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Israel, the masses are coming
Alex Fishman
Published: 09.06.11, 23:45
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61. #6 LebanonPride
Phil ,   Ireland   (06.10.11)
If somebody crosses a border in a conflict zone without permission and refuses to stop when ordered to do so by border patrols, then it is normal procedure for the border patrol to open fire and ask questions later. It's called security.
62. #1,5,15
Paul ,   Israel   (06.10.11)
The difference between the Syrian refugees crossing the border into Turkey and the situation on Nakba and Naksa days, is that their intentions are to flee a barbaric regime which is butchering them. The reason these people want to enter Israel is to undermine Israel's legitimate sovereignty. For that, Israel has a right to defend its sovereignty and its citizens. Funny, just 2 weeks ago, when 12 Kurds crossed the Turkish border, they were shot dead on sight and no-one said anything. Is it not at all funny that nobody raises the point that the area on the Syrian side of the border is a closed military area where no civilians are supposed to enter? So, either these masses should actually be considered military personnel ( thereby being considered invaders and should be dealt with accordingly), or Syria is in serious breach of international law regarding the sanctity of borders as well as in breach of the 30 year old armistice agreements on the Golan Heights. Either way, Syria is responsible for this provocation and breach and she should bear the responsibility for any and all consequences that result from it. You CANNOT intentionally create such provocation, irresponsibly send "innocent" (not) civilians into a closed military area and then blame the other side for the deaths that result from this action.
63. lol
hahhaha ,   london city   (06.10.11)
this is jokes. 'invaders' must 'pay the price', 'shot in between their eyes': language not too different to that of ex and current despots in the arab world. as for a country being allowed to kill protesters, civilians, illegal aliens and non-military infiltrators - in the rest of the world - bar Israel and the UK - it is not seen 'righteous' to taking human life s laxly - if thats the word. it is seen as grossly excessive, inhumane, cruel etc - as long as they are peaceful (no weapons etc) they should be treated as you would a romanian illegal immigrant caught trying to enter the UK through the channel tunnel
64. #60, defender of sovereignty?
Sidney ,   USA   (06.10.11)
Remember how Israel gained territory in 1967. Syria, Egypt, Jordan invaded Israel to take away its sovereign territory. There are no "internationally recognized borders" in the world, this is a media term. There is no authority in the world that decides these things. China took over the whole country of Tibet and Russia Chechnya. Where is the "internationally recognized border" between India and Pakistan, especially in Kashmir?
65. Dumb dumb dumb...Snipers work
Al   (06.10.11)
Train them Use them They are effective...end of story.
66. American solutions used in Afghanistan mean killing a lot
yoni ,   jeysualem   (06.10.11)
of civilians "by accident" . Israel doe not kill civilialns by accident, they do it willfully.
67. Let us use dogs
Shalom ,   Ashdod, Israel   (06.10.11)
Arabs are very scared of dogs so let the IDF place dogs beyond the barbed wires and any Arab who makes it beyond the dogs and reaches the wires should then be shot in both legs and returned to Syria or Lebanon or Gaza. We should not waste money treating them; let those who sent him take care of him.
68. As we used to say in the old country....
Lila ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (06.10.11)
"...kill 'em all, let G-d sort 'em out" Sounds appropriate for this situation.
69. @20 I wrote that suggestion on Ynet 2 wks ago!
Asi Leafar ,   Israel   (06.10.11)
It sure would have been "fine and white of you" to acknowledge that you were copy pasting my idea! and yes it is an excellent idea!
70. Use paintballs filled with pig blood
Eric ,   Tel Aviv   (06.10.11)
Non leathel and effective
71. Hmm - Sugar Water and Bee Hives - Non Lethal??
Andrew ,   Miami,FL   (06.10.11)
72. YES - WATER LACED WITH LSD - MUSIC AND LOUDSPEAKERS
Andrew ,   Miami,FL   (06.10.11)
73. DROP COINS ON THEM.....
Ian ,   Newcastle upon Tyne   (06.10.11)
and watch them trample each other in the rush. THREE CHEERS FOR ISRAEL!!!
74. no it wont.
Mark ,   USA   (06.10.11)
Mike....the UN not to mention the world jumps on israel for everything and anything, alot of people dont consider israel a legitimate states.....the world wouldnt understand and is quite pathetic.
75. Shooting Infiltrators is not an operational mishap
Dan S. ,   USA   (06.10.11)
It's what you do to protect your border. I'm sick of hearing this BS from people (especially other Jews) who talk about the need for secure borders but find unpalatable the actions needed to make them so.
76. The Haredim are our Trump Card
Dan S. ,   USA   (06.10.11)
Since many of these Haredim hate Israel so much and live as parasites, I suggest that for every Syrian who attempts to enter or succeeds in entering Israel, we ship them one of these Haredim. We can start with those Neturei Karta - if the Syrians shoot them it will be of little concern.
77. I'VE JUST REMEMBERED AN OLD STORY
Ian ,   Newcastle upon Tyne   (06.10.11)
It's about a Jewish shopkeeper in the 'heym' who was plagued by a gang of Christian children who gathered outside his shop and shouted anti-Semitic taunts at him.He didn't rush out and shout at them.Instead,he went out and waved to them and gave them all sweeties.. This happened day after day with the kids turning up,taunting and receiving sweeties from a friendly Jew.Then one day the kids turned up,but,...no sweeties.The shopkeeper explained to them that no more were to be had.....so the kids went away and never came back. I have the feeling that publicity is the sweeties that the protesters and their organisers are after.Take that away,and they'll stay away. As evil as Bashar Assad is,HE seems to understand that. THREE CHEERS FOR ISRAEL!!!
78. #6 - big difference between invasion and refugees
L. Rose   (06.10.11)
#6's irresponsible comment equates refugees fleeing a murderous dictatorship Syrian regime with violence promoting border stormers who hate the country they're invading and are intent on causing as much damage as possible. Israel has taken in many refugees - but in no way is it obligated to commit suicide and allow its borders to be attacked. Typical of an anti-Israeli blindspot - #6 can't see the prejudice in his own comment that fails to tell the truth about the facts on the ground in favor of anti-Israeli 'spin'.
79. he asked
(06.10.11)
it was after 67 war .. why did the israili did not reach cairo ?? i replied becouse of big mass .. but even that israil could not keep sinai it was not becouse of mass it was becouse it is an egyption land so it is not the mass but the right
80. To: No. 15
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (06.10.11)
Stillwater Penitentiary, eh? And we pay attention to you because? Try not to drop your soap in the shower, sweet cheeks.
81. To: No. 6
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (06.10.11)
Why are you so sure that they are unarmed? Have you any proof? That aside, every country has an absolute right to defend the sovereignty of its borders. With lethal force, if necessary. What's your problem? Jews defending Israel? Does that offend your sensibilities? Isn't that just too bad for you. Deal with it.
82. Put poisonous plants, snakes, frogs & bugs along the borders
Gobbo   (06.10.11)
Or poison ivy, at least. Acres and acres of poison ivy.
83. Put mosques along the border
Gobbo   (06.10.11)
The invaders would have to smash the mosques to penetrate Israel. Would radical Muslims smash a mosque? I suppose they might, using the pretext that a mosque built by Jews isn't holy. But hey, they'd still have to do a lot of smashing, and that would really tire them out. They'd be too exhausted to attack anyone. Make sure the mosques are really inexpensive to build, but hard to destroy. Or simply booby-trap the mosques.
84. how did you extinguish the carmel fires?
YaĆ«lle Schlichting ,   Raubling Germany   (06.10.11)
Right! You did it with water! What, if you try to kill two birds with one stone? You need more fire-fighting equipment in the future. More fire-fighting planes and more water canons. You need them to fight fires with water and you could use them to spill water mixed with tear gas and other deterrents on the rioters. Depending on the force they use, you can mix a variety of ugly perfumes into the water. They will stink for days!
85. Nonlethal? Hell..........
ME ,   Tel Aviv   (06.11.11)
shoot the bastards!
86. Evil Forces Massing against Israel.
Arn. ,   Sweden.   (06.11.11)
When Israel now have been sitting idle to long, because of following the Peace-jerk Obama initiative, the result is massing of Evil Forces against Israel in every Respect. All of this is probably orchastrated by Iran. The Marches of Civilians to try to create chaos in Israel, and Gunning them down in the Houndreds or thousends, wold certainly make the World turn against Israel. A new Flottilla also approaching. This could be followed by Millitary Attacks by Hamas - Hizbollah - Syria and Iran joining in. Is this the way they will try to Destroy Israel ?. How to counter this Civil Fig-Leaf March and Flottilla ? By doing what Israel should have done a long time ago - ? A First Premtive Military Strike against Her Foes - ?. Is Iran aiming for to Destroy the West and World Economy, by blocking the Read-sea with Subs and the Persian Gulf by Missiles or whatever, in order to disrupt the Oil-Flow from the Middle-east to the Western World ?. Time for the Obama-Folishness to Dissapear and Military action to be taken ?. Reaction is no option, action always beat reaction. Arn.Sweden.
87. Palestinians, Persians et.al.
John Prophet ,   of light   (06.11.11)
be fair warned. When the next war starts, the gloves come off and the brass knuckles go on, and you'll rue the day you missed the chance for compromise!
88. 'the massae' are just mobs
moron ,   galut   (06.11.11)
nothing 'embarrassing' about jews defending jewish land from arab mobs by any means
89. Non-lethal? What, is the author insane?
(06.11.11)
One little toe one millimeter into Israeli territory, and shoot to kill!
90. mark them
(06.11.11)
while you're at it, spray the marchers with paint that doesn' easily come off. then they are identifiable in the future
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