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Arab League, Abbas reject recognizing Israel as 'Jewish state'
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Published: 09.03.14, 18:14
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1. "NO" to one more Arab terrorist-entity on Israeli soil!
tom ,   tel aviv   (03.09.14)
Why the hell is everybody playing this crazy game of "Palestinian recognition" of our right to live & breathe? Do we ask Martians the same question?
2. JEWISH STATE
yonason ottenstein ,   Brooklyn   (03.09.14)
what exactly is a jewish state? we need to define this Is it just a state where the majority of people are jews? or is it where jewish traditions and laws are kept, say shabbos for example
3. U.S., Arabs: No need to recognize Jewish state
Steve   (03.09.14)
U.S. State Department spokesperson yesterday said, "we do not see a need (for the Palestinians to recognize" Israel as a Jewish state "as part of the final agreement.” Does Israel have any friends among the nations?
4. tom 1
arthur ,   toronto   (03.09.14)
you obviously don't understand your enemies.
5. Let the Arab People Vote!
Max ,   Washington DC   (03.09.14)
The Leaders of the Arab Countries continue to refuse to accept Israel as a Jewish State. The Arab Spring was going to bring new leaders that would end wars and make Peace. Let the Arab People vote for new leaders who are not subservient to the old rejectionist leaders mentality.
6. Me just a question.
u s ,   USA   (03.09.14)
“Palestinians fear the label would lead to discrimination against Israel's sizeable Arab minority…” ‘Palestinians’ & ‘Israeli Arabs’ are the SAME people. You can’t have it both ways. Or perhaps we should face the truth? There is NO Palestinian people, you invent it.
7. An Israeli state w/many religions and ethnic groups it is.
Michael ,   California, USA   (03.09.14)
Why to recognize Israel for what it is not? Independent Israel can call itself whatever it wants and others can do likewise. There is no issue here.
8. Jewish State by ethnic cleansing a war crime, will not stand
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (03.09.14)
9. HEY BIBI
Frank-elIBI ,   Seattle USA   (03.09.14)
OK, we'll recognize you as the Jewish state right after you recognize USA as a Christain state. A Jewish state is a theocracy no better than Iran from a concept standpoint or at a minimum a "tribocracy" where others are inferior...oh, I forget again how "special" you are compared to your semite brothers.
10. peace will come....
alsky ,   toronto   (03.09.14)
when Muslims give up the dream of Islamic Caliphate and recognize Israel as the homeland of the Jews. any other peace will be a hudna only
11. Peace to Arab leaders is like light to vampires.
Nobody ,   Nowhere   (03.09.14)
Not going to Happen.
12. Arab League still refuses to recognise Jewish sovereignty
CJK   (03.09.14)
the muslim arab league continues its refusal to recognise jewish sovereignty in the land of israel. the refusal by muslims to recognise jewish sovereignty in the land of israel stems from islamic supremacist ideology. the arab muslims had waged a thousand year imperial war on three continents, converting native populations to islam and building mosques on native religious edifices, including christian churches. it is thus that muslim arabs had conquered the land of israel and jerusalem, seat of zion, where they built a mosque on top of the remnants of the two jewish temples as a sign of conquest and religious supremacy. the muslim arabs have no legal or historical claims to the land of israel or to the holy city of david, the spiritual and physical center of judaism.
13. Change the name of the state
Joe Fraser ,   MTL Canada   (03.09.14)
To "the Jewish Nation of Israel".
14. The modern Jewish State of Israel was
GS ,   Germany   (03.09.14)
founded in 1948. Boker tov to the entire arab world! When will you wake up and realize all the lies and betrayals within your very own political systems and countries! Start to create your own VISION of arab countries full of life and fruitful ideas ("milk & honey")! Whether you, arab world, accept the Jewish State of Israel or not will in no way change Israel's democratic and jewish nature. Israel was and always will be. It's a matter of fact. Meanwhile the Jewish State of Israel grows and prospers. Even the dessert will bloom stronger then ever before in near future. Not cynical: All the best to you! You also deserve a bright future.
15. Why do you force the Arabs to accept
olim hadashim ,   tel aviv/israel   (03.09.14)
Israel as a Jewish state.They simply see us as dhimmis subject to their rule.
16. Abbas on PA TV: "5 Mil Refugees into Israel"
Scott ,   Ramat Gan   (03.09.14)
This is proof that he does not want peace at all but is following the PLO directive of retaking all of palestine in stages. The world must make clear to the palestinians that they are not special people & refugee status cannot be handed down. You are only a refugee if you fled your homeland for another country. You cannot be considered a refugee in the country you were born in according to international law.
17. Why do you force the Arabs to accept
olim hadashim ,   tel aviv/israel   (03.09.14)
Israel as a Jewish state.They simply see us as dhimmis subject to their rule.
18. No to Palestine Islamic State in turn .
Roland ,   London England   (03.09.14)
19. "The Arabs have never missed an opportunity to miss an...
N.L.Katz ,   Qatzrin, Israel   (03.09.14)
..opportunity for peace", observed, astutely, the late Mr. Abba Eban. Sadly, they keep proving him correct time and again. Will they ever learn...??
20. #12 CJK - Thank you! Spot on as usual!
Son of Cyrus ,   UK   (03.09.14)
21. #7, no wonder. You don't know what you are talking about.
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (03.09.14)
22. Arab States by ethnic cleansing a war crime, will not stand
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (03.09.14)
23. #19. " Arabs never missed an opportunity to miss
Tambour ,   Eilat   (03.09.14)
You miss the point, being the Arabs today are Kuffars since their Koran recognises The creator giving the Jews their Land . They are thus behaving according to a divine plan
24. 20, Son of Cyrus, the truth
CJK   (03.09.14)
the great nation of persia would not be muslim were it not for muslim arab imperialism.
25. Listen guys! Obama sez that Israel is not a Jewish State
Alan ,   SA   (03.09.14)
and so does Rev Wright and Co. So that is that.Take it or leave it.My way or the Hi Way. Forget about the Bible Stories. Just take your rhythm from Hussein O.
26. Arabs are not the only one rejecting recognition of Israel
Cohen   (03.09.14)
as a Jewish state. Most MKs as well as secular Jewish Israeli citizens also do. Why do Arabs have to be different than most people who don't see anything Jewish with the secular living in Israel and running the state and judicial system while the real Jews, the religious people, are silenced by the undemocratic state.
27. AND THE WINNER IS:..........................
Israeli 2   (03.09.14)
Nobody, Nowhere @ #11!
28. Why do we have the NAME: Islamic countries?
Peter ,   UK   (03.09.14)
Why do we have Islamic countries? Why don't ARABS remove those ISLAMIC names FROM THEIR COUNTRIES' NAMES. If they want to be known as Islamic countries, then it is good for Arabs and Palestinians to recognize Israel as a JEWISH STATE.
29. NO NO NO NO NO
Brant ,   Hilton Head USA   (03.09.14)
Europe 1938-1945: No to Jews, actually, if possible No Jews. Almost succeeded. Arab League 1967: NO NO NO PA, PLO: 2014: No to "Jewish State" Always no.
30. yes to jewish state
iraj   (03.09.14)
jewish state is jewish state. No acceptance, no deal period. and forget about land concessions. Peace for peace otherwise israel may be forced to attack those arab states in the area. Recall jordan is rightfully israeli so if you start, then israel will be forced to annex jordan.
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