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Report: Kerry's plan for restarting talks calls for release of 103 Palestinian inmates
Elor Levy
Published: 06.07.13, 12:15
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31. Arabs have fought for more than 90 years
Rachel ,   Sweden   (07.06.13)
Arabs have fought for more than 90 years againts an exisrence of a Jewish Homeland and are using Taqqyia too for their prusposes.
32. #14 glad to see that reality is sinking in
On the Balcony ,   Akko/NY/Kyiv   (07.06.13)
It is the first time that I have seen you publicly acknowledge that a two state solution is on the horizon. But do you really believe that 103 mostly old men along side ragtag Islamic militias like those now fighting in Syria will improve Palestine's non-existing army's ability to defeat the IDF, cut Israel through the middle and conquer us? Puleze -- get real. Aside from any negotiated military presence and agreed upon security precautions, by reducing the settlements we reduce our exposure and stationary defense needs while increasing our ability to retaliate if and as necessary. An added bonus, and the one the West most needs, it that by making “peace” we will also expose terrorist Islamic fundamentalists for what they really are – not Palestinian sympathizers but religious nuts bent on Israel’s destruction and world conquest. You might think that this is obvious but it is not obvious to the non-Jewish populations of the West whose judgment is distorted by their belief that Israel is immorally and illegally attempting to annex Palestinian land. In any case, welcome to those who see the two state solution on the horizon. Will you accept it or support those like Chaim who will likely call for violent opposition ?
33. Take the money and run..
albert snow ,   sweden   (07.06.13)
The US taxpayers are filling the corrupt PA leaderships pockets with $4 billion to get them to the negotiationtable. This is of course a temptation the leadeship can´t fight against. So we´ll most probably hear of negotiations made in secret. But are we to see a peace and a 2ss? I don´t think so. Because the PA will for instance never give up from their claims of a right to return, and dividing Jerusalem, and Israel on the other hand will never accept these claims. So, all in all, it´ll end just as before. No peace and no 2ss. As simple as that. The only thing that will have changed is that the PA leaders have filled their pockets with a huge amount of US taxpayers $!
34. Can the prisoners be transferred to Kerry's home town
Adi ,   Zurich   (07.06.13)
Can the prisoners be transferred to Kerry's home town
35. #32. Palestine is forever fictional.
Chaim ,   Israel   (07.06.13)
We heard rubbish about the Two State Final Solution being inevitable during the Oslo Disaster. The truth is that Palestine is forever fictional. Whoever is paying you to write your ridiculous pseudo lawyer drivel is getting ripped off.
36. N E V E R !!!
les ,   canada   (07.06.13)
the hussein gang is ready to throw israel under the bus. how much territory israel gave up? how many thousands of vicious, savage murderers were freed? and what is the result? more preconditions, more demands, more balackmailing. DO NOT ALLOW THAT HUSSEIN LACKY IN TO ISRAEL. let him make peace in egypt, syria, pakistan, afghanistan etc.
37. FORGET IT Buddy........ America doesn't want murderers......
OMG ,   Israel   (07.06.13)
walking around on its streets and neither do we!!! Jewish blood is NOT cheaper than American blood. Sorry.
38. #32 I've ALWAYS agreed to a 2 state solution
A ,   Belgium   (07.06.13)
Jordan/ "Palestine" on the east side of the natural border, Jewish Israel on the west side of the natural border, as was originally intended. Ragtag militias? Old men? Belgian teenagers, moslem born and converts, are going to Syria to die for their virgins. And not just Belgians, because all of Europe is infested with islam. Israel won't stand a chance, because the chance of spilling Jewish blood will be too great a temptation for Hizbollah, Moslem brotherhood, Allahs underwear, whatever names they want to call themselves at the moment and from whatever moslem land they come from. The one great advantage that Israel has always had against her neighbors, is moslem DIS-unity. They lie to the world and they lie to each other. Nasser lied to Hussein, Hussein lied to Assad, and now the Egyptian military lies to the Egyptian people and the world. And Abbas is no less a talented liar. You want to believe peace will come by releasing murderers and cutting the belly out of Israel? You can believe that all you want, but in the end, they will want Akko too, because you live in an "occupied palestinian" city. And actually, I don't believe in violent opposition, Israel doesn't need a civil war over the fate of illegal arab squatters. Rechavam Zae'evi had the solution and the Israeli government knew he was right. Unfortunatly, he was MURDERED by PALESTINIANS.
39. 6-9 months is much too long. 6-9 weeks max
Ramzi Jaber ,   Palestine   (07.06.13)
So we then go to ICJ and ICC if an agreement is not reached. All the parameters of a final 2SS are known and have been known for years. Time to act otherwise it's 1S1P1V, one state one person one vote in the DEMOCRATIC State of the Holy Land where all live in equality, justice, peace, and security regardless to religion.
40. Obama's Death Wish to Israelis
Frank Sodah ,   Canada   (07.06.13)
Hey Obamma Please release all prisoners from Guantanamo Bay and let them stay in the great US of A right down the street from your palace. Only fair, no? This dude is not your FREIND
41. #35 Now now Chaim, drink your warm milk
On the Balcony ,   Akko/NY/Kyiv   (07.06.13)
eat your cookies and don't interrupt the grown-ups. Israel will sooner than later recognize Palestine, give up some settlements and claims to Judea and Samaria, reposition our forces and then we shall see what happens. I'll be hoping for the best and prepared for the worst. And you? Will you accept whatever agreement Bibi et al reach or will you continue to throw temper tantrums under your mommy takes away your cookies?
42. The world should start..
Beary White ,   Norway   (07.06.13)
.. to wonder what is going on in the Soteros white house.!! First mr.president have stated Israel should withdraw to -67 armistic lines. "The borders of Israel and Palestine should be based on the 1967 lines with mutually agreed swaps, so that secure and recognized borders are established for both states." To remind you, the pals have never had any kind of border-lines with Israel. Then, the US secretary of state, want Israel to release a bunch of killers form jail, a precondition to start negotiations.!! I agree with #3... And, just for the protocole (!); does the US President really believe in this, from his speech:: ..."as in the story of Isra, when Moses, Jesus, and Mohammed (peace be upon them) joined in prayer." ...then we should know what is going on at the white campus. Junkfood I would say....
43. Pollard release would encourage prisoner release
Roland Seener ,   London England   (07.06.13)
44. #41 Or until Abu Jihad ties a rope around your neck,
A ,   Belgium   (07.06.13)
screams "allahu wakhbar, itbach el jahood"" and throws you off of your balcony, maybe in your last minutes you will reflect on the stupid mistake you made..."but...but...some of my best friends were "palestinians"."
45. How About A Plan Where Israel Gets Something
emanon ,   USA   (07.06.13)
I mean something other than fertilizer and scrap iron from the sky.
46. Kerry, fool to release terrorists!!
gregg bowman ,   Parksville, Canada   (07.06.13)
I have a great idea!! Why doesn't Kerry suggest that his American people release a terrorist in the US for everyone that is released in Israel. Kerry is a raving lunatic to suggest and push this agenda. I wish I was able to tell him this to his face!! There is no greater moron on the face of this green earth!! Dire fools.... regards, Gregg Bowman
47. incompetant people are best for negotiations
Martin SA   (07.07.13)
incompetent people are best for negotiations If they mess you dont have to apologise. Just what do expect he is new at the job, give him a chance. Look at morsi he did a famous job while he lasted. He made a lot of trouble just the way we want it. 80 million poor Egyptians starving in a destroyed economy. Now I can renege on that aid package. Let give BB and his team a hard time now. freeze in mid-summer & not to forget lets get those murderous prisoners free, my brothers you know. etc
48. #46, without USA/Obama/Kerry you'll be whistling Dixie.
Ramzi Jaber ,   Palestine   (07.07.13)
49. 41.
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idiotic post
50. 5.
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Time for you to put a sock in it
51. 103 isnt that bad
Justjams ,   Jerusalem   (07.07.13)
Considering Israel's whole army has Palestinian blood on their hands. Now i got a little chart provided by Btselem. Children killed Israeli children 129 palestinian children 1519, civilians killed Israeli civilians 731 palestinian civilians 3500-4200. Since 2006
52. #38 Jordan is Jordan, Palestine is Palestine
On the Balcony ,   Akko/NY/Kyiv   (07.07.13)
The territory east of the Jordan was never intended to be a part of the Jewish Homeland nor was mandate Palestine (the state the British tried to create) intended to be a Jewish state. This is made clear in the Churchill White Paper published prior to the Mandate’s approval by the League of Nations and reinforced by the League’s amendment of the Mandate to exclude Jewish settlement East of the Jordan. The acceptance of these facts by mainstream Zionist leaders including C. Weizmann is well documented and easily verifiable. The subsequent U.N. Partition Plan called for the creation of two states on the territory west of the Jordan. The UN long ago recognized Israel and recently recognized the State of Palestine. It now remains only for Israel and Palestine to establish their respective borders between themselves. The Palestinians have more reason to fear and prevent an influx of Islamists than Israel does. Unlike you, I do not doubt Israel’s ability to defend itself. It is obvious that you follow in the footsteps of R.Ze'evi, R.Eitan and perhaps M.Kahane too. I mourned their deaths but will welcome the death of their ideologies.
53. Hey here is a good place to start, "To the victor goes the
SPOILS" ,   hit the road arabs   (07.07.13)
54. Replying to Personal attacks #49,#50
On the Balcony ,   Akko/NY/Kyiv   (07.07.13)
Chaim, SarahB and cohort routinely subject readers to insidious propaganda and make vicious personal attacks on anyone who challenges their viewpoints and falsehoods. Chaim's post at #35 is a very mild example. They are not representative of the Jewish Israeli mainstream and need to be challenged for the benefit of those readers who might otherwise think that we are all uneducated, mendacious racist genocidal expansionists. You are welcome to express your own opinions but I hope you are capable of something more intelligent and useful than “idiotic post” otherwise you might want to consider following your own advice and "put a sock in it."
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