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BBC's Olympics webpage omits Israel's capital
Yaniv Halili
Published: 20.07.12, 22:30
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31. Who needs anti-Israel BBC ? Kick them out of Israel !
Abraham ben Jacob ,   Canada   (07.21.12)
32. The capital is?
Syd Chaden ,   Palermo Calif USA   (07.21.12)
Well, we have to try to make the Muslims happy, don't we? How about designating London as the capital of the New Caliphate?
33. Jerusalem, London, BBC
David Fakheri ,   Los Angles USA   (07.21.12)
When Jerusalem was the CAPITAL of the HOLY LAND for the JEWS! Where has been LONDON with her DIRTY PROPAGANDA TEAM ( BBC -1 - 2 - 3 - ....... ) on the map to decide now WHERE and WHICH part of ISRAEL is the CAPITAL of the JEWISH STATE David Fakheri
34. Has A.Lieberman Sent A Official Letter
(07.21.12)
To the IOC and bbc? Demand A Appology To The Nation Of Israel! As well as REMOVE the east Jerusalem as the capital of A Non-Exsistant people With NO History! שבת שלום/ברוך שם הא
35. BBC : Why does Israel allow the BBC to
DT ,   TA Israel   (07.21.12)
even exist in Israel. Shut them down and let Fox News reign
36. Empty "revenge" in form of fantasizing about "Londonistan"
tom ,   tel aviv   (07.21.12)
does not satisfy me personally. I would like for my govt. to react in a LOUD & clear way. There are many possibilities and few more that others will think of. I don't think Israel should continue to call pissing in it's face "rain".... We need just some of the Arab sense of pride!
37. 4,10
MelekhShaul ,   Jerusalem   (07.21.12)
4.If its so bad leave. 10.Make up your petty little mind - is the BBC anti-Jewish or anti-Israeli? Whichever it is, don't pay your license fee!!
38. Why is "Palestine" even a team?
Intedi Nensak ,   Stockholm, Sweden   (07.21.12)
Can any fictional country enter the olympics these days? Jerusalem is the de facto capital of Israel. If they absolutely must point out that it's unrecognized by countries that should mind their own business they could just add (de facto) or (disputed) afterwards but it's just childish to make such an effort in order to avoid having to use the word capital.
39. #10
Intedi Nensak ,   Stockholm, Sweden   (07.21.12)
Just call them and say you don't have a tv anymore and you wont be paying your license fee anymore. It works in Sweden anyway, i stopped paying license fees to the government propaganda network years ago. Even though they can see i have an active cable subscription they can't prove i actually have a tv in my home, they're not allowed to go in and check.
40. Lord Sandwich and the BBC
noel nesor ,   Israel   (07.21.12)
Interesting title. I once met the famous UK judge Lord Salmon of Sandwich. Now that was a tasty title. As to the BBC, what can one say other than it is the bastion of left wing multiculturianism and facist like Jew hating.
41. The BBC is a farce. But...
Avishai ,   Tel Aviv   (07.21.12)
Why just jump on the BBC? I really don't care much what the BBC thinks. Why are almost all of the Embassies in Tel Aviv??? In all other countries the Embassies are in the countries capitals. US, Briton, France... grow a pair and MOVE YOUR EMBASSIES TO OUR CAPITAL, YERUSHALIAM (Jerusalem)!
42. No more BBC inIsrael
james ,   uk/il   (07.21.12)
43. Israel has no jurisdiction over E.Jerusalem the capital
(07.21.12)
44. E.Jerusalem is the capital of Palestine
Alex   (07.21.12)
That is, when the Israeli land thieves end the illegal occupation and give all the stolen land back to its rightful owners in accord with International Law.
45. clever minds
tiki ,   belgium   (07.21.12)
Did anyone of the 'intelligentia" at the BBC know that JERUSALEM was the capital of the JEWISH Kingdom 'before Mekka, LONDON, Paris, Brussel & the USA ever existed? William (2) is right, why are there no delegation from all the other wannabee's?
46. What is the fuss about?
Gregg ,   Haifa IL   (07.21.12)
Only Israel recognizes Jerusalem as its capital. The whole world doesn't and recognizes tel aviv as the Israeli capital; and this is the raison why all embassies are in tel aviv. As well as internationally, east Jerusalem is the capital of Palestine. BBC is just mentioning a fact. Why would it write the opposite of what the British gov and the international community agree on?
47. BBC director in Israel
Dennis ,   Nj USA   (07.21.12)
I wonder where these pieces of drek have their Israel offices?
48. Great Britan
Nadirs ,   Los Angeles   (07.21.12)
The British are still sore that Israel is a Jewish state.When they needed bomb making material in WWI, they agreed to create Israel. When the war was over and they won they changed their minds and decided to side with the arabs. Not until the King David Hotel incident did the British mandate end and they got out of our land. Let me say this again THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS PALESTINE.
49. "Amnesia" or trying to force the world into recognition?
jerusalem   (07.21.12)
Do people like you, Yaniv Halill not understand by now that israel is a violation of international law? Is it not true that that it seats the kenesset? Is it not true that-to my knowledge, not even ONE- foreign embassies reside elsewhere? I think they should have done the same for PA's capital though in this stance to stay clear of being called biased by people with your opinion. This isnt discrimination, it is REALITY bub. No matter what you want to call or label it, a chicken is a chicken in the end, and you cant fool anyone. There is nothing to rectify either. As soon as israel 'rectifies' itself first, then we can call you for what you are. No free ticket honey.
50. Olympic Games & Israeli Capital
RaymondDeane ,   Dublin, Ireland   (07.21.12)
The BBC truly are cowards not simply to assert the legal fact that Tel Aviv is officially the capital of Israel.
51. #49:I could tell you what to do with your "world", but even
tom ,   tel aviv   (07.21.12)
your's isn't big enough!
52. defintely not churchill's bbc
jarred stone ,   london uk   (07.21.12)
this bbc has taken a nasty left turn and is spinning out of control.it's controlled by the loony radical left.israel can expect no favors from the bbc in it's current form...........
53. #51: lol
jerusalem   (07.21.12)
Its the cold, hard truth-what did I say wrong? Stay in Tel Aviv, in your "world".
54. Is BBC so dumb ?
Samuel ,   Israel   (07.21.12)
Ihe entire staff of the dumb BBC should be sent back to elemetary school.The Director should resign for commiting such a major error.SHAME ON YOU.
55. Gregg Fuss is 1.BBC denied Israel ANY Capital!2.Jerusalem is
PETER SM ,   MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA   (07.21.12)
not the Capital of Palestine, there is no state called Palestine, not even in the Moslem bloc controlled UN & the PA has no presence in Jerusalem .3 "most foreign embassies reside in Tel Aviv.".That means there ARE. some in Jerusalem Israel contrary to your claim. 4.Heads of state go to Jerusalem to address the Parliament of the state of Israel
56. Jerusalem, Israël capital
basri ,   paris   (07.21.12)
Does B.B.C. knows that London is already half islamic capital ? We don't care what British are thinking about us. And they can always visit Jerusalem and his renewed King David Hotel...
57. Level IOC= level UN, corrupt and antisemitic.
Jerry ,   The Netherlands   (07.21.12)
58. BBC is a joke
Bob ,   West Allis   (07.21.12)
Reading all the comments, I have come to the conclution that the BBC belongs to the Arabs living in Great Britain. The British people should be ashamed of themselves for ignoring the only true Democracy in the Middle East with its Capital in Jerusalem, but because of their population being almost half muslim, then I understand why they have to please those who provide the funding for the BBC, knowing that the British Government is broke, and they need extra money to maintain their welfare State, and all those institutions who broadcast lies and more lies. I like Great Britain, but they should stop taking in more muslims, because eventually they will try to take over the British Government. So, now you see why they can´t say that Jerusalem is the Capital of Israel, and why they have to please the INVENTED PEOPLE???? Long live the Queen, because she has been the Jewel of Great Britain, and must remain so, but be careful with the muslim population... Love London!!!
59. #50 wrong
Gee ,   Zikron Yaakov   (07.21.12)
The official capital of Israel is Jerusalem and has been since 1949. Location of embassies is not indicative of a capital. The definition of a country's capital is where their seat of government resides period. Foreign recognition is not required, nor are embassies required. Jerusalem is and will remain our capital and anybody that doesn't like it can go suck an egg.
60. "Jews controll the media"???
PETER SM ,   MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA   (07.21.12)
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