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Thousands of children in Israel without healthcare
Meital Yasur-Beit Or
Published: 19.03.09, 15:18
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1. This is sad
Sarah ,   New York City, USA   (03.19.09)
With respect to the refugees, the UNRWA is required to pay the host country for services and costs incurred for basic care of the refugees. With respect to those who are half Palestinian -- why not invite some of those petrodollar rich countries to contribute to their care? It should be a very public invitation so that when those countries decline to assist -- as we know they will surely do -- that can be very public as well. For the balance -- I don't know. But I have a rather old-fashioned belief that medical care is a right, not a privilege. Something does need to be done.
2. i feel sorry for the kids fair enough
vashDi ,   israEL   (03.19.09)
but what about OUR permanently injured soldiers who dont get s#$% from this screwed up government. ovda (fact) tonight 9pm,
3. Physicians for HUMAN RIGHTS???
EST ,   Miami USA   (03.19.09)
I would think that they would apply their logic and actions to ALL people, regardless of country. After all, their name implies that. So how come we haven't seen anything in the media regarding the lack of healthcare for the children of illegal immigrants in other countries? or for the lack of healthcare, in general, for the children of residents in oil rich countries where the very few keep the riches of the country and refuse to share basic necessities with the majority? or in many of the other countries where economic difficulty has neglected health care for some of the children? Why Israel and Israel alone? It gets really tiresome when they single out the only Jewish country in the world for their criticism. I feel for ALL children, not just the ones being used as political pawns!
4. Illegal arabs deserve NO free lunch. However, Sudanese
Bessy ,   Arad   (03.19.09)
refugees should get assistance. WHY? Aren't they BOTH Muslim? Yes, but NO COUNTRY needs to support its enemies - particularly illegal ones at that. On the other hand, we are not a racist society & the Sudanese refugees have expressed recognition for Israel's saving them from Egypt's murderous border patrol. I say, Save 'em!
5. Set up a new government department to iron out the inconsist
Haley   (03.19.09)
inconsistencies. Suggest name: Healthcare Inconsistency Removal and Childcare Agency. Fund it with at least $50M and staff it with Russians.
6. Disgraceful! What is the PA doing with sall that money ?
Anna Marie ,   San Diego   (03.19.09)
7. To: EST at No. 3
Sarah ,   New York City, USA   (03.19.09)
Physicians for Human Rights is an Israeli organization .......
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