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Jerusalem terror attack victim identified as British tourist
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Published: 24.03.11, 15:07
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1. Good to hear those remarks
Mark from Georgia ,   USA   (03.24.11)
I think it was good to know they were made BEFORE the woman was identified. Otherwise the conspiracy theories would run rampant. But I can promise you one thing, somebody will of course blame Israel, either blaming the lack of peace negotiating or... back to conspiracy...the Mossad really did this to start a fight, or to give Israel justification to attack the Arabs. But the truth is simple, the Arabs attack innocent civilians. Whether they use, rockets, mortars, snipers, drive-by shootings, suicide bombers, pre-planted IED's etc,.it's all the same thing. It's called MURDER!! In all civilized countries and it's against the Law. Just because you have a political disagreement, doesn't give anybody the right to murder people. Especially in unprovoked attacks. It's not even war, because the attacker...his or her life...is in no eminent danger. They simply sneak around looking for ways to ambush unsuspecting and mostly unarmed civilians? Who would defend that? Regardless of politics?
2. Where’s the condemnation from Terrorist Organizations:the UN
Chaim   (03.24.11)
PiecesNow, Human Rights, Betzelem and Salma, of course? Where’s the condemnation from the US, UK, France, etc.?
3. jerusalem bomb #1
jo moor   (03.24.11)
I agree with you, Mark. Murder is murder. But where are the rantings of the hefty lefties and all their human rights sproutings. where are their voices to the killings not only in jerusalem, but Damascus and in fact all around the middle east extending into some of the gulf states. Oooops! they may get taken out too if they open their mouths too much. There will be a jihad on them too!
4. Chaim they aren't as fast as u; they don't have y-net!
no name ,   Israel   (03.24.11)
Presumably you condemn this act. We all condemn this act. We are all saddened by it and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. In the meantime Spain has condemned this act as have the Palestinian Authority. The real question you should be asking is: and with the south under attack and a terrorist attack in Jerusalem why is it that Prime Minister Mr. Netanyahu continues his travels as if he were living in sunny California!
5. #3 do u really believe leftists have never been murdered?
(03.24.11)
6. tourists
bill ,   can   (03.24.11)
israel is not a good place for tourists
7. #3 just back from collecting my soldiers from the bus stop..
AmiLee ,   Jerusalem   (03.24.11)
were the terrorist attack occurred yesterday and you know who's demonstrating there? Let me tell you HaNoar HaLomed v'HaOved (The studying and working youth) a leftist group. Their signs say: "No to Terror, Yes to Peace" Oopps! I guess you put your foot deep in your mouth...did you need a hand in order to get it out? (oh and yeah! they are standing there in the pouring rain and there are no other demonstrators there...)
8. Jo Moor your Felony stupid is showing!
Jimbo ,   Jerusalem   (03.24.11)
Really I am left wondering at how it is that you and your fellow right wingers always seem to think that leftists are never injured in terrorist attacks. Why do you think that? Perhaps if you thought a bit more before you typed up your response you'd realize how felony stupid your statements are!
9. #3; jo moore, Your Right
Mark from Georgia ,   USA   (03.24.11)
Whenever these acts occur in Arab countries the silence is deafening! While I always get crap for saying this, I'll say it anyway. Attacking Israel is the modern form as antisemitism, the double standard if proof of it. When you single out one country with an apple (Israeli self defensive response) to oranges (cold blooded murder) comparison, to vilify Israel what else can it be called? The critics are just afraid to admit it, because they would lose whatever public support they have (for the most part). So they seek to falsely make it appear as legitimate political debate. Then accuse the people who call them antisemitic, liars who are seeking to stifle legitimate debate about Israel? In this twisted logic, they become martyrs? Standing up to the powerful Jewish lobby at great risk and with impressive courage? Yea, right! No they're NOT just your garden variety antisemitic person, but hero's fighting the almighty Jews who control everything, from the world financial institutions, to the worldwide Media and all governments. What laughable nonsense, but they are a legend, in their own mind.
10. Arab leaders/abbas/salamSAY IT IN ARABIC, or say nothing....
Yaawqove ,   Israel   (03.24.11)
11. #6 Bill you are wrong
David Israel ,   New York USA   (03.24.11)
More tourists are killed in other countries than Israel in the world every year. For example a year ago an Italian bicyclist for peace in the ME (Palestinian supporter) was kidnapped by a truck driver, raped and killed near Adapazari (about 70 miles east of Istanbul) i n Turkey. Thre has been many incidents in Egypt. In Israel there are a lot of security measures everywhere and it is much safer than most countries. Terrorism is a universal problem than needs to be fought by all.
12. To Mr. Hague, Mr. Cameron, HRH Queen Elizabeth
jo   (03.24.11)
To the Britsh People. You are joined in your sorrow by the people of Israel for the untimely death; savage death of one of your own, executed by an expert, a master in slaughter -- a muslim ! It's an open secret that your country is being overwhelmed by unsavory characters of the islamic sect, same goes for Europe. So much for misguided generosity and over excessive "political correctness' gone astray. I think that you should all pose and read the work of a famous british 'powerhouse' named Winston Churchill, on ISLAM ( quotes) " How dreadful are the curses wich Mohammedanism lays on votaries ! Besides the fanatical frenzy, which is as dangerous in a man as hydrophobia in a dog. ---- there is this fearful fatalistic apathy "
13. #12 jo-
Lisa   (03.24.11)
most of us agree with you- but what exactly do you suggest England and Europe do? Deport all muslims to concentration camps? Offenders are jailed, fined etc... short of shooting them on site- any useful suggestions? They came as immigrants under false pretenses, some are born here- besides: not all of them are terrorists-. Your condemnation is not helpful.
14. #6
sanna ,   sweden   (03.24.11)
Israel is a WERY good place for a tourist - been there 9 times and the risk you take is worth it! But on the other hand, there is bigger risk touristing i Egypt - but not half as nice as i Israel - I hope to come back in october and I will go by bus too if I need to. The land is in Gods hand and I feel secure with His people - if I die I will spend the eternity in the new Jerusalem and I,m longing to that - I will become a true citisen of the of Eretz Israel!
15. #13
Spencer ,   israel   (03.24.11)
Well, for starters, restrict the entry of more of their kind into Europe. Then, when an imigrant breaches the law, cancel his citizenship or resident status and deport him (or her) immediately. As you said, many came under false pretences. If you have proof then don't wait for them to commit a crime. deport them NOW!
16. # 13 Lisa
J.K. ,   Brooklyn USA   (03.24.11)
Lisa ! You are right ,you can't deport the jihadistas, and you can't convert them ,so, humanity is doomed,the muslims are in a win win situation,if the muslims perish with the rest of humanity in a nuclear conflagration,the muslims are assured a place in allah's lap in the company of 72 maidens,than, there is an easier way to conquer the west,by outbirthing and out voting the infidels,since the infidel women are on a birth strike,the muslims will be victorious,concerning :not all of them are terrorists,how come ?.no mula,imam.kadi,ever issued a fatwa against binladen,hezbula,hamas,instead, the above are busy in the mosques calling for jihad against their host countries,sorry,nothing can be done,the costitution is on the muslim side.
17. How to prevent such attacks
Israel Israeli ,   Tel Aviv   (03.24.11)
I have an idea: you could have security checkpoints between Jenin and Jerusalem so you could catch terrorists who bring bombs! Whoops! There used to be checkpoints but Ehud Barak took them down. Another Barak success.
18. # 15 spencer
J.K. ,   Brooklyn USA   (03.24.11)
What will you do with millions of muslims who were born in the land of the infidel ?.besides,the government is afraid of them,like the arab rioters in the thirties in the land of Israel under the British, the rioters had a slogan :The government is with us,the west is suicidal.
19. *6 On the contrary Bill Israel is a fantastic place for tour
Lee ,   Manchester UK   (03.24.11)
ism, i know i have been and i am itching to return as their so much to see and do their. I suppose you would rather go visit Egypt? And before you have the chance - no i am not Jewish either.
20. 17 - there IS a checkpoint coming into jlem from the PA
noam   (03.24.11)
21. Where Is The Beauty Queen
Brazen   (03.24.11)
ashton, she will probably say that Israel prevoked the attack.
22. she was not a tourist
Caty ,   Jerusalem   (03.25.11)
She was not a tourist but on a 6 months studying trip, enrolled in a program run by both Rothberg international school (Hebrew U of Jerusalem) and the Home for Bible Translators and Scholars in Jerusalem where she was helping translate the Scriptures in a tribal language spoken in Benin and Congo.
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