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Iran says Olympians will compete against Israelis
Associated Press
Published: 24.07.12, 00:16
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1. Olympic teams
Patricia Sanders ,   Herrin, IL USA   (07.24.12)
God Bless the Israeli Olympic Teams!
2. It shows Iran moves to reconciliate with israel
Julie   (07.24.12)
3. Iranians are tired of shooting themselves in the foot
Noodles ,   Coney Island   (07.24.12)
4. Make Love, Not War
COLBERT ,   Treadmill, ISS   (07.24.12)
5. If True This Is Good News
Dan ,   Florida - Tel Aviv   (07.24.12)
If Iran truly wants to compete and there are no shenanigans, then this is a significant step by Iran saying it wants to start a process toward reconciliation with the civilized world.
6. its a lie. Iranian Moslems consider Jews dirty. why the ...
change now?   (07.24.12)
Fascist Iranian Islamists will never let their players have anything to do with Jews. They forced Jews to leave Iran becuase they wanted Iran to only belong to Moslems and be an "Islamic State" that like 53 other "Islamic States" and "Arab States" only belong to Moselms. They are the real occupiers of Jewish lands.
7. Arab Racism, Islamic Fascism. It won't change.
(07.24.12)
8. That's how it should be.
Persian CAT   (07.24.12)
9. Israel should boycott THEM
Leo ,   Haifa   (07.24.12)
Israel should declare that it will boycott games against iran saudi arabia egypt and all othe rmuslim brotherhood countries
10. "Arab nations traditionally refuse to compete with Isreali "
leo ,   usa   (07.24.12)
I suspect they are afraid of one more defeat.
11. Rabbis agaist us
David Fakheri ,   L A U S A   (07.24.12)
What are those Rabbis doing in the picture?. May be that's why they are willing to compete with us!!.
12. Stay Tuned...
Adam Neira ,   Paris, France   (07.24.12)
13. Keep politics and religion out of sport
Haim ,   TA   (07.24.12)
14. to #9 just to prove you r better than the iranians
ghostq   (07.24.12)
don't boycott them, other wise it will be the childish game of "he did it first".
15. Poor bastards will get shot if they lose against us
Talula ,   Israel   (07.24.12)
But anywho, good luck to our team - we're rooting for you!!!
16. IRAN PAID FOR BURGAS SUICIDE BOMBINGS & OTHERS
ALBERTO   (07.24.12)
INCLUDING THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF BUENOS AIRES IN '94 KILLING HUNDREDS. I DON'T TRUST THEM, THE ATHLETES PROBABLY HAVE POISON DARTS OR NEEDLES TO HURT ISRAELIS WITH.
17. Arabs don`t compete because are afraid of loosing!
anonymous ,   earth   (07.24.12)
18. These lunatics are obsesses with Israel
Mira ,   Vienna   (07.24.12)
Maybe they should see a doctor about it!
19. IOC president Jacques Rogge
Charles ,   Petach Tikva   (07.24.12)
held a minute silence in memory of the 11 Israeli athletes murdered in Munich [ France 24 ]
20. Follow Up
Adam Neira ,   Paris, France   (07.24.12)
The London Olympics is a great trust building opportunity for the international community. The positive statement by the Iranian Olympic Committee is a step in the right direction. The chances of athletes from the two countries meeting is slim. Shooting - Men's 10m and 50m Air Rifle; Athletic - Men's 400m. Javad Mahjoub and Ariel Ze'evi may have met in the Men's 100kg Judo heats on Thursday August 2nd but the former from Persia was ruled out with a gut infection 48 hours ago. The naysayers and cynics will mock the idea of trust building between the two nations, but such opportunities should not be sneered at. There is a peaceful way forward on the Holy Land/Persia front. Prayers for a safe Olympics for all the competitors, officials and spectators.
21. 8
(07.24.12)
afraid to compete because you may loose to a jew? this is the real reason.
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