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Expelling Israeli diplomats: Thatcher did it first
Yonatan Weber
Published: 23.03.10, 15:33
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1. I AM SURPRISED THAT N.E. COUNTRY ACCEPTS ISRAELI DIPLOMATS
ACE ,   SAN FRANCISCO, CA   (03.23.10)
2. .... shocking and i'll tell you why....
(03.23.10)
Not due to the fact that they are expelling the Israeli representative. But due to the fact that double standards are being used, makes one wonder if there is a political gain to be held by expulsion. Why do low ranking hizbolla representatives enter the UK. Also Iran was involved in the bombing of the Israeli embassy in Argentina yet their officials do not get expelled !!!!Mayb they want to gain favour with the arabs. ??? I dont understand their motive, there is one less terrorist scumbag in the world, seems like a nice idea to me
3. The Losers expel everyone...
Talula ,   Israel   (03.23.10)
Pity they don't expel the hundreds of thousands of Asylum seekers that are living in million pound homes, and are receiving thousands of pounds a week in benefits all paid for by the British tax payer. If they want to start somewhere, there would be a good place.
4. All for the best
JG ,   Modiin, Israel   (03.23.10)
Better this diplomat get expelled than get arrested by this country that seems to love arresting Israelis and protecting terrorists. Remember had Britain not caved in to the Arab rioters of the early 20th century, the demographics in Israel would be much more different. Then again, if Britain had not appeased Hitler, perhaps the whole 20th century history might have been different.
5. To JG
Annick ,   England   (03.25.10)
"Then again, if Britain had not appeased Hitler, perhaps the whole 20th century history might have been different." If the British forces hadn't liberated Bergen-Belsen and Neuengamme, there would have been even more dead Jews. What a strange people you are. Never a word of recognition that you are aware that any other people helped you or ever came to your aid, though many did. My father was one of those soldiers. Meanwhile, my French grandfather, a French Catholic, rotted away in a concentration camp after someone reported him for working for the Resistance. Israel cannot be allowed to compromise the security of our citizens by stealing their identities. You have become the terrorists.
6. How Do You Know??!!
Christy ,   Boston, US   (03.25.10)
How do you know Israel broke its promise? I've yet to see one shred of evidence about anything pertaining to Dubai. For all anyone knows, that terrorist could have staged his own 'murder' and went underground. All we have seen are pictures and video captures. Who knows who those people we see are? What proof has anyone presented?
7. May she R.I.P
Ama ,   London,UK   (04.08.13)
May she rest in peace – as a leader she is accountable to God and we hope she scored well with God. Finchley is Jewish community where she represented as Member of Parliament and might have to use the whip to put Israel in place without forging passports. Today we just have to focus on holiness to our God because when beaten we still well and beloved.
8. #5 Your antiJewish hatred spoils your point.
Bob K ,   Orlando USA   (04.08.13)
Yes, Britain under Chamberlain did appease the Nazis and it didi not work. Churchill's calls for opposing Nazism fell on deaf ears and then it was too late. Having suffered tremendous losses in WW 1 Britain was trying to avoid another such war but while WW1 was unnecessary, WW2 was not, the Nazis had to be stopped - dillydallying and ignoring German rearmament led to WW2. That does not change Britian's brave role in defeating Nazis or liberating some of the camps but both statements are true. You indulge in anti-Jewish hatred because that is who you are -apparently no reflection of your father. Bye the way, my father also fought the Nazis, N.. Africa. Your father's contribution does not excuse your antisemitism. To hate another group is a curse. Get real and evolve morally.
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