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France: EU recognition of Palestinian state a 'possibility'
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Published: 15.03.11, 23:33
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1. THE PEACE PROCESS IS MORE HARMFUL THAN IMAGINED
stude ham   (03.15.11)
beware of the EU bearing olive branches... the branches have very long and sharp thorns. any arab state now declared on israel's borders without israel's approval would only lead to catastrophic hostilities. especially since the fatah/hamas rift is far wider than the qadafi/rebel rift.
2. World recognition of France
Chatich   (03.16.11)
World recognition of France as an islamic state a 'certainty', in a few short years. Suck on that, Mssr. Juppe.
3. EU
RC ,   USA   (03.15.11)
It looks like the EU will help the UN divide Yahrushalom after all.
4. Let them recognize whatever they want...
Lobo ,   USA/Israel   (03.16.11)
It won't mean anything at all. The "Palestinians" know that it won't change the situation, as Israel doesn't take the EU seriously. Also, which countries will recognize this "State of Palestine?" Spain won't, and neither will Greece and most of the Eastern European countries. They know what the result will be within their own countries. Israel should keep building and annex Judea/Samaria, no matter what the rest of the world thinks...
5. Have faith
Rachel ,   US   (03.16.11)
The clowns in the EU can not even implement a no fly zone against Gaddafi's 4th rate army. They are no match for the Almighty. Believe that.
6. Better to mind your own business, EU
Chris Rettenmoser ,   Bayerisch Gmain Germ   (03.16.11)
RETARDS...even the mad cornel from Lybia is far beyond your abilities to execute any meaningful foreign policy... The EU wimps cannot and will not shape the state of Israel, not now and not in the future and NEVER...!!!
7. Two states, no more occupation
Basil ,   Morgantown, USA   (03.16.11)
The Europeans are tired of Israel's occupation of the West Bank, the pogroms led by some (not all) settlers because they believe God gives them sanction to make the West Bank free of Arabs. If Israel wants to have trade deals with the West business, shouldn't it upgrade its human rights situation?
8. Israel must have the guts to claim Judea & Samaria.
Chaim ,   Israel   (03.16.11)
Bibi brought this mess on us by agreeing to the evil Two State Final Solution against the wishes of 85% of Likud and the vast majority of Israeli voters. However, regardless of past errors, we must set the record straight. Israel must have the guts to claim Judea and Samaria as rightfully ours. As they have been for thousands of years.
9. EU
RC ,   USA   (03.16.11)
Do they not know that YAHUWAH chose Zion for himself (Psalm 132:13)? As soon as the EU helps the UN to divide Yahrushalom then all those nations will be judged by YAHUWAH. Expect a lot more worldwide catastrophes in the near future (Isaiah 31:4, Isaiah 34:8, Lamentations 4:22, Joel 2:32, 3:16).
10. a 'possibility'
RC ,   USA   (03.16.11)
Do they not know that YAHUWAH chose Zion for himself (Psalm 132:13)? As soon as the EU helps the UN to divide Yahrushalom then all those nations will be judged by YAHUWAH. Expect a lot more worldwide catastrophes in the near future (Isaiah 31:4, Isaiah 34:8, Lamentations 4:22, Joel 2:32, 3:16).
11. palestian state
jj ,   montreal canada   (03.16.11)
Palestinian state already exists . It is called Jordan!! Palestinians ruled by Saudi Hashemites, is that not occupation by foreigners?
12. #5 have faith indeed
Deutronomy 28 ,   World   (03.16.11)
The almighty have written the words in deutronomy 28. read it but try not to cry lol
13. France missed a big Opportunity
Mark from Georgia ,   USA   (03.16.11)
France could have sent a strong message to the Arabs in the disputed land around Israel, but just blew it. What France should have said: That due to the years long incitement by the Arabs. That has led to the shameful attack of terrorism that murdered a family and a baby. That there would be no way (the EU) would ever consider a state. That until the schoolbooks are changed and the daily incitement (from birth till the grave is stopped) in all forms of their media change, they will never have a state. Nor will one ever be approved by the EU. That the world is tired of the excuses and the constant hatred that's taught and approved by both governments Fatah and Hamas. Until both Charter's are changed and the Arabs except Israel's right to exist (unequivocally in Arabic on all Arab networks and the Western Media) and all forms of terrorism is halted, Israel has no responsibility, liability or obligation to sit down at the peace table. With a people who openly advocate their destruction, nobody should expect Israel to sit down and risk Israel's security. This kind of bold statement would have meant a lot and without doubt moved the process forward. Instead it almost appears that saying there is a "possibility" (even a remote one) that you reward the terrorism and embolden the terrorist because see NO consequence for their heinous acts of terrorism. Plus nowhere in that statement was this last perverted act of terrorism condemned, how sad? This would have been the biggest step forward that could have been taken, and France blew it.
14. #4 don't be stupid, EU is a 15 trillion GDP superppwer if
Molly ,   France   (03.16.11)
You think Israel can do it with Obamastan alone then you're clearly failed math and believe newspapers before fact.
15. Molly France no 14
(03.16.11)
EU nearly bankrupt,they think they are Superpower like when they had the colonies.In 25/50 years EU will be govern by ISLAM.ISLAM IS GROWING Watch out ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!
16. The EU can recognise what they want
(03.16.11)
doesn't mean it'll happen. Unless of course they want to send in a several million UN troops to prevent missle attacks on Israel. It's complete ignorance not to recognise the facts of WHY they don't have their own state. They are terrorists and won't stop until Israel is history - would THEY want them as neighbours? I don't think so.
17. A great example
David M.   (03.16.11)
Europe prematurely recognized various provinces of former Yugoslavia as independent countries. Now we all know how well it ended and how much peace it brought. The war in Bosnia was a direct result of EU rush decision.
18. a palestinian state
Ilana   (03.16.11)
Fine but remember: If an independent state is recognized then there is nothing more to negotiate-not borders, not prisoners, nothing. All past documents become irrelevant as a state has been recognized. Maybe this has benefits for Israel...We choose our borders and no more blackmailing us.
19. #14 Molly, France
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (03.16.11)
Haven't you heard it yet, your Superpower is on the verge of bankruptcy, barely able to hold it's head above water, at this rate, Europe will be Greece Eurozone threatened with bankruptcy | Baltic ReviewApr 29, 2010 ... Eurozone threatened with bankruptcy. After the meeting of the ECB and the IMF with the German ... And that could mean bankruptcy for Europe. ... baltic-review.com/2010/04/.../eurozone-threatened-with-bankruptcy
20. Muslim EU
josh ,   LONDON   (03.16.11)
#15....think about your stupid statement....if, as per ur imagination, EU is gonna become muslim in 25/50 yrs then you are in greater trouble....right? so why not make peace with muslims right now for ur own good?
21. #19 sure, indeed the Baltic review is where all the great
Molly Dahan ,   France   (03.16.11)
economists turn to. (saracasm)
22. Wonder how long it will take the EU to recognise reality ...
Lee ,   Manchester UK   (03.16.11)
the reality that the fictitious 'palestinians'/ islamics are the enemies of HUMANITY?! No doubt the EU will do nothing until it's too late for Europe! They deserve all that is coming to them and the UK. The 'piece' talks are almost dead, Israel has got a favour from the idiotic 'palestinians'. Lachayim!
23. to Molly France
john Darren ,   cairns-Australia   (03.17.11)
EU is a joke just as you are-and France,look at what you have in your own country-soon Muslim rule.Perhaps you are waiting for that?
24. recognition of Palestinian State
ContraviewsNZ ,   Christchurch NZ   (03.17.11)
The sooner, the better, but eventually it will happen anyway and in my opinion in the long run also to a UNITARY state where colonists and Palestinians will live in peace and harmony together. That's the only viable and sensible solution to create peace in the ME which will never ever eventuate with force of arms.
25. Recognition by EU
azbob ,   carefree, usa   (03.17.11)
Dear Rachel #5. Your hubris, first in think that god will protect you and your building, and your spitting into the face of the world, will help doom the Zionist enterprise. Only the US keeps your idea alive.....not god. And soon the US will desert you too. Then what? Miracles?
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