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Official: Netanyahu fears third intifada
Attila Somfalvi
Published: 16.06.11, 00:48
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31. The Arabs should fear it as well
David ,   Haifa, Israel   (06.16.11)
32. The losers
vitenberg ,   France   (06.16.11)
The sutuation is not easy, and the eternal losers are happy; The UN general assembly cannot annul the UNSC242!!!
33. bibi be strong !
Bubba ,   Houston (USA)   (06.16.11)
Have i not commanded you? be strong and of good courage; for the Lord your God is with you.
34. #2. Jules Rather convoluted thoughts!
Sammy ,   Newcastle   (06.16.11)
Ive got an even simpler answer Lets get to the table and negotiate a two state solution with Israel living in peace side by side with East and West Palestine
35. Attila tries to spread fears among readers !
Trumpeldor   (06.16.11)
Nothing will happen in September in Israel whereas all dominoes are crumbling around !
36. #34. What is missing - the table? I can provide one.
tanya ,   tel aviv israel   (06.16.11)
37. Dream on, Sammy (#34). I live here. You don't.
(06.16.11)
You can't imagine from your armchair in the States. If I have learned one distinct thing from living in Israel, it is this: the news is much much more biased, and sneakily so, than I ever imagined. It makes me rethink the "plight" of other "oppressed" peoples in other countries, wondering what spin we are being fed vs. what the actual situation is like on the ground.
38. Netenyahu fears his own SHADOW
Hello ,   Israel   (06.16.11)
Because he has no idea what ISRAEL is all about from an eternal standpoint
39. # 34.
Jules   (06.16.11)
You can't negotiate peace with someone who denies your right to exist.
40. #34 Sammy
Dallas ,   Canada   (06.16.11)
You don't understand the Palestinians at all. It must seem so simple, just talk peace and the Palis will accept Israel. The Arabs' desire to NOT have Israel at all is in their DNA, and that is the only reason that after 64 years there has been nothing but belligerence and war. Israel is simply having to deal with an enemy who wants them dead. Understand? It's not Israeli intransigence, it's 100% the Arabs' attitude. Know the culture, learn what 99.9% of Westerners cannot grasp.
41. Bibi the man
Ian ,   Israel   (06.16.11)
Netanyahu blames everyone but has never taken responsibility. It is he that has put Israel in the precarious situation it now finds itself.And now nobody believes him not even Clinton.Does Netanyahu think that ruling the Palestinians for the next 200 years a viable solution? The world doesn't think so, the UN doesn't think so. September is but a few short months away and Israel well have to cede rule to an independent Palestinian state. There were years and years to negotiate a settlement but it was always them to blame, Israel is always right.Tzipi Livni is absolutely right in saying that this government has ostracised Israel, with a FM like Lieberman its a no brainer. The only thing that is certain is Netanyahu is digging the country into a bigger hole with no way out.
42. Three little words!
June 16, 2011   (06.16.11)
GUN THEM DOWN!
43. Bi-bi please step aside and let
Moragh   (06.16.11)
Lieberman in. He is not afraid of either arabs or anyone else. He will lift Israel up to the highest pinnacle. Let Lieberman do his job and I can only assume a lot better than BiBi is doing!
44. The day Nethanyahu was asked to form a government...
jonathan ,   london/ israel   (06.16.11)
... as the next PM of Israel, was a tragically sad day for the state of Israel. Ever accusative of the left and moderates, his captive audience believe that reconcilliation spells weakness which will ultimately lead to Israel's demise. Regrettfully and predicatbly, it is in fact their policy that is leading to Israel's destruction, completely devoid of vision and courage. All the "chest beating" on his behalf and that of Lieberman has proved to be both empty and a catastrophe for Israel, politically and socially. Perhaps the situation has to get so bad before it can get any better, and we are certainly living though the former at this point in time. We pray for the state of Israel, currently being "run" by backward thinking cowards in disguise.
45. The word "fear' is continually repeated.
michael redbourn ,   arad israel   (06.16.11)
The word "fear' is continually repeated, and one has to ask if Bibi actually said that he "fears" the upcoming situations. It's almost sure that the article takes poetic license rather than printing the truth. Phrases such as, "says official', "the official said" and "Israel fears", are dead dead give-aways that the article is contrived. Israel is a country and therefore can't fear anything, and a great many of its inhabitants don't "fear" the situation either.
46. I love ANONYMOUS sources
CK Tan ,   Singapore, Singapore   (06.16.11)
They are like my SOCK PUPPETS - they will "SPEAK" whatever words and IDEAS that I want to without worrying about making a FOOL of myself.
47. #41 maybe, in a few months there will be now Geneva accords
michael redbourn ,   arad israel   (06.16.11)
48. It would help for the negotiations to happen here.
Ernest ,   Jerusalem   (06.16.11)
49. Just think of the terrible mess
Newcomer   (06.16.11)
we would be in if the rulers were Drippy Zippy and Thickhead Barak. But then, why worry? if they were the leaders they'd both be dead by now!
50. JUST SHOW THE TRUTH
Mark from Georgia ,   USA   (06.16.11)
It's interesting that this anonymous source did consider the PR aspect of riots. The Palestinians know if they start riots after a failed attempt at statehood.,,and it will fail with a 100% certainty...they will look like crybabies. But really starting riots to force an issue shouldn't help the cause, should it? if you want to buy a car at a certain price, do you go to the car lot the day before. Then blackmail the car dealer, by destroying his other cars on the lot. Then tell dealer you sell me the car I want at the price I tell you, or else? Of course not!!! So the PR analysis is wrong whether it's BiBi's or this anonymous source. You don;t reward rioting and violence. the key is the video coverage, we know the Palestinians will use their kids as "human shields". Simply show the video's. People are repulsed by this cynical use of children, and the Palestinians always use this deviant and perverted technique. It runs opposite to all civilized parents, who would do anything NOT to put their kids in harms way. These sickos, play a cynical game of Russian Roulette, with their children? Then expect sympathy? Why?
51. 3rd intifada
sas ,   israel   (06.16.11)
if the PM is afraid he has 2 choices 1. DO SOMETHING. Sit down n talk or 2. RESIGN He's behaving as if he is in kindergarden.
52. #24 giant steps
solomon ,   bklyn   (06.16.11)
Israel has taken back it's own territory. There have been international border adjustments throughout history when this happened, such as WW2, the Balkan war, etc. BTW Egyptian 'sovereignty' over Sinai was only recognized by two (2) countries up until the peace agreement with Israel. You didn't comment on that, did you?
53. #4 jon
solomon ,   bklyn   (06.16.11)
The 'hateful policies' are those of Hamas and the PA that boast they want to make the land from "the river to the sea" judenrein. This, and other posts of yours, show that you are not interested in facts.
54. I hope all this talk about "fear" is leading to something.
Harry Wright ,   UK   (06.16.11)
55. #8 - Excellent observation!
AD ,   Toronto, Canada   (06.16.11)
You're right on the money, Tanya.
56. Sure, a guy who lectures President O. is afraid of intifadas
Noodles ,   Coney Island   (06.16.11)
When I hear it from the horses mouth, I'll believe it.
57. #55, AD.Thank you.
tanya ,   tel aviv israel   (06.16.11)
58. #25 Great but you should be in Israel where you are needed.
bob k ,   las vegas nv   (06.16.11)
To Bunny Meyer in L.A. Why are you not in Israel.? I often see your posts and your energy is needed in Israel - make your contribution there! Achshav!
59. Ian #41
Erudite ,   Australia   (06.17.11)
Yes Ian your political sentiment was played out in Gaza and that hasn't turned out to well.I suspect giving more to blackmailing interlopers will never satisfy their lust for a Jewfree Middle East. .Anyone who thinks that Arabs will make peace in the near future is delusional. Israel's only option is to wield a bigger sword.
60. Has is ever occurred to anyone that prayer heals fear.
Ypip ,   Canada   (06.20.11)
but that's just me...
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