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UNRWA suspends Gaza distribution
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Published: 05.04.13, 08:19
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1. The Gazans dont have a "right" to foriegn aid
Israeli grandma   (04.05.13)
Its a gift from humanitarian nations, and not G-d given right. The Gazan's appear not to have been taught humanitarian ideas, but have been brainwashed to accept all handouts from outsiders without any sense of responsibility for their own plight. The English proverb "biting the hand that feeds" comes to mind.
2.  UNRWA help terrorism...
David Malaki   (04.05.13)
UNRWA provides funds and food for the "refugees" ... but there are no more refugees... these Palestinians live on their land and a robbed by Hammas... UNRWA should not cover up for Hamass
3. Let them go to the
Charles ,   Petach Tikva   (04.05.13)
Gaza roots club , and thereafter to the As-Sadaka olympic swimming pool . Need for help ?
4. "until guarantees are given"
A ,   Belgium   (04.05.13)
The only guarantee among "palestinians" is a lie.
5. They have learned to see aid as a right and not a gift!
Michael Redbourn ,   Arad Israel   (04.05.13)
6. Apologies to Marie-Antoinette
Mark ,   London, UK   (04.05.13)
"Let them eat bullets"
7. Eternal Miserable
Yitzhak Levinson ,   Be'er Sheva   (04.05.13)
Culture of whiners - there is not another example in the entire world of people who for 65 years can not rehabilitate themselves and stop being refugees. It happens mainly because the Arab countries want to keep the Palestinians as refugees and to use their misery weapon against the State of Israel, presenting Israel as the reason for the situation of the Palestinians. And the dumb world buys this foolishness and continues paying and maintaining this silly phenomenon.
8. To: Yitzhak at No. 7
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (04.05.13)
I agree with all you said except for one thing -- they are not "refugees." They are voluntary quits. Displaced persons -- of their own making. They left of their own volition. Millions of Jews WERE true refugees, and they all have managed to make a life. Without becoming a millstone around anyone's neck. I know that I've grown quite tired of that endless pit of need and whine that are the ersatz "Palestinians." If you want a future -- BUILD ONE. My parents came to the United States following World War II, and were given five dollars and a handshake. They sent three children to the Ivy Leagues; two to medical school and one to law school. Never once did they whine about the TRULY horrible things that happened to them. The Jewish culture is "what can I do with what I have," not "when is my next free money coming?" Therein the difference. I submit that the problem lies with the ersatz "Palestinians," and not anyone else.
9. Totally messed up system
Sammy ,   Newcastle   (04.05.13)
How is it you can have a few hundred MULTI MILLIONAIRES in a tiny country earning millions of dollars a WEEK whilst the rest of Gaza has to riot for food? There have been revolutions in countries for a lot less! Answer? Its a FIVE letter word.. H A M A S These fortunes are made from a monopoly of the Tunnel Trade..A SCAM A Racket..that can only survive because Hamas maintains its State of War with Israel and the borders remain closed so the Tunnel Trade can flourish. And at the same time worse than any police state maintaining its choking grip of power Gaza today is like a Fifedom of Hamas...Fifedom means a few control fabulous riches whilst the rest of Gaza are fifes or servants. Is there any wonder why Hamas unless forced will never change this status quo?
10. Lack of funding?
Amichai ,   Huntsville, US   (04.05.13)
I could've sworn several Arab states held a summit & agreed to fund "Palestine" in the absence of UNRWA. What happened to that?
11. #8's five bucks and a handshake
Joey ,   Goraj Poland 1943   (04.05.13)
Every survivor story is unique and more can always have been done. However your comment denies the role that many Jewish organizations played in assisting survivors and their families: JDC, HIAS, NYANA, UJA /Federation. Mutual aid is a good thing. How it is delivered might differ from circumstance to circumstance.
12. What did UNRWA expect?
Ypip ,   Canada   (04.05.13)
Gazan's have been groomed and raised to be rabid hot heads through their educational and political indoctrination for years. They wouldn't do that to their leadership who caused the mess to begin though.
13. The hypocrisy to infinity.
Jusanz77 ,   Vzla   (04.05.13)
"Biting the hand that feeds you" is a clear example of the attitude of the eternal Palestinian refugees with UNRWA. The perpetual refugee institution founded for the sole purpose of using refugees as political hammer against Israel. To the shame of the Arabs, today there are only 800,000 Refugees in Gaza, even after almost eight years that Israel left Gaza, refugees rather than diminish, grow geometrically. It seems hypocritical that human rights world that the Arabs will sue Israel over the Palestinians, does not apply to the Arabs
14. insanity.....
gays4Israel ,   Toronto   (04.05.13)
Einstein doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. the queston becomes: who is more insane ?
15. Feudelism is the Arab way Masters and serfs
Jonny ,   Cape Town   (04.05.13)
Nothing has changed, the masters bank called the UN is going bankrupt.
16. Agree with everyone...
Beary White ,   Norway   (04.05.13)
..and do not forget their most important activity is to stay in bed and multiply. Money is poring down, but unfortunately hamasss take most of it. Norwegian leftist government is pouring 1.5 mill USD every year, without the knowledge of the norwegian people....never told in media..
17. where's my handout?
4th generation ,   USA   (04.05.13)
My great grandparents were refugees too.
18. If they're living in their "so called"...
Malone ,   Hfx   (04.05.13)
...homeland,,then how can they be refugees?
19. That's the way folks, go and demand your entitlement!!!
Harry Wright ,   UK   (04.05.13)
You are entitled to receive from UNWRA all the food you can eat and cash to spend on top of that. While you are at it, demand an increase in allowance because prices are sky high these days. You are not allowed to lose one gram of weight as long as UNWRA is around. While the rest of the world is cutting back, there is no need for you to do so, you LUCKY folks!!!!
20. I totally subscribe to what you wrote,
Do It Yourself   (04.06.13)
Sarah. I also made "alya" with my family and we were much luckier than your parents. We had 70 dollars and a whole family waiting for us and support us mostly morally (The good thing is we have never expected otherwise). Then, there were both the Jewish Agency and the Ministry of Absorption. But, all in all, we all followed the well-known concept of DIY and managed to rebuild our lives after so many (bitter-sweet) years in Europe. I am amazed and deeply saddened at the gall of these Arabs both in Gaza and the West Bank. They falsely declare themselves as Palestinians, they revert to terrorism against the Jews and Israelis, they put up the cheat scam of the century fooling nearly the entire planet, they still expect the world to foot all their bills, they are held in total contempt of their Arab brethren from the whole Arab world , and they still believe they deserve a country. NEVER !!! At least not as long as they behave like the scum of the world.
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