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PM: Doctor acquitted of libel in al-Dura case 'Israeli hero'
Yair Altman
Published: 19.02.12, 13:39
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31. the accident last week
sulayma ,   rammalla   (02.19.12)
five hildren and their teacer were died one man sai it was bcouse of israil how it is ???it is becouse of the walls and the hickpoints it is onlly one narrow street join the north with the south of west bank in this street there were many accidents with dead bodies this street is for buses small cars and trucks light and heavy trucks // i think it is another point of truth
32. 24 25 27 29
anton ,   istanbul turkey   (02.19.12)
24 yeah certainly that must be the reason ;) 25 either you are not reading your compatriots posts or your just too optimistic :) apart from cliche pallywood story i agree arabs are not angels rest assured i told thıs arabs many times also i thınk you shouldnt make statemets on people you dont know unless you seen them glorify death of any ethnic groups :) why do you even compare yourself with muslims:) muslims dont claim to be democratic dear emma but you with all your instutions do so i expected a fair approach in journalism, shall we say "my mistake" ;)? 27 jess read haaretz editorial today i thınk you would be surprised to see what israeli souldiers does sometimes ;) 29 i, was using "3 cheers for israel" to avoid ynet punishment and it worked for sometime but now im back to square one :) how many are we in the club;)?
33. Al Dura is a despicable lout with no loyalty nor feelings
Harry Wright ,   UK   (02.19.12)
for his own child. What he put his child through was nothing but extreme CHILD ABUSE. I am sure that the child was genuinely traumatized by the gunfire racket and excitement that went on around him. If the child is dead, then it must have been cold-blooded murder AFTER the filming because he was clearly alive at the end of the clip. That whole episode is disgusting beyond belief. Why is Navi Pillay, that "paragon" of Human Rights, not on to this, now that the court has ruled the father a downright liar. She must be WELL PAID to stifle and ignore atrocities by Arabs (even to their children) while witch-hunting, hounding and persecuting Jews. She will surely retire a multi-millionaire.
34. Another defeat for the Islamo-Nazis
Gaby Pollak ,   Boston, MA   (02.19.12)
in their quest to wipe the Jews from the face of the earth and convert everyone else to Islamo-Nazism
35. #31
(02.19.12)
the point of truth is that the bus driver was ARAB NOT JEWISH ISRAELI. the children were all palestinians and driven by an arab palestinian bus driver. how is that the fault of jews or israeli or their government.
36. No 32
Emma ,   London   (02.19.12)
I would not dream of belittling myself or the Jewish people by comparing us to Muslims; quite simply from a moral point of view, there is no comparison. We are having to fight people who are expert at lies and distortions which unfortunately people are all too ready to believe. We have to fight this battle with one hand tied behind our backs, we can never make one mistake while Muslims can kill and maim with impunity and people just say that is their culture or they are driven by desperation to do these terrible deeds. It is not easy fighting an enemy that has no moral compass and the fact that we do not respond in kind, shows that we do not drag ourselves down to their level. I agree democracy is alien to Muslims (if I am not mistaken it is against their religion) but that does not give them the right to trample over the rights of others; tell lies and kill and main people. And yes, I live in Britain where they love the Muslims and fall over themselves to please them. I live in a country where everything a Palestinian says is taken as the truth without any questions beings asked, a country that tolerates plenty of ugly Muslim extremist behaviour (mainly because the British are scared that if they object, they will be blown up). I have seen the demonstrations and read the pronouncements of your friends in that ethnic group that calls any non-Muslim infidels and promises a nasty end for them. And what precisely was wrong with the article, just because it reported a truth, a truth that was upheld in a reliable court of law, you say it was unfair? Why?
37. 30 - O.J. Simpson lost the civil suit ,...
split ,   US   (02.19.12)
There wouldn't be any civil suit if he was found guilty of two premeditated murders - My point, acquitted doesn't mean innocent ,...
38. This poor excuse of a doctor...
Julio ,   Mexico   (02.19.12)
Is as much a hero as is Katsav, Olmert and Lieberman...
39. Anton.You should have better results at HaHa Aretz
Alan ,   SA   (02.19.12)
40. To: No. 37
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (02.19.12)
The only questionable act by the doctor was violating physician-patient confidentiality. I agree with the French appellate court, which ruled that under the circumstances, that violation could be overlooked because it proved that al Dura was a liar whose accusations were baseless and outrageous. The public had a right to know the truth, especially in such an emotionally charged situation.
41. To: No. 37, redux
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (02.19.12)
There would have been a civil suit even if O.J. Simpson had been convicted of the murders. Murder is always wrongful death, and wrongful death is always a civil suit.
42. #15, Anton and fantasy-land
Mark from Georgia ,   USA   (02.19.12)
Actually you speak in the hypothetical, because the analysis indicated it was a Palestinian bullet, not an Israeli one, so there no need to defend Israel except against the lies. But lets face it, any defense of Israel would annoy you, right? In your world...and those like you...Israel is to be criticized for any self defense, whether it's military or from propaganda. Yet at the same time, a mythical group of people that never existed (until the 1960's that is), who have been caught lying to the world press literally dozens of times, should be believed without question? How bizarre! So continue with your minimization of Israeli deeds, heroes and accomplishments. After all, what else can you do? Besides suicide bomber's, suicide vests, killing unarmed civilians what else can the Arab brag about, given their lack of culture in the last hundred years.
43. #23 Adam - What crap. The PAL never every had a govt in
meir elazar   (02.20.12)
Israel at any time in history. The British Mandate preceeded Israel and the Turkish Empire ruled from 1517 to 1917. Again the PAL never ever ruled. They were largely nomads that overstayed their welcome. On the other hand there has been a continuous Jewish presence in Israel for over 2000 years and we did have several dynasties and ruled the country. Furthermore the Pal began all the terror including Haj Amin Al Husseini who collaborated with the Nazi. So Adam you are totally full of crap.
44. 42 - Nice step dancing around my argument,...
split ,   US   (02.20.12)
... that is, being acquitted doesn't mean innocent ,...
45. To: No. 44
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (02.20.12)
Your "argument," such as it were, is baseless. The criminal behavior in this case clearly accrues exclusively to al Dura. He put his son in a dangerous situation -- deliberately and with malice aforethought -- and then tried to capitalize on his son's death through manipulation of the truth and outright lies. I, for one, would be VERY interested to learn if the boy was mentally disabled. That would make him entirely expendable to his family (probably even perceived as a burden). Sadly, it would not be the first time that an ersatz "Palestinian" family sacrificed a disabled child. But to attempt to capitalize on the death of his son? Al Dura is truly a despicable creature.
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31   (02.20.12)
i want to say even the truth have points // it is like a pot one see it from above other from left side the third from the right side so it is not the same for the three the truth is all of it
47. Al-Dura: Typical Islamic deception!
David ,   BeveRLY HILLS,USA   (02.20.12)
The Quran teaches & encourages lies, deception, etc in order to win vs the infidels. The problem we have is that Islamist Jihadists are bred with this craft. They will say & do anything. Hell, they kill their own children if they stray in any way not to their family;s likings! Its a bizarre culture! Maybe the kid was deformed & they wanted to kill him to score PR victory. The truth shall set you free, O Israel!
48. No. 46
Emma ,   London   (02.20.12)
I am trying desperately to understand what you are saying. Are you saying that Israel is responsible for the tragic deaths of Muslim children being driven by a Muslim bus driver? How come? Did Israel cause the bus to crash? Please let us know. Another instance of Muslims blaming everyone but themselves when things go wrong.
49. Acquitted doesn't mean guilty either
Bad Ased Jew ,   United States   (02.20.12)
it means acquitted.
50. O J's in jail now
Bad Ased Jew ,   United States   (02.20.12)
thank G-d. One way or another 'be sure thy sins will find you out."
51. # 42
Birdi ,   Israel   (02.21.12)
Welcome back Mark from Georgia. Nice to have you with us again.
52. to Emma
46   (02.21.12)
when my dady said --i tell it once only -- we were sure that he mean it
53. censored, but not after modification
observer ,   Egypt   (02.21.12)
I assume that the text of the court ruling, not published by Israel, is like this: "Although no proof that the scar was recent or old, Dr. David's claims originate from his good intentions (defending Jews) and hadn't gone beyond freedom of speech." Meanwhile, Israel is taking it from whose responsibility to whose bullets.
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