portion of humanity will never change.The only thing we MUST do is fight by telling the truth and demanding they listen no matter if they want to or not.
83. europe & spain should put american presidents on trial also
islam rules   (01.29.09)
84.  Rosinante carried Don Quixote to tilt at Windmills-Spain ..
Alan ,   SA   (01.29.09)
carries Pal Terrorists to tilt at Israel
85. Please Israel do not bomb Madrid. Thnks
Antonio PR ,   Madrid, Spain   (01.29.09)
86. #81
Lior ,   Israel   (01.29.09)
Don't come down on YNET. No one is perfect. The real truth is YNET is the only Israeli print outlet which does not quell our opinions. They are incredibly open and for the most part non-knee jerk. The fact they have some knee-jerkers write opinion pieces is quite alright because for the most part they stand with us.
87. Great!!
Uzziel   (01.29.09)
Now Spain will grant similar petitions about crimes against humanity commited by Hamas, Fatah, Sudan, Syria en even against its own government because of the State terror committed by the G.A.L.... What? No? Only against Israel and its legitimate right of self defense? What a pack of (arab) paid prostitutes...
88. what about...
tom ,   toronto, canada   (01.29.09)
what about the 10,00 rockets fired at israeli civilians? when will the eurabians investigate THOSE crimes against humanity? or are israeli civilians "not human"?
89. spain and moratinos
alexi   (01.29.09)
Spain with its big moslem population has caved in some time ago with their gutless pathetic moratinos. They do everything in their power to please osama bin laden yet he still attacks them. Spain along with france, belgium, norway, sweden and Turkey are the ultimate cowards, big time. Well, Israel will do what it has to do. Soon we will get rid of olmert, the biggest diaster to ever hit israel, whose middle name is how to screw up a war and to make ultimate concessions for nothing.
90. to all Jews worldwide....
Marco ,   Spain   (01.29.09)
A simple message from my country: Barbaric Nazi like behavior will not be tolerated. You can run, but you cant hide. Justice will prevail.
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