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Fire in Jerusalem area under control
Noam (Dabul) Dvir
Published: 26.06.12, 17:03
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1. Dont worry Eli Yishai has got it all under control
Haim ,   TA   (06.26.12)
2. to #1
chava ,   yerushalayim   (06.26.12)
Can't you wait until the fire is under control before you make nasty remarks?
3. #2: nasty remark?
David ,   Karmiel, Israel   (06.26.12)
The only nasty thing is that Yishai and Steinitz were responsible for the deaths of 44 Israelis, 43 of who were in the Civil Service and a 16 year old kid who volunteered to serve his country, but have not been called to account for their negligence and greed! The Haredim won't serve in the IDF nor do National Service but just leech off the land knowing that the Zionist population of this country, Religious and Secular, whom they despise, will be the only thing that stops the Arabs from cutting their throats! When Yerushalayim was liberated in the War of Independence and united in the Six Day War, where were the Haredim? They didn't lift a finger and don't even recognize the State of Israel which gives them everything they want and the expense of the Survivors of the Holocaust, the handicapped and the elderly and sick.
4. #3 Haredim are individuals not grey mass
Menachem ,   Israel   (06.26.12)
Most Israelis oppose the extremist Naturei Karta and other religious fanatics who oppose the existence of Israel just like we oppose left-wing extremists who demonize Israel. News flash: many haredim already work and the silent majority identify with Israel and are undergoing a process of integration so don't demonize all haredi Israelis who are our brothers and sisters.
5. Let me guess...
Bergkamp   (06.26.12)
Dual focal blaze: provoked and arabs...
6. "mickey mouse"
tom ,   toronto, canada   (06.26.12)
instead of real water bombers, the government chose to buy converted crop dusters, with only a small fraction of the carrying capacity. all 6 of them put together are not enough to handle a major fire, but somebody probably "earned" a nice commission for recommending them, not to mention the political benefits of being seen to be "doing something" about the problem. why not ask for help from the real water bombers, from spain or greece, already, before it's too late?
7. Fire on Live
meva resident ,   Mevasseret   (06.26.12)
Thanks Ynet for the LIVE REPORT of fires...it was very helpful to area residents!
8. #2, #3
israel israeli ,   tel aviv   (06.26.12)
Chava, #1 Haim is a messianic Leftist. He has expressed support for Mohamad Merah's anti-Haredi methods and felt today was a wonderful day because Jewish children were violently kicked from their houses. You'll notice how #1 Haim is not angry at arsonits who set the blaze, endangering the lives of firefighters and innocent residents. #3: regarding the 44 dead Israelis. Was it Yishai who pushed aside a Fire Marshal at the Carmel, ignored his warnings, and sent a bus full of cadets to their deaths? Or was it someone else? Was it Yishai who prevented IDF helicopters from extinguishing the blaze? Or was it someone else? And if you care for dead Israelis, what is your opinion of the arsonists who set the fire?
9. #3 do you even know what you are talking about?!
Josh ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (06.26.12)
First, what do the haredim have to do with the fire. Next, which haredim are you talking about? Unless you mean a few small fringe groups like neturei karta you are generalizing a group of very good people. I can also generalize like you, all tel avivians are gay, leftist draft dodgers. Also I'm sorry to say the army doesn't want the haredim any more then the haredim want the army. Heck the army will bend over backwards to supply a new testement or a quran for a non jew to swear on, but won't let a few national religious officers try to keep jewish law by not listening to some usless army version of "kochav nolad" at an army ceremony. The reason for the haredim not doing service isn't because someone else will do it, it is because of all the unnecessary crap that is against the haredi ethics. Change that and the will join faster. You probably don't understand or don't want to understand why haredim are the way they are. You also find it easier to find your information from biased sources such as ynet. Information such as how many haredim work and pay taxes. Stop hating us because you are conveniently ignorant.
10. Life sentence for arsonists, 5 years for negligence !
Istvan ,   BUDAPEST HUNGARY   (06.26.12)
11. TERRORISM, not arson. This has happened 100's of times
hippocrates ,   earth   (06.26.12)
by anti israel arabs who'd happily burn their house down if it meant they could burn down a Jews' house too. these idiots who do this deserve a huge penalty. not a slap on the wrist. all their assets and a long time in jail and som re-education to boot
12. Fire in Jerusalem
Yehonathan Hunter ,   Minneapolis   (06.26.12)
I hope that the cause on this fire is determined and that those responsible are brought to justice. I also pray that no one gets injured.
13. Another reason why #6 is right
Avi   (06.26.12)
Since they don't have proper water capacity, they use chemicals to lessen the fires instead. The problem here is that generally a scortched forest heals extremely fast as the ashes serve as fertilizer. The chemicals harm this process greatly.
14. #9: Yes, you are right! Only you though!
David ,   Karmiel, Israel   (06.26.12)
We are JUST TIRED OF BEING TOLD WHAT TO DO BY RELIGIOUS FANTATICS LIKE YOU! Now I wonder why the fire today was dealt with so quickly? Maybe because Yishai is not in control or is it that it was too closet Beth Shemesh otherwise know as Kiyiat Ha Haredim? I don't hate Haredim. Wouldn't waste my time and energy on them! If anyone is ignorant then you will see the fool in the mirror and take a good look what they did at Yad Vashem!
15. Caused by arson?
Barry ,   Boston   (06.26.12)
There is no indication at this time that the blaze was caused by arson. The comment that 'a fire doesn't start itself' doesn't mean there was arson. An investigation will determine if there was arson. Until that investigation is done the Fire Services commissioner shouldn't be making these statements.
16. David the biggest gift to our enemies is infighting,finger
PETER SM ,   JERUSALEM ISRAEL   (06.26.12)
pointing at each other without a shred of evidence and sweeping generalisations about each other that would do credit to Islamists and their sympathisers. Lets solve differences inside the tent
17. Yes. Last time Netanyahu humiliated Israel
David ,   Karmiel, Israel   (06.26.12)
and asked Turkey's Erdogan to help. No doubt #9 Josh will be annoyed that we criticize the decision making of his friends in this over-stuffed Government. Tuffies Josh! We tell it like it is!
18. The enemy inside our borders.
Menachem Ben Yakov ,   Yerushalayim Israel   (06.26.12)
Acts of sabotage in peacetime will only increase in time of war. The cancer of islamic radicalism must be completely cut out of our society. Those who foster hatred of Jews have no place here. Those that seek to destroy the Jewish State , must be dealt with wherever they are to be found.
19. Civil service and Haredim
Sas ,   phoenix   (06.27.12)
@#1,3&4.....The problem with Israel attempting to recruit the Haredim into mainstream society is caused by the Israeli Government and people trying to "Americanize" Israel. Israel was set up on a socialist foundation with code law, yet, somehow over the years, Israel has become a country that protects the rights of individuals and treats the law as case law...a perpetual monster that eventually disables the society from forward progress. Israel needs to not allow any special concessions to any individual to avoid military service and that welfare not be extended to individuals so they can avoid working. The greatest of Rabbis in our past all had proffessions....why does this generation think they are "entitled"?
20. #6&13 are right
saul   (06.27.12)
Listen. Spend the money, write the check. Get a couple of real air tankers. These types of planes are used as spotters where I am.
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