I already commented on your similar comment on jpost. The right to be denied entrance to sovereign nations is a right that sovereign nations possess. Israel has declared these troublemakers not welcome. Some Arab countries ban Jewish people from entering. Israel is just banning troublemakers. You might want to research your "human rights" a little more.

You have the right to travel and you can use it any time. But why would you travel to the country where you aren't welcome? Why would you insist to travel the way which you know in advance will bring you discomfort at least? I would like to remind you that Israelis are too entitled to the human rights. And as for any other country ( in your example it's Iraq) Israel can refuse anyone to enter its territory. The territory under Palestinian Authority can be entered trough Jordan and Gaza through Egypt. Please, choose wiser your roots exercising your human rights options.

(Israeli authorities have written to several airlines) ... what about Air charter?

Show them the REAL Israel, with its achievements and struggles. People do change their minds, you know. Here's an example: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1315093/Polish-neo-Nazi-skinhead-couple-discover-JEWISH.html

Syria? or Iran? or a dozen places in Africa that could use their "support". Just a suggestion.

Maybe the right to travel, but NOT the right to receive a bunch of fanatics that are now inciting hatred through the internet about the evil Jews and the horrible apartheid. Peaceful not.

"The right to travel is a human right concept...?" I love it when you extremist despoilers of humanity adopt the AMERICAN ethic, and spout our Declaration of Independence and our Bill of Rights. Nudniks like you are plentiful at Columbia Law School and Harvard Law. Go read a book.

Looking forward to see which next Flight Company will join Lufthansa.

The last time something really awful happened in Bethlehem was around the year zero BC/AD, or so they say.

At least not from the UK . They are flying budget with Easy Jet from Luton and Jet from Manchester . Plenty of elderly blue rinse feminists reliving their CND ban the bomb and Greenham Common wimmin (sic -they hate men so no men in women ) The best welcome is to place them in a windowless r

or if they were so desperate to go to Gaza or Judea and Samaria, they could have gone in through Egypt or Jordan, instead of poking the sleeping lion.

Actually, the right to travel to a particular country -- legally -- depends on whether or not that particular nation wishes to allow you to enter. I defy you to come up with ONE constitution, anywhere, that allows full and free access to anyone who wishes to enter that particular country. Would it surprise you to learn that your OWN country, Turkey, requires that everyone entering the country have a visa? Well, perhaps you can start a popular movement to amend the Turkish constitution to allow anyone and everyone free and open access to Turkey. Good luck with that one.

To Sarah: I would if P.M. of Israel, have repeaters arrested, tried and sentenced to 15yrs to life, at hard labor..no deals in future. These people must be made to understand there is a price to pay, for incitement and aiding Israel's enemies. We know what the Syrians/Iranians, Libyans, Algerians and Moroccans would do to activists against the govt from another country. Use the Arizona sheriffs model for the prison..in the Negev, no frills, or TV sets..no air-conditioning or visitor rights. Make them bleed for their stupidity and chutspah. One comment warns Israel if they are incarcerated...not if they are treated like the worst of felons inj the USA...Ask, Manson killer now in jail for 40 years how he likes it., and he gets priviledges.

Sarah frankly you're spot on every time you post! I so think you are one of the best commentators on here! That said the "violation of international law" is the mistaken belief that any person with a valid passport has the ability to land in any country. The truth is any country can deny a person entry into its territory for what EVER reason it chooses. One can be denied entry because one visited another country and that information is on the passport. Saying it is a "violation of international law" is just a phrase to try and garner sympathy and emotional support. To verify me, try and fly to Saudi Arabia. It is my understanding if they see Israel stamped in a US or EU or other passport they will turn you back at the border. Don't even bother on an Israeli passport. As you said send these jokers to Syria, Sudan, or any other Arab state that has human rights violations.

You sicken me - in the year zeroBC/AD - that was the best thing that has ever happened in Bethlehem.

Funniest thing I've read in a llooooonnnnnngggg time. No one could make this stuff up, no one but the 'pal' supporters' are that stoooopid. Comic relief is great, isn't it? Thanx nutsos for the giggles.

And, that 'ugly ignorant dirt' thankfully wont be allowed to enter into Israel, Hallelujah!!! The whole thing made me laugh, I hope they spent their sponsors money and that they will sleep in the airports other than Israel. Sounds like the National Lampoon or the old Keystone Cops except, both of the above mentioned were planned to be funny.

Oh, please excuse Geo. Soros, poor old geezer is going in circles as are his followers and his money. I read his young mistress sued him for gazillions of bux 'cos he wouldn't buy the ho an apt. Sounds like a cheap soap with a shit for brains ' john'. His final reward is awaiting him soon For him, in muslim heaven no virgins, just angry old paid for ( cheaply ) ho's lining up for eternity with their lawyers in tow and their hands out. LOL

no need for israeli jail. they will be deported asap....on their own expense. they won't be able to enter into israel from bg airport.

even if they charter an airplane. israel has the right to tell that pilot that his plane is not allowed to land at bg airport and must divert to another location in another country. problem soved!

Are you really so dim that you cannot grasp why Israel won't allow these idiots to enter the country? Neither does Isreal have anything to hide from the rest of the world in Bethlehem or anywhere else. Anyone can visit the 'west bank’ as a tourist anytime they choose but not when they plan to stir up trouble! The last thing Israel needs are sanctimonious hypocrites whose sole purpose is to delegitimise Israel the only democracy in the region instead of protesting against muslim/arab countries which unlike Israel have appalling human rights records and really do have something to hide! And who are you to question what Israel does anyway? Ever thought about just minding your own business?

These idiots wont be in Israel long enough to take up valuable prison space. This is reserved for "palestinians".

I have every right not to invite you to my house. In the same way, Israel has every right to dis-invite you, too.

how many deportations or denials of entry can Israel afford?

...that Lufthansa made this gesture

No. It because the Lufthansa management knows and understands international laws better then you.

israel will continue to do what is good for israel. it is a sovereign nation with its laws and regulations. and you, have nothing to say about it. nothing.

As many as Israel sees fit.