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Caracas synagogue vandalized
Maya Lecker
Published: 31.01.09, 16:42
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31. to #3, well put
(01.31.09)
Simple logic that no one seems to understand. You hit the nail on the head.
32. How can we help the Jews of Venezuela??
Scott ,   NY, USA   (01.31.09)
33. Re: Crarcas Synagogue Vandalized
David Osah ,   Fort McMurray   (01.31.09)
I don't know what to say, but those who commit wickedness will have wickedness all over at their doorsteps, soon. Hugo Chavez is a very wicked man. He may not know but he has been an object of laughter whenever he is talked about in any gathering. That man is not fit to be a ruler. I wonder why the Venezuelans could put up with someone of his character as a president. Well oneday he will pay for all his wickedness. I believe.
34. To Ingvar Karlsen No. 8
Andrew M ,   Leeds, UK   (01.31.09)
Google Earth shows empty ground - but 2 years out of date so no surprise. Very close to a military airfield - you can see what looks like a MIG near a hanger. Also, I wonder what caused the bomb craters next the runway (yeah, I know; bombs. But why?).
35. Venezuelans will suffer
Rob ,   Toronto, Canada   (01.31.09)
"I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse;" - Genesis 12:2-3 The world's renewed anti-Semitism will only bring harsher judgment from God upon all those who hate Israel, no matter which region of the world. Witness the destruction of Gaza in 2008 and early 2009: this is the the Lord's judgment against the people of Philistia, as prophecied in Psalm 108: 9. "Moab is my washbasin, upon Edom I toss my sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph." The Psalms accurately correspond to the events of the 1900's and are marching exactly into the 2000. Read Psalm 109 and learn of God's judgment of the United States in 2009.
36. Could be an 'international incident'
Mossad ,   Venezuela   (01.31.09)
needed to generate sympathy for Israel. who uses a gun during an act of vandalism? this story stinks of frame-up: 'it looks well planned' the purposes of this should be clear: muddy international opinion by throwing the whole "jews are not safe anywhere" bugbear at the press. and in the mind of the zionist government, venezuela deserves it for cutting diplomatic ties. STINKS! que bono people, que bono?
37. I do not complain
Martin ,   New Zealand   (01.31.09)
Vandalism and antisemitism is everywhere and well alive, even in 'paradise island' New Zealand. SInce I'm not doing anything about it I can't complain. But, if we were using the magic 'code of silence' and emigrate to Israel enmass from everywhere in the world, with our , money, our power and our know how and barricade ourselves with 200 megaton plutonium warheads pointing to every direction in the world, with a sign on each of them, it's either us or you **hole planet. And we have shown numerous times we can do it
38. Crossed over the line
Mrs.Shaffer ,   Pittsford USA   (01.31.09)
This has crossed over the line in so many ways. The Jewish community will need protection. These actions run deep you can feel it. Not a good thing these anti -Semitic acts. Not good at all.
39. I have no doubt it was commanded by Chaves himself.
Keren ,   Israel-SP   (01.31.09)
And about Márcia's comment,I didn't know about this" Foro of São Paulo",but it is quite clear Equador,Bolivia,Argentina,Paraguai,Brasil and even Colombia are getting united under the Iran's arm in South America-Chaves from Venezuela. I am afraid things in South America are going in a bad way. Just for registration:I read that that evil man disguised as a rabbi and who tortured children(Noa something..) and who was caught in São Paulo few months ago,well,I read that he is not getting to be extradicted back to Israel because the Court in Brasil has been pondering how to send him back to an "occupied" state. I didn't like such a position,not at all.In my view,this also shows a quite worrying position of Brasil in relation to Israel.
40. WHY IsraelI do same to Palestinians?
Historian   (01.31.09)
grafitti on Palestian houses, destruction of Mosques, regligious books burned, and Palestinians bann from praying and attending their mosques !! Why ADL and other zionists never-again organisation are silent when the victims of antisemitism are PALESTINIANS, THE TRUE SEMITE???
41. To #36
rose ,   Sydney Australia   (01.31.09)
Wow you obviously hate Jews a lot! I guess you would have been a keen 'brown shirt' too. It's funny though, according to people like you Israel shouldnt exist, but also Jews are not welcome in your home either. Great choice you give them- None. Don't tell us that without Israel Jews would be safe. They havent been ever and in fact it's only now with a country that they can fight back. Have fun under Sharia- or perhaps you are already.
42. Will get worse. Safer to live in Iran than Venezuela
Elly ,   Vienna, Austria   (01.31.09)
This will get worse. Chavez is a madman. It is aafer to live in a Moslem country. The attacks are clearly Government sponsored.
43. They have threated to expropriate Jewish property.
Semsem ,   New York, USA   (01.31.09)
They have already threatened to expropriate Jewish property and give the money to the Palestinians.
44. Why wasn't that pig faced chavez
jason white ,   afula,israel   (01.31.09)
assassinated long ago. Kill the bastard and then go for the mental case in bolivia.
45. Turkey & Venezuela
TURKISH SWORD   (01.31.09)
Erdogan is a radical and hates Jews. Many times he has announced his Iran sympathy in 90's. He supports Hamas because he loves Iran. He always aiming to stop countdown of US attack against Iran. Saving time. (Look at Caracas today) He is urgently wants to see a NUCLEAR IRAN. 01.31 Today Netanyahu announced that he will never accept a Nuclear Iran !! He has got the point. Iran will have A-bomb at the end of 2009 according to DEBKA. Iran can easily destabilize Iraq,Afghanistan,Pakista n and perhaps Turkey. Iran said "If Turkey opens airzone to US, we will hit Istanbul" and Erdogan without any reaction. Anti defamation League has given COURAGE MEDAL to him. After Erdogan has given courage to Iran for nuclear countdown. He has played a game.. We have warned many many times but nobody listened to us. Erdogan wants to win LAST political term to create Anti-Semitic REASON of economic collapse and an Iranian mushroom cloud. Israel will hit Tehran soon ALONE or next decade wont be available on the map.
46. against the Jews, but not against Judaism; that's the key
observer   (01.31.09)
47. #42 as a jew, it's safer to live in iran than israel...
Mossad ,   Venezuela   (01.31.09)
look it up, you fear mongrel
48. #44 yes, kill everyone you don't agree with
Mossad ,   Venezuela   (01.31.09)
thus justifying your worst fears: those of reprisal!
49. Venezuelan Jews, Make Aliyah
Brana Lobel ,   Israel   (01.31.09)
I know it is hard for you to pull yourselves up and start a new life, but you have little to no future under this dictator. So, Venezuela is your adopted mother, but Israel is your real mother. There is work here for you, especially in high tech, medicine, engineering, and business. Manual trades is another good area. Liquidate your holdings and bring your households with you; I assure you it will be a good move. Millions of Jews here are waiting to welcome you and wish you Shabbath Shalom. You can find many who speak Spanish as well. Take everything portable from the synagogues. Please come home.
50. #16 Chaya
Marco ,   Spain   (01.31.09)
Are you fishing for a compliment here Chaya? You sound like the kind of person that cant live without the constant attention and flattering of others. Bravo Chaya, by the way, there is a cure for your case. See your local shrink.
51. To "Mossad" #36- you disprove your own point
Korem ,   New York, USA   (01.31.09)
You're claiming that hatred of Jews around the world is not real, and that the Zionist conspiracy is working hard to falsify international incidents against Jews to bring about sympathy for Israel. But by hating Israel and Zionism enough to assert such a point (essentially blaming Zionism/Jews for every conceivable problem), are you not just one of the many masses that is silent, supportive, or responsible for the "anti-Zionist" acts of vandalism, defilement, and harrassment?
52. Moreover, hypocritical "Mossad" #48
Korem ,   New York, USA   (01.31.09)
You mock pro-Israelis on here for wishing death upon those they do not agree with. How come, then, you do not express equal outrage at those who refuse to tolerate Israel or any pro-Israel opinion, including Iranian leaders that demanded assassination of Tzipi Livni, infinite protests across the Muslim world and Europe chanting for the destruction of Israel and the death of all its people, and even the many Englishmen, Spaniards, and others who refuse to befriend Jews who do not detest Israeli policy? It's hard for us Jews to take any of your anti-Zionist kind seriously. Your overwhelming hypocrisy, ignorance, arrogance, utter intolerance, refusal to acknowledge the most basic logical principles, and especially your violent attacks on innocent Jews both inside and outside Israel (and subsequent justification of them) extinguish any doubt we have in supporting and loving Israel, even if just to spite you.
53. Marco
Jane   (01.31.09)
And all the "Marranos" of Spain should reclaim their Jewish heritage and leave you alone with your neo-Inquisition!
54. People wait until the investigations are completed!
Moise   (02.01.09)
The result might be very surprising. If you know what I mean!?
55. #40 They don't
Cynthia ,   USA   (02.01.09)
How do you know the grafitti was placed by Israelis? Plenty of Palestinians and their sympathizers can write in Hebrew. Gaza is full of grafitti. How many mosques were destroyed? The ones Israel destroyed stored weapons. No books were burned. Only in your dreams. Palestinians were not banned from praying or attending their mosques. Give specific examples if you disagree. A shame you must lie to support the Palestinians and justify anti-semitism.
56. 51/52
Mossad ,   Venezuela   (02.01.09)
using inductive logic, it would seem i might be doing that. thankfully though, only arcane forms of logic subsystems do that without fear of fallacy. my comment is based on the picture and story presented: a well coordinated act of vandalism, the threat with a gun, the incredible ability for the newstory to make in on an outrageously pro-zionist website as this despite diplomatic channels being ostensibly closed... stinks. and how do you know i don't mock those who wish for the death of israelis? again, inductive logic. can't quite claim all the other things if you don't quite know how to disassemble assertions properly and resort to projecting your assumptions for lack of available leverage.
57. # 50 Marco the banana republic narco
Maxime Levy ,   BEAUTIFUL U.S.A!!!   (02.01.09)
In my opnion, you will be the one in need of your local venezuelan srinko for attacking beautiful lady Chaya. What a brave man!. Bravo to you and to your dictator Hugo no go. Your Venezuelan much darker days will come soon. You are F*****ING around with my people. Your country will soon pay the price for your hatred against innocent people. Monkey Ahmadi will not be able to help you save your banana republic of Hugo no go.
58. #16 Chaya from Bat Yam
Maxime Levy ,   USA   (02.01.09)
Dear Chaya from Bat Yam, would you please post the E-mail addresses of the Jewish synagogues in Venezuela. Thank you Chaya, and shalom to you.
59. Government-promoted anti-Semitism
Zvi   (02.01.09)
During the last several years, the Venezuelan government has been making anti-Semitic statements, denying the existence of the Shoah, etc. Now we see outright violence against Jews by armed terrorists (not vandals - these were terrorists, YNET). This violence will only increase. I do not make a practice of calling for every Jew in the world to leave their countries and go to Israel. I usually find such calls to be annoying and dislike the narrow-minded idiots who usually make them (Jews have a right to prosper anywhere in the world G-d created). But Venezuela is an exception. Jews need to get out of Venezuela; it is no longer a remotely safe country, and Jews should not allow themselves to be held hostage and used as scapegoats and "examples" by Hugo "Little Fidel" Chavez and his would-be communist dictatorship. I feel sad for the decent democratically-minded voters of Venezuela that you would be leaving behind to fight the good fight. But recognize that becoming hostages is no way to help them. Get out of there.
60. boycott Citgo gas stations in USA
bob ,   potomac, md usa   (02.01.09)
One thing that Americans can do is to boycott all CITGO gas stations in the US--they are all owned by Venezuela
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