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Palestinian journalists balk at strip search
Elior Levy, AP
Published: 17.07.12, 00:03
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1. Probably because Israeli journalists...
Malone ,   Hfx   (07.17.12)
...are unlikely to have bombs in their underwear,or anywhere else.
2. Unfortunately, we did a background check
Eyal ,   usa israel   (07.17.12)
on the Palestinians and a big load buzzer started to make lots of noise. It turned out the Palestinians have a bad history of launching rockets, suicide bombers, kidnapping and much more. The bottom line is; you have the right to take your close off before crossing over to see Madam Clinton.
3. IDF preversion. How they get their jollies.
Free Press   (07.17.12)
4. are they special?
(07.17.12)
Why are they complaining that they were asked to drop their pants? When confronted with the same demand, Bill Clinton quickly agreed.
5. 3
(07.17.12)
do not confuse virile, hunky and straight idf soldiers with homosexual arafat and arabs. arabs are known for their sexual repression and as a result homosexuality. homosexuality is rampant in arab and muslim society. this is what they tried to cover up when arafat died.
6. #3
(07.17.12)
if i were you, i won't ever worry about idf soldiers. they have all the women they want right left and center. those hunky men in uniform do not need to look at little parts to get off. any woman that is israel knows it. they are all straight as can be. maybe it is you who will enjoy the drop off pants policy? is this why you're complaining? believe me, israeli idf do not get off on looking at dirty underwear. they need to protect themselves and those they protect from the very same underwear that often carry vlittle suicide bombs. and this is why they insist on pants being dropped.
7. Good policy
sk ,   USA   (07.17.12)
Good policy based on Palestinian terror behaviour. They reap what they sow.
8. LMAO!!!!!!!
Gee ,   Zikron Yaakov   (07.17.12)
I remember when nobody was searched getting on an airplane, but that change because of ARABS. I remember when I could go into any store without a security check, but that changed because of ARABS. I remember going to the Kotel without any security, but that changed because of ARABS. I remember when the police didn't carry guns, but that changed because of ARABS. Personally I think they should strip search every Arab that crosses our borders.
9. Given the history of their behavior the search's reasonable.
AK   (07.17.12)
10. Strip search
Moshico ,   Jerusalem   (07.17.12)
They should always be searched this way no matter the reason as its better safe tan sorry. If they were not known to stick bombs in their underwear then it would not be necessary to do so, they get what they deserve.
11. not all muslims
joemoer ,   israel   (07.17.12)
not all muslims are terrorists but all terrorists are muslims i would be horrified if the security had not asked them to do this .
12. Prudent approach to protect US dignitary
Barry ,   Tokyo   (07.17.12)
Arabs have used ploys such as "pregnant" women , baby carriages, priests and even school children to carry bombs for terror attacks in the past. Any responsible person would definitely search so called "journalists". Not to do so would be a display of irresponsibility. Any fair minded (if there are any to be found) Arab would certainly be reasonable enough to understand Israel's predicament. Just look at Syria.
13. cuz Israelis don't strap bombs yell allu akbar
tf ,   herzliya il   (07.17.12)
14. Would not be the first suicide bombers posing as journos.
PETER SM ,   MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA   (07.17.12)
Underpants bombers bra bombers,equal opportunity mass murderers. Of course they complain,otherwise they would be accepting the reality & consequences of Islamist suicide bombers in the ME and around the world.
15. Life isn't fair
R ,   Israel   (07.17.12)
We Israelis have to stand in a security line to go into a mall or movie theater. To get on a plane, I have to take my shoes off, be subjected to a pad-down, and submit to a semi- X-ray that shows me without my clothes to some male operator. That isn't fair either.
16. Ever heard of 'racial profiling'?...
arik ,   NY   (07.17.12)
I hate to say it but 'IT WORKS'!!!
17. Cry me a river ...
cc ,   TA   (07.17.12)
18. Otta strip search obama
Bad Ased Jew ,   United States   (07.17.12)
and see what possible female parts or unknown weapons are hiding there....
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