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UN chief condemns Iran leaders' anti-Israel remarks
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Published: 18.08.12, 08:39
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1. I'm really surprised with Iran
Roger Outhome ,   USA   (08.18.12)
Whom would have ever thought such a thing? Little ol' terrorist loving, fun loving terrorist nation threatening Israel who can do absolutely nothing to protect itself? And for sure, Ban Moon is terribly surprised!!! It just isn't like Iran to do such a thing? And another surprise too! The US believes Iran wants to develop nuclear weapons. This never has been reported before!!! So taken by surprise, I think I'll need a hot delicious cup of hot chocolate just to calm my nerves of rusty steel!!!
2. BAN KI MOON HAS POWER OF NOTHING ON HIS SIDE
ALBERTO   (08.18.12)
3. Long due response and shame on the EU & Vatican's silence.
BUTSeriously ,   Sydney   (08.18.12)
4. Gee, thanks, Bankie! Now do something!
Scott ,   USA   (08.18.12)
5. The UN is dismayed that A-Jad is threatening Israel
Daniel ,   Formerly Israel   (08.18.12)
Just imagine how upset they'll be if he actually destroys it; that'll just break the UN's heart.
6. Iran is bating Israel to attack...
Dan ,   Israel   (08.18.12)
Ahmadinejad may believe what he says about Israel and the Holocaust. However, it should also be clear that the Iranian regime could benefit enormously in the political realm should Israel attack. Were Iran to experience an event that they would characterize as a "Zionist Pearl Harbor", the emotional and political windfall that would be reaped is likely worth more than the material damage and subsequent delays that might be sustained to their nuclear enrichment program. The Iranians are perhaps the best in the ME at playing this game of chess. On the other hand, Israeli intelligence is also adept at deciphering this calculus and will likewise weigh their options.
7. Where have you all been?
nibor ,   israel   (08.18.12)
Too little, too late. Every single country in the UN should have been shouting, really shouting, against Iran for the last 6 years. Now that the threat of nuclear war is hanging over their heads and becoming more real they begin to open their mouths. Shame! Shame! Shame!
8. Ashton we cant hear you
james ,   uk/il   (08.18.12)
9. Ban just had his eyes and ears opened ?
Barbara ,   Haifa Israel   (08.18.12)
Where has he been for the last couple of years? Iran has been foaming at the mouth about Israel for quite a while and only now Ban thinks it is inflammatory ? Wake up, world.
10. Condemnation ! Well thats powerful ! Just
DT ,   TA Israel   (08.18.12)
like the UN's "peace" mission in Syria, Ruanda, Congo, Sudan and hevane knows where else.
11. "It ain't impress me much"
tiki ,   belgium   (08.18.12)
I'm sure Achmed from Iran didn't close an eye last night after the 'harsh words of UN chief, Mr. can't accomplish anything.
12. Iran
MR   (08.18.12)
"Many thousands of Iranians shouted "Death to America, death to Israel" during state-organized protests" If so, then not only the nuclear facilities and not Israel alone should do it. That is, if the world learned something from ihstory.
13. Repent and be consistant
calabi ,   Sydney   (08.18.12)
Repent and add your condemnation to all who try to wrestle JERUSALEM from Israel!!!!!
14. #12 Why not Israel alone?
Robert ,   Australia   (08.18.12)
Not everyone is as thin-skinned and insults against some have little effect. If insults from posters here on ynet toward Britain were taken seriously Britain would be justified in attacking Israel.
15. Where is Jimmy Carter? Why is he silent? HRW?The UN GA,HRC?
PETER SM ,   MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA   (08.18.12)
The new South Africa?British AUT? Their silence says it all about them.
16. Class is over kids ! What did you learn today ?
Iranian Hunter   (08.18.12)
We learn that when you terrorize jews, the leftist disappear. But when the jews defended themself, it's against human rights according to leftist. Good job Kids ! you all gets A+ because you're all good little soon-to-be-leftist.
17. Curious Ban
Other X   (08.18.12)
"In accordance with the United Nations Charter, all members must refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state." Do this statement apply to Iran only. What about the jewsh gvnt saying day after day they preparing to attack Iran.  
18. The factors are wrong
Devorah   (08.18.12)
How does being "dismayed" equate with "slamming?" Example: I was "dismayed" when the tomatoes were picked over at the market, but I didn't "slam" the manager. The robotic U.N. strikes again, and Iran is yawning.
19. #8
Cohen ,   Israel   (08.18.12)
Did u really ecpect to hear something from Baroness ASS-TON?
20. ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Alan ,   SA   (08.18.12)
21. I find it odd
Me   (08.18.12)
That Iran, who's trying to develop a nuclear bomb, and keep talking about the destruction of Israel, doesn't find the irony. If you nuke Israel, and let's say you've got the ability to nuke all of it, turning it all into a radioactive wasteland... Where would the Palestinians live? Do you expect them to live on the ground once struck by nuclear power?
22. # 17 Rumpelstilskin
Big bad Jew ,   United States   (08.18.12)
just wake up? This movie's almost over... You missed the part where the Iranian gov. threatened to "Wipe Israel off the map." That, of course was prior to the most recent insanity from the Iranian mad men. You can go back to sleep now.
23. Too Little WAY TOO LATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(08.18.12)
mr ban ki moon, Would Your Country Have Acted As Patient, If kim jung ill Had been the little bearded monkey? Would your country have been so patience j.hu had been the little bearded monkey? This release of condemnation IS NOTHING MORE THAN WINDOW DRESSING good sir!!! the ILLEGAL regime in tehran SHOULD HAVE BEEN EXPELLED FROM your International body as soon as iaea inspectors Were Not Allowed To INFORCE THE NPT with the persian arabs Period End Of Story!!!!!!! May You Have A Blessed Shabat!!!!!!!! שבת שלום/ברוך הא שם
24. #18
Bertram ,   London, UK   (08.18.12)
According to my dictionary 'dismay' means: to fill with apprehension or alarm. Quite apt in the case of Ban Ki- Moon's statement. Applied to your tomato context suggests an extreme reaction!
25. #24 - Bertram
Devorah   (08.18.12)
According to dictionary dot com, "dismay" has three meanings as follows: 1. to break down the courage of completely, as by sudden danger or trouble; dishearten thoroughly; daunt: The surprise attack dismayed the enemy. 2. to surprise in such a manner as to disillusion: She was dismayed to learn of their disloyalty. 3. to alarm; perturb: The new law dismayed some of the more conservative politicians. So, which definition pertains to Ban? I suppose only Ban knows. Number 3 is an appropriate reaction when it comes to tomatoes.
26. irans total devastation, coming soon.
DANNY TAWIL ,   ENGLAND   (08.29.12)
IRANS TOTAL DEVASTATION COMING SOON, THEY IRAN WANTS A FIGHT, NO ONE ON THIS EARTH KNOW WHAT ISRAEL IS CAPABLE OF DOING TO IRAN. BUT WAIT AND SEE, IRAN WILL BE DESTROYED,GUARANTEED. NUCLEAR SITES + REVOLUNTIONARY GUARD AND ALL THE GOVERMENT.
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