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PMO: PM slammed housing minister for settlement plans
Attila Somfalvi
Published: 13.11.13, 00:47
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1. So who exactly is running the government?
Dina S. ,   Montreal, Canada   (11.13.13)
This just makes Netanyahu look incompetent.
2. Bibi is too cowardly to lead Likud.
Chaim ,   Israel   (11.13.13)
At the very least, Likud must have a leader who is faithful to the Likud Constitution. Since Bibi is too timid to lead Likud, let him go elsewhere. Likud was not founded to be a party for cowards. Likud founder Zev Jabotinski would be appalled by Likud's current leader. Israel votes right and Israel must get right. Both Likud and Israel must have better than Bibi. Israel has always relied on her own strength to win her wars. I can guarantee that when Israel must fight again, the international community will do nothing for Israel. Exactly like it has in the past. Israel was not founded to win popularity contests. Israel was far more respected when she acted with strength and pride.
3. Mr prime minister
jj po   (11.13.13)
dont count on the world and specially dont count on today's president to do anything against iran. the world will always find a way to condemn us. And tell kerry that he needs to learn some history and diplomacy before taking on the job of foreign minister. he will fail in this job as he fails in the military
4. Sounds Good Cop Bad Cop
Zechariah   (11.13.13)
I think Netanya for all his faults has a desire for a Palestinian Autonomy but finds it hard to breakaway from the more Hard Line Distrustful of Gentiles Elements around him.It seems a Sort of Truce is possible with the Arabs but peace a Utopia far away.
5. Bibi doesn't matter
מתיתיהו ,   סלובניה   (11.13.13)
Judea and Samaria are jewish and that is to stay.
6. Uri Ariel
Michael ,   Haifa   (11.13.13)
...is the true ugly face of Netanyahu's government
7. I agree with Canadian Dina+Creepy Kerry
Dina ,   USA   (11.13.13)
should be fired at once! With the release of 104 murderers , Kerry celebrates hypocrisy. He 's from Boston. Would he ever agree to the release of the Boston bomber? He is infuriiating.
8. Building will go on announcements or not
Sam ,   Canada   (11.13.13)
The argument is over the usefulness of so publicly announcing them.
9. #1: Yeah...but who is competent?
Israeli 2   (11.13.13)
Lieberman? Really?! I just heard him! Bennet? Really?! Give me a break!! They are all the same banana #1! Israel has no real Torah understanding!!!
10. Attention seekers!!!
(11.13.13)
Focus of International community on Philippians typhoon victims not ME Palestinians attention seekers.
11. WTF?
F Callen ,   Scotland   (11.13.13)
He thinks the international community will decide NOT to stop Iran getting the bomb if Jews build houses? Get some self-respect please.
12. It's not schizoid, it's consistent
Kerwood Derby ,   Frostbite Falls, MN   (11.13.13)
BB ceded the first land of the first Jew (Hebron) to those that come to kill you and the first city in creation (Yericho). He voted over&over&over&over again to order those sworn to protect to instead destroy those he serves (Azza & YoSh). Now, why would you expect he would support Jews living in all places Judea, Yehudim in Yehuda?
13. It was REALLY the GOVERNMENT OF ISRAEL
Riva ,   Gush Etzion   (11.13.13)
who put us here in the first place. Now with thousands of people needing housing, esp. reasonably priced housing, and no where to go, along with the natural growth of a community, the government proposes to put an end to this! Thanks a lot for making us your SCAPE GOAT! It's too late for change!
14. B"H - This State Is Not Jewish, Jews Need A Jewish State!
Ariel ben Yochanan ,   Kfar Tapuah, Efraim   (11.13.13)
15. Why does Bibi have to request?
spyguy ,   seattle   (11.13.13)
Why doesn't Bibi just whack the minister up side the head with a metal baseball bat, then fire him? When my employees do stupid things, I make sure they will not do it in the future because they not be working for me. bib sounds like a very weak leader to me.
16. Iran trouble is temporary, Jewish homes are more important.
Miron ,   USA   (11.13.13)
then political winds of time. Why is yahoo in PM office?
17. Either you believe, or you dont
Sam ,   Texas   (11.13.13)
Which is it? Is Hashem with you against the nations, or not? I say He is. Bibi's son won a Bible contest.....so what, if you don't believe it? What good is knowledge without application?
18. Fancy Villas for fanatical settlers and harideem or peace ?
Miri ,   Holon   (11.13.13)
Gee thats a tough descision !
19. I am opposed! Don't know who is behind Tag Machir wink wink
miki ,   tampa   (11.13.13)
20. We need a concrete understanding on the CONDUCT of talks
Sammy ,   Newcastle   (11.13.13)
You cant conduct good face to face talks if on the one hand Israel suddenly announces more Settlements and on the other the PA announces a Boycott Campaign, UN Censure and Threats of Intifada Consider - how can the Negotiators of both sides possibly look each other in the eye when this is going on behind the scenes We have to give the Negotiators the Time and Space without the constant spoilers thrown in BOTH Israelis and Palestinians expect NOTHING LESS
21. t 0 1o
palastinian girl ,   israil   (11.13.13)
iam angry from any one who is looking to international media before looking to the victimes .and ..halooooo bibi
22. Bibi is a hypocrit
Dan   (11.13.13)
Bibi is opposing new settlement construction because it might cause "pointless tension with the international community"??? That's hilarious. His relentless support for the settlers and their Greater Israel fantasy has not only provided the Arabs with their best pretext for continued aggression, but turned Israel into a pariah and lost the support of old allies, for example regarding Iran. The problem is of Bibi's making, and now he dares to pretend to be Mr Moderate? The utter hypocrisy and gall of this dishonest, dangerous fool!! But who knows, maybe the real possibility of internationally approved Iranian nukes, and his role in achieving this, has woken him up; maybe he will see that the whole settler dream is idiotic and extend his newfound moderation to all the settlements. Oh well, one can dream.
23. #18 reality check
(11.13.13)
One of the standard messianic Left tricks is invent a choice that supports their narrative. The problem is that Leftist narrative has nothing to do with reality. Just like the messianic Left made the false choice of Jews in Gaza or peace, then ethnically cleansed Gaza and got rockets on Tel Aviv, your choice is a fantasy that will lead to dead people. Reality: Jewish homes in Judea and Samaria for taxpaying army officers and reservists, or Sarin-rockets raining down on Afula, Hadera, Kfar Saba, Raanana, Shoham and Modiin.
24. #18. Leftist lunacy or Israeli survival?
Chaim ,   Israel   (11.13.13)
#18. Israel has had more than enough of leftists "peace making". Oslo alone cost Israel more than 1,500 murdered and 14,000 maimed civilians. It is way past time to end the leftist lunacy. Israel's path to peace is the same as the WW II Allies' path to permanent peace: total victory over genocidal "Palestinian" poseurs with no concessions whatsoever. The Israeli left is infallibly wrong about every single major issue.
25. #6. Oslo is ugly deady face of Israeli left.
Chaim ,   Israel   (11.13.13)
Behind all the leftist prattle about "peace" lies sick evil policies which have maimed and murdered tens of thousands of Israelis. Oslo is the true deadly ugly face of the Israeli left. You can still see leftist "intellectuals" on video telling Israel how wonderful life would be when Israel leaves Gaza! Leftists are NEVER correct on any important issue.
26. Bibi Don't worry about clashes
BUILD BABY BUILD ,   United States   (11.13.13)
don't worry at all, KEEP BUILDING NO EXCUSES NO DELAYS!!!!
27. A true fact
elke ,   usa   (11.13.13)
80 percent of Israelis today live on just 20 percent of the land within the Green Line. There is plenty of room to develop housing at home, where the funds won't be squandered. Settlement in the occupied territories is foolhardy. As for "Judea" and "Samaria" being Jewish by some God-given "right," Hebrews ruled there for only 513 years of a 3,300 year history and not since 63 BCE. Can't go back to the Bronze Age, sorry,
28. #18 is right
Dan   (11.15.13)
Bibi is simply an agent of the Haredim and the settlers, who are happily diverting taxes to their pockets. The left is the only hope; the right has turned Israel into a paraiah, alone against the wolves, all for the sake of a land-grabbing fantasy.
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