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UK 'concerned' by foreign funding bill
Ynet reporters
Published: 07.12.11, 19:37
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31. 25 talkbacks...
Michael ,   Haifa   (12.08.11)
.....that, in one way or another, lauds fascism
32. THE ENGLISH GOVERNMENT AND ''ISRAEL''
SJOERD RUURD VDV ,   MULTIVERSE   (12.07.11)
PROPERLY IN PRINCIPLE IT IS AN ''ISRAELI'' INTERNAL BUSINESS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IF NEEDED. OF COURSE AN INSTITUTION LIKE AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL, HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH AND THE ENTIRE UNITED NATIONS ORGANIZATION COULD GIVE UN-ASKED ADVICE AND AN ALTERNATIVE/SOLUTION FOR THE ''ISRAELI''/''ISRAELI''-JEWISH PEOPLE AS FOR EVERY COUNTRY/PEOPLE.
33. Hague and H. Clinton
AlexB ,   Toronto, Canada   (12.08.11)
The appropriate comment should have been "it's inappropriate for me to comment on an internal Israeli matter", but of course they had to interfere with their opinions, angering the Israeli population, and of course, the government. "[We] don't fund 'political organizations', only 'human rights' projects" ... you have the balls to say something like that? All foreign government reps such as Hague, Clinton, this tool from the EU and others who are up in arms over this are exposing themselves as the corruptors of, and interlopers in Israeli democracy. AIPAC may be advocating for Israel, but it isn't funded by Israel - all donations are from Americans. This law needs to be worded properly so that non-political NGOs don't get harmed, but then it has to be enacted.
34. Prohibit the funding of these SABOTEURS now.
Harry Wright ,   UK   (12.08.11)
"universal rights and values"? Is that the new phrase to describe subversion of a state??? It is because of leftists idiots like Hague that Britain is in the mess that it is in. It is idiots like these that neglect the welfare of the state, weaken it and allow others to manipulate PC to the detriment of the state. Britain is currently being undermined by these to same leftists and should not at all be the model to follow. Any country that heeds these fools will sink in the mire just as Britain is sinking. Allow funding of these SABOTEURS disguised as human rights activists at your own peril. They have one aim - to destroy Israel after which there will be no democracy to talk about. Take a good look at Britain. Little by little, democracy is eroding...starting with free speech.
35. Israel heading towards a dictatorship
Haim ,   TA   (12.08.11)
What these scum right-wing fascist fail to realise is , if this law passes it will also include funding for their organisations including religious institutions.
36. Foreign Funding Bill Hurts Israel
Barry ,   Boston   (12.08.11)
The foreign funding bill hurts Israel in the long run. You may not want to allow foreigners to fund left leaning organizations, but that is what takes place in a democracy. American Jews help fund NGOs on all sides of the political spectrum. This bill will only serve to alienate Israel's strongest supporters. When Israel stops acting like a democracy international support will be even harder to find than it is today.
37.  Democratic principles
RC ,   USA   (12.08.11)
Only a weak and puny government would allow foreign governments to fund organizations within its land that undermine its security, well being and policies. Those that are upset are probably in support of those doing the undermining. Requirement of being democratic should not be; cowardice, naiveness, foolishness, and political correctness.
38. we learn from the best umm worst
avramele   (12.08.11)
contrary to talkback myths, having read the legislation, this bill has litle likeness to American legislation and are close imitation of laws passed in African dictatorships and thugocracies of the FSU. Are these now our zionsit role models?
39. Human rights projects in Israel?
Robert ,   NY USA   (12.08.11)
Considering even Obama thinks his own country has 57 states, perhaps someone should tell Hague that the photographic evidence of the little kids with the bombs strapped on and green head bands aren't Jews.
40. Jerusalem, Israel's & King David's capital city built..
Abraham ben Jacob ,   Canada   (12.08.11)
way over 1000 years before Buckingham Palace or Windsor Castle or Tower of London........ and before there was any Brit "royalty" or " empire". The Brits crave for their lost " empire " and vainly attempt to regain any importance by meddling into Israel's affairs.
41. I guess we're supposed to follow Englands Model?
iNetFraud ,   USA   (12.08.11)
FAIL. England's civics are a complete and utter failure; their society is deeply divided, being overrun by their 'democrazy' and the english themselves look flagrantly foolish. It was just a few months ago that englands minorities were pillaging London...what a role model england is for us. Yeah...lets follow their lead.
42. hague is lapdog parrotting the US
Paul ,   germany   (12.08.11)
But it is time for change the wind is blowing against you, can you feel it? You need better politicians who can lead your country to peace. You must be seen to be reasonable. Youre heading for a mighty fall. attitudes need to change.
43. This is misleading
Tel Avivi ,   Israel   (12.08.11)
The law applies to all organizations, not only leftist ones and Ynet should have specified that. However, currently the situation is that the majority of this type of funding goes to organizations that are leftist.
44. Did the UK allow foreign funding of IRA?
Netanya ,   Netanya   (12.08.11)
If not, then why should Israel allow foreign gov'ts to fund the terrorists that we deal with? Or let's fund some of those groups who want to see UK destroyed, in the name of democracy, and see how Hague feels about that! For USA, same idea, lets send some funds to the enemies of USA, in the name of democracy and left wing politics. Don't think Hillary will allow that to happen freely! These people are hypocrites and scum for not supporting the right of Israel to make laws which the citizens want (isn't that what democracy is all about?) In truth, the funding of the leftist groups was always against democracy and the right of Israelis to be against funding terror from gov'ts! Love how these people have turned the truth upside down!
45. So Hague would have no problem with Israel funding Sinn Fein
Scott Simon ,   Beer Sheva, Israel   (12.08.11)
Britain has been trying to undermine Israel since it's founding. They're still angry the Jews chased them out. They're a bunch of hypocrites.
46. The British Mandate ceased in May 1948. Doesn't the British
JBI   (12.08.11)
foreign minister know that? Doesn't he realize that it is not for Britain to get its fingers into the governance of the nation-state of the Jewish people?
47. To: Alexander at No. 27
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (12.08.11)
Thank you for your beautiful and articulate post.
48. Funding the IRA
Paul ,   Germany   (12.08.11)
Yes it was banned, but they still gor funds. Funnnily enough the majprity of the British people aupported a United Ireland. IM irish born and raised in England. Please dont let this next coment think Im anti-jew or Anti-Israel, Im neither - really. The world sees you as being cruel to the Palestinians. They equate the state of Israel with the treatment you received historically. Do you want to be seen like that? Really? We dont want to see you harmed. Never again. Of course, never ever again, I will be the first on the plane fighting in your defence if necessary but it has to be never again for all. The treatment of thw Palestinians by the Irsraeli politicians looks inhuman. You must stop this please, you are losing, global support is ebbing away, everywhere. Your current situation is a hoise of cards. It cannot last. You must try to find true peace in your hearts. You are a beacon for the region. You must work to peace.
49. Democratic Process
Paul ,   Germany   (12.08.11)
That will be the democratic process that only offers you a choice of a permanent state of war, and is turning Israel into a modern pariah. You are living in a house of cards, it is falling away. You are losing, you need better politics.
50. outrageous meddling in internal affairs
nadav ,   tlv   (12.08.11)
How dare he accuse Israel of needing foreign government funding to ensure human rights? Would the UK have allowed foreign governments, say the USSR, to fund the IRA or other secessionist and seditious organizations in the UK!? The way the UK mistreats its immigrants from 3rd world countries and occupies Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, he has the audacity to insinuate Israel needs foreign money to ensure human rights?! outrageous!
51. U.K. SET AN EXAMPLE
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (12.08.11)
Get out of Ireland & Falklands, then, and only then, may be feel free to keep your mouth shut when it comes to what Israel should or shouldn't do
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