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EU's Ashton 'disturbed' by new Israeli settlement moves
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Published: 11.05.13, 09:38
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1. Ms. Asston...SHUT UP !
Chris Rettenmoser ,   Bayerisch Gmain Germ   (05.11.13)
2. On contrary,I am worried about Arabs moving en mass into EU
Alan ,   SA   (05.11.13)
There is a massive movement of Arabs from Morocco to Iraq moving in millions into ALL wealthy countries of the EU... Now thats something concerning. All one sees in those countries are Veils and Baby Buggies
3. Euro-hounds sniffing blood? "Disturbed"? Indeed:she is!
tom ,   tel aviv   (05.11.13)
4. EU responsibility
david ,   london, uk   (05.11.13)
Perhaps the EU should look at their relentless and biased policies against Israel and decide whether this has promoted understanding, trust and cooperation, or hardened Israel's approach and pushed Israel into a corner.
5. seriously, is something wrong with this woman?
frank ,   rehovot   (05.11.13)
we must use restraint? When every word from the terrorists mouths are how they will destroy us, we need to use restraint? Consider if France contuinally treatened england by saying they were occupying their lands and not only threatened but constantely bombed their civilian population with with rockets. What type of restraint would England be professing? restraint??? this women is seriously deslusional or simply hates jews so much that she can no longer think or see straight. It is obviouse she is clueless as to the situation and the personalities involved, is is historically stupid as well? She is a non-entity and should not only be ignored but shunned for simply being an incredibly stupid person!
6. I think she gets paid to incite. Does she have a life?
Barbara ,   Haifa Israel   (05.11.13)
7. E.U.
Mike ,   NZ   (05.11.13)
Miss Ashton should butt out of Israel's affairs and concentrate on stemming the raising tide of anti semitism currently sweepinjg Europe, and on keeping Greece, Spain, Italy and Cyprus afloat.
8. Israel can live with a 'disturbed Ashton
tiki ,   belgium   (05.11.13)
Their problem is the 'disturbed Arab Palestinians & friends
9. Ynet, why?
Devorah   (05.11.13)
Why must we be subjected to the deranged ramblings of this vulgarian every time she belches out another anti-Israel opinion re "palestine?" It is bad enough we are assaulted with her blabber whenever she dallies with her Iranian pals under the guise of negotiations. Have mercy.
10. A HOAX !
FO ,   Belgium   (05.11.13)
"The EU has repeatedly declared settlements to be illegal under international law". Well dear Mrs. Ashton I challenge you to quote THE Article in International Law that prohibits Israel of settling in the so called "West Bank". I suppose no one ever confronted you with this simple but essential question. From two things one: or you don't know the answer, or you know it, but you will refrain to say it, being aware it is a scandalous trickery. Not occupying any official position, I enjoy the liberty to speak and write whatever I consider as fair and just. As 2+2 will remain forever 4, here follows the text, that has the pretension to invert this basic truth and be considered as International Law about the so called West Bank; 1946 Fourth Geneva Convention... Article: The present Convention shall apply to all cases of declared war or of any other armed conflict which may arise between two or more of High Contracting Parties, even if the state of war is not recognized by one of them. The conditions of "armed conflict" between "two or more of the High Contracting Parties", as set forth in the article, are fulfilled in that there was a war between two signatories, Israel and Jordan. I suppose Mrs. Ashton, you understand English as well as I do. So tell me Mrs, what has Jordan to do with this matter? The so called West Bank was never part of Jordan, and never was a High Contracting Party. So, what is this territory at all? If you have some historical knowledge, you should know, Mrs. Ashton that the so called West Bank is a residual part of the Mandate for Palestine intended to be part of the Jewish State, as reaffirmed by Article 80 of the UN Charter. So, declaring that Israeli settlements in the so called West Bank are illegal under International law, is a hoax!
11. Ashton herself only makes things worse by running her mouth
Noodles ,   Coney Island   (05.11.13)
The silly thing ought to just recognize the whole of the land belongs to Israel (as do the interloping Arabs) to administer as it sees fit.
12. EU Ashton
mike guthrie ,   seal beach calif usa   (05.11.13)
She sounds like the embodiment of evil to me. I wonder if i would be arrested if i fully disclosed my feelings about her?
13. Ashton talks too much
Cipora Julianna Kohn ,   Z   (05.11.13)
ashton has no understanding of the middle east or of the arabs, or of the iranian, of anything whatever. every time ashton opens her mouth, she embarrasses herself.
14. Ashton applauded at french murder of jews
Philippe ,   Raanana   (05.11.13)
Do remeber that Ashton expressed that the murder of 4 jewish children in Toulouse at the hand of a french-arab killer were perfectly understandable to her as a revenge against Israel's action in Gaza.The hamas immediately joined her in support.That what the european union thinks at its higher level and it just stinks the same old anti-jewish hatred.If the Israeli diplomacy had a little of honour it should have declared "personna non grata " .But the israeli diplomacy has no sense of honour
15. Usefull Idiocy - By an Usefull Idiot !.
Arn. ,   Sweden.   (05.11.13)
- I Quote - EU's Ashton 'disturbed' by new Israeli settlement moves Europe's chief foreign affairs official worried by settlement construction, detention of Jerusalem mufti; calls for 'maximum restraints and refrain' in bid to restart peace talks Comment - Speaking like this, will give the Palestinians an exuse to avoid serious discussion, before this Usefull Idiot is satisfied. Such Precondition - idiocy, will always hinder Peace. The Palestinians will always use it for Extortion. Arn.Sweden.
16. Lady? Ashton
Moses ,   Israel   (05.11.13)
How did she got the job? She's not even passable looking, and proving daily she's not intelligent. Get lost !!!
17. can u imagine waking up next to that each morning
JL   (05.11.13)
18. Peace with a system, that will be falling apart?
Yael Schlichting ,   currently Munich   (05.11.13)
The only thing, that will stay are obligations if Israel once had agreed to them.
19. #4
Ben David Shlomo   (05.11.13)
Oh poor little Israel-boo hoo. Always the victim aren't you. Stay behind the green line, and we will leave you alone, Build baby build on land that you steal, and we will spank you. Understand? Now go to your corner!
20. A HOAX !
FO ,   Belgium   (05.11.13)
"The EU has repeatedly declared settlements to be illegal under international law". Well dear Mrs. Ashton I challenge you to quote THE Article in International Law that prohibits Israel of settling in the so called "West Bank". I suppose no one ever confronted you with this simple but essential question. From two things one: or you don't know the answer, or you know it, but you will refrain to say it, being aware it is a scandalous trickery. Not occupying any official position, I enjoy the liberty to speak and write whatever I consider as fair and just. As 2+2 will remain forever 4, here follows the text, that has the pretension to invert this basic truth and be considered as International Law about the so called West Bank; 1946 Fourth Geneva Convention... Article: The present Convention shall apply to all cases of declared war or of any other armed conflict which may arise between two or more of High Contracting Parties, even if the state of war is not recognized by one of them. The conditions of "armed conflict" between "two or more of the High Contracting Parties", as set forth in the article, are fulfilled in that there was a war between two signatories, Israel and Jordan... I suppose Mrs. Ashton, you understand English as well as I do. So tell me Mrs, what has Jordan to do with this matter? The so called West Bank was never part of Jordan, and never was a High Contracting Party. So, what is this territory at all? If you have some historical knowledge, you should know, Mrs. Ashton that the so called West Bank is a residual part of the Mandate for Palestine intended to be part of the Jewish State, as reaffirmed by Article 80 of the UN Charter. So, declaring that Israeli settlements in the so called West Bank are illegal under International law, is a hoax!
21. Oh, really?
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (05.11.13)
"The EU has repeatedly declared settlements to be illegal under international law and to constitute an obstacle to peace" Really? Mind telling me which international law applies to NONSOVEREIGN territories, Baroness? Learn the law, Baroness Ashton. Judea and Samaria are nonsovereign territories which were reacquired by the State of Israel in the course of fighting a DEFENSIVE war against Jordan. The land is Israel's to settle, retain and even annex. Oh, and Baroness? The Arabs that illegally squat in Judea and Samaria are all Jordanian citizens, courtesy of Jordan's 1954 Citizenship Law, which conferred Jordanian citizenship upon all West Bank Arabs AND THEIR PROGENY irrevocably. And we all know, Baroness, that they are a violent, terrorist rabble. When Israel annexes Judea and Samaria -- and it IS "when," as opposed to "if," those highly undesirable and criminal aliens will be repatriated to Jordan. And there is nothing you can do to stop us. Given the economic woes which are besieging the European Union, don't you have enough problems in your own backyard that need serious attention? We don't tell you where to build in the EU. Don't tell us where to build in Medinat Israel. And, for heaven's sake, learn the law! You're making a fool of yourself with your absurd pronouncements. Have you NO pride?
22. Shorten the headline to "EU's Ashton disturbed"
M. Davison ,   Ra'anana, Israel   (05.11.13)
That's accurate enough. Just the idea of Jews building homes is enough to send her ballistic.
23. Abdallah, get lost
Moses ,   Israel   (05.11.13)
You too live on handouts from her ?
24. To: FO at No. 20
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (05.11.13)
If I may add one thing to your exceptionally superb post: International conventions do not apply to nonsovereign territories acquired in the course of fighting a defensive war. Israel is free to settle, retain and even annex Judea and Samaria, and since the Arab residents therein are all Jordanian citizens courtesy of Jordan's 1954 Citizenship Law, upon Israel's annexation of Judea and Samaria, all Jordanian citizens are subject to repatriation.
25. #2 With all the white South Africans leaving SA for UK, they
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they will help balance out racial migration into. They can open open SA supermarkets, night clubs and bars in Londons zulu valley, which sits alongside kangaroo valley.
26. #9 Ynet loves it, it gets all the talkbacks clicking and
Sarah Biser ,   New York / U.S.A.   (05.11.13)
sharing these NON stories. Ynet makes money on every click we all make... thats it. We love the stories here in Israel of who hates us today, tomorrow and remnding us of who did.
27. Rocky Dennis
Joel ,   Tucson   (05.11.13)
A handsome lioness of a woman is she
28. ''THE EUROPEAN UNION'', ASIA, WE AND THE REST OF MANKIND EVE
SJOERD VAN DER VELDE ,   OUR PLANET OF EARTH   (05.11.13)
EVERYWHERE, REGARDLESS THE/A DISTANCE AND ALWAYS... ASIA AND ''THE EU'' CAN DEMAND/ASK INTERGOVERNMENTAL, INTERNATIONAL BILATERAL/MULTILATERAL ADVISE AND A CERTAIN SOLUTION, FOR THAT PROBLEM/ISSUE OF/FROM/BY THE ENTIRE UNITED NATIONS ORGANIZATION, SINCE 1945/1946.
29. #21 Sarah
Ben David Shlomo   (05.11.13)
Sigh...I will put this simply for you. The west Bank is disputed territory. Israel, as the occupier, are not aloud to settle the occupied land under International law. If you want me to cite the relevant law(s), then I will, but you only understand the Zionist/Israeli rulings which are (surprise surprise) done in Israel's favor and to appease Israelis-not the International community. Baroness Ashton is just stating how we feel about your continued ILLEGAL settlement and occupation.
30. Illegal migrants settling in UK with prams
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