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Egypt recalls ambassador to Israel
Roee Nahmias
Published: 20.08.11, 10:47
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31. Egypt's hypocrisy
Sharona ,   Jerusalem Israel   (08.20.11)
Terrorists infiltrate Israel from Egypt (technically Sinai is still Egypt). Reportedly they wore Egyptian uniforms. And entered Israel right next to an Egyptian checkpoint. And one of our police was killed by a shot fired from Egypt. We should have pulled our ambassador first! And demand apologies and compensation from Egypt.
32. to Ahmed #12
Atheist ,   Israel   (08.20.11)
And we shall fulfill their wish
33. what these comments are about
Amr ,   Alexandria   (08.20.11)
Don't you understand that you killed our soldiers inside our boarders. Our blood is not cheaper than yours. We want peace but peace that is built on respect, trust, and equality.
34. This may be the last reminder for Israel
Chris Rettenmoser ,   Bayerisch Gmain Germ   (08.20.11)
to secure it's territory and to REVOKE the Oslo accords...!
35. Oh! The self-righteous outrage!
PaulZion ,   Israel   (08.20.11)
Well, now, let's see: The terrorists entered Israel from right underneath an Egyptian outpost. There goes the theory about who was responsible for lax security. There were reports of Egyptian soldiers providing covering fire for the terrorists who were attempting to retreat back across the border. There goes the theory about Egyptian victims. Hmm. Sounds like the Egyptian soldiers killed were complicit in the attack, at the very least. So much for the 1979 accords holding firm. So, I guess Israel should apologize. Yeah, right! guess again.
36. its all obamas fault. he made mubarrak go
david   (08.20.11)
37. Egyptian Hypocricy -
Arn. ,   Sweden.   (08.20.11)
The Egyptian troops were killed as Israeli soldiers pursued suspected militants from the Gaza Strip, who crossed the border from the Sinai Peninsula into southern Israel and carried out multiple terror attacks, killing eight Israelis and leaving dozens injured. Comment - It is Egypy who is responsible for the Terrorists incursion from Egypt. Israel could have held Egypt resonsible for the attack and as an action of War from Egypt Further - In strong language, the statement added that Israel was to blame because the "lax security" from its side had allowed the ambush to take place. Comment - So Israel is responsible for the Security on the Eyptian side ? Hypocrits !. Further - An earlier Egyptian statement accused Israel of trying to "shirk responsibility for the recklessness of Israeli security forces in protecting the borders." Comment - If Egypt was to fullfill its responsibility on Egyptian soil, there would be no insidents. Arn-Sweden.
38. Wish to die
Ezra ,   Florida   (08.20.11)
Indeed , the main difference between Muslims and Jews is: The Muslims preach to die while Jews preach for life!!! Ahmed, you will get your wish, hopefully, very soon.
39. #5, #12, #19, #20, #26 3 Egyptians and a Turk
solomon ,   bklyn   (08.20.11)
ali, ahmed, sergen, muhammad, raouf: THINK! READ! The Egyptian government stated that "Israel is politically and legally responsible for this incident" because of lax security. Although this is ridiculous, they did NOT accuse Israel of killing the soldiers. Yet you are. You are too focused in your hatred and accuse others of doing what you yourselves do.
40. it seems like u forgot what we did in 1973!
nagy ,   cairo, egypt   (08.20.11)
i see people here who want war,,,are u sure of that???? i just want to state a fact that israelians population is about 7 milion and a half,,,egyptians that have the ability to join the army are 8 milion!! so think twice about foolishly saying we could fight egypt
41. I have only one question, when Israel will pull his
leo ,   usa   (08.20.11)
diplomats to safety. When it is too late?
42. nagy @ 40, yes, you lost and quickly sued for peace.
leo ,   usa   (08.20.11)
And that despite your cowardly attack.
43. Egypt's "spring" is more like of a winter... the Arabs
lll ,   israel   (08.20.11)
are so full of hate and ignorance that they are able to turn every positive thing into a negative and destructive one. good work you Egyptians!
44. # 32 to Atheist
ahmed ,   cairo   (08.20.11)
LoL .. ok welcome .. try only!
45. Israel should start to lessen
Arabi Ahmaed ,   KUWAIT   (08.20.11)
Israel should start to lessen, on man show over, if you beaver of democracy act likewise otherwise, Israel will lead this part of world into crisis
46. #40 Not so bright , revisionist Egyptian
(08.20.11)
Nagy, dont state things as "facts" unless you can prove them as such. ..or at least leave a lot more than the benefit of doubt. In 1973 Egypt was caned by Israel. Israel lost men and some battles yes, but was the clear victor of that war which Egypt started. If Egpyt was so successful, then why was the Sinai handed BACK? Unfortunately, simple exercises in logic are way beyond foaming-at-the-mouth primitives. Now, that's a fact. I fear that Egypt along with other enemies, will promote a new war with Israel which will be catastrophic for all concerned - and especially Israel's enemies. What's incredible is that everyone is well aware of the demographic time-bomb within Israel, that just by waiting a few years, Israel's democracy will cause it to dysfunction as Arabs defeat it from within. But blood-lusting savages cant wait for that - killing Jews is what its always been about.
47. where the terrorists !!?
ahmed ,   cairo   (08.20.11)
As was" foreign fingers " the rescue of the rulers of the Arabs to achieve their interests is also the word " terrorists" rescue of the West and israels to achieve their interests egypt is safe not have any terrorist .. look to our tourism .. what did have to it after the accident 18th ? simply the percent of tourism have increased . israel ! think of another trick
48. you will get same lesson as on 1973
Arabi Ahmaed ,   kuwait   (08.20.11)
Most welcome you will get same lesson as on 1973, but this time will continue not only Sinai
49. WHY
Arabi Ahmaed ,   KUWAIT   (08.20.11)
This is the main philosophy for Israel kill and cry, they have proper the media's they cry more efficiently, the victims kept silent
50. WAKE UP, SMELL THE COFFEE, FOOLS
Mark from Georgia ,   USA   (08.20.11)
It's hard to believe Egypt, and their moronic people would base their opinions on reports from where? Al-Jezeera? Is that some kind of joke? Let's face the facts, Hamas who Egypt is hosting, killed those Egyptians, period. They (The Pals) ran a raid into Israel to murder innocent civilians on a passenger bus, while fleeing they shot the Egyptian soldiers who caught up with them. Now as with the so called "work accident" that are routinely blamed on Israel, this case is no different. So they seek to deflect attention from the truth. Which is the Pals, your good friends killed the Egyptian soldiers.
51. What's needed is some calm heads
RickD ,   USA   (08.20.11)
Israelis and Egyptians may not love each other, or even like each other, but they need each other. They are neighbors and always will be. The facts of this incident have not yet come out. It's not at all clear how the Egyptian police were killed. It is certain that the Israeli military had no reason to target Egyptian police. If the Israeli military did kill the Egyptian police it was an accident that occurred in the heat of a hot pursuit of terrorist attackers who had already killed a number of Israelis. If the Israeli military is responsible for Egyptian deaths then I am certain that there will be apologies, more than Barak's already given regrets. There have been heated remarks from all sides here. It would be best for all if these could simmer down. It is the terrorists who started this with their illegal attacks. While their motives are not clear it's possible that they wish to attempt to divide Israel and Egypt. When Israel and Egypt have worked together against the terrorists it hasn't gone well for the terrorists. I've read claims that Hamas participated in attacks against Egyptian targets in Sinai over recent months. This has been an unfortunate incident. Don't let the terrorists make any gains.
52. To all peace seeking Arabs...
Rafi ,   Montreal, Canada   (08.20.11)
It is easy to start a war...and hard to find and keep peace...It makes no difference who wins...nobody does..as the costs will never justify the wins..The stupid people here who scream for war are children..or those who are giving up on peace as tried and saying that war is the only way to achieve peace... I said it before...If the Arabs can never win because Israel can obliterate the whole Middle East by pushing a few buttons...and with Israel included if it came to this..so where are the winners?...in their graves?...while the rest of the world says..good riddance to both these crazy trouble makers...now we can finally have peace in the world. Keep on the way to democracy...after the dictators, get rid of your brain washed extremists ...and you will enjoy real peace and prosperity.
53. Please don't apologize
Leon ,   Algonquin Land   (08.20.11)
Bibi has angered the Turks, now the Egyptians, next it should be the Jordanians.
54. actualy if we lost why didnt u take it back
nagy ,   cairo   (08.20.11)
if we sued for peace at 1973 then u did too otherwise sinai would have still been conquered by israel ,,secondly in the peace treaty it is stated that the area around ur borders would be army freee,, so why the hell are u blaming us for ur bombing??? if there were egyptian troops there it would be safer so u have ur self to blame about the sneeking in of palestinians
55. Israel's ambassador to be promoted persons non grata
observer ,   Egypt   (08.20.11)
56. nagy @ 54, take back what? You never gained Sinai back.
leo ,   usa   (08.20.11)
You had to agree to humiliating peace with Jews to get it back. Today you are braking your 30+ year old promise and you will lose Sinai again, but you will win Gaza Arabs. Rest assured.
57. #54 Nagy...clueless...
Malone ,   Hfx   (08.20.11)
How old are you? 12? You're believing the propaganda,naive,or just plain stupid...maybe all of the above. lol
58. Egypt: Fix your porous Sinai border problem NOW or STFU
just back from Eilat ,   usa   (08.20.11)
if you get a bad smackdown from the IDF. Israel will not tolerate Iranian terrorists on its doorstep, and NEITHER WILL AMERICA.
59. Tantawi, the new Nasser. "Arab Spring" is a total FAIL
no more US aid for ,   Egyptian abettors!   (08.20.11)
Time for a new Flotilla of Fools to help the poor poor starving Iranian terrorists.
60. Why aren't the Egyptians asking Hamas for an apology?
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