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SS Altalena may finally reach shore
Tzvika Brot
Published: 28.12.10, 08:36
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1. such big deal on boat that will nevr float
ghostq   (12.28.10)
again, try to focus on those who can get you better technological advance.
2. Its an important symbole that shows why civil war should be
Omri ,   Israel   (12.28.10)
prevented. Civil wars invited the Romans and destroyed all the effective rebellions against them. Civil war could have destroyed our country too if we weren't so careful in 1948.
3. recently
Israel Israeli ,   Tel Aviv   (12.28.10)
it was reported that the new commander of the IDF command college decided to display the cannon Rabin used to destroy the Altalena. It would be fitting to salvage the Altalena to honor the victims as well.
4. Holy?
Gideon Reader ,   USA   (12.28.10)
Bringing the Altalena ashore and adding it to the artifacts of the museum is as appropriate as BenGurion's "Holy Cannon", and will highlight the murder of those in the Med at Rachov Frishman when Rabin ordered them shot while still in the water trying to swim to shore.
5.  The Washington Monument also can't float
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (12.28.10)
It's the symbolism that counts
6. Rabin fired upon, sank the Altalena killing 14 Irguniks
observer   (12.28.10)
because Irgun refused to hand over the weapons to IDF Palmach. So, what SS stands for: Self-Service, Steam Ship, Schutzstaffeln (WWII, German), Sunset, Social Services, Social Security, Stainless Steel, Sunshine, or Shortstop?
7. There is a lot of twisting in this History.
Ari ,   Romania-Israel   (12.28.10)
Begin came to an agreement with Ben Gurion, "Beguin told him you can have the arms, but let the ship dock. Those arms are important for the war that was taken place against the Arabs. Arms supply was very short. but he did not manage the situation very good and did not inform Rabin. Even after Begin agreed to handle the arms, Rabin continue to shoot the people, even those swimming in the water. 13 Jewish emigrants killed because of Rabin's stupid pride and misinterpretation of the affair.
8. Leave it in the sea. It has too many bad memories.
Rivkah   (12.29.10)
There are those who believe Yitzak Rabin was assassinated because he fired on the Altalena long before that. It was a judgment for him. Ycch. Leave that ship in the sea. Why bring up the sorrow that sad episode caused when Jews turned on Jews.
9. 5 Ben Jabo, Israel: Obelisks are an abomination to YHWH.
Rivkah   (12.29.10)
That is the difference. The Washington Monument and church spires alike are an afront to YHWH who hates them. They symbolize Satan's penis. Ask Messianic Rabbi Michael Rood. Or Olaf Hage, a scholar from Maine. It began with Nimrod trying to build a high tower to the heavens. God stopped that by dividing the languages and only those who were not helping to build the tower of Babel retained the language of the Garden of Eden: Hebrew. Long before Abraham, his ancestor pleased YHWH by not helping to build the Tower of Babel, so Abraham retained the language of the Kingdom of God that is now spoken in Israel. YHWH wants to be HIs people's high tower and protection and deliverer. He does not want an idol competing with His majesty and right to be worshipped.
10. Observer and irony - #6
Kate ,   London, UK   (12.29.10)
"So, what SS stands for...Schutzstaffeln (WWII, German)" - "Observer" It is more than somewhat ironic that those individuals who accuse Jews of acting like Nazis bear more resemblance to National Socialists than anyone else on the planet. That poster is an "observer" in exactly the same way that Goebbels and Streicher were observers.
11. #9 Rivkah
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (12.29.10)
I'll start with tthe customary salutation of Tel Hai, so you will know EXACTLY where I'm coming from Both are memorials to those that gave their hearts and lives for the causes they believed in I know some of the survivors of that ill fated ship They're my comrades in arms, though from a prior generation P.S. I was a Tuchan, your branch of service was ??
12. #8 Rivkah - Take it from the sea
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (12.29.10)
The Altalena will act as a reminder that this must never be allowed to happen again Rabin received what he gave, death to Jews and his death by the hand of a Jew I can weep for the Altalena, without ever shedding a single tear for Rabin I know, he was following orders from BG, he shouldn't have
13. It should be put In Kikar Rabin TA/end
TimeToTellTheStory ,   china and israel   (12.29.10)
14. #13 Dinah, the story has been told
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (12.29.10)
It's up to the public to read, absorb and understand the facts and realize that it was a tragedy perpetrated by BB's underlings at his direction
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