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Abbas: Willing to speak in Knesset, but on own terms
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Published: 23.11.13, 09:33
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1. Never going to be a pal state in Israel
BUILD BABY BUILD ,   United States   (11.23.13)
and you can take that to the bank, baby. BUILDING ISRAEL BUILD BUILD!!!!
2. Please come speak to the Knesset , Abbas, and
A ,   Belgium   (11.23.13)
say whatever you want to say because not long afterwards you will be hanging from a lamp post with a rope around your neck in Ramallah. Inshallah!
3. Welcome, sir, to Israel's capital city and the spiritual and
NL Katz ,   Qatzrin, Israel   (11.23.13)
administrative center of the Jewish people for the past more than 3,000 years, since our Jewish king, King David, set up Jerusalem/Zion as such. And, since you'll come to our home, I would suggest that you bring with you a small symbolic gift: an amended PLO Charter that no longer calls for Israel's demise; for the "cleansing" of the ancestral homeland of the Jewish people of its Jews; and for the use of all means... in order to bring the above about. Do remember, sir, you committed to amend the PLO Charter 20 years ago, on the basis of which Israel permitted you to come from Tunis and set up shop in our country. But, to date, you are yet to implement that commitment. This visit may provide you with the opportunity to finally show us that we can trust a word you say and that you don't really intend to bring about Israel's demise, in stages if necessary..., or, do you...??
4. Yes, Mr Abbas
Mendoza ,   Tel-Aviv, Israel   (11.23.13)
I look forward to your coming to our knesst and speaking freely as is done in a democracy.Please present your ideas so that that we can get them unfiltered, say what is pleasant to our ears but also what is unpleasant . Looking forward to listening to your speech.
5. #1
Adjacent ,   Tel-Aviv, Israel   (11.23.13)
The intention is a Pal state not in Israel but by its side. Dont you understand anything.
6. His terms vs our terms
Jacob E ,   Holon, Israel   (11.23.13)
As long as his terms don't involve releasing more prisoners, giving up jerusalem or something else permanent, I think it's fine. However, if he wants prisoners, here is my counter offer. He needs to shave his head and have the victims of every prisoner that is released tattooed on his head. And a big Israeli flag tattooed on his back.
7. Shame on Netanyahu for inviting a murderer of Jews to our
Al   (11.23.13)
Knesset. Abbas was one who financed and planned the Munich massacre. If you don't remember your history you are doomed to relive it. Israel as a political state is failing its people. SMAME ON YOU NETANYAHU! You are despicable as a supposed leader of the reborn State of Israel.
8. # 6 Jacob Keep the puke out of Israel.
BUILD BABY BUILD ,   United States   (11.23.13)
His very presence is evil. BUILD MORE INSTEAD !!!!
9. #5 Even that isn't going to happen
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10. # 6 Jacob Keep the puke out of Israel.
BUILD BABY BUILD ,   United States   (11.23.13)
His very presence is evil. BUILD MORE INSTEAD !!!!
11. Pally culture?
Mark ,   London, UK   (11.23.13)
Always a straight NO. Never a straight YES. Maybe that's why Pallys never achieve anything positive,
12. 7 Natanyahu measured this step it is a political move...N..
Ari ,   Jerusalem   (11.23.13)
Nothing will change. This will show the world that Abbas wont commit himself to recognize Israel. Even the left will reject his stuborness. Let´s see his real cards..NO COMMITMENT...on the other hand; THe fact he will come to the Kneset will be a recognition Defacto. The Kneset is the supreme legilative power elected by the Israeli people, including many Israeli Arabs,in THE STATE OF ISRAEL, and it is in the Heart of Jerusalem.
13. #12...Of course
Michael ,   Haifa   (11.23.13)
Netanyahu does not live in a real world. He believes that reality is made out of PR. As a result of his simple-mindedness he is a greater danger to the State of Israel than is Abbas.
14. He should speak his mind, maybe then the left will listen
Scott ,   Ramat Gan, Israel   (11.23.13)
Abbas has repeatedly insisted that the "right of return" is a red line for him. This would obviously mean an immediate Arab demographic takeover of Israel if allowed.This proves he is not serious about peace with Israel. The left seems to have selective hearing & constantly ignores this crucial fact. Maybe if he tells it to their face, Shelly, Perry & Gal on will listen.
15. not exactly same as the Sadat visit
zionist forever   (11.23.13)
Sadat came to the Knesset to make his speech say what he wanted and he wanted peace and went home. There was no saying I will only come to speak at the Knesset if you accept my terns. Abbas is not acting as a peacemaker he is doing second best, dictating ( the thing they are best is murder ).
16. He must not come!
Mira ,   Vienna   (11.23.13)
How can a Holocaust denier, who refutes to acknowledge Israels right to exist, be invited to speak in our Knesset? This is outrageous! It must be made clear to him. Where is Liberman?
17. # 5
Eaglebeak ,   Left Coast, USA   (11.23.13)
If you understood anything you would know it aready exists. Jordan!
18. Why did they wait so many years?
Sherlock Holmes ,   London England   (11.24.13)
An international committee investigating Arafat's death will just be a distraction. Do they expect to find DNA and/or fingerprints? They will openly find those of his inner circle. If they really suspected foul play they wouldn't have waited so many years to investigate. They would have allowed an autopsy.
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