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Film on Egypt's Jews restores faded memories
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Published: 13.05.13, 07:37
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1. forced to leave in the decade after the 1948 war
split ,   US   (05.13.13)
Not so, after their back stabbing conduct during Suez Canal conflict in '56 siding with Israeli invaders ,...
2. "This is our country." ,..
split ,   US   (05.13.13)
No mom it isn't as long as you fail to assimilate and blend in and as long as you need to rest separated from your countryman cemetery ,...
3. #1 & 2 Egypt was pro Nazi before 48
HateWillDestroyEgypt ,   Jerusalem Israel   (05.13.13)
Rommell was called Abu ALi and the Egyptians couldnt wait for him to come and oust the BRitish and finsh of the Jews the racist Hitller's Mein Kampf can be found on almost every corner and bookstore today poising the minds of yet another younger genertion which will continue to further distance Egyptians from the rest of the civilized world..... and as for being buried in a Jewish cemetery I dont see Moslems buried in a Chrisitian cemetery to assimilate in #2 's equation is him saying you must convert to Islam to be called an Egyptian something the 10 million original Egyptians the Copts might disagree with As for the few remaining Jews staying in Egypt they must be extremely delusional.Dont be fooled by the tourists that come to see the Pyramids they are coming to see ancient non Moslem Egypt and get home as fast as possible.
4. #1 & #2
deavman ,   Acco, Israel   (05.13.13)
You sure know how to make yourself unwanted ..by any standard. First, Nasser was the back-stabbing sob by deciding to take over the Suez canal which was built and financed by France and Britain, their money, their canal. That was pure theft. Second that was Israel and not the Egyptian Jews that were involved in the failed attack. Second, according to you everyone whithin Egypt should become Muslim,, since that would be the only way to assimilate and obtain full rights.... Go get your dose of anti-jew scum on Rense dot com or the white power sites, they'll love you. Here even the Israel bashers are disgusted at your posts.
5. #1, #2 split
solomon ,   bklyn   (05.13.13)
1. Egyptian Jews did not side with Israel. 2. There are Christian and Muslim cemeteries in the US that will accept no other religions. Jewish cemeteries do the same. You again prove that your grasp of history, and your posts, are crap.
6. #3 Lehi and Avraham Stern was pro Nazi 1941!
Albrecht   (05.13.13)
"In January 1941, Stern attempted to make an agreement with the German Nazi authorities, offering to "actively take part in the war on Germany's side" (...) Another attempt to contact the Germans was made in late 1941"
7. #3 - Egypt was pro Nazi before 48 ,...
split ,   US   (05.13.13)
So what ? What this got to do with the subject in this article ? ,...
8. 4 ,...
split ,   US   (05.13.13)
If that's the case than why Pres. Eisenhower told them to pack up and get the hell out of Egypt ? ,... The canal was build during semi colonial days that changes everything after Egypt became a republic ,... What Israelis were doing there protecting their investments or took the advantage of opportunity to steal a land ? ,...
9. #5 - Egyptian Jews did not side with Israel.
split ,   US   (05.13.13)
Not only sided but spied for them ,... "Israel honors 9 Egyptian spies" http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3065838,00.html
10. # 7 It has to do with comments to article
GetYourHeadOut ,   Jerusalem Israel   (05.13.13)
It has to do with the comments made here that commenters 1 and 2 that Jews had no right to be in Egypt read the comments of 1 and 2 and the facts remain that most Egyptians then and now are anti Semitic it has everything to do with the article.
11. #2-Dhimmitude toward infidels you call assimilation
Anna ,   Montreal, Canada   (05.13.13)
Your own attempts to assimilate we see in Europe, USA, Russia, Asia, Australia and Africa. Wherever you come to "assimilate" people are dying, their lives are destroyed. Your posts are arrogant and full of hatred as usual. The poisonous thoughts filled-up your poor heart and brain are not good for your health. Take a break. You need a vacation somewhere where there is no those pesky Jews around. Go to Mecca.
12. Egypt was a Paradise
EgyptianJewRefugee ,   Ex. Cairo, Egypt   (05.13.13)
Egypt was a Paradise.
13. #1 Blood libelous comments against Egyptian Jews
EgyptianJewRefuge ,   Ex. Cairo, Egypt   (05.13.13)
#1 #2 Blood libelous comments against Egyptian Jews and ANTISEMITIC.
14. #4 - Second that was Israel and not the Egyptian Jews
split ,   US   (05.13.13)
I was born and raised in Poland you don't have to lecture me how did they behave during 146 years of Poland's partition and during Soviet invasion in '39 - Same conduct and image among other nations where they managed to establish themselves, not to mention their image in Israel, hmm not exactly a brotherly love as I see it,... By the way Egypt is not the first and the last country you got kicked out there're 108 other countries and places since 250 AD that showed you the door.
15. #14 is the best reason for a strong Israel
DrowningInHate ,   Jerusalem Israel   (05.13.13)
Remeber the words of this mentally ill person because many share his illness and he and they are the best reasons for Israel to become stronger and stronger in every sphere hi tech weaponry medicine you name keep getting stronger Israel and let people like #14 drown in his own hate
16. #10 - Egyptians then and now are anti Semitic ,...
split ,   US   (05.13.13)
They didn't invited you there you invaded them, it's their country and it's their right to decide whom do they like and don't, like I have said they're not the first and the last one that wanted and got you out - In regard to then and now the concept of loyalty to your host nations doesn't exist and never did so don't blame anyone for your shortcomings but yourself ,...
17. 14
(05.14.13)
goodness, you are a POLLAK! now that explains all your rants and hate towards jews and israelis. no wonder. stupid you just answered all our questions as to your antisemitism. by the way, do you know that the pollak nation has never been known for its intelligence? you are a perfect representative of your people. hahahaha!
18. #1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 16 split
solomon ,   bklyn   (05.14.13)
1. 9 Egyptian Jews spied on Egypt therefore all Egytian Jews supported Israel ?! 2. The canal was built by the Brits, therefore it was theirs. 3. Israel wanted to stop the attacks of the Egyptian Fedayeen from SInai. 4. re:#7- you are always bringing in "facts" when it suits you that have nothing to do with the article; now you complain about someone else doing it?! 5. When did Israel invade Egypt? When Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Morocco and others threatened them with annihilation? Tough. 6. Christians and Muslims also have separate cemeteries. You’ve read that here before but strangely no answer from you (actually not so strange). 7. Ever hear of the church teaching that the Jews killed Jesus? Of course you have; you're Polish. (That in itself explains a lot.) That's why they were kicked out of Christian countries...and welcomed in many Muslim ones. Once again you prove your knowledge of history is nil. Once again your posts are full of crap. You lose. Sorry to burst your pathetic bubble.
19. As I understand split
Daniela   (05.14.13)
It is okay to expell people who have lived in the country for generations. In that case Israel could do the same with it's Arab population. Specially those who are not so loyal. As an Egyptian born Jew I would agree to send an Arab leaving in Israel to the place we had to leave in Cairo in January 57
20. 16
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actually, no! jews lived and roamed egypt way before islam was even on the horizon. part of the indigenous people to egypt were jews! then islam came and you know what happened. but jews lived all over the middle east 1,600 years prior to the advent of islam or any islamic religion.
21. "This is our country." ? Magda, you have false patriotism !
Moshe ,   Usa   (05.14.13)
22. Just remember..
Daniela   (05.14.13)
Egypt should have remembered the promise G-d gave to Avraham: and the people that will bless you will be blessed. Proof of it that Egypt today is a poor and hungry country, that used to be the center of the middle east a few decades ago, when Jews lived there. Unfortunately nations do not understand that when there is a thriving Jewish community among them the countries advance. When the Jews are pushed away, and forced to leave, with them leave well being too.
23. Solomon @ 18 - Hit the books boy ,...
split ,   US   (05.15.13)
1 - 9 Egyptian Jews got caugh, how many didn't ? ,... 2 - Suez canal was build by French not Brits - Panama canal was build by Americans and after 99-year land lease expired it belongs to Panama just like Hong Kong to China. Even if the Suez owners had a renewable lease on the land for the canal the interest of the country that owns the land outranks the one of company and it's up to the country if want to renew it or not. Due to a fact that Canal was open in 1869 it took 10 years to build it a few years to finalise the paper work and prepare for construction it was more than 99 years, that means the law was on Egypt's side and that's why President Eisenhower told you to pack up and get the f..k out of there or else,...
24. Daniela @ 19
split ,   US   (05.15.13)
Those Arabs were there before the strays from from Russian steppes showed up - By the way according to many scholars they are the ancient Hebrews converted to Islam just like those Hellenised Hebrews under Seleucid rule circumcised forcibly by Maccabees,... Your tribe have a history of back stabbing conduct siding with an invaders everytime they show up at their host nations borders so to be on the safe side if they can't weed out the V - column among them than they have to go like those in 109 other places since 250 AD ,...
25. #23 split
solomon ,   bklyn   (05.15.13)
1. So hundreds of thousands of Jews were involved in the espionage? Only you would dream that up. 2. Yes, the French...who took part in 1956. And the canal opened in 1869; 99 years had not passed. Do your math. And that's all? No response to my other points? Very telling; when you can't respond you don't. Says alot about your "facts", doesn't it? You should follow you own advice; hit the books (and brush up on your math).
26. #24 split
solomon ,   bklyn   (05.16.13)
Jews fought invaders, including the Muslim conquest and the Crusaders. Also the Romans (no mention of arabs fighting the Romans, is there?). When you hit the book and brush up on your math, add history to your list.
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