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Canada takes pro-Israel line at G8 summit
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Published: 27.05.11, 16:00
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91. There is a shortage of honest brokers.
Gabe Yakmore ,   Canada   (05.27.11)
I would have liked to see the faces of the other Seven while Harper was speaking to them.
92. G8 Leaders meet and Harper's Stand on Israel
Virginia ,   Vancouver Canada   (05.28.11)
I am so proud to be a Canadian.
93. Canada, A Light unto The World
izzie irgun ,   usa   (05.27.11)
Canada just gos to show what 1 country can accomlish if it stands up for the moral principled positon. Unfortunately, we americans can't depend on obama to show the same courage. just copmpare the tow ...Harper shows strength, Obama appeasement and weakness ... Harper just won another term in a landslide, obama is about to lose in ingnominous defeat. History will show who the real leader was
94. O Canada!
zvi ,   los angeles USA   (05.27.11)
Glorious and free! Mr. Harper and his colleagues are among the righteous of the Nations. As were the many Canadian boys and girls at Dieppe and at Normandy those many years ago. The G-d of Israel never forgets either.
95. #76 - but apparently literacy is not
William ,   Israel   (05.27.11)
"The 1949 Armistice Agreement stated that these lines “are without prejudice to future territorial settlements or boundary lines, or to claims of either Party relating thereto,” Read it twice if you need to.
96. Stephen Harper
jc ,   usa   (05.27.11)
Oh Canada...a true friend! Thank you Mr. Harper.
97. #89 LDP
solomon ,   bklyn   (05.28.11)
Yes, they are all "settler countries", coming to grips with their past, and acknowledging the indigenous populations. Unlike "Palestinians" who are settlers since the 600's AD but try to ignore truth while re-writing history. They are the end of a long line of people who called themselves 'Palestinians' (mostly Jews) having begun doing so as far back in history as 1967. Shame.
98. 55-Keep thinking that way you do so well.
Red Temple ,   White Mtns   (05.28.11)
1 - human rights 2 - your nuclear program and its lack of respect for its non-proliferation obligations 3 - Mrs. Zahra Kazemi who was killed in an Iranian prison by your regime 4 - Iran's role in the region.
99. 88-precisely why you lost the general election.
Ypip ,   Canada   (05.28.11)
100. 88-Praise the lord for Chicago and Moose Jaw..
Ypip ,   Canada   (05.28.11)
before we die of complete boredom!
101. Prophet not appreciated in his own land
Nicola Timmerman ,   Montreal Canada   (05.28.11)
PM Harper finally got his majority government after being under attack by most of the media and academics in this country. We are truly blessed to have such a principled man in charge.
102. #88 You are Wrong...
E ,   Calgary   (05.28.11)
...about Harper. He is a very good friend to the Jewish community in Calgary. It in no way resembles any Xian interest in converting Jews, and he even privately participates in some of the Jewish holidays with Chabad.
103. Canada and 242
David Zukerman ,   Bronx USA   (05.28.11)
Perhaps Prime Minister Harper is signalling his view that UN Security Council Resolution 242 -- calling for Israeli withdrawal from occupied territories and end of Mideast belligerency -- is no longer relevant 44 years later,, and 38 years after UN Security Council Resoution 338 calls for "immediate" implementation of 242. It does seem rather late in the day for implementation of 242 to be immediate -- as far as Israel and Egypt and Jordan are concerned,, 242 has been inplemented. And, not insignificantly, Iran is a new belligerent against Israel and "Palestine" was not thought of as a Middle East state, under 242.
104. Proud to be canadian!
Tamara Ohnona ,   Montreal, Canada`   (05.28.11)
Very proud to be a Canadian Jew and have the canadian government stand by Israel!
105. re: canada stood up for israel
joel ,   usa   (05.28.11)
well, the evidence showed that Yahweh bless canada for supporting israel, their canadian dollar have risen above the usa!
106. #85 & 88 Sorry, you're wrong
Phil ,   Ireland   (05.28.11)
The Islamic story ends with all non-Muslims converting or perishing. But the Christian story ends with the Messiah saving the Jewish people, not converting to Christianity. That's what I read in Zechariah. So anybody saying that Jews must convert or perish isn't reading the Bible.
107. Prime Minister Stephen Harper
Andy ,   Canada   (05.28.11)
He is likely the finest prime minister we've ever had. He takes principled positions on all topics. He comes from Calgary where there is a very small Jewish community. The population of the province of Alberta have been consistently supporting the Conservatives. To the Jews of Toronto who are patting themselves on the back for electing Harper------where have you been for the past 4 elections when we the Jews of Alberta have been telling you that Harper is the real thing! Well, you finally woke up. Thank you Prime Minister. You have our everlasting admiration and support. Canada has the strongest economy in the G8 and the prime minister with the strongest and clearest world view.
108. #84
Andy` ,   Canada   (05.28.11)
Yes we know who damaged Canada's image: Pierre Trudeau and Jean Chretien. Continually condemning Israel at the UN with their two faced policies. Prime Minister Harper is admired throughout the world. Not getting a seat at the UNSC because of support of Israel? I see that as a badge of honour. To the commentator that said that Harper's support of Israel didn't factor into the election? Uhhh, think again. Conservatives won in ridings where Jewish votes do count. There are many, likely most, Canadians who support Israel and admire Harpers unambiguous stand supporting Israel. He accomplished his majority victory even after the UNSC fiasco. We stand with Harper and Harper stands with Israel.
109. Obama read the Bible
David Asleson ,   Minneapolis USA   (05.28.11)
This land was given to Israel by GOD. You cannot trust the Arabs, look at the last three wars.
110. Canadian 85 you are WRONG
Eaglebeak ,   Left Coast, USA   (05.28.11)
We support Israel because the Jews are God's chosen people, because God wants us to, and also Jesus was a Jew. I don't speak for Muslims because I am not a Muslim and you definately should not be speaking for Christians.
111. David 109
Eaglebeak ,   Left Coast, USA   (05.28.11)
He would be a better president if he did read the Bible. He isn't a Christian so I don't think he puts any weight in it. He will have to learn the hard way.
112. Which Church' Bible
Devorah ,   Israel   (05.28.11)
The Anti-Jewish New Testament
113. God bless Canada & Harper
Chandra Bose ,   India   (05.28.11)
Harper being a Christian will definitely support Israel. Psalm 122:6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May they prosper who love you". May God be delighted by the nation of Canada and Harper and bless them.
114. Canada is priviledged to have such a PM!
Jouko ,   Finland   (05.28.11)
I envy the state of Canada - God will bless Canada more than any other country when the Messiah comes!
115. #112 Devorah
Phil ,   Ireland   (05.28.11)
In the last book of the New Testament, the names of the twelve tribes of Israel are written on the gates of the New Jerusalem. This shows how important Jews are in even the Christian Bible. However, there are those who would reinterpret the twelve tribes to mean something else, but to me it is clear that it means the Jewish people. I don't wish to get into a theological debate because that is not my purpose for posting on these talkbacks. I will always support Israel as the Jewish State, not a Christian one or a Muslim one. Both of these have done more damage throughout history than any Jewish state could have done.
116. #21 I agree with u
John ,   Accra,Ghana   (05.28.11)
%100.UN is the greatest joke in this World.
117. 116
(05.28.11)
Proud to be Canadian and proud to be living in Israel
118. I am proud to have voted for Harper
halloof ,   Ottawa   (05.28.11)
119. ISREAL'S BEST FRIEND RIGHT NOW IS CANADA!!
Jordan ,   Montreal, Canada   (05.28.11)
I'm so happy I voted For Stephen Harper's Conservative Government! Thank You Mr Harper for your Steadfast Support of the State Of Isreal. Obama You Liar!! Flip Flopper. First you say back to Borders of 1967. Next Day you say that "You Meant THE BORDERS WILL LOOK DIFFERENT THAN THOSE OF 1967". AND NOW WHEN IT COUNTS IF NOT FOR CANADA YOU WOULD HAVE LET THE WORDS "1967 BORDERS" STAY IN THAT STATEMENT. I CAN'T WAIT TILL YOUR VOTED OUT OF POWER!!
120. Harper - Biblical
lynn ,   Canada   (05.28.11)
Thank you Mr Harper for having Canada stand on God's biblical position -those who bless Israel will be blessed and those who don't = won't.
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