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Netanyahu hits back at Kerry: Boycott threats won't work
Kobi Nachshoni
Published: 02.02.14, 11:28
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31. Support Israel
Karen ,   USA   (02.02.14)
Prime Minister Netanyahu, do what the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob says in the Bible. Don't listen to Kerry. Shalom and the best to all the Jewish people in Israel.
32. To: No. 9
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (02.02.14)
Do you think that Israel will knuckle under to your bully tactics? Think again. The United States benefits far more from its relationship with Israel than does Israel. Boycotts are a two-way street. If Israel withholds its technological, medical and other advancements, the U.S. won't care much for the outcome. If the United States wants to gift a state to the "Palestinians," or wishes to reward the Arabs for having started six wars, all of which they lost, not to mention the seven decades of violence and terrorism in which the Arabs have engaged, go right ahead and give them Montana. Or Wyoming. Or, for all I care, New York. Bullying Israel will get you nowhere. We're not Obama's -- or anyone else's -- crash test dummy. Force us too much, and we'll pull a Samson on you. Put an end to civilization. Unless that's what you want, lay off the threats. The concept that there will be peace with a "Palestinian" state is downright ridiculous to begin with. The only thing that will make the international community happy, and the "Palestinians" (possibly) content, would be if Israel will simply disappear. Well, you see, we're not going to let that happen. That's where Samson comes in. Please don't underestimate Israel's resolve.
33. To: No. 26
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (02.02.14)
Perhaps we should give the Europeans an opportunity to start digging graves anyway. We haven't forgotten nearly two thousand years of what the Europeans did the Jewish people. Trust me -- we don't love the Europeans. We don't even like them. They've never really left our radar, and payback can be such a bitch.
34. Sarah B Says Israel will "End Civilization"
Jeff ,   USA   (02.02.14)
Never have I ever heard Arabs speak so fanatically. If you're view represents any significant portion of Israeli society then I think it is clear who the fanatics in the middle east are. Best of luck to you.
35. #32
Jeff ,   USA   (02.02.14)
Please. Get real. Be honest with yourself. Israel relies on the USA. Without my tax dollars and the support of my military your Zionist project is history in no time. Understand that and show some gratitude. You're welcome.
36. Israel's "Samson option", Jewish nukes, a threat to world
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (02.02.14)
...and they must be dismantled.
37. #36 THREATS ? YOU BET
CAPTAIN OBVIOUS ,   SAFED OBVIOUS   (02.02.14)
Therefore , those who seek our destruction are only ever one mistake away from being evaporated.
38. #6, As if you're smart or have anything to do with Judaism
Jake   (02.02.14)
Aren't ya getting tired of the masquerade?
39. spyguy #13, Kerry was using the threat of boycotts
Jake   (02.02.14)
by others to blackmail Israel to make concessions. That is exactly what he did, and it's obvious. As for vulnerability of economy, you should take a look at the American economy. The age of buoyancy and rebounds is over. As they say, the bigger they are, the harder they fall.
40. #36 Only one country in history used nukes
Jake   (02.02.14)
and it AIN'T Israel.
41. #34, Actions speak louder than words.
Jake   (02.02.14)
Only a biased, ignorant fool would judge nations based on what they read on talkback. Look at the murderous actions of Islamic Jihadis around the world, including in your own country. Have you seen Jews doing things like that, ever?
42. Jeff #35 You need to get real.
Jake   (02.02.14)
Israel did just fine before US aid began during Camp David. It will do just fine afterwards. US aid covers but 1% of Israel's annual budget. No one sad it will be easy, but "Zionist project is history" without it? Don't flatter yourselves.
43. #28 Exactly right, Melissa
Cynthia ,   USA   (02.02.14)
It's so absurd and obvious Kerry is trying to appease Iran by punishing and threatening Israel. This has nothing to do with a peace agreement and it is sickening to watch Kerry trying to manipulate Israel into a false agreement.
44. John Kerry is dangerous
Rick ,   Houston, USA   (02.02.14)
John Kerry is a threat to the security of the United States and Israel. May God have mercy on Him.
45. Jeff #24, I wonder what books you read.
Jake   (02.02.14)
They evidently were bereft of factual content. Here is a quote for you that encapsulates the core of the 1948 Arab-Israeli conflict. "The representative of the Jewish Agency told us yesterday that they were not the attackers, that the Arabs had begun the fighting. We did not deny this. We told the whole world that we were going to fight." Jamal Husseini, representative of the palestinian Arab Higher Committee to the UN Security Council, on April 16, 1948.
46. Israel, God's people
Elaine Coker ,   Birmingham US   (02.03.14)
Every Christian should boycott every country that is boycotting Israel. Don't buy anything from them. Don't visit their countries. Don't have anything to do with them. Every Christian should buy everything you can direct from Israel or from every business that is in the settlement territory. I intend to start shopping this minute from Israel.
47. What did he say?
Hmm. ,   Chicago   (02.04.14)
To be fair, Kerry was only referring to European talk of boycotting products manufactured in the territories. He doesn't support any boycott of Israel in any form whatsoever. Everyone needs to take a chill pill.
48. #34: Well-wishing?
michael weizmann ,   safed, israel   (02.04.14)
I see nothing "fanatical" in anything Sarah has written at 33. And to wish her "luck" is weird of you. Sarah is a logician, and a lawyer, and a great survivor, and needs no luck. Think about this, Jeff: Who needs so-called "luck" when they have the Lord? Certainly not Eretz Israel !! Read the books of Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Malachi. And get on yours knees.
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