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Obama’s Jew-free policy
Giulio Meotti
Published: 29.09.11, 15:07
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61. To: No. 52
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (09.29.11)
Excuse me, but the record proves that while Americans have died in vast numbers to protect Arabs and Moslems, none have died to protect Israel or Jews. Have you forgotten that the United States sat back and did absolutely nothing when 106 hostages were taken to Entebbe on a hijacked Air France jet? Did you know that three-quarters of those hijacked held United States passports? Finally, you need to brush up on history, starting with the fact that all of the Palestine Mandate was promised to the Jewish people. But when the British made Feisal -- a Mesopotamian sheikh -- king of newly created "Iraq," Feisal's younger brother, Abdullah, threw a tantrum and insisted that he wanted to be a king as well. The British lopped off 77% of Mandatory Palestine and created -- out of whole cloth -- the "Kingdom of the Trans-jordan" (present-day Jordan). So Jordan is occupying land promised to the Jews. "Boxer," huh? You've taken a few too many punches to the head -- you're "brains" (or what's left of them) are completely scrambled.
62. To: No. 13
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (09.29.11)
The Poles did their fair share of rendering Central and Eastern Europe Judenrein. I suppose that's why you find use of the word offensive -- you have every right to feel ashamed.
63. Boxer #52
Brod ,   USA   (09.29.11)
Who cares about the trashing of the dark forces-the world of Islamist-Jihadists and AntiSemites? They have been trashing Israel and Judeo-Christians since the Dark Ages! In the End Time, GOD will put an end to the dark forces and the Demons that control them.
64. #36. You are rather naive. Do not look at Obama's speech
Harry Wright ,   UK   (09.29.11)
in isolation. That is a crumb he has thrown to Jews for now - next year is elections and he wants the Jewish vote. He also wants the votes of those who support Israel. He is under some pressure now, you better believe it. You have to look at his attitude in the past when he had time on his hands. That tells you his true feelings and attitude towards Israel. If Obama gets a second term, it will be a nightmare for Israel. His first term will look like a joke. He will make sure and screw Israel down tight because there is no third term. He cannot help Abbas at this point but he will give him everything he wants if he gets a second term. You are a fool if you have difficulty figuring that out. So many people got taken in by his rhetoric and voted him in. You think he is not going to try that again?
65. Obama is obsessed with green line
Gidi ,   TLV   (09.29.11)
Behind it, as Meotti points out, is an anti-Jewish policy
66. OK to throw stones when you live in glass houses.
Josh   (09.29.11)
I am glad that this article points out the support of racism by the world. The problem however doesn't stop with pointing the finger at the wrong doers because ISRAEL is so far from being fair, good an righteous when it comes to race, creed, color, ageism and sexism. Why does anyone claiming to believe in Torah and Moses the prophet say, we deserve because of our history the right to persecute unrighteously? Just because the pendulem swings wide one direction, doesn't mean you can swing it back in the other. Oppression and racism is as close as the nearest kfar. Is that what we really do when we get a nation to establish our norms and principals. But point to the Jew Free state proposal and say with a loud voice, NO its not ok. Just remember to go home and exercise that part of Judaism that is so important, a conscience. Let my people go. The oppression of our people by our people stops with baby steps.
67. Sarah #6 & #7
Maurice ,   Montreal   (09.29.11)
WOW! You are getting better at this by the minute! And #31 is quite right, you have a specal talent to get a laugh out of us, while addressing very serious matters. Keep it coming! By the way, bonne année ma chère!
68. Grazie Signor Meotti
Israeli ,   Haifa   (09.29.11)
mi chiedo se gli articoli tuoi vengono pubblicati anche in Italia... visto che non sarebbero popolari nell'atmosfera corrente. nonostante la verita' qualcuno la deve dire.. sei un vero portavoce di 'common sense', spesso mancante in questo discorso. Bravo Bravissimo.
69. obama
tj ,   palm bay   (09.30.11)
Obama needs to stay out of Israel & their politics. Y does he think he has all the answers? Why does he think he has the right to force his opinion on their decision to build? Obama cannot even get it right in the country he was elected to lead. God gave the land of Israel to the Jews. Nothing & no one will ever change that. Not even the guy who thinks he is this worlds leader!
70. Michael Steiner a Jew?
Jack ,   LA, USA   (09.30.11)
He cannot be a Jew. Bahrain is Jundenrein and does not allow Jews to enter the country.
71. not judenrein policy
michael livingston ,   philadelphia usa   (09.30.11)
One can debate the issue, but I don't see a parallel to antisemitism in Europe, this adds heat no light
72. Meotti and Jews
Noam Shatsky   (09.30.11)
It's amazing that we need a foreign writer to read the truth. Meotti is one of the most important Ynet contributor
73. So what land is part of Israel?
J Wills ,   Los Angeles CA   (09.30.11)
The author makes the case that construction should be allowed in Gilo. He calls it a Jewish neighborhood. The problem is no one knows what is part of Israel and what is not part of Israel. The only way to clear this up is to declare what your national borders are.
74. Nonsense article -- it has been US policy
Daniel   (09.30.11)
of the last 4 administrations of condeming any buiding of settelements behind the green line aka 1967 border. It has nothing to do with Obama. All prvious adminstration matained same line. Stop the lies and incetment, it might work on the loonies of this site but even they deserve the truth, ,,
75. To #1 Revolting and Shameful!!!
Adam ,   SI, USA   (09.30.11)
As a child of a cancer survivor, I find the use of "cancerous" and similar terms offensive. What adds insult to injury is that the phrase is used in order to promote a morally- and legally-bankrupt doctrine of denying Jews dwelling construction in territories thrust upon them by invading blood thirsty Arab armies. Ague in favor of the “Judenrein” territories as much as you want. Invoke "god," security, and history till you're blue in the face. But you have NO right to evince medical terminology to smear your ideological opponents, very many of whom experienced "cancer" at first hand. I am disgusted.
76. Nice try
Leon ,   Algonquin Land   (09.30.11)
Gilo is a settlement in the WB and it is illegal under international law. Just check out the ruling by the International Criminal Court on the wall. Even East Jerusalem is "Occupied Palestinian Territory." I guess the antisemitism slur is not working so well so they must shift to discrimination against Jews.
77. Sarah B. La Shanah Tovah, Ben Jabo, Brod and all
mary of Bethany ,   singapore   (09.30.11)
can count me in as one of your Fans too. U de-stress me alot ! 8-) for years i have been "wandering" from Ynetnews to Arutz Sheva to Jpost to Haaretz (dump Haaretz recently, will vomit blood if continue) have found that posters always post for a period of time then they will disappear for good. So, Sarah B, Ben Jabo, Brod... all you please don't ever leave this talkback! ynetnews will not be the same ynetnews without you guys. you guys always hit on the bulleyes when we are struggling for words to refute the morons! La Shanah Tovah to all.
78. To #6 nothing more satisfying then seeing you mad, talking
Deutronomy 28 ,   World   (09.30.11)
Jibrish Sarah lol
79. Letters from fakes against Israel
DavidM ,   USA   (09.30.11)
Letter writer #1 here claims to be Jewish and against Jews living in East Jerusalem. One of the tactics taught by the anti-Israel movement is to claim to be Jewish when writing an anti-Israel letter or other anti-Israel activity.One of the flotilla passengers turned out to be a glaring fake. I find it hard to believe that this anti-Israel writer who claims to be a Bahraini is really Jewish.
80. Obama can go screw himself...as well as the entire
Steven Wilson ,   Anchorage, Alaska   (09.30.11)
Democratic party....which is abandoning Israel. They play bed partners with the muslim hoards. Who hasn't Obama shafted in the fist 2 and 1/2 years of his presidency???
81. I've always wondered about Steiner.
Steven Wilson ,   Anchorage, Alaska   (09.30.11)
He's arranging weddings....Last time I heard....he said he was arranging Jews travels to Israel. Who is Michael Steiner anyway? What is he for that matter? Seems awful Arab and Muslim all of a sudden.
82. 57/60 Still Never Read the Treaty
(09.30.11)
Your posts just show you, too have never read the treaty. Why not just withdraw since you cannot honor the signature?
83. Obama will loose on 2012
Ron ,   New york, usa   (09.30.11)
Obama will loose the Jewish vote in key states such as Florida, and will loose the elections on 2012. voting for Obama was a one time mistake.
84. #71 Your Answer - It Is Antisemitism
Dallas ,   Canada   (09.30.11)
To tolerate such double standards, always protecting those who call for the Jews to be eliminated (eg Arab states), while ignoring far worse issues around the world, shows an obvious bias. Maybe it's that they don't like the Hebrew accent... no , it's antisemitism. To attack the Jewish state is to insult the Jews who have suffered pogroms through history. There is a good reason Israel was formed as a specifically Jewish state and if you can't figure out why you know nothing.
85. #1: As a Jew your days are numbered in Bahrain
Jack ,   San Diego, USA   (09.30.11)
86. Shame
bob ,   Boston, USA   (09.30.11)
Presidnte Obama is man things - but he is not an anti-semite, and he is no Hitler. Stick to politics; your language brings only anger and despair.
87. gilo
jon ,   america   (09.30.11)
is part of jerusalem. not some far off settlement near jordan.
88. double standard
Mike ,   Dallas, USA   (09.30.11)
I have to agree with the main points raised in this article. If Israel, the USA or any country declared areas to be Muslim free, there would be hell to pay. Jews have little to no rights in most Muslim countries. Now there are some that expect Jews to be banned from areas they historically lived and thrived. This is a shameful double standard.
89. hands off Zion!
GreatChina ,   Australia   (09.30.11)
Any president or leader of any countries touches ZION is the enemy of ISRAEL..............in diplomacy obama love JEWS? common people knows nothing about the life and breath of ISRAEL. end
90. 'jews are buffer'... author should apologize on this...
eporue ,   europe   (09.30.11)
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