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In the service of the Palestinians
Elyakim Haetzni
Published: 23.04.13, 20:06
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1. End the deadly British mischief forever.
Chaim ,   Israel   (04.23.13)
Excellent article. Israel needs a government with the guts and self respect to call a spade a spade. Britain's past conduct towards Israel is full of treachery and it still is. Britain had no right to tear away almost 80% of our land and give it to Arabs. The land called Jordan was part of the Jewish Homeland. Israel needs to send the Brits packing from our land and end their deadly mischief forever.
2. Trusting a Jewish British Ambassador?
tiki ,   belgium   (04.23.13)
A Jewish ambassador will always go the extra mile in pleasing his Gentile masters.
3. Why are they training for?
RR ,   USA   (04.23.13)
Could it be they're training the Palestinians to attack Jordan or be ready for attack from Jordan. Seriously though, if ever there is a Palestinian state, expect a war of sorts between the Palestinians and the Jordanians.
4. There's an easy solution
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (04.23.13)
Order the British Embassy closed and its personnel deported within 36 hours. Close the Israeli Embassy in the U.K. The British are no longer an empire -- in fact, they are so on the skids, they no longer matter (they only think they do). But they don't. The litany of British betrayals of the Jewish people is long and horrific. Time to put an end to their stupid games.
5. briton will be occupied by arobs who will humiliate then &
Moshe ,   Usa   (04.23.13)
take over their land. This will be, I believe, H-Shem's punishment.
6. It's time to open the discussion.
Tracy   (04.24.13)
Excellent column. Thank you! We need to question why has the Israeli government remained silent all these years regarding the British government record There has never been a serious official denunciation in Israel of the British government violation of the League of Nations Mandate for Palestine. The time has come to open the discussion.
7. It has to be said
J ,   TA   (04.23.13)
Having served in the army here I know that Israelis are the most inconsiderate and liberty-taking narcissists as individuals and therefore unsurprisingly do not avail themselves to many friends from elsewhere. It is not an excuse but an explanation as to why no one likes you
8. Sickening article...Ne'er truer word spoken!
Mark ,   Lodz, Poland   (04.23.13)
9. briton will be occupied by arobs who will humiliate then &
Moshe ,   Usa   (04.23.13)
take over their land. This will be, I believe, H-Shem's punishment.
10. "their land" it is al Palestine, the faux
Bds   (04.23.13)
Jews are European interlopers, illegally occupying another's land
11. Perfidious albion
alice ,   lala   (04.24.13)
Don't trust the Brits, their self interest is with the Arabs, always was. Same is true about almost all countries. 1.5 billion Muslims are a powerful market. Must figure out how to control our own destiny in a Jungle of bigger and more vicious threats-- become like a porcupine, not worth pestering.
12. In the service of the Palestinians
Lazerbenabba ,   London, England   (04.23.13)
Unfortunately the history lesson by the author cannot be contradicted. There is a continuation today of the British Foreign Office pro Arabic policy which has not altered since the 1920s. The British espouse fairness for Israel but it always falls short of practical implementation. I am a British national but as a secular Jew I have to recognise that the pro Israel faction is definitely in the minority mainly due to the lack of unbiased information in the media (excluding the Telegraph newspaper). It is hoped that when I24 commences (long overdue) this summer the situation will be remedied.
13. untrustworthy british
pm ,   india   (04.23.13)
well said.british are the worst amomg other antisemite nations.
14. Israel shouldn't allow it. Period.
Chaim ,   Israel   (04.23.13)
Israel has nothing to gain and everything to lose by allowing this treachery on Britain's part. Israel should end it forever.
15. British Apologies Won't mean anything!
Zion Warrior ,   Jerusalem Israel   (04.23.13)
In Fact even if the Blood Suckin brits apologize to Israel it will not mean anyhing and won't be sincere... We should not let this happen again!
16. briton will be occupied by arobs who will humiliate then &
Moshe ,   Usa   (04.23.13)
take over their land. This will be, I believe, H-Shem's punishment.
17. Israel Take What Is Yours
ACortez ,   Anaheim, CA, USA   (04.23.13)
Do what others that have seen their land taken only wish they could do.
18. Israels' greatest backstabbers have been the British
A ,   Belgium   (04.23.13)
not even arab countries can take pride in such a dishonor. But we'll see how well trained the "balistine bolice" are if/ when they have to face the IDF. I'm sure they have practiced and have become expert at that most popular arab maneuver (also used by Abbas and other arab "leaders" when invited to the negotiating table) called, to quote Monty Python..."RUN AWAY!"
19. No mention of the Stern, Irgun, or Lehi
James ,   UK   (04.24.13)
What a comical article. Has the author forgotten about the way Jewish terrorist gangs strung up young British officers from trees, attacked cafes and buses, and levelled hotels to the ground? When will Israel apologize for its terrorist acts against the British?
20. #2
yesjb ,   Canada   (04.24.13)
Absolutely correct. Just look at herbert Samuel during the Mandate. he's the one who chose the Grand Mufti, Haj Amin Hussaini!!
21. op-ed
joão f.l.melgarejo ,   imbé/rs/brasil   (04.24.13)
and about the of palestine what did you say?
22. Hand over Israel to the Bals like how Britain was...
Harry Wright ,   UK   (04.24.13)
...handed over to muslims to become Britainistan? Nuts. Britain is a total MESS. You don't have to look hard to see the results of the self-destructive liberal policies of the political echelon. Just walk the streets, read the newspapers and watch BBC and you'll see. Real SICK mentality. Britain is the LAST country any nation should follow. The death knell has already sounded for Britain and the only thing left to await is the funeral. And the blighters have the audacity to try to set the stage for a similar fate for Israel! They have the nerve to go full steam ahead making plans and suggestions for the establishment of a Balestinian state. It is none of their damn business. Haven't they left enough problems in the ME??? The thoroughly sickening fact is that the Brits are arrogant, snotty and don't learn because they think they are always right. I should know.
23. Over six million Jews ....
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (04.24.13)
... perished in the Holocaust because the British denied them entry to Palestine. That's quite a load on their conscience -- except they don't have one.
24. Terrorist Georg Bombach asks apology from his saviors
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (04.24.13)
25. LETS INCLUDE WINSTON CHURCHILL
ADAM ,   CHICAGO   (04.24.13)
WHO REFUSED TO WASTE ONE BOMB ON ANY NAZI DEATH CAMP.
26. Even Shoula can't beat this one ,...
split ,   US   (04.24.13)
What a load of reheated almost century old crap served by a land thief and settler from West Bank ,... To mention and attempt to portray a arch-terrorist Avraham Stern as a victim of Brit's brutality says who you're and what do you represent ,...
27. There is one Brit that makes up for all Imperial wrondoings
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (04.24.13)
The name of this person is General Orde Wingate. While in service during the Mandate this British officer violated his commanders orders and trained the Jewish Underground, Haganah and mostly the Palmach, how to become an efficient fighting force. This by itself enabled Israel to successfully defend itself against the invading Arab armies in 1948 and later on led to the formation of the IDF based on the principles taught by this remarkable pious Christian.
28. brittish,.''pali'' trechery,.
jan sturm ,   seattle wash   (04.24.13)
the ''pali's'',. lapdogs of the brittish,. have too long been a violent trecherous group of thug's,...every smart person of discernment know's this to be true,..the world needs to wake up into reality about pali underhandedness,..in our hearts ,.we know the reality,.isreal forever!,.
29. British training
observer13 ,   Toronto, Canada   (04.24.13)
Why does Israel allow foreign officers to train our enemy in an area controlled by Israel. Will Britain allow Israeli officers to train the IRA. Are we nuts??
30. What gross immaturity
Taxpayer ,   Hod Hasharon   (04.24.13)
Every country acts in its own selfish self-interests. Britain had its back to the wall in 1939 and realizing that the Jews would obviously fight against Hitler, it was concerned that the Arabs would support Hotler threatening vital oil supplies. - And sadly blood flows less thick than oil - that is the situation that we face and it is naive to think otherwise. We act in exactly the same way - - we try and develop good relations with China and Russia - ignoring flagrant human rights abuses - because it is in our interest to do so. We are talking about event 65 years ago - when none of the members of the British government were even alive - what does demandign an apology get us? Haetzni is typical of those who do nothing to create the wealth on which this country depends who suggest we insult our trading partners - it is the same level of stupidity as Gal-On from Meretz who following massive efforts to improve relatiosn with Turkey has to demand that we insult them - Israel passed its bar mitzvah many years ago - perhaps its time for a little maturity. And the truth is that a relatively strong Palestinian police force is iun our interests
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