1- the whole (real) free world hates you, after you lost the media & public opinion battle. 2- nobody accepts that you remain an occupation force. 3- israel's main purpose for existence is to be a tool for the US, to do its dirty work in the region... so once you can't do that, there's no more need for you. HENCE: you are doomed.

Is Casillas that gullible? Or as many people must be thinking - is he that stupid? Tens of thousands of people are massacred around the world. Thousands are murdered in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq. Tens of thousands are murdered and starved in Darfur, Somalia, Congo. And Castillas isn't celebrating the world cup because the new mall in Gaza doesn't stock his team jersey? There is nobody starving in Gaza. The Gazans do indeed have an easy way to end the blockade (all Hamas leaders have to do is declare they will negotiate peace and stop attacking Israeli civilians). Casillas appears to be a public relations dupe for the Palestinian propaganda machine. We already know that they are willing to spread lies with no limits, so why shouldn't they recruit Spanish sports stars to be their poster dupes?

Espana, this word brings a smile to my face! Casillas is apparently not only the world's most famous goal-keeper now but will also be known for his courageous position vis a vis the siege and illegal occupation of the Palestinian people. Casillas, here's a salud to you!

Good on ya. I stand by you one million%.

Well, they might even be the best athletes in world not just in Europe, which still doesn't make them specialists for the situation in Gaza and in ME in general. Even more, it only shows that they have no clue. Why don't they continue to do what they are best at and not mess with things they have no idea about?

Israel and the Jews are not occupying any land.This Land of Israel including west bank and Jerusalem belong to us and not Islam.Please check with your holy book Koran which says YA BNEI ISRAIL.Who are these BNEI ISRAIL. For sure they were not Muslims.Jordan was given to you by the British Mandate in gold plate.Check history and you will come to know that the kingdom of Jordan originally comes from Saudi Arabia. Israel and Jews will always be in this planet.We are protected by our real G D of the universe. Th e world hates Israel and the Jews out of JEALOUSY,because JEWS are the salt of the land. Once the world dont need oil,the muslim world will be nothing but desert and you will ride the camels instead of cars.

1: the whole real (I wonder why did you need to put real in brackets?) free world meaning? I guess Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iran, etc..Well, I guess this is why you had to use brackets.. 2: nobody accepts..etc..the same countries, I guess, again? Leaders of freedom and democracy, Iran & co? 3: Your opinion, I don't see Israel as US tool, but as a country fighting for existence among "friendly" neighbors who wish her "only well". Doomed? I don't think so.

and the flag of pali is actually the flage of Jordan, something tells me occuping is relative tearm in your vocabulary.

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If Nadal is suffering on account of the arabs in "Nomansland" I would like to suggest he moves there... I think they call it Gaza. He would have nothing to fear.... as long as he puts his hand in his pocket. Maschall and the other bearded one love the LOLLY!

Just watch sport on TV and you will see Emirates on the Shirts of cricket players and umpires. Tennis is sponsored by Dubai and the Emirates and in the UK we have Emirates Stadium and Arab ownership of many football teams. Nadal plays in the Dubai Open and we may ask how much Arab money is made available in prize money for the major tournaments. Indeed, he who pays the piper calls the tune but is is ironic that Nadal, who comes from a liberal European country that has legalized Gay marriage, is concerned withe human rights of Gazans but not for those of people who have no human rights in many Muslim Countries, China, Myanmar and many others. I suppose he sides with Iran executing homosexuals and dissidents as well! We Jews are used to being the scapegoats for everything since the creation but the double standards when it comes to Israel by celebrities, sports people and musicians and the world media is quite disgusting! Nadal probably doesn't care a damn about his Jewish fans because for him, selling his soul for Arab oil dollars is worth much more than the lives of thousands of Jews killed by Arab terror for more than 100 years!

Just sink the boat. Let's see if Casillas and Nadal can swim as well as they can play soccer and tennis.

The blockade would be legal if hamas was considerd a "war party" but the problem is the term of "war party" is undefined and the UN can freely decide that based on self interests. Again look at your "civilized world" it welcomes israeli turists freely and some countrys actualy VERY support israel: germany, usa, holland and other countries just dont much do anything about it=they dont care. So turkey hates us now? we can just go to india in that case instead. People seem to think the world is against israel which is really inrealistic and a quick look to wikipedia can show you that you where wrong.

did understand the real situation. These players Casillas or whatever his name is,don't care about the palestinians,about the arabs or about Gaza, they care about their only god "Money". So most of these Hypocrite people play the game "let's support Gaza" for the Saudi money and for playing in the UAE in the future,as we know every decent player (european) after finishing his career , he's offered to play in UAE for a lot of money. After all who needs the money in Europe more than the Spanish ??

Really!! other countries? is this why the United Nations (which is the other countries...) issued 2 orders for Israel to end the Gaza siege only in the past few months? do they really think its ok? I don't think so I hope one day you could feel what Gaza civilians are feeling so YOU could decide whether its ok or not

don't worry Alex , they'l call him a self-hating Jew and claim that he was hired by ALQAIDA to "terrorize" the people of Israel and they paid him a lot of money to do so...

Couldnt agree more. And in the end poor people in africa starve to death so arabs can get more public support.

Marwan - daydreaming in sandy Jordan (aka Palestine). Your country is not known for anything beyond Petra and history, which of course is tied to its Jewish past, while Israel is behind many technical breakthroughs, cutting edge technology and computer science. Go on hating - it'll get you nowhere.

if it's true next time in Roland Garros nadal will be received with israeli flags during all his play time perhaps he will also refuse to play against israeli players and loose the tournament

Whether it is their stated aim or not, those seeking to 'break the blockade' are running a campaign to bring war to the middle east. If they succeed in stopping Israel from monitoring what goes into Aza then Iran will send boat loads of armaments, which they will use to kill Israelis and Israel will respond with due force and the outcome of their campaign will be more bloodshed. Now it is probable that many of the oraganisers are fine with that because their aim is the destruction of Israel and the killing of Jews. However, they are then supported by gullible 'liberals' who are unwilling to face the reality of their misguided 'activism'. If they want to help the arabs of Aza, they should campaign for peace, not war.

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Unlilke never victorious 'Palestine'.

I don't understand why Ynet feels the need to publish propaganda without even cursory fact checking. Casillas was so upset about Gaza he didnt celebrate? This is clearly untrue: http://press.laterooms.com/news/19900161-iker-casillas-celebrates-in-madrid.html http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=809199&sec=europe&cc=4716 Really do we have to reprint every single last piece of crap? Remember the special "human rights court" that was going to be set up in Belgium? Or all those companies who are refusing to work with Israel who turn out to either be inactive or tiny? Or the non-existent boycotts?

The time is high for the hypocritical and antisemitic Spaniards, to adress their own and self made problems and to give a sovereign state to the Basque people... FREE THE BASQUE PEOPLE NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

the basques have their own language, their unique culture and are far more worthy of a separate country than the arabs west of the jordan. Yet the spaniards harrass the basques and deny them natural justice - cowards and hypocrites

Having lived in Spain, I had the opportunity to see how much the Spaniards know about anything, not much. Though they think they are "European" they are in fact the charity case of Europe, with among the highest unemployment and most backward mentality. They seek European acceptance by demonstrating antisemitic sloganry left right and center.

Francesco Totti stooping so low as to get involved in politics that are none of his business. As captain of the Spanish side, Casillas is a disgrace, not only to himself, but also to his team and country. But then again unlike Spain, we like to consider ourselves as a Christian country, despite our past sins against Israel.

Maybe these athletes should just come to Gaza to celebrate the opening of the well stocked new Gaza Mall that just opened. Then they should come to the Israeli side and see all of the goods that are being allowed into Gaza. Then if they still feel the same, and love the terrorists so much, then maybe they should just move to Gaza and organized sports teams there.

ha, Nadal on an "Aid" flotilla. If he cares so much about the plight of the impoverished Palestinians, why doesn't he just buy Gaza himself and keep it as his own private zoo. by the way, GhostQ is the most spot-on of all the regular posters here, his comments are witty, relevant, accurate, and a pleasure to read. Also, unlike the vast majority of the "Usual Suspects", he has a sense of humour! How refreshing around here! Keep up the good work, GhostQ!!