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Billionaire Sammy Ofer dies
Tani Goldstein
Published: 03.06.11, 15:43
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1. Condolences to the Offer family
Rebecca ,   Modiin   (06.03.11)
I hope all this "debate" mostly assumptions and overly fast aggressive reactions, are not the cause of his passing. Shame on those who always attack before they know the full story.
2. Sammy Ofer
Atom   (06.03.11)
Despite the fact that he lived in Israel this man had direct ties with with an enemy of Israel.Likewise you have many Israelis and especially Jews that don't reside in Israel yet posses German & Austrian passports, which is ridiculous if you think about;Be that as it may what must be achieved in the end is the wealth any Israeli possesses must finally return back to his land. That is why I noted in my previous talkback that Jewish leftist businessmen have to now focus on re-investing their wealth in Israel although they shame Israel but siding with the enemy over and again they must now show maturity and realize that their silly game is over. Just imagine that Sammy Ofer is ranked 79th richest man in the world, yet he was just one of the many successful Jewish businessmen we know. Israel should be the ultimate tax haven for all Jews, returning one after the other until the land is filled with Investment and people from all four corners of the world.
3. God works in mysterious ways.
Moshe Cryan   (06.03.11)
4. #3
jj   (06.03.11)
the guy was 89 and under high stress about the allegations surrounding his dealings. there is nothing very mysterious about this.
5. there was MOSSAD tennis balls in his flat
Abu Ali   (06.03.11)
6. Deepest Condolences
Andrey ,   Riga,Latvia   (06.03.11)
Great Man and Great life.God rest him in peace and give strength to all family and loved ones.
7. Even with all the money in the world,
Rich ,   Toronto, Canada   (06.03.11)
you can't live forever, and you can't take it with you.
8. My deepest sympathies ...
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (06.03.11)
... to the Ofer family. Whatever anyone might say or think about Sammy Ofer (z.l.), I knew him, and I knew him to be profoundly Israeli -- a true patriot. I knew he was gravely ill and did not have long, and I truly hope that the nonsense attempting to besmirch his good name did not hasten his departure. The man contributed more annually to Jewish philanthropies than most people will earn in their lifetime. He will be missed.
9. To: No. 2
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (06.03.11)
Shut up. Has it occurred to you that the reason that Israel knows as much as it does about Iran's ports -- especially the oil terminals -- and had relatively easy access to Iran, physically, is because of Sammy Ofer (z.l.)? You have no idea what you are talking about; you have no idea what Sammy Ofer (z.l.) contributed to Israel -- personally and philanthropically -- so take your armchair musings and shove them.
10. Irrelevant to ship sales to IRISL
David ,   Los Angeles   (06.03.11)
This narrative about assisting intelligence efforts is a transparent effort to divert people gaze away from the real issue. The Ofer brothers sold a ship a to an IRISL front company.
11. To: No. 10
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (06.03.11)
Which vessel was sold to which company?
12. An observation.
Shlomo Kamera   (06.03.11)
Jews just love to look silly-even stupid. Why did Sammy Ofer wear those glasses? Sarah B?
13. he was a good friend of Iran the american killed him
reza shah ,   Tehran   (06.04.11)
To die at this time by "grave Illness' IS AN AMERICAN PLOY the american are going out of their mind like there is no tomorrow THE MAN LOVED IRAN Allah will take care of him and shall avenge his untimely death if you live to 89 you never get ill gravely you approach grave with Grace RIP
14. #12
jj   (06.04.11)
yes shlomo, this is exactly the type of question people should be asking. why did he wear those glasses? hopefully ynet can shed some light.
15. racist
me ,   here   (06.04.11)
Maybe he had an eye problem."Jews love to look stupid" -with 10 billion dollars he can't have been that stupid.
16. to 12
john Darren ,   cairns-Australia   (06.04.11)
You give the answer and then ask the question.Talk about stupid.Will it upset you that Sarah does not answer your insensitive rant.Go chase your goat you imbecile.
17. #16
jj   (06.04.11)
wow, i guess sarcasm doesnt translate very well over the net after all. i cant believe you couldnt detect that... or else you are just a keyboard warrior waiting around for something to "offend" you so you can jump up with righteous indignation.
18. #16
jj   (06.04.11)
and no, it wont upset me because evn though i dont agree with a lot of the things sarah says, i think she is smart enough to tell when im making fun of someone for being a moron and asking stupid questions.
19. to 17and 18 jj
john Darren ,   cairns-Australia   (06.05.11)
My post was to 12 Shlomo Kamera not to you.
20. #19
jj   (06.05.11)
my mistake
21. #19 and#20 Kiss and make up
turkman ,   istanbul   (06.05.11)
That the the spirit when you know you are wrong and admit it Hope you do that on larger scale and say sorry for turkey for killing 9 civilian this shall make look good aye
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