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Netanyahu: Conflict over recognition, not territory
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Published: 01.05.13, 17:29
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31. Arab League proposals
Get Real ,   UK   (05.01.13)
Does this mean the Palestinians will drop their pre-conditions and return to the negotiating table for serious peace talks? As Arab League has not had much success in Syria, or in other recent/current Muslim disputes, suggest Bibi does not become distracted from what's happening in S. Lebanon,Syria and Iran.
32. WE AND THE REST OF MANKIND ON OUR PLANET OF EARTH AND BEYOND
SJOERD VAN DER VELDE ,   OUR PLANET OF EARTH   (05.01.13)
AND SO ON... UNFORTUNATELY THE ISLAMIC WORLD STILL DID NOT/DOES NOT RECOGNIZE ISRAEL, DESPITE ISRAEL HAS A PAID AND SIGNED MEMBERSHIP OF THE UNITED NATIONS ORGANIZATION, SINCE 1948 AND THE ISRAELIAN PEOPLE WAS/IS INDEPENDANT, SOUVEREIGN AND HAS THE RIGHT OF SELF-DETERMINATION BY DEMOCRATIC CONSTITUTION, LAW AND LEGISLATION. SECURITY, SAFETY, HEALTH, PROSPERITY AND PEACE TO THE POPULATION WITHIN ISRAELIAN TERRITORY AND TO THE REST OF THE HUMAN RACE.
33. and you.expect people to make
holy warrior ,   uk   (05.01.13)
Peace with warmongers like you? You lot cant even go a week without shedding blood.
34. #22 Michael R
albert snow ,   sweden   (05.01.13)
You´re distorting history and facts: 1. There is no occupation of the Judea and Samaria. The territoriy is in fact disputed and divided in administative areas until final settlement of what belongs to who is done. Read the Oslo accords. 2. Jews are not a race but a multietnic people that has it´s origin in the land between the Mediterrainian sea and Jordan river1000 of years ago. Ethnicity or conversions has nothing to do with that. 3. Arabs origin is from the arabian peninsula and not from the territories. They appeard in the area first when the muslims colonised the land. So their historical connection is far less then the jews.
35. No "occupation" till 1967 and still Arabs tried to destroy..
Chaim ,   Israel   (05.01.13)
One has to be malevolent, a fool or both to believe Israel's conflict is about land. There was no "occupation" till 1967. Yet the "Palestinians" tried to wipe us off the earth since Israel's birth in 1948. Even before that time, they murdered Jews pretty much every chance they got.
36. And Israel did not have the same demand from Egypt or Jordan
A Bethlehemite   (05.01.13)
Why now, a delay tactic?
37. #31 Who is playing games?
On the Balcony ,   Akko/NY/Kyiv   (05.01.13)
The PA submitted its proposal as required to the Quartet last year, Israel failed to submit its proposal claiming first that it was due more time and then deciding to by-pass the Quartet completely by demanding face to face negotiations with the PA. At two subsequent meetings Israel failed to produce a single concrete proposal and still has not done so. The simple reason is that the Likud government cannot agree to anything without losing power. If the current push by the west does not get Israel to the peace table soon Isael will lose all that it has tried to gain with its settlement gambit. For the first time, it is the PA who can afford to wait. The ICC looms in the background. What many Israeli's fail to realize is that the ICC is not powrless or impotent like the UN and the US has absolutely no influence on it.
38. Israel will last as long as the sun & moon endure. Weep all
who hate her. ,   Whangarei, NZ   (05.01.13)
39. #21 You truly appear to be a sick twisted
On the Balcony ,   Akko/NY/Kyiv   (05.01.13)
puppy. Look at the trade balance and tax sheets - Arguably, Palestine indirectly subsidizes its own occupation. ... but facts are of no interest to you. How old are you, about fifteen? Nevermind, in a few months you can assist SarahB et al collect money for the repatriation and re-settlement of Palestinian Jews into Israel proper. I'll be happy to donate.
40. Wrong again.
Uzziel   (05.02.13)
Conflict is about Israel´s refusal to decisively prevail over its adversaries.
41. "Israel"
Abu ,   Planet Earth   (05.02.13)
"Israel" is not a state. The Arabs WILL control all of the middle east. Jews are a fake people made up by bankers and accountants. ISLAM will control the world- INSHALLA
42. #'s 11 18 19 22 26 39 sorry if I missed any
Jerome ,   Basalt, Colorado   (05.02.13)
others living in hate, lies, twisted realities. I Hope now or you people have children! The way to raise a child is with REALITY, TRUTH, LOVE. If you act anything like what you write on talkbacks toward your children, it's child abuse! Grow up and stop embarrassing yourselves!
43. # 3 The map of the British Mandate...
Jules   (05.02.13)
... shows: where Israel must have been established.
44. PM is right
Brod ,   USA   (05.02.13)
Land for peace is the biggest crap invented by the usurpers whose charter, maps and school textbooks call for the destruction of Israel. They have no peace in mind. It is all a trick-a Taqiyya to fool the world to pressure Israel to give away its land to the Arab Islamist-Jihadist usurpers so that they can easily destroy a weakened Israel. It is time for Israel to say NO to them and the idiots like Kerry and BO who are crusading against Israel. It is time for Israel to tell them to go to Hell. Kerry should stop being a crusading fool and return to America to do his work.. Why be a fool for the Arab Islamist-Jihadists in the region? It is time America stops being a fool and be manipulated by the Islamist-Jihadist world that seeks to conquer the whole world and turn it into Dar-Al Islam. Kerry go home and stop being an idiot.
45. Problem Long Term Security
Zechariah   (05.02.13)
The Problem is decades ahead long term Security for all residents in The Holy Land from a psycho weapons of mass destruction cult attacking all residents of The Holy Land Jew and Arab and International .All Scenarious ought plan for this with the Jewish Arab conflict serious but not Major at all compared to this apocolypse.
46. #42 When you point one finger at others
On the Balcony ,   Akko/NY/Kyiv   (05.02.13)
you point three fingers back at yourself. Yes, tempers flare --especially between commenters who are familiar with each other's positions. I stand by my words, a person who repeatedly dismisses an entire people as "poseurs," gloats at their helplessness in the face of overwhellming military power and openly advocates their forced removal from their homes does indeed appear to be a "sick twisted puppy. " No lies, no hate, simple reality, simple truth --and sometimes people, even young people, need to hear it.
47. #37. A pathetic attempt to scare Israel.
Chaim ,   Israel   (05.02.13)
So Israel is supposed to allow herself to become a 9 mile wide concentration camp because we so scared of the ICC. Pathetic, pathetic, pathetic and pathetic. Another pathetic attempt to induce Israel to make idiotic decisions out of fear. Fear based decisions are always wrong. The vast majority of Israelis are now cowards. Israel won't submit to your pathetic fear mongering. Judea and Samaria legally belong to Israel and are necessary for Israel's survival. Give it up pathetic leftists!
48. Its almost funny at this point
David ,   San Diego   (05.02.13)
Bibi really thinks he's fooling the world. This proves that the common Zionists live in a bubble. He is correct though, its not just about land- its about occupation, refugees, basic human rights, dignity and even water. Settlements are just one aspect- and it IS about land to Israel. That is why Israel keeps taking more and more. The typical Zionist has been blinded by hatred and is ignorant enough to think he's fooled the world, even though the world continues to spit in their faces.
49. #19 nice try
(05.02.13)
"A" for effort, "F" for relevance. The PA is a meaningless Leftist fantasy. Even if this fantasy accepts Israel, look at reality. Hamas, represents about 70% of the Palestinians. Read Article 11 of the Hamas Charter. PLO (Fatah) represents about 20% of the Palestinians, Read Articles 19, 20 and 21 Blame the Jews if you want, but don't pretend that you tell the truth.
50. #46 should say on the baloney, not balcony!
Jerome ,   Basalt, Colorado   (05.02.13)
51. Its utter nonsense to talk RECOGNITION
lydia ,   Brisbane   (05.02.13)
Which other country besides Israel demands recognition for it's land thievery and mass murder, from the very people whose land they covet.
52. To # 10 At Annapolis Olmert said that
ben   (05.02.13)
Israe'l had to give up their dream of Greater Israel. I don't think he was talking to the left. Also Olmert appologized to Abbas for humiliation .PS Bibi [the peace lover caught on tape boasting on how he will destroy Oslo when PM] quickly nullified Annopolis when he became pm the second time
53. #41 You forgot something Abu
Benji ,   US   (05.02.13)
Bankers, accountants and psychiatrists. Time to book your next appointment.
54. 16 Sarah you forgot your rabies shot again
lydia ,   Brisbane   (05.02.13)
In 1947 Israel was already intent in waging war on the Brits and seize Palestinian land as per Plan Dalet. Now what part of UNILATERAL don't you get ie Israel unilaterally declared Independence as per UN181and What part of the Geneva convention Art. of War that forbids the acquisition of land by war, don't you get? and What part of some 250UN res. against Israel ILLEGAL occupation don't you get. These are actual legal positions that be ignored.
55. # 51
Philip ,   Afula, Israel   (05.02.13)
What mass murder, please give facts. I live here in Israel and dont know about any mass murder of the Pals.
56. # 17 realley simple there was a non violent
ben   (05.02.13)
Palastinian leader after Martin Luther King during the Reagon administration. he was known as the Palastinian Gahandi. Look it up. Israel exiled him ASAP. Why is that could it be israel dosen't want peace, they want the land
57. # 55 Kafr Oct 29 1956 just to name one
ben   (05.02.13)
58. # 57
Philip ,   Afula, Israel   (05.02.13)
we are dealing with post 1967 and in the west bank.
59. All countries voted for the Jewish state in UN Motion
BUTSeriously ,   Sydney   (05.02.13)
Who voted for 22 Islamic regimes created in secret, none of them existed 100 years ago, all handed to one Muslim family, no conditions attached - for 30 barrels of oil?
60. Define Saudi Arabia?
BUTSeriously ,   Sydney   (05.02.13)
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