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Safed landlord kicks out Druze students
Hassan Shaalan
Published: 30.10.11, 22:35
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1. WELCOME TO ISRAEL
zionist forever   (10.30.11)
This is a divided country and always has been. You go to a a town like Jaffa and the arabs will try and drive out Jews and Jews want to get arabs out.... this is Israel for you and not the US or Europe.
2. Too bad they do not want to fill a complain
Gregg ,   Haifa, IL   (10.30.11)
they would have load of support ! Fight for your rights brothers !
3. Oh, for heaven's sake
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (10.30.11)
Is this what we are becoming? The Druze are friends. They serve. They want to study; they need a place to live. What are we letting Arabs do to us? When will we make it stop?
4. stay w/ me; I can fit 2 on my couches and have an extra cot
Charedi Jew ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (10.30.11)
in storage. teshuvahutzedakah@yahoo.com
5. Absolute disgrace!
Vlad   (10.30.11)
The Druzim serve in the IDF and pay taxes. If it was Arabs from Umm al-Fahm or Tayibe, i'd at least understand, but this is absolutely appalling!
6. Stay with my family
Eliezer ,   Migdal HaEmek Israel   (10.30.11)
I have 2 vacant rooms... It's only 1 hour away from Safed... Not close but free of charge...
7. Druze
Ellen ,   Israel/USA   (10.30.11)
Druze may be closely related to Arabs BUT they are not the same. The Druze serve in the army, the Druze have been captured by Hamas and imprisoned as Israelis. This type of behavior HAS TO STOP! Right now many of the Arabs are a fifth column in Israel. We do not need to behave in a fashion that would push the Druze to the same position. ( and anyone who has read my talkbacks knows my politics)
8. SHAME ON THE HAREDI, SHAME ON THE LANDLORD
Anshel ,   Toronto, Canada   (10.30.11)
The issue is not only racism, but also discrimination and violation of human right and certainly not in accordance of Judaism. This kind of behaviour must stop because simply it just leaves a black mark on Israel. And by the way, where are the authorities, complaint or no complaint?
9. The landlord "received threats"?
Stan   (10.30.11)
What the hell does that mean? Why is there no police investigation?
10. Those boys can come stay with me ;)
Kevin ,   Tel aviv   (10.31.11)
11. Do Arabs let Jews live in Arab villages in Israel?!
(10.31.11)
12. #3.. Sarah B's Concern are real...
ali ,   Villanova -USA   (10.31.11)
Sarah, Your concern for the poor Hypocrite Druze is in its place... Also, you need to know, It does not make it does not take much to tick them off....Their loyalty is BOUGHT and SOLD and Wild Jumblat can get them on board and quickly.. I say to my SAFED Israeli friends, get rid of these HYPOCRITES .Get them out of town..send them to WALID.....
13. Shame, shame shame
Ben ,   NYC-Tel Aviv   (10.31.11)
Druze are good people. Serve in the army, good citizens and pay taxed as others. Landlord and other filth should be ashame! Don't treat Druze like regular Arabs. Treat them with respect and honor and they treat the state of Israel with great honor.
14. Welcome to the rascist state
Haim ,   TA   (10.31.11)
More discusting behavior from the harideem, just imagine if it were in Europe and the landlord told the jews to get out ?
15. Revolting
David ,   Detroit, usa   (10.31.11)
This unmitigated display of racism is intolerable and should subject the perpetrators to prosecution. No racism in Israel? Give me a break. A light unto the nations? Amazing! Is it any wonder why diaspora Jews have such difficulty justifying Israeli behavior?
16. Haredim and #11
Jew ,   Whatever   (10.31.11)
Why does Israel insist on giving these stupid Haredim welfare? They do nothing for the state than trouble, trouble, and more trouble! Their allegiance to the state isn't even clear! And #11, yes. Arabs let Jews live in SOME Arab villages in Israel. Thank you Haredim, you guys are now collectively the ambassadors of racism, homophobia, islamophobia, anti-feminism, religious extremism, anti-Zionism and whatnot.
17. racist haredi intimidation in Safed
Amos ,   NY, USA   (10.31.11)
Does anyone still remember the biblical saying "or l'goyim"
18. To #1 Zionist please don't be like that
John ,   Alaska   (10.31.11)
That is as shameful an attitude as the sinful attitude the Haredi showed to these kids. The Druze love you and fought for you. That is why they serve in the IDF. You should mirror their love for you in your attitude toward their family in the Golan Heights. All these boys want is to share your home, not to displace you. I'm not saying you have to love each other - oh, wait. YES I AM. Your behavior toward any Druze at all is very important to Ha'Shem, who gave you to each other as friends.
19. To #11 The Druze would if it was needed
John ,   Alaska   (10.31.11)
Please see my response to #1.
20. To #11 Druze and Bedouin do!
Ivan B. ,   San Jose, CA USA   (10.31.11)
and plenty of Israeli Arabs. They know what hospitality is about.
21. Democracy?
Mike S ,   Phoenix, USA   (10.31.11)
Even the commentators here who are against this incident are against it because the victims are Druze, not because it is a racist and discriminatory act against Israeli citizens. Well, that's alone another form of racism. Then you wonder why this happens...
22. To: Ellen at No. 7
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (10.31.11)
I do read your talkbacks and I know your politics. They pretty much resemble mine. I am not the world's biggest fan of Arabs, but I have absolutely nothing against the Druze. One of my favorite things to do when I return to Israel is to visit Daliyat al Carmel. I have always been treated well, invited into homes, and the last time, a lovely Druze girl made a French braid for me .... something I have never been able to master. To deny loyal Druze a place to live while they study -- having served this country and done their duty -- is nothing short of criminal. Shameful.
23. Absolutely disgusting.
Michael ,   West Jerusalem   (10.31.11)
They should press charges against the landlord immediately.
24. i am from tzfat
(10.31.11)
i own an apartment an i will let you rent from me come and stay free until you are able to pay the rent. i will give you discount too. shame on the haredim. shame. come here and stay. you are welcome shoshana amira tzfat
25. Excellent #3: I concur. The Druze are our
Israeli 2   (10.31.11)
friends...besides, they should complain. This B.S. should stop.
26. #11 So other racist behavior is your model?
Dovid ,   Los Angeles   (10.31.11)
Is that the model you aspire to? Other people are thieves, so it's ok for me to be a thief? Other people are liars, so it's ok if I am? Others are racists, so it's ok for me too? I suggest you might consider a more mature outlook than that of 5 year olds playing tit-for-tat in the playground.
27. #13 so other racist behavior is your model?
Dovid ,   Los Angles   (10.31.11)
28. to Amal Zahui and his friends
pnina ,   israel   (10.31.11)
I apologize to you in the name of all civilized Israelis who are appalled by this blatant racism, and hope that you can forgive the stupidity of those who refuse you a place to live. I wish you nothing but the best!
29. Druze: good enough to protect jews, but
Rami of Nazareth ,   Israel   (10.31.11)
Druze, good enough to serve in IDF to protect the jewish state, but not good enough to live is same building with jews. Looks like Islam is not the only religious spreading hate.
30. @ 11: YES hey do
Rami of Nazaeth ,   Israel   (10.31.11)
the fact of the matter,isaeli-arab villages in Israel are nothing more than por nieghborhood lacking basic services. No jew would want to live there.
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