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Eritreans: US, save us from deportation
Gilad Morag
Published: 29.06.12, 13:09
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31. #14
Phoenix ,   Israel   (06.29.12)
You are an infiltrator shut up and go home! You want to pass as Jew when you cannot even write in Hebrew. Go to your country!
32. Gregg #21 liar
Gee ,   Zikron Yaakov   (06.29.12)
International law states that they are a refugee in the FIRST country that they enter after leaving their homeland. We do not border Eritrea. That being the case they are not refugees here. International law states that we can either deport them to their homeland or the nation that they are a refugee in - that would be Egypt. You are a lying, ignorant, racist moron that wouldn't know a real international law if it bit you in the ass.
33. #21 Gregg - Which Laws, be specific
BEN JABO (MACHAL) ,   ISRAEL   (06.29.12)
U.S. has far more space to take them in One more question, have many of the illegals have you invited to your home ? Don't talk about Laws & Legalities, unless your side abides by them 1- The first major one that was broken by the Arabs, was the UN Partition Plan, in defiance of the UN Res.181, Five Arab armies combined forces to attack Israel on 5/14/48 2- 1949 Rhodes Armistice Agreement, (Greenline) Nasser violated it on their behalf, closing the Suez to Israeli shipping 3- 1967 - Syria, Egypt and Jordan combined forces and attacked again 4- 1973- Yom Kippur War, Egypt & Syria attacked Any Lawyer (which you’re not) that represents himself in court, is representing a fool, you have just proven it
34. #19 Michael 500 aren't 50,000 or 60,000
BEN JABO (MACHAL) ,   ISRAEL   (06.29.12)
Which would have been like putting a Bandaid on a mortal wound
35. #14 Jews didn't have homes to return to
BEN JABO (MACHAL) ,   ISRAEL   (06.29.12)
These Illegals do
36. Bye-Bye
Ron ,   OC US   (06.29.12)
The illegals can choose any number of African and or Moslem countries to live. There is no reason other than economic that they are in the Jewish state.
37. #17 Alexander Spot On My Friend!!!!!!
(06.29.12)
However why don't they petition The brit Crusader lady ashton? Wouldnt they love to sip tea and blend with All the moslems throughout u.k.? Or angela Merkal in germany They have LOTS of german marks To support these n.africans who Should Stayed On Their Continent?
38. we believe USA exactly like the way you have trust on US!
Eritrean ,   Eritrea   (06.29.12)
America is a mother and father of democracy, and we want America to show Israel how democracy looks like! besides we have a golobal right to demand our political refugee right in what so ever country in the world! we know Israel doesn't know freedom than racism! thanks, Israelis work hard for the better of Your country if you have a confidence in It!!
39. to #11
Eritrean ,   Eritrea   (06.29.12)
how many countries do you have, you are american and israeli how do you balance it? and America is for the whites and black and every one, if you are a Jew find your place!
40. The great eritrean mistery.
Istvan ,   BUDAPEST HUNGARY   (06.29.12)
Eritrea belonged to Abessinia-Ethiopia for long centuries. After a long struggle for independence in the 90- years finally the free Eritrean Republic was established for local muslim people. What the devil are eritreans looking for in Israel, if they can live freely in their own state ???
41. Check your reasoning
Joel ,   Loveland, US   (06.29.12)
I have a couple of Eritrean friends. They are very nice people. Don't judge them by the color of their skin.
42. Sorry
Vlad   (06.29.12)
The US has too many illegal Mexicans on its hands to give a damn.
43. to #40
Daniel ,   Toronto, Canada   (06.29.12)
Get your facts right, Istvan. Eritrea wasn't established for the local muslims in 91 like what you say. Eritrea, which is half Christian, has never been part of Ethiopia.
44. Since when having dictator rulers give people the right
Harry Wright ,   UK   (06.29.12)
to other peoples' countries? Since when a country can dictate to another country "eligibility for refugee status"? Why did they leave their oppressive state to face "acts of violence by Israelis and the general (bad) treatment" towards their community? Their "president is a dictator" - so what's new on the African continent and throughout the ME?? Does that entitle them to flood other countries? "Whoever goes back is in immediate danger" - so if they had remained in their country they would not have been in danger? What utter nonsense. SEND THEM BACK. Let them fight for their rights in their own country or just live under the system they have. Millions have to do just that. These people are not special nor exceptional.
45. re Eritrean in Eritrea (hopefully)
HaifaGuy   (06.29.12)
I don't get any of the nonsense you've muttered but if you truly are in Eritrea, then for god's sake, please stay there, please!!!!!!!!!
46. It's only right a Mexican should comment on immigration, #4
Cameron ,   USA   (06.29.12)
47. We are lost our Humanity
Yemane ,   USA   (06.29.12)
I am an Eritrean residing in USA. It hurts to see my fellow Eritrean are being treated like animals. I am sure not all Israelite think this are savage people. And kudos to all Israelis who stood by this refugees. Eritrean are hard working, gentle and kind by nature. All I want to say to my Eritrean are, our prayers are with you "Never Kneel Down !!!!!!!!!" -Yemane
48. wrong perception
tesfay ,   israel   (06.29.12)
note ,please,we are not asking you grean card or sitizenship ,give us protection for little time to organize to solve our problems by our selves .so please give as little,
49. read history
david ,   israel   (06.29.12)
3% only muslim , 90% christian and the other rest
50. Keep the USA out of it
BEN JABO (MACHAL) ,   ISRAEL   (06.29.12)
Anything that Obama & Hillary have done has resulted in total messes Arab Spring, remembere that ?
51. #38. Oh! So you like democracy, huh!
Harry Wright ,   UK   (06.30.12)
Well if you "want America to show Israel how democracy looks like!" then Israel is not the place for you. Make your way to America by foot, boat or air. Start your journey now - you can try swimming too. Rather picky aren't you!
52. Apply for asilum in US
Miron ,   USA   (06.30.12)
53. Choice of destination
Geoff ,   London (UK)   (06.30.12)
Why can't Africans seek refuge in Africa?
54. To nr 38 and 39 - You are an African racist!
Alexander ,   Tel Aviv, Israel   (06.30.12)
"if you are a Jew find your place! " Do you know how racist that comment is? I resent your comment! Jews or Israelis belong in Israel. USA is a country for everybody. Eritrea is a country for Eritreans. YOU find YOUR place in Eritrea and stay there. Eritreans DON'T belong in the JEWISH State of Israel! Get this into your head! No, you have no "global" right to demand refugee status anywhere in the world - this is not a vacation or honeymoon trip - if states receive you or not is dependent on them accepting you or not. The reason for countries accepting you or not could be: 1) demographics. Are there too many foreigners in their country they may not want to receive more. In Israel 20% of the population is non Jewish - meaning Moslem Arabs. We don't want more non Jews in Israel. Had the non Jews constituted 1-5% of our population we might have been more generous. 2) Legality of things. You CANNOT enter a country illegally and play a victim. You have to ASK a country for permission - not break into their homes. 3) Economic issues - maybe the country has too many problems already that accepting refugees is a strain or burden to their economy. Since you care so much about democracy and human rights you should also care about Jewish human, civil and national rights. But you only care about Africans which is proof of you being a racist. Israel sends medical help, doctors, surgery teams to several African states in times of famine, drought or war. What has Eritrea done for anyone in this world? And it is not racism to deny Eritreans entry to Israel because you are no Jews, you are no citizens of Israel and you entered our country illegally. We would react the same if the illegals were Turks, Kurds, Russians, Chinese or blonde and blue eyed Scandinavians. It is only obvious that you are a bunch of cheap criminals seeking money and material welfare and to destroy Israel as a Jewish state and to establish an African colony with a western standard of living. If Israel doesn't agree to commit national suicide we are "racists". The biggest racist is you since you think that the color of your skin makes you a "victim" and therefore you have the "right" to do whatever you wish. No you don't. Leave my country alone.
55. #38, 39 Eritrean, a suggestion for you
Tahl   (06.30.12)
If Israel is so "racist" and America is such a great democracy, I suggest you'd set sail to this great democracy, claiming refugee status. Interesting to see how they'll treat you there.
56. SEND THEM TO EGYPT
AMERICAN HINDU ,   USA   (06.30.12)
The Islamist in democratic Egypt will be happy to accept their Muslim brothers back. So you do not need to deport them to Eritrea, or send them to the US. All you have to do is take them to the Egyptian border and send them where they came from.
57. #56 American...
Mark Wilson ,   U.S.A.   (07.01.12)
I am having cow beef for lunch, care to join me?
58. Dear #57
AMERICAN HINDU ,   USA   (07.01.12)
Thanks but no thanks! I will pass this one,,,,,,even if it is Hebrew National. Enjoy your meal
59. Eritrean Refugees
Jim Davis ,   Philadelphia, USA   (07.01.12)
People should not be so cruel in their comments about the Eritreans, who are mainly good, hospitable people trying to get away from the worst dictatorship and some of the worst poverty in Africa. However, Israel is already full as a refuge for Jews and to some extent for Palestinians and should not have to take in members of any other group. Instead of blaming the unfortunate Eritreans, why not push to find another home for them in the USA, Canada, Australia, Argentina, or Brazil, all prosperous, democratic countries with more land and less population density?
60. the people that were slave now....
Josh ,   London, Canada   (07.02.12)
I never thought I would see this from Israel since they have been through so much in their history and understand first hand what discrimination and suffering means.... I guess Canada should hold back all the money that we sent from here. I guess no more sympathy for Israel. Oh well, Go Palestinians Go!
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