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Israel rejects Solana's call for deadline on Palestinian state
Roni Sofer, Reuters
Published: 12.07.09, 23:40
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1. UN recognised Palestinian state in 1948 -
Rebecca ,   Modiin   (07.12.09)
The Palestinians did not. Move along guys. Move along
2. JESUSALEN
JESUSALEN ,   JESUSALEN   (07.12.09)
JESUSALEN is emet´s word revelation of the only true jewish mashiaj jesus the holy one,blessed be he (jitgalut 21)
3. Solana's deadline
peter ,   amsterdam NL   (07.12.09)
Mr. Solana has let it be known he will not seek a new term as the EU's foreign emissary(which gives him more freedom to speak his mind). His advice to the Security Council to set a deadline for the recognition a Palestinian State is bold and daring, I haven't heard him this way. Even the Palestinian Authority itself has always refrained from doing this, which leads some people to believe that they either can't or won't commit to the definitive 'real thing'. Israel has also dragged its feet on the issue, but then again, like they themselves did in 1948, the accepted rule is that a nation/people declares it's own sovereignty(against unwanted overlords who could react unfavourably - like starting a war that you must then win to consumate your independence). Holland did it in 1588 with its 'declaration of leaving' vs the Spaniards, US did it in 1776 vs England, Israel did it in 1948 vs the Brits - when will the incompetent clique of Palestinian nationalist leaders get their act together and do it for Palestine? They seem to wait forever to get a 'better deal' from Israel, the international community, the Arab world while being divided among themselves what is their goal regarding the nature of their state, its borders and its ambitions. Solana seems set on imposing it on them because they don't make up their minds nor commit themselves. Israel as future neighbour should also make up its mind what its reaction should be. Why let the UN determine your borders, set them yourselves - is it the Green Line of 1948(including 4 big settlement blocs), the river Jordan or some other fuzzy concept? Problem is Israel is also divided on this but its not their independence that's at stake, that's why the ball is in the PA's court. That's why Abbas should call Netanyahu and not the other way around.
4. They are showing their true colors
Frank ,   Canada   (07.12.09)
They are saying that they are not interested in peace but in creating a terror state.
5. Beam me up Scotty
Yosef ,   Israel   (07.12.09)
The world has gone stark raving mad. Beam me up Scottty.
6. The EU declares war on us.
Terry ,   Eilat, Israel   (07.12.09)
Is there any other way to view this? This situation is a direct result of Oslo - absolutely the most disasterous & stupid thing ever done by our lunatic politicians.
7. Common drivel from ultimate losers, UN is trash, nothing.
Bunnie Meyer ,   Los Angeles, CA USA   (07.12.09)
8. And require Solana to live there.
Steve from Raleigh   (07.12.09)
What's fair is fair.
9. NO deadline for Iran, what about the basques?
spain First   (07.12.09)
10. Jordan IS a palestinian arab state
UN recognized it   (07.12.09)
78% of original palestine was handed to arabs and is Jordan today with all of its palestinian arab citizens.
11. Maybe it's time for Israel
Ariel Ben Yochanan ,   Kfar Tapuah, Efraim,   (07.12.09)
B"H Maybe it's time for Israel to go Jewish and claim G-d given exclusivity on its Land
12. Hey Momma, look!
!   (07.12.09)
The Emperor has no brains!
13. Deadline? I agree.
ben Ish   (07.12.09)
HERE IS YOUR DEADLINE: MAY 15, 1948.
14. SOLANA
ALEXI   (07.12.09)
sOLANA and his fellow gutless moratinos of spain, two of the biggest cowards worldwide along with the prince of talansky holocaust tours olmert and zaken, cannot force peace on an EU plan. Israel will not accept it period.And we can only hope that the moslem birth rate in spain eventually installs an islamic governemtn like erdogan, where you will be forced to pray 5 times a day to allah, otherwise your head will be cut off. israelis won't put up with it. And solana, yoiu are not welcome in israel anymore.
15. it seems the truth moment is coming soon
Palestinian ,   Jerusalem   (07.12.09)
be ready, and carry your bags or occupiers, the sun of the truth is shining again, and the occupation will go a way, thank you Obama, thank you Solan for your brave stands.
16. Solana
DT ,   TA Israel   (07.12.09)
Solana fits well in the EU the ultimate purveyors of hatred of Israel and who seek it's destruction
17. Establishing an interesting precedent.
Terry ,   Eilat, Israel   (07.12.09)
So, will the UN also impose a solution for the Basques & recognize an independant Basque state? Will the UN impose a solution for Tibet & Western Turkestan & create states independant of China? How about imposing a solution to Darfur? And an independant South Sudan as well? What about imposing a solution to an independant Kurdistan? I'm sure Turkey, Iran, Iraq, & Syria would appreciate UN efforts. Let's not forget Sri Lanka. An independant Tamil state could also be imposed. And, Chechniya & Dagestan - they need a solution as well. Russia will be thrilled no doubt at this extension of UN power. But wait, there's more. Many would say Southern California & Texas should form an independant Hispanic state. I mean, hey, why not? Did I forget anyone? If Solana's suggestion applies to us, it should be applied to everyone.
18. fuzzy #3
ben Ish   (07.12.09)
ISRAEL DID NOT START THE WAR IN 1948 YOU INCOMPETENT TOOL. And wow, did you actually suggest the Jordan river is a “fuzzy concept?” Mr. Solana is a member of the globalist society. His “deadline” is mindless parroting of the globalist agenda. Israel danced for joy that there would be two states on May 14, 1958. Your heroes began a campaign of war and murder against two states the very next day, and have not stopped from that day until this. Are there a lot of people in lab coats where you are? Your meals served by a nurse? The walls of your room are soft and padded?
19. Who would run such a country?
Eric ,   Tel Aviv   (07.12.09)
Palestinian's have no leadership. No consensus on who should lead. No single government for all their people. No chance at holding elections. So who would run this hypocritical country? Iran or Syria?
20. Solana will very soon retire..
mICHEL ,   jERUSALEM   (07.12.09)
Anyhow, who has ever paid attention to his statments ?
21. What is a state?
Jacob Erickson ,   Tel Aviv, Israel   (07.12.09)
OK, but to recognize a palestinian state, we need to know a few things... Who is incharge? What is its currency? If you do want a road to gaza, who polices it? How will Fatah deal with Hamas? How does the government of the Palestinian state plan to deal with rocket attacks? And of course, what will the borders be? In addition to all of this. We all know they UN only has the power to make suggestions... sometimes they are strong suggestions, but it really just takes a "bug off" from anyone to not do them.
22. #17 Terry - This time I disagree with you
Marcella   (07.12.09)
You are comparing Israel with other international issues as if they were equivalent in the mind of your enemies. They are NOT. The record shows that Israel is considered in a category all of its own. For your enemies, it's an obsession and therefore deeply irrational. People should not underestimate Solana's words. He's just more outspoken than the calculating Obama. This plan to impose a solution is on their minds and they are creating the circumstances to implement it. Just look at how unreasonable their demands get all the time. They want the PM to resist, so they can blame Israel and say Enough, we're doing for the Arabs what we did for Kosovo, and that's it. And who's going to be on Israel's side? No one. Netanyahu should be more concerned with Israel than with keeping his job and wake up and summon a conference to deal with this crisis. The US attitude has unleashed a major crisis and the PM and the Knesset are acting as if this is just one more chapter of this forty-year saga to negotiate what to do with Yesha. It is not. Everything has changed.
23. Done, it's called Jordan!
Wise Saba ,   Netivot   (07.12.09)
U.N. stands for Useless Nations, & that's what it really is.
24. ANTI-HUMAN RIGHTS UN Created to Perpetrate Maximum EVIL
Linda Rivera ,   New York   (07.12.09)
PA leader Abbas earned the respect and eager support of US/EU/UN - terrorist Abbas financed the massacre of Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympic Games. Devoid of all ethics and totally immoral, the US/EU/UN intensely pressure for a Muslim TERROR State in Israel for the most genocidal society ever known to man. A poll taken after eight teenage yeshiva students were murdered, found that "84 percent of Palestinians support the terror attack killing eight young students in a Jerusalem yeshiva on March 6, 2008" (Poll by Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research, The New York Times, March 19, 2008). Schools/streets/sports teams are named after suicide bombers. PA Muslims are taught murdering Jews is the highest goal in life and attains paradise: http://www.pmw.org.il/AFD.html 70% of PA Muslims support suicide bombings. Thousands of PA Muslims celebrate in the streets and pass out sweets whenever Jews are murdered by their heroes-Muslim human bomb killers.
25. Yes, let's all agree that Jordan is the Palestinian state
Bob ,   Boston USA   (07.12.09)
Solana, I agree with you. Let's all declare what we all know to be the truth anyway, Jordan was and is the Palestinian state. As 80% of the original Jewish National Home and currently the home of 70% Palestinian Arabs, who mostly came from nearby Syria and Saudi Arabia, let's recognize that now. The sooner the better.
26. #22 Marcella. That was exactly my point.
Terry ,   Eilat, Israel   (07.12.09)
This applies ONLY to us - no one would think of doing this to anyone else. But, while this is true, it is also true that many countries will not find such a precedent to their liking, particularly the Chinese & Russians who are quite picky about legal precedents for foreign interference.
27. Solana you make us proud.
Marco ,   Spain   (07.12.09)
The world has not lost its conscience.
28. UN Mandate for palastinan state
Pearce ,   Golden Valley USA   (07.12.09)
As a US citizen my concern for Isarel is that they do not give up any land because it was given to them by GOD so stand firm. Call on HIM and HE will deliver you, Do not depend on USA , or UN for that mater , you need no one. Pray for Peasr GOD Bless You
29. All STOLEN Jewish Land & Property must be Returned to Jews!
Linda Rivera ,   New York   (07.12.09)
The inalienable rights of Jews to the Biblical heartland must not be violated! No one is demanding Muslims surrender THEIR top religious areas of Mecca and Medina! In 1948, Egypt invaded Gaza, ethnically cleansing all Jews and in 1948, Jordan invaded Judea, Samaria and east Jerusalem, ethnically cleansing all Jews. In violent opposition to G-D, Muslim Jordan destroyed 58 synagogues in Jerusalem. The jihad is against the Holy One. When Israel won the Arab war of aggression in 1967, Jews returned to the areas of their ancestral homeland they had been ethnically cleansed from for 19 years. Anti-Israel propaganda DECEITFULLY calls Jews' legitimate return "occupation". Jews have had a continuous presence in physical and spiritual homeland Israel for 4000 years. Jewish ownership of the land, homes and buildings stolen from the Jews in the 1948 Islamic invasion must be restored!
30. JEWISH Refugees Must be Compensated in LAND & Finances
Linda Rivera ,   New York   (07.12.09)
Around, and after 1948, one million Jews suffered VIOLENT religious Jew cleansing from Arab countries. Arab governments seized the land, farms, homes, hospitals, schools, businesses and bank accounts of the Jews. Most Jewish refugees fled to Israel where the religious terror war against Jews NEVER stops. Cruel Global war is fought to subjugate all humanity under merciless Islamic sharia law where defenseless non-Muslims have NO human rights-it is unacceptable to Islamics for Jews to have self-rule in TINY Israel. The 1948 Jewish refugees and their descendants who make up about half of Israel's Jewish citizens MUST be compensated in land and finances! See: http://www.theforgottenrefugees.com/
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