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Before the next baby dies
Ezzeldeen Abu al-Aish
Published: 20.11.12, 10:42
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1. your choice
Tamar ,   Jerusalem   (11.20.12)
Dear Dr Ezzeldeen, You are the ones who choose Hamas to be your leaders.I don't see you fighting against them. All they think about is weapons and bombs.They use your homes and your schools and your hospitals and even your places of worship for war...But you still support them.Is like you people are blind.They are the reason your children are dying, that they don't have a normal life. Believe me when i say that we also want peace.That our war is not against the people, not against the children.But we have children too.And we suffer Hamas hatred every day of our life. We will never have peace with any terrorist group and till the people in Gaza understand that then.... we have to defend our self. How can we even think about letting people from Gaza come into Israel if all they think about is blowing themselves up?
2. I am one of those Israelis that want peace with all my heart
SNS   (11.20.12)
I mourn the death of innocent life, I want my children to grow up without war, I want the fighting to end...but, the truth is that Israel does not occupy Gaza as was written in the article. Did Dr Abu al-Aish write such an article when Hamas et al was launching missiles all this time? Is Dr Abu al-Aish writing articles about the massacre of tens of thousands of Syrians by their country men?
3. Dear Doktor
Nitzan ,   Jerusalem   (11.20.12)
pls read Israels Declaration of Independence, than read the Hamas Charter and you will understand that there will never be peaceful coexistence in this Land.
4. Dear Dr
Chiam ,   Tokyo japan   (11.20.12)
Beautiful , eloquent and from your heart. But. You say the Israeli leadership doesn't want peace - you know this from their acts and deeds - but you must realize that from the very begging the Arab leadership in what was British Palestine and the subsequent leadership of the Arabs in Judea Sameria , Aaza as well as almost the whole Pan Arab / Muslim world -- REFUSES TO RECOGNIZE THE JEWISH STATE And has wagged war many times on this tiny nation You do realize this no? Can you tell us how do we begin to do anything when ever gesture, overture and attempt is meant with violence. How do we start to change our children's lives when the Arabs teach nothing but hate for the sons of monkeys and pigs? Where do we start when - most recently- we forcibly remove Jews from their homes and leave Aaza - and we get rockets in return Who are you appealing to? You dear Dr must work on fundamentally changing YOUR society This is the problem
5. Dear Dr. Abu al-Aish
Palestinian   (11.20.12)
I know that after the terrible tragedy of the beloved daughters, you could not continue working at the Sheba Medical Center in israel and also couldn't work in Gaza also... and somehow very quick Visa to Canada. As you know that Balfour from Eng-land gave away our homes to immigrants from Europe then gangs of Irgun, Hagana and Stern founded israel then the newly created UN just to stamp the approval of that state. I agree that we should send israelis love ... peace ... once we get our homes back. Enjoy your life in Canada and please do not wait for another war to write in Ynet.
6. dear doctor, what about hamas?
sasha ,   tel aviv, israel   (11.20.12)
What happened to this man is a tragedy, but to avoid war you must fight all its causes. There is not one single Israeli soldier or settler left in Gaza since 2005. So where is the ocupation? I consider myself a pacifist and the least you can say is I'm far from being a fan of Biberman & co. But what about Hamas and the other terrorist organizations? What about the dictatorship they built in Gaza, the lack of freedom of speech, the masses' fanatization, including the children? Israelis must behave responsibly, that's true… But when will Palestinians finally start fighting the gangsters who lead them and are destroying their soul?
7. Abu al-Aish
Beary White ,   Norway   (11.20.12)
You uses words like any other islamic followers...but are not able to see the terror your hamas-government is pouring down on Israel. In these days arab leaders refers to other arab leaders as my brother!! , then you all are as guilty for the terror as hamasss is delivering. Shame to the arab world for those blind eyes.
8. Will this be read in Gaza or Tehran?
David ,   Montpelier USA   (11.20.12)
I doubt the leaders of Hamas in Gaza and their Iranian backers would agree with the doctor. Indeed, he may need to seek asylum in Israel to escape a Hamas death sentence.
9. The real issue
Michael ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (11.20.12)
No one can argue that this man suffered a real tragedy and from what I have read about him, he is an amazing person, but I see that even he fails to acknowledge the Palestinian role in their troubles. Israel is forced to control their movement and aspects if their lives because they do not accept the Jewish state and are waiting for the day they will have the means to destroy it. He states that he is a refugee because his family had land within the '48 borders of Israel. No, at most he is a descendant if refugees. It is this thinking that will ensure there is no resolution to this conflict.
10. dear Doctor
Daniela   (11.20.12)
it's Gaza that send missiles Israel replies to those missiles! Ask your hamas and islamic guys to stop and to let us live in peace. Don't blame our leaders! Our leaders protect us from the hate of your people.
11. and i forgot when the IDF ask you to get out the building
Daniela   (11.20.12)
just get out if you want to continue to breath. You killed your children because you staid home when IDF asked you to leave ! shame on you doctor !
12. Dear Doctor
Julie ,   Israel   (11.20.12)
you are only in Canada and working as an "esteemed " Doctor because of what you learned from the Israelis and benefited from the expertise and generosity in allowing you, the enemy, to work in world class Israeli hospitals. You are where you are today in your professional life because of ISRAEL. Too bad you are still so blinded, so brain washed that you can't see the forest for the trees.
13. We all wish the leadership in Gaza were more like you,
Simon   (11.20.12)
dear Dr. Abu al-Aish, but unfortunately your spirit and opinions stand in stark opposition to theirs.
14. Dear Doctor, I respect you so much but
Salma ,   Palestine   (11.20.12)
the so called Israelis can only understand the language of force.
15. God Bless you Dr Al Aish
Rachel   (11.20.12)
That you can still speak of peace and reconcillation in spite of the unbearable heartbreak and pain you had to endure is very admirable. Hearing voices like yours gives me hope admist all the madness, cruelty,and brutality in the world today.
16. #3 How about Likud Charter???
Muayyad ,   Palestine   (11.20.12)
17. occupation
Tania ,   Australia   (11.20.12)
Israel does not "occupy" Gaza - Hamas does! Their charter is one of hatred and their mission is to inflict damage on Israel. I wish that no innocents ever got caught up in this, and I'm sure Israel does too, but unfortunately Hamas was voted in and continues its mission of death, shooting rockets from within the community, rather than protect the people who voted them in!
18. I suppose ....
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (11.20.12)
... the Fogel family feels much the same way. And they never fired missiles at anyone.
19. We want peace:Can you edit your Koran
Norbus ,   Jerusalem   (11.20.12)
Dear Dr Abu al-Aish; I lived in Baghdad for 2600 years before coming home from origin and exile, more than a thousand years before Mohammed and the Ulama' recorded the Koran, the source of hatred and enmity between us How do you propose to deal with Khaibar if you are to achieve peace? Reverse 50 years of Wahabism? Recognise Ka'ba for what it really is The world is changing very fast, and Islam seems to regress rather than go with it Good luck to us all.
20. Sorry for your loss, Sir...but, you're truly naive!!!
Taz Man ,   USA   (11.20.12)
It sounds like you have very little understanding of the God's scriptures. This war, between Arabs and Jews has been going on since time immemorial (Hagar, Ishmael, Esau). There will never be peace between. Israel and the Musims, especially, with the Palestinians (their choice and sworn duty as stated in the Koran and their Charter). Shortly, the Palestinians will be wiped-out; and, the Muslims suffer a series of devestating defeats (it's all in God's prophetical word!). Their will be peace only when the Messiah returns (Yeshua). As in Egypt, many years ago, God hears the cries of his children; He will answer and act--it's coming; have faith...and, wait on the Lord! God bless, Israel!!! A Christian Zionist
21. no Tamar, they are not blind
(11.20.12)
they are forced to support hamas othewise hamas kill them! Gazans are miserable people, they got the punishment to live in Gaza and nobody in the world save them. I feel mercy for them. It's true, many of them support hamas but i'm sure that the majority would be happy to join the IDF in this moment! Gaza must be freed by hamas and by all the islamic terrorist groups in order for these people to see the light of freedom. free Gaza
22. Salma people like you should be sent out of this country
Daniela   (11.20.12)
you are against peace, you hate us, you, like hamas, do not recognize Israel. You support terrorism! Please note that this land never belong to palestinians. You never had a state! Nothing was stolen. You are jordanians !
23. Dear doctor, u have no shame!
Rani ,   Nablus   (11.20.12)
u dont deserve to be father, you love israel and cameras more than your daughters, shame shame shame
24. To; No. 14
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (11.20.12)
That's rich, coming from you. The ersatz "Palestinians" understand nothing but violence and terror. Well, Israel has now responded in kind. Our missiles, of course, are better and we know exactly where the terrorists are hiding and, one by one, we are sending them to their 72 virgins and rivers of honey. So, of course, and predictably enough, the ersatz "Palestinian" terrorists are now crying and begging and pleading for a cease fire. Not going to happen until we finish the job and clean out the nest of terrorists that is Gaza. The ersatz "Palestinians" know only the language of violence and terror. So that is the language that Israel must use in dealing with you. How do you like us now, chica? HOW DO YOU LIKE US NOW? Where's all the bravado? Where's all the sturm und drang and promises to exterminate the Jews? All I hear is predictable ersatz "Palestinian" whining. Did you think Israel would stay silent in the face of terrorist violence forever? Did you? You know nothing about the Jewish people and the State of Israel. You've never bothered to learn. More's the pity for you.
25. Before the next baby dies
Rina ,   Haifa, Israel   (11.20.12)
Before this doctor will cry a river and show his crocodile tears, why he didn't go to Gaza and ask Hamas to stop send rockets to Israel cities. By the way "good doctor" didn't live in Gaza anymore. Why? Because he knew very well, there will be no peace in Gaza as long as the Hamas will be ruling in this territory. So his interview is hypocritical. Yes, there is people, who is dying, because it's war and everything can happened with adults and kids in the war. But living in Canada is to easy to criticize, what happening in Gaza and Israel.I am sorry, his daughter where killed, but maybe it's partly was his fault, to trust Hamas and to let your daughters to live in war zone.
26. No comprendo!
Dave ,   Petach Tikva, ISRAEL   (11.20.12)
I utterly fail to understand why you would publish such drivel. Who the hell is Amy Ginsburg?? You are hiding behind freedom of speech to slander and demonize Israel. Gaza elected bloodthirsty, murdering savages to "govern" them, and they are responsible for any death, injury or damage caused to them by continually firing rockets at innocent Israeli men, women, children and babies. I certainly regret the good doctor's agonizing loss, but we need to see him demand from Hamas and their Iranian (and WESTERN!) supporters and benefactors a total, immediate and permanent cessation of its shameless and monstrous war crimes. Unless and until they stop firing at Israel, there will be no peace.
27. Come to Israel!
Cristian ,   Beer-Sheva   (11.20.12)
If you are afraid for your life in Gaza, take your family and come to Israel! Israel cares for its citizens, it doesn't matter if you are black or white, Arab or Jew or anything else!
28. Rani motek, believe me
Daniela   (11.20.12)
the doctor doesn't love Israel, if that was the case he woldn't live in Gaza capital of islamic terrorism against the jews. he supports evil.
29. nice
seare ,   israel   (11.20.12)
really dotor who doesn;t loss his emotions we need peace all of us thank u doctor
30. Dr. Abu al-Aish
Anonymous ,   Israel   (11.20.12)
Your words express my sentiments precisely. My sadness and mourning spans across both sides of the border. Would that we were the people deciding the policy.
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