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BBC Poll: Israel's global image plummets
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Published: 17.05.12, 01:21
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61. BBC and Israel
abie Dee ,   new York, US   (05.17.12)
The people at the BBC must be very proud. Their hate-filled propaganda has apparently been working very well.
62. When everyone is against you
George ,   San Francisco   (05.17.12)
"When everyone is against you, it means that you are absolutely wrong (as the leftist Israeli media would have us believe), or you are absolutely right (as we are)." Albert Guinon In an immoral world, no one recognizes the morality of Israel.
63. BBC POLL:BULL *#
GYPSEDRIFTER ,   THE WORLD   (05.17.12)
I AM SO TIRED OF HEARING ABOUT HOW UNJUST AND EVIL ISRAEL IS. i THANK GOD FOR THE PEOPLE OF ABRAHAM, ISSAC AND JACOB. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN PROUD OF ISRAEL AND AS A CHRISTAN WILL ALWAYS BE SO. LONG LIVE THE JEWISH STAE OF ISRAEL!
64. What's new here about BBC's annual hate poll
Shalom Freedman ,   Jerusalem Israel   (05.17.12)
We hear this year after year as if it is surprise. And when it comes from one of the most anti- Israeli major media in the world BBC one can be a bit suspicious of it.
65. A propaganda failure for Israel, nothing more
Istvan ,   BUDAPEST HUNGARY   (05.17.12)
If somebody insist, that black is white and white is black, then patiently and carefully must explain, it is not true. My book is ready and I'm sure it is able to change the sad situation. I EXPECT Y NET READERS TO HELP MY BOOK WITH TRANSLATING ENGLISH AND HEBREW. CONTACT ME.
66. spoken like a true
charles williams ,   pacific grove, USA   (05.17.12)
spoken like a true nazi
67. No big deal.
Jules   (05.17.12)
There is no need for Israel to be "loved". The only feeling that is important for Israel's enemies is : fear of reprisal (if they dare to attack).
68. bbc poll
moron ,   galut   (05.17.12)
there is no way to appease this kind of hatred...dont even try..be strong
69. tanks to Arab/Muslim/BBC anti Israel propoganda
John Smith ,   UK   (05.17.12)
Why else??
70. #38 David, My opinion also. Why r we so much smarter in CA?
Michael ,   California, USA   (05.17.12)
71. Poll
Raanana, israel   (05.17.12)
90% of israelis don't give a ....k
72. no problem
eva goldschmidt ,   Heidelberg, Germany   (05.17.12)
In Germany we have a saying 'ist der Ruf erst ruiniert, lebt es sich ungeniert', meaning is without permanently worrying about your reputation, you are free to live a happy and carefree life. BBC polls: in a few years Israel will be probably the most admired country in Europe. Couldn't care less about polls. Eva
73. Outright lie
Nielsen ,   Denmark   (05.17.12)
At least in my country (Denmark), a poll last year showed 2/3 majority of Danes as positive to Israel. This would - of course - never be referred to in a anti-Israel statement as this one, published with Saudi sponsorship!
74. 74% of the jobless Spaniards?????
tiki ,   belgium   (05.17.12)
ALL these numbers will tell you, is how dumb 90% of the world population is! Was it Golda or Ben Gurion who said "It's better to be feared than loved"! How right they were! Just look at the 'so called Palestinians, soooo loved by the world. Would anyone of those poll participants change places with those loved losers? I don't think so!
75. Bankrupt EU continues to pour millions into "Palestine"
PETER SM ,   AUSTRALIA   (05.17.12)
some reported some not. They just spent eu600,000 on Pal elections. Go figure.
76. The BBC went to court to supress the Balen report
PETER SM ,   AUSTRALIA   (05.17.12)
that looked into its behaviour.. Taxpayers money of course. Freedom of speech and information when it suits them.
77. you think people who hate Jews will change?
Golan ,   modiin   (05.17.12)
Israel is unpopular because its cool to hate Israel, not because anything Israel did-does-will do. Look at Egypt or Syria, their vile violent and dangerous Islamic-socialist induced revolutions were called "democratic" and "surge of freedom" not because it was true (it was actually the opposite) but because it was cool. So we are not cool. Ok, I am good with that. We are good (long term), not cool (short term.)
78. Europe vs Jews
LION OF JUDAH   (05.17.12)
History tells us that Europe hates the Jews. Who have destroyed the 1st & 2nd Temple. The Greeks & The Romans. What are they? They are Europeans. Five Hundred years ago Portugal & Spain have forced the Jews to convert, or face to be killed or expelled. Who are they. The are European. Britain have expelled & killed tens of thousands of Jews. Who are they. They are Europeans. From 1940 to 1945, Germany, Poland, Latvia,Estonia, Lithunia, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Austria, & others, have killed over 6 Million Jewish babies,pregnant women, old, young, in cold blood, Who are these nations? Europeans!!!!!!!!!. Vouchers do not change their attitude.
79. Spainiards vs Jews
JUDAH THE LION   (05.17.12)
Spanish nation have blood on their hands after killing Jews and expelling Jews who refused to convert. Spanish use to put live Jewish person into hot oil frying like chips. Many Spanish & Portugese people have Jewish blood because of the forced conversions. One day they will come back as Jews
80. The BBC poll.
Steven ,   Rockville, MD. USA   (05.17.12)
I wonder where is the USA, the country who is the largest contributor to other nations? BBC does not like the US, consequently the US is not among the most loved one. I presume Germany, Japan and China are liked because their economic achievements. Certainly China is respected not because of her dismal human right policies. If the economy is the factor for the high rating of these countries, then where is Israel, with a GDP of 30,000 US dollars? Trust the BBC, they know who to ask , and who not to ask to “obtain” the desired rating(s). Take Spain, the most anti-Semitic nation in Europe. Sure enough, they have a top 85% negative rating concerning Israel. I was born in Europe, and I know that a Jew was not supposed to stand up for his/her right. Israel does, and here comes the negative rating. I am sure the anti-Semite talk-backers (Benassi etc) will claim otherwise, but they can go to the Iranian governmental and Hezbollah /Hamas website, where they will be warmly received.
81. Not objective poll!
Andy ,   Israel   (05.17.12)
Poll was consucted amongst BBC viewers who are influenced by BBC reports which are negative. Also many countries in the world, with appalling governments and human rights records are never reported on so people don't have any opinion on them. Who has an opinion on Chile or Indonesia? All in all this poll doesn't mean Israel is a terrible place, although there is always room for improvement, but that BBC viewers are fed BBC reports and think it is.
82. REALITY check
spyguy ,   Seattle USA   (05.17.12)
(1) BBC is just reporting what a scientific poll or 24,000 people found. The BBC had no influence on the poll. (2) the poll results reflect the ACTIONS of Israel. (3) the poll results are about Israel NOT Jews in general. Less than half the Jews on earth live in Israel and many of the countries where the poll was taken have Jewish citizens that are fully integrated in society. (4) It is stupid to dismiss these results because over time the majority ALWAYS imposes its will on the minority. If Israelis don't want to end up like NK, they need to re-think their future. If a majority of humans on earth decide to severely punish Israel, Israel will be punished. (5) the Samson Option just ensures that all Jews on earth end up dead, because the survivors of the Samson Option will take their wrath out on any remaining Jews. The BOTTOM LINE is Israelis need to realize their place in the world is tenuous at best and they need to figure out how to get along with their neighbors. I am sure hundreds of Ynet readers will sneer at me, but almost 10,000 years of human history shows that confronting the majority NEVER WORKS OUT.
83. Iran ?
mick ,   wellington nz   (05.17.12)
Iran would have been higher than Israel if it wasn't for all the lies Israel says against Iran. When did Iran last occupy a country ? When did Israel last occupy a country ? When did Iran last invade a country ? When did Israel last invade a country ? Israel treats us all like cattle , just read some of the Israeli firsters comments . So many racist !
84. whether this is true or not
Mike ,   London, UK   (05.17.12)
hasbara is virtually non existent. The fact is that global public opinion does matter and Israel is in the unfortunate position of being the only state that needs to improve its image, especially in India and China and Asia where antisemitism is low. It is a source of huge frustration that Israel doesnt take its PR seriously.
85. BBC Polls - why not Al-Jazeera? They are the same!
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86. BBC Polls? I guess that Pakistani polls are more credible!
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87. BBC has ZERO credibility with anything linked to Israel
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88. B.B.C.
DANNY TAWIL ,   ENGLAND   (05.17.12)
B.B.C. WHAT DO YOU EXPECT,THEIR A SHIT COMPANY. NEVER MIND,THEY SOON WILL HAVE TO ABIDE BY SHARIA LAW, IN ENGLAND. HA HA HA.
89. Is that the same BBC
Rod ,   Fargo N.Dakota   (05.17.12)
Where Barbara Plett broke down in tears when Arafat croaked of Aids
90. no wonderit s coming from a country with majority of muslims
ILAN ,   Europe   (05.17.12)
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