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Syrian refugees to seek shelter in Israel?
Yoav Zitun
Published: 20.11.11, 14:31
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1. Be careful
John ,   Herzliya, Israel   (11.20.11)
Be very careful who you let enter. Assad is full of tricks and now he is even more dangerous.
2. There isn't a good reason why Israel should take ANY part in
Jehudah Ben-Israel ,   Qatzrin, Israel   (11.20.11)
the process of self-destruction taking place in Syria. We shall be accused of meddling in the affairs of the Arabs, regardless of what we do. Therefore, it would be better of to simply close the borders tightly and simply defend our country. After the fall of Assad, no doubt, the new rulers, once again direct their venom at the Jews.
3. KEEP THEM OUT !!!
Chris Rettenmoser ,   Bayerisch Gmain Germ   (11.20.11)
4. refugees
Israel Israeli ,   Tel Aviv   (11.20.11)
Unlike the illegal immigrants from Africa flooding into Israel with Egyptian complicity, the Syrians will be real refugees. Israel must help them and give them shelter. Israel should also use the Syrian civil war to start a process that will bring peace to the Middle East. Just like happened in Egypt to the Copts, when the Syrian civil war ends, Syria will be become unsafe for minorities like Christians and Alawi when the newly empowered Sunni ethnically cleanse anyone who disagrees with them. Israel should prepare for a population exchange, where Arab Sunnis living in Israel (including Judea and Samaria) move to Syria, in exchange for Christians and Alawi.
5. That is patently insane
steve from raleigh   (11.20.11)
First off, they are terrorists, secondly, it's their problem to sort out, and third Israel can't take sides.
6. Portable housing
JoelB ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (11.20.11)
Not that anyone of importance reads these talkbacks, but if they do, the IDF should now set up portable housing for refugees of the civil war in Syria. Good international PR.
7. the warm lap of "Israel"...eh!
Salma ,   Palestine   (11.20.11)
8. Agree with #5 Steve
Rachel ,   US   (11.20.11)
It's their problem to sort out.
9. We should open our borders only to the Syrian Kurds.
rachel ,   tel aviv israel   (11.20.11)
The Kurds have remained largely quiet in the face of Assad's murder of his own people. Should that situation change, we should open our borders to the Kurds, as they are our true friends, unlike the Syrians or the Palestinians living on Syrian or Lebanese soil.
10. beware
k ,   US   (11.20.11)
Assad is a snake, I would not trust anything coming out of that country
11. New Syria will hate Israel just as much
Sami ,   New York, USA   (11.20.11)
New Syria will hate Israel just as much
12. Lots of landmines and razor wire
Gee ,   Zikron Yaakov   (11.20.11)
The Arabs have 99.93% of the land - they can have their own people as well.
13. #6
Henry from New York ,   USA   (11.20.11)
I see someone on this site realises this important fact. I always see people directly addressing the politicians who are subjects of articles to reply to statements or actions of those persons and I think; "You know they're not going to come on here and read your talkback, so why not comment on them and not to them?"
14. Partly agree with 9
Henry from New York ,   USA   (11.20.11)
It would be sensible to open the border to Syrian Kurds if they can make it, so that when Kurdistan is free they can return (or stay if they like), and the relations between Israel and Kurdistan would be all the stronger just as with South Sudan. I think that Israel should also allow in the rest of the Druze if things get ugly for them there. Maybe then the Golani Druze leaders will finally realise who their friends are.
15. Let them in Golan is for syria after all let them
Syria Eagle ,   homs   (11.20.11)
start a democratic state of Golan if it works it will be idealistic pilot for a larger state and Peace will prevail
16. #7 Salma
Andy ,   Canada   (11.20.11)
Yep, the warm lap of Israel. Consider how the Arabs treat one another's refugees like the "Palestinian" ones even considering that 95% of the "Pal" refugees came from the other Arab countries to begin with. Keeping their brothers in refugee camps with filthy conditions and no chance for betterment. Now consider how Israel treated its refugees thrown out of Arab countries by the hundreds of thousands. All living healthy productive lives while 'Palestinians' live off the charity of the world. Is that what Muhammad wanted for you?
17. it's counter-productive
david becerra ,   Hollywood, Florida   (11.20.11)
in the war with Lebanon, when we helped the wounded, whether christiian Lebanese or Muslim Lebanese, the Muslim would curse us while his FILTHY LIFe was spared! I hope our boys realize the potential repercussions and realize the need to protect our borders. AM YISRAEL CHAI!!!!!!!!
18. Shut the border NOW
Hello ,   Israel   (11.20.11)
No way we need more Arab foreigners - who will later demand benefits, land, a state (or declare golan part of Syria)... stop the problem NOW before it happens. We owe them and Syria NOTHING.
19. Do the same as the arab countries letting Jews in:
Keith Shrewsburry ,   Lancashire, UK   (11.20.11)
Do the same as the arab countries letting Jews in: Ask for I.D. which states the Syrian person's religion. If they are Christian and would like to temporarily live in the immediate border area of the Golan Heights & the UNDOF neutral strip along the border, the UN can then provide them with tent cities. Just like it is forbidden to bring Jews into islamic countries, make sure NONE of the TEMPORARY refugees are muslim!
20. be kind to the stranger...let them in NOW
Roni ,   USA/Israel   (11.20.11)
Really sad to see some of these talkbacks. Some of these people are running for their lives -- let them in immediately, at least into temporary shelters.
21. this is a syrian problem and all syrians must be turned back
ralph   (11.20.11)
to deal with their problem. this is not israel's issue. leave it at that. if they die they die. in the past israel has accepted pal running to israel for security. we offered a helping hand only to have them come back later with bombs strapped to their bodies.
22. Landmines
Noa   (11.20.11)
Are you crazy polluting the land with landmines? Trying to kill humans while they are fleeing? What would Chazal say????
23. Why can't they go to Turkey?
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (11.20.11)
Or Lebanon? Or Jordan? We need to seal the border now.
24. #15 Clean-up your own backyard!
Cynthia ,   USA   (11.21.11)
Syria is a mess. The Golan is in the hands of the rightful owners which is why peace prevails on the Golan.
25. To: No. 15
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (11.21.11)
No. For one thing, the Golan has been formally annexed and is now and forever a part of Israel. Secondly, the very thought that Arabs are capable of democratic government is beyond ludicrous. What's the matter? Have you lost some of that adoration you used to have for Assad? All hell is breaking loose in your country. Keep it within your borders, or get your dear friends the Turks and the Iranians to give fleeing Syrians a safe haven. We want no part of you; frankly, we've had way too much of you already.
26. There are way too many.....
Malone ,   Hfx   (11.20.11)
...bleeding hearts around....if it takes landmines to keep out the wretched arabs,so be it!
27. syria
azad ,   canada   (11.21.11)
why not talk about yemen bahren sauodi
28. #7 - many Syrians snuck into Israel for the same reason
William ,   Israel   (11.21.11)
During the so-called Naqba march on the fence in which some 500 Syrians entered Israel, it turned out a good number of those Syrian nationals (not "Palestinians") asked for asylum due to the problems back in Syria. Israel's lap might not be warm for them, but its better than the alternative of hell fire.
29. Kill them with kindness!
Eyal ,   Vancouver, Canada   (11.21.11)
Ignoring refugees makes you complice with the crimes. Did you forget the neighbouring european countries who stood by Hitler in WWII? I think it is your chance to prove those Syrians/arabs/muslims wrong and show them how human and kind Israelis are. Water is always stronger then fire. Love is always better then hatered. Shower them with love, make them feel bad about hating you and blaming you for all their problems... Don't give them more reason to hate. Make sure all arabs see your actions.
30. #29..Eyal...
Malone ,   Hfx   (11.21.11)
You shower them with love,you naive fool..not this guy for sure..they'll slit your throat while you sleep..unbelievable..:(:(
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