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Iceland votes to recognize Palestine
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Published: 29.11.11, 22:31
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61. Perfect solution for Palestinians
Gila ,   USA   (11.30.11)
Give them Iceland!
62. Viva Iceland ! :)
Gregg ,   Haifa, IL   (11.30.11)
63. Ooops another ash cloud on its way!
Lioness ,   Israel   (11.30.11)
64. Iceland is bankrupt and defaulted on its debts
David ,   Karmiel, Israel   (11.30.11)
So maybe Iceland should fund Unesco! Iceland has a population of 318,452 (Wikipedia) so it is not exactly a country. Its more likely a big town which lets off a lot of steam and now and again disrupts the world's airlines!
65. So what? Iceland's economic decisions
michael   (11.30.11)
started the european banking turmoil. One bad decision leads to another.
66. Aharon no 5
LION OF JUDAH   (11.30.11)
The Western Governments are CHRISTIANS,deep inside therir hearts and in private conversation, they recognize ISRAEL IS A JEWISH STATE, but because of their own interest, such as OIL, & HONEY OIL,business, Arabs investments & money, the WETSTERN WORLD will sacrifice the JEWS & ISRAEL for their own benefit. Dont worry Aharon G D works in misteriuos way. IN G D WE JEWS TRUST NOT IN HUMAN.Read the HALEL
67. SB Iceland
LION O JUDAH   (11.30.11)
Sir, there is no such country called Palestine.When the Roman Empire have invaded Israel, to punish the Jews they hav e changed the name from Israel to Palestine. Israel always been Jewish State and will always be. You are CHRISTIAN and surely you beleive in the bible. Read History & your bible. The Western World are appeasin the Muslims for their own interest """"""""SIMPLE""""""" ISRAEL IS NOT FOR SALE
68. #62 and Viva Gregg : )
Salma ,   Palestine   (11.30.11)
thank you Iceland.
69. humm...
Arnar Grani ,   Reykjavik, Iceland   (11.30.11)
Are you sure you were in Iceland? The majority of Icelanders are pro-Palestine, as is the majority of the thinking world who enjoy impartial news coverage.
70. I think, now it is about time ...
berlonski ,   berlin   (11.30.11)
... for Mr. Gerstenfeld two write another article about how anti-semitic Icelanders are.
71. Actually there is nothing about 1967
Miron ,   USA   (11.30.11)
it's all pastelle and shades of colors about respect to human rights, negotiations, and stopping hostilities... Unless the full text differs significantly from official statement to press I could vote for such resolution myself. Realistially this resolution has only one enemy. Muslim Brotherhood and their Hamas friends.
72. Iceland here. I agree this was a bad decision.
Daniel ,   Reykjavik, Iceland   (11.30.11)
The government here is a fringe left wing government and could fail any time soon so they pull this vote as a part of their much needed morale boost. But needless to say the anti-Israel sentiment and ignorance abounds from the left and the media. And it is also laughable how this country, who doesnt have an army and knows nothing about real conflits, pretends to be able to get involved in long standing problems of other far away countries.
73. #69 arnar
solomon ,   bklyn   (11.30.11)
"the majority of the thinking world" Not true. Your thinking is wishful thinking.
74. Hats off to Iceland...! (end)
Edithann ,   USA   (11.30.11)
75. Zion
Steven Spielberg   (11.30.11)
Most of the comments I read here, support our recognition to Palestine. Arrogant, frightenly hostile, lying and stupid
76. To No. 75
Gabe ,   Canada   (12.01.11)
AMMAN IS PALESTINE !
77. # 75
Birdi ,   Israel   (12.01.11)
Most of us dont know what you are talking about.
78. TO NR. 59.
SJOERD RUURD VDV ,   MULTIVERSE   (12.01.11)
AS I ALREADY HAVE WRITTEN OVER AND OVER AGAIN EVERY PEOPLE/THE ENTIRE MANKIND IS RESPECTED BY ME. I HOPE THAT MY MESSAGE WILL BE/IS CLEAR IN THAT CASE ONCE AND FOR ALL.
79. Disappointment
Magnus ,   Iceland   (12.01.11)
As an Icelander I am very disappointed by the parliament of Iceland. They think they know everything about the real situation in Israel. They are ignorant and arrogant.
80. to 48 - Good post !
Jennie ,   Israel/US   (12.01.11)
I like your post, Tom.. You have brought up an excellent point. How can we judge the Icelanders for being bigoted towards Israel, if a significant percent of young Israelis in Israel, are being brainwashed in schools and universites by their professors, who are all bleeding heart liberals...They are encouraging the young to rally for the palestinian cause...and other crazy ideas....I worry about this tendency much more, then about the Icelanders....
81. #79 magnus - Thank you
solomon ,   bklyn   (12.01.11)
You seem to be a voice in the wilderness, but a very good one to hear.
82. #78 sjoerd
solomon ,   bklyn   (12.01.11)
Your words are clear but they are not backed up by your actions. You seem to respect the “Palestinians” [does this include their actions against purely civilian targets, bus bombs, rockets, school buses?] but not the Israelis. Israel withdrew from gaza and the WB...remember? They were answered with terrorism, bus bombs, rockets, etc. Do you ever comment on those?
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