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Why is Israel keeping mum?
Eldad Beck
Published: 10.07.13, 21:06
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31. Fiddler on Roof : Blessing for the Czar
Ilan   (07.11.13)
Keep the Czar, far away from us. Keep our "neighbors" twice as far away from us.
32. No.12 - excellant idea!!!
Jew1 ,   Ashdod   (07.11.13)
33. Israelis are very suspicious and cynical about
Shachar ,   Eilat   (07.11.13)
anything connected to the Arab world and this is not without reason. But if there was some forum for the less jaded and cynical of us could voice our support for democratic voices in Egypt then I'm sure there are plenty who would be happy to do so.
34. Be real careful what you wish for ...
spyguy ,   seattle   (07.11.13)
The harsh reality is Israel is "heavily disliked" in Egypt, by all sides of the dispute and any comment by Israeli politicians will simply create a situation that will further increase "dislike" for Israel. In this case, the BEST thing for Israelis to do is keep their mouths shut and deal with bad situation that results (there is no possibility of a "good" situation). Sometimes doing nothing is the best action.
35. Shariacracy
jdl   (07.11.13)
Western democracy has three pillars: [1] human rights, [2] elected governments and [3] separation of powers (legislative, executive, judiciary). The first pillar is by far the most important. Without it, democracy is only a technical political device and will not prevent another Adolf Hitler being voted into power. So this is the problem: most Arabs hate western human rights as much as Western societies dislike the sharia. Therefore no ‘democracy’ that is worth the fight will ever spring up and last in Islamic countries.
36. Stan #28
Gee ,   Zikron Yaakov   (07.11.13)
I am not happy when anybody is killed, but after spending a lifetime defending people from Arab attacks - I much prefer it when they are busy killing each other instead of us. The number one issue that has caused the Egyptians to turn on Mursi is his refusal to attack us. And yes I do know Arabic. I will give the Arabs all the respect that they have earned by their actions toward us. None has been earned that is the amount of respect I have for them
37. Israel is NOT a Democracy..
moi ,   ici   (07.11.13)
Israel is a Theocracy, there is no seperation of State & Religion...
38. #37 Really, toi? Go to any beach in Tel Aviv on
A ,   Belgium   (07.11.13)
Saturday and tell us there is no separation of State and Religion. You can only envy such FREEDOM in your moslem country.
39. 28.
Birdi ,   Israel   (07.12.13)
Would you give your daughter your blessings if she came home with an Egyptian (Muslim) boyfriend to tell you she intends to marry him? What will you say to your wife, then?
40. Muslim Arabs must learn ENGLISH as 2nd language.
BUTSeriously ,   Sydney   (07.12.13)
Arabic is a new language enforced on its people with barring of other knowledge. Hebrew is one of the world's most important languages, responsible for exclusive knowledge listed in the Hebrew bible of many nation's original history.
41. 3.
Birdi ,   Israel   (07.12.13)
Yes.
42. Naive. Egyptians hate Jews and Israel.
EgyptianJewRefugee ,   Ex. Cairo, Egypt   (07.12.13)
Being myself an Egyptian Jewish refugee I am shocked at the "naivety" of the authour. Egyptians hate Jews and hate Israel. If Israel were to meddle it would be a disaster.
43. v'ATEM TEHASHRUN
Avram Goldsmith ,   T   (07.12.13)
Mose told to Israel wuth the cross of Red Sea, and situation in Egypt is still on this theme. Beside , Islam rethory: By sword you will dominate' has been chose by demcratic election, logical the choose the sword, and look when sword is upon your head things are changed fast. As Egyptian felt in their own trap,and Israel SHOUL BE QUITE BECAUSE SILENCE IS GOLD
44. Birdi #39
Gee ,   Zikron Yaakov   (07.13.13)
My eldest daughter did come home with a goy and you better believe I did my blessing because she was in love with him. He treats her like a princess. That is all any father can ask
45. The Great Majority want 1947 partition Plan
Zechariah   (07.14.13)
The Great Majority of Egyptians would Accept the 1947 Partition Plan with an International Jerusalem but Islam control of the Dome of the Rock.Possibly 1967 borders with land swaps and two million Arab refugees from the 75000 that Left were Expelled in 1947 -1948.But Islam and Egyptian Sympathy for the Nazis and Failure to offer refuge to the Jews allowing the Nazis to do the Genocide means the Aswan Dam will be flooded First.A autonomous Palestians State Demilitirized with Jews Commanding the Jordan Valley and Central Israel is the Just Post Shoah Judgement.
46. 44. Gee.
Birdi ,   Israel   (07.14.13)
My question refered to coming home with an Arab! (Muslim) Mazal tov to your daughter.
47. eldad article
Mark Helbraun MD ,   Hackensack NJ USA   (07.16.13)
Another "useful idiot" writing for the self-deluded Peace crowd. Can't he see that any Israeli demonstration in favor of ANYTHING in Egypt will guarantee the exact opposite result than he intends? Not one single faction in Egypt wants to be seen locally as drawing Israel's support. It would be their death knell within their own society.
48. Muslims, Israelis and others
henry ,   Manila   (07.20.13)
True Muslims who follow the Koran will ultimately have to kill non-Muslims. That is the command of their religion.....a command they cannot deny. Since this is the reality on the ground, how can many people be blind and hope for non-Muslims to be able to live side by side with Muslims. Events from the days of their prophet until today very clearly depicts this truth and reality. History repeats itself over and over in front of our very eyes and yet we prefer not to notice. When Muslims get tired of killing each other as it is happening now, they will turn their violent nature to non-Muslims. Their religion was spread through violence so it will end up in violence which they continually seek even today hoping that it will take them to heaven and meet seventy virgins and a river of milk and honey. Absurd though this is, a billion of them believe it with their hearts and minds. So let's face it - there is not going to be an end to their violence until Higher Beings intervene to wipe out their violence and bring peace to this beautiful earth.
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