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British MP storms out of debate with Israeli student
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Published: 21.02.13, 18:10
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31. He prospers from jihad, so he can't be seen debating a Jew
Genoog   (02.21.13)
32. #24 - How pathetic that you'd make excuses for Galloway
Genoog   (02.21.13)
Just because there were some supporters of Israel there is a reason to flee from a debate? If you had any guts or brains, you'd realize that would be a reason to STAY and make your case, not run and hide like a terrified mouse! You're as cowardly and despicable as Galloway, apparently.
33. Galloway
Jose ,   Seville,Spain   (02.21.13)
George Galloway has always been the by word for bigotry and islamo fascism. He represents nothing and has such a chequered past no one takes him seriously.. ... well maybe wife number 4 does who is younger than his daughter.
34. hard to debate with fanatics
Donald   (02.21.13)
Come on! most of you keep saying things like palestinians are "invented people" or that what happened with the Marmara was in "self defence" and then you go berserk when someone refuses to debate with you? Well, start getting used to reactions like this. Nobody likes to debate with fanatics.
35. This is the face of where the UK has collapsed, i.e....
Jehudah Ben-Israel ,   Qatzrin, Israel   (02.21.13)
...he epicentre of the UNHOLY TRINITY. The UNHOLY TRINITY consists of: 1. Classic anti-Semites 2. "Progressive" anti-Jewish racists 3. 7th century-based Islamism Mr. Galloway appears to incorporate all elements into a single person, although, for the most part each of the three elements of the three has little in common with the others, but one thing is common to all three: the drive to single out the national home of the Jewish people, to demonise it, to de-legitimise it, to contribute to the drive of bringing about its demise Let us hope the UNHOLY TRINITY will be attacked by the reasonable citizens of the UK, and the sooner the better, for the sake of healing British society.
36. As a Briton...
Daniel ,   London, UK   (02.21.13)
I'd like to apologise for the offense this odious man has caused, and also to point out that he does not speak for the vast majority in the UK. All sane Briton's view the man as despicable self publicising bigot...
37. Galloway is a known Arabeophile
Danny ,   Tel Aviv   (02.21.13)
38. Galloway is a disgusting racist and anti-Semite
Alexander ,   Tel Aviv, Israel   (02.21.13)
People may have different opinions on what Israel's borders should be (Trans-Jordan and southern Lebanon included minus the Arab population or just Cis-Jordan etc etc) - in the same way as most countries on this earth have had their borders changed through wars and peace after several centuries, but Galloway first says he is against the "occupation" and then he switches to saying that he doesn't even recognize Israel's right to exist. An occupation can only exist if there is an occupying power. If Galloway is against the "occupation" he should simply say that, but if he attacks the nation which is "occupying", then no occupation is even possible since he does not even recognize Israel's right to exist. It's a big difference saying that one does not recognize the legitimacy of the British empire on one hand, and on the other hand attacking UK's right to exist. Galloway doesn't seem to know the difference between EXISTENCE and OCCUPATION. If there is no existence then there is no occupation. If he is against the "occupation" then why attack Israel? When Galloway says he is against the "occupation" he is refering to Israel's right to exist. I have never ever heard of any equivalent case in world history where one labels a country's right to exist as an "occupation". A country's existence is a prerequisite to either occupy or not to occupy.
39. Lawmaker? he is the biggest joke. The UK media mock him
Claude Lipner   (02.21.13)
the British PM mocks him in parliament, look up that recent video on David Cameron laughing at him.
40. @36: Thank You Daniel
emanon ,   USA   (02.21.13)
Sadly, I think you either outnumbered or, at least, out-vocalized. I have no doubt you are not alone, but I don't know how many other people side with you.
41. This proves who practises apartheid and discrimination...
Alex   (02.21.13)
The leftists and islamists ofcourse. Thank you Galloway for showing your true racist and aggressive face.
42. TO NO 9
sam ,   colorado   (02.21.13)
Any legal right to speaking about, all these international regimes are hypocritical and you know it well
43. There was plenty of room in Palestine
Zechariah   (02.21.13)
There was plenty of room in Palestine and the Islamic and Chritian world to save the Jews of Europe .Even Stalin ought to have granted more Jews refuge.Not one Fedayen neededto be displaced if any where it was very wrong but the Jews could have lived in empty areas.
44. Tomi @10
(02.21.13)
that coming from a Hungarian, the European home of pornography
45. Typical antisemitic rant
Galut ia ,   selah   (02.21.13)
it is found in past ethnic cleansing of jews from countries in europe ...there is no good reasons for it ...other than Jews become the fall guy for local ills and issues .... this type of guy does not want his position to be taken apart by facts ....
46. racist behavior
Ilana   (02.21.13)
How disgusting. No freedom of speech in the UK if you are Israeli? Sick!! I hope he gets sent home with a note on his chest: Primitive racist. What will the parliament do about it???
47. coward
Sarah   (02.21.13)
HE does not debate with Israelis because he knows he will lose! Coward!
48. wanker
freddie ,   USA   (02.21.13)
ah, another racist but a dumber one
49. great news !!!!!
alsky ,   Toronto   (02.21.13)
more and more people will see who he really is !!!!!! Great PR victory for Israel !!!!!! Its so nice to see Muslims and their useful idiots shooting themselves in the foot !
50. Gallowsway
jonny r ,   toronto canada   (02.21.13)
Puh-lease! Who did he think he was debating with? The guys name is Eylon Aslan-Levy? Did he think he was genteel wasp from Scotland? This is just George being George- recognising he was losing the debate he blames the messenger. We are on to you George. Go retire.
51. I have a hint but ,...
split ,   US   (02.21.13)
I would like to know who organised this 'debate' - Dirty play by not disclosing opponent's nationality knowing Galloway's rules of engagement, cramped auditorium stuffed with 'israel firsters', no room for Galloway's supporters, etc ,...
52. If every Jew could make antisemites like
Moshe ,   Usa   (02.21.13)
Mr. George Galloway GO AWAY, Jews would be far happier & far better off. Please H-Shem .
53. Send him to pakistsan
eric ,   montreal   (02.21.13)
Teach him a lesson - tatoo his forehead with a magen david and dump him in pakistan for some of his own medicine. He is a disgrace to his fellow englishman.
54. In 10 years or so,Galloway will be elect Londonistan Mayor
Alan ,   SA   (02.21.13)
(except by then the correct title will be Emir.) Already old UK Population is in minority.All you see are old Men and Women but PLENTY young head veiled Women wearing pushing double and triple baby buggies and bearded men in Leather Lumberjackets unemployed
55. aaahh how the hypocritical israelis
Holy Warrior ,   Uk   (02.21.13)
Complain about racism.. You commit ethnic cleansing, you give ethiopian women birth control drug, you hate arabs, you steal peoples lands, you use palestianians for target practice. If he dosent want to talk to murderers, thats his rigjt and I suppoet him.
56. He should make up his mind...
Barry ,   Ra'anana, Israel   (02.21.13)
He said: "I don’t debate with Israelis." Wait... doesn't that means he recognizes that Israel exists? Where else does an Israeli live?
57. 55: You just gave a list of British crimes
Dave ,   Montreal, Canada   (02.21.13)
Read your history you ignoramous. Visit Israel and learn the truth, or even better, go to Gaza and get your throat slit.
58. Galloway follows the policy of British Empire
E.M Jordan is Pal.St ,   SF   (02.21.13)
What Galloway care is interest of British Empire in over 50 Islamic nations, he knows history very well and he knows it is the rights of Jewish people in that land but he has no choice for the interest of his nation to make himself fool and deny the rights of Jews in that land, by the way Winston Churchill followed same policy and later on continues by others ministrations and they will continuing until there is interest in Muslims nations, in the end the crimes the British did to humanity no other nation did and still they are doing but this time they are doing very wisely which peoples are not aware of their crimes.
59. @40. I side with 36, as do many.
Brian ,   London   (02.21.13)
He is a political disaster and a joke. He grabs at straws to get any power, as much power as a neighborhood watch team. The UK Prime minister openly makes fun of him in parliament. I dont expect that you in America see this, you only see what a paper like Ynet want you to see and report on.
60. he has the right to leave
Donnie ,   Irvine, CA   (02.21.13)
Seriously, at some point you need to realize that "debating" with Israelis it's almost an impossible task. You keep repeating things like palestinians are "invented people" and brand incidents like the Marmara as "acts of self defence". You call unarmed people protesting "terrorists" and brand any criticism of anything Israel does as "anti-semitism" And you have the gall to criticise this guy for standing up and leaving? Well, get used to incidents like this. If people don't want to "debate" with you it's because you don't know the meaning of the word.
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