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PM: We can't stop UN recognition of Palestinian state
Attila Somfalvi
Published: 30.05.11, 16:12
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1. WHY THE UN IS A JOKE
Mark from Georgia ,   USA   (05.30.11)
The UN General Assembly will get the A-Hole of the year award, but what else is new. They virtually ignore the the "Arab Spring" as they call it (why is beyond me, since hasn't produced any results) Unless trading in one Military dictatorship for a different one is progress (i.e. Egypt). These fools think majority rule is democracy. When it really is just mob rule, without a Constitution. You see the USA is a Constitutional Republic as opposed to "Mob Rule". So in the Arab countries to hate Jews is popular, so people rationalize that it's right, because the majority of the people approve (which is sick and deviant all by itself). Well slavery was legal here at one time, but we grew up, followed the Constitution and now it's a shame of the past. Until the Arab countries consider their blind hatred of Jewish people, a shame, immoral and a depraved point of view, they will be considered a backward people. You see here we protect the minority, and the minority opinion, that's what true democracy does. Not get together a hangman posse and celebrate hatred (i.e. Nakba Day). Time for the Arab world to grow up. They have 99.8% of all the land in the Middle East. Yet that doesn't seem to be enough. They had to invent a mythical people and try to steal the rest of the land.
2. The PA must recognize
josi ,   norway   (05.30.11)
The JEWISH STATE, the only way to go for real peace.
3. What's Inevitable is 1 State Solution
Nour ,   One-State   (05.30.11)
Thanks to the all too expected and criminal counter reaction of West Bank annexation. Settlers and Bibi -> Thanks for doing good business. We shall have the whole cake and all our rights very soon. Well done!
4. World is flat? Leopard changing it's spots?
Noodles ,   Coney Island   (05.30.11)
Good stuff, Bibi. Couldn't have put it better myself.
5. September = 5772, put that in your hookah
FREEDOM FIGHTER ,   ERETZ—ALL OF IT   (05.30.11)
Peace? With a fictiscious "people" who will not recognize the Jewish State of Israel, but who have connived and schemed and swindled their way into the forefront of those ranks of countries and individuals who, today want to finish the job that Hitler and his so-called Arab uber henchmen started. You know what? Bring it on. We do have nukes. Big surprise huh?
6. # 1 - Perfectly Stated
Ken ,   Australia   (05.30.11)
Exactly right, the blind hatread continues- and blindly as ever as egypt gets swormed by militants. They will try and grow this ideology ( idiot mentality) for a lot longer, they think it is best to try and step on a small people as they have the majority 99.8%, we have been trying , but when will they come to there senses, it really is a bizare mentality they poses. I spoke to a girl I met the other day through my work, I asked where she was from , mind you I have never met a palestinian in my entire life, she said - israel - Palestine, I said to her what do you mean , she said she is from palestine but ruled by israel, I said do you have an israeli passport , she said yes , I said so you are an israeli from the jewish state - she didnt have anything else to say.
7. #2 Keep dreaming
Nour ,   One-State   (05.30.11)
This will never happen, just as the world does not expect you to recognize a Christian or Muslim state of Palestine. Just grow up already? Welcome to the 21st century where citizens define states and not vice versa.
8. Part 2 - Israeli lawyers are challenging the UN
Marcella   (05.30.11)
The lawyers say that UN recognition of such a state would be contrary to international law (League of Nations), UN resolutions and existing agreements. (INN) This is such an obvious set of facts that it's incredible that the Israeli government has paid no attention at all to it. The signatories on the letter to the UN include former top officials and advisors to the Israeli government and dozens of experts.
9. #3 You can puff on #5's hookah...right up your alley.
Mack   (05.30.11)
10. The UN WILL give them a state,...
Gideon Reader ,   USA   (05.30.11)
...BUT,...they cannot award them neither actual land (real estate, territory) nor can the UN (or any other body or entity) enforce the giving by the current owners, i.e. Israel (possessiosn being 9/10th of the law) to the yet to be political body, i.e., the State of Palestine-Hamastan. Immeadiate annexation of ALL of Judea-Samaria and the Golan as sovreign territory of Israel will legally tie the hands of the "pakadim" of the world bodies, who will rant, scream and wretchedly wrench, no mater what Israel does. These bodies should turn to FM radio for singals of their next activity. FM. I say again. US/UK/UN/EU/Quartet? EFF EMM!!!!!
11. If Obama use the Veto at UNSC then the arab
tea man ,   marjayoun   (05.30.11)
Will Withdraw 3.8 trillion dollars from the US and depression will hit the USA and it after shock will hit Eroupe and Israel so they become weak and beg for mercy This the only way to fight fire with money
12. World is flat?
lith ,   the netherlands   (05.30.11)
Sounds like: israel is democratic. Is a Jewish state something like a Islamic state? a christian state? How can a religion be a state?
13. #8 ROFL - thanks for the humor boost!
Wissam ,   Palestine   (05.30.11)
Lovely post, very entertaining! NOW BACK TO REALITY! Occupation 101: Israel illegally occupied the West Bank including East Jerusalem, and has violated international law by transferring its population onto occupied territory, and by DENYING PALESTINIAN ARABS BUILDING PERMITS!!!
14. #7 We define our state as Jewish....
Eli   (05.30.11)
with no right of return for Arab refugees, anywhere within it's borders. That's what your new state (if it ever comes into existence) is for.
15. Israel must not be recognized as a Jewish State
Gregg ,   Haifa, IL   (05.30.11)
No to Israel as a Jewish state. Israel can be defined as the Hebrew State cause it's connected historically to Hebrew people but not Jewish people. Get back to 67 borders and give back the West bank to the Palestinians. In this way, Arabs will also be recognized as part of the Israeli society, and for those who want, they can move to Palestine, as well as the settlers who are so attached to this part of the land, they can always become Palestinian citizens. I'am half Jewish, half Christian and I don't want to live in a country who claim to be Jewish. It's 21st century, and Israel is too modern to fall into those kind of black times.
16. 8.
birdi ,   israel   (05.30.11)
Marcella, so far only part 1 of your post has been published. We in Israel have been reading about the letter these lawyers have written & sent to the UN since the last couple of days. Our Government already know about the letter in question no doubt there will be a response in due course.
17. 7
birdi ,   israel   (05.30.11)
No need to recognize Israel nour, without Israel agreeing, you will not get your official state. Its about time you grow up, stop threatening us, stop your foul language, calm down & get a life.
18. 3
birdi ,   israel   (05.30.11)
you will never get your gruby hands on land you do not own. you need to understand that Israel does NOT need the pallies whereas the pallies need Israel. go put a sock in it.
19. #6; Ken, A QUESTION, OR A FEW
Mark from Georgia ,   USA   (05.30.11)
I was wondering, how old was the woman you spoke with, and how long had she been living in your country. What sort of job does she have at your work place? Is she there working and plan to stay there on a permanent basis, make Australia her new home? What brought her to Australia in the first place? I'm just curious, that's if she'll even talk with you again. I know a lot of Pals got out in the 70's and 80's, so many in fact, Arafat had to pass a law to make it illegal for Arabs to sell their land to Jewish Israeli's. It seems the Jewish groups were paying two or three times the going rate for the Pal owned private property. A lot of Pals jumped at the chance to cash out, and move to other countries. Like I said it got so bad it was made a DEATH PENALTY crime by the PLO. So much for private property rights.
20. Censored TB - Resubmitted
Marcella   (05.30.11)
For years Israel has contributed to the development of the PA, to its infrastructure, its arming and much, much more. Israeli investment and trade with the PA are booming. The gorgeous new Palestinian city of Rawabi is being built, complete with trees donated by the Jewish National Fund - at the same time as Jews are persecuted for even thinking of expanding the settlements. All this with the obvious goal of empowering the Arabs to eventually set up their own state. On Jewish land. So this government apparent bewilderment and helplessness does not sound sincere. The creation of the state of Palestine has been an ongoing project with the full collaboration of this and past Israeli governments. The fact that they are not going to reach their goal through a worthless pact with Israel but through UN recognition is beside the point. The Arab State of Palestine will be a creature fathered by Israeli politicians and the elite.
21. Nour one state
benno ,   Raanana Israel   (05.30.11)
Suggest that you look for your "rights" in Jordan or elswhere in the vast Arab world .The only sovereign nation ever to reign in Judea and Samaria is and was the Jewish one and so it will be
22. defining a state
daze ,   US   (05.30.11)
#7, you and your "citizens" will never define a state for Israel, seeing a bunch of arubs jumping up and down in the street and shaking their fists, will get you nowhere, but it does make you look like morons
23. Get rid of Ehud Barak
Rachel ,   US   (05.30.11)
This guy is deliberately undermining the government and bringing more pressure onto to Israel by spreading fear of the "tsunami."
24. Why a Jewish state?
Johan ,   Perth - Australia   (05.30.11)
Repeatedly I see demands for recognition for a Jewish state.Why? Isn't accepting Israel enough? Most countries in the world are not recognized for their religion. Also by accepting a Jewish state does that also allow for non Jews? Accepting Israel should be enough for everyone.
25. Netanyahu and flat worlds
Michael ,   Haifa   (05.30.11)
He could probably persuade the US Congress that the world is flat
26. 7 why do you have a problem with a Jewish state?
Anon ,   Toronto Canada   (05.30.11)
There are plenty of Muslim states (over 20) and Christian states (over 10) there are even 5 Buddhist countries as well... So with this in mind why can't Jews have 1? Also why would it surprise you if Palestine became a Muslim state? All of Israel's nab ours are (including Jordan and Egypt). Please also note that unlike MOST religious states, Israel gives equal rights to ALL citizens.
27. Marcella: Thanks for you usual
Robert Haymond ,   Israel/Canada   (05.30.11)
intelligent critiques of Israeli government. I have heard such sharp critiques and even more in the Yishuv in Gush Etzion. I think the Jewish villagers in Shomrun and Yehuda are, in general, with you regarding the failure of the Israeli government to respect its Jewish heritage. Many vote for the National Union and I, myself, have altered course and recognize that MKs like Eldad and Katz mirror my own views now. If you were to come to Israel, I think you would find yourself at home on one of the Yishuveem, your kind of people, proud Jewish patriots.
28. Tea Man
IZL   (05.30.11)
Will the Arabs withdraw the billions in aid they give to the USA and Israel? Will the Arabs stop selling us advanced military systems, and vetoing bills on our behalf at the UN. Oh please big bad Arabs, don't isolate us. Oh please oh please, we are pissing our pants.
29. Serve U.N. legal proof Judea/Samaria belong to Israel.
Chaim ,   Israel   (05.30.11)
It's about time Israeli lawyers started challenging the blatantly illegal practises of the U.N. There is absolutely nothing legal about most U.N. resolutions regarding Israel. They are 100% politically motivated and Anti-Semitic. Israeli lawyers should also serve legal proof on the U.N. that Judea and Samaria belong to Israel. Our evidence is overwhelming. We should also serve the proof on the E.U., all world governments and media. This would greatly strengthen Israel's cause and encourage our many millions of friends worldwide.
30. 15
birdi ,   israel   (05.30.11)
Israel is a Jewish country whether you agree or not. Nobody is forcing you to live here. I suggest whilst you reside in Israel, you read up on Jewish history & how it relates to Israel.
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