Opinion  Ariela Ringel Hoffman
Don't dismiss Yitzhar settlers as 'errant weeds'
Ariela Ringel Hoffman
Published: 08.05.14, 11:28
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1. EVERYONE has the right to act in self-defense. Including....
Human rights 101 ,   !!!!!!!!!!!   (05.08.14)
self defense against brutal attacks against civilians by IDF soldiers!!!!!!!
2. Yitzhar "Settlers"
Nili ,   Jerusalem   (05.08.14)
Perhaps if the government was interested in protecting the Jewish citizens of the only Jewish state in the world there would be no need for such remarks. As always, the delusional left ignores the barbarism of our enemies and attacks our own. Madness!
3. Of course
Sagi   (05.08.14)
she is "not one of few psychos". She actually is one of many psychos.
4. Are you looking for an argument or a fight?
David ,   Efrat, Israel   (05.08.14)
The 'price tag' idiots and truly dangerous crazies on the extreme lunatic fringe of the right do not represent the mainstream right wing ideology or settler movement any more than the extreme left wing moonbats, draft dogers, nightclub brawlers and post-zionist 'activists' represent the mainstream left wing ideology or 'peace camp'. Sadly, it is always the most vocal, violent and yes, loony, actors on the fringes of any movement / ideology that offer an easy target for those uninterested in discussing the real facts and issues (like yourself). Your anti-settler screed is intellectually dishonest and does the majority of both right and left wing Israelis a terrible disservice. What right do you have to judge nearly half the Israeli population (settlers and those who are opposed to making further territorial concessions) based on the inexcusable actions of a few dozen crazies? I suggest you confine your criticism to political positions that the majority of right wing Israeli's actually hold. You'll find yourself in a position to sway more people to your viewpoint if you engage in intellectually honest debate of the issues rather than painting all of your opponents with a libelous broad brush.
5. ariella ringel hoffman
Leah Goldsmith ,   Itamar Israel   (05.08.14)
I never saw one article of outrage written by you about attacks against innocent Jews where ever they may be in the Land of Israel. You can't use this for a political platform denouncing the return of a Jewish presence in Yehudah and Shomron . Find someway else to boost your ill agenda
6. Good article. Thank you to open eyes.
cfspirit ,   fr and dz   (05.08.14)
7. Maybe
Gady ,   Mexico City   (05.08.14)
she prefers boko haram, send her over there!
8. censorship and shutting mouths
Freedom of expressio ,   Israel   (05.08.14)
The censor has stifled many posts here today, not allowing for strong critism of the governments part in all of this terrible price tag fiasco.
9. Jail their 'Rabbis"
Yechiel   (05.08.14)
The settler Rabbis teach violence in their messianic delusional yeshiva system.
10. Since the majority of the Jewish public is
olim hadashim ,   tel aviv-israel   (05.08.14)
against the evacution of any settlement this essay has no basis at all.
11. The new interpretation of Halaja
orit peace no ,   Israel   (05.08.14)
Read it to justify your crimes
12. Its not interesting to me.
michael Pielet ,   israel   (05.08.14)
Sagi, a settler living in Tel Aviv is jealous of the giborai Israel, Jewish heroes living in Judea and Samaria. Sagi, why do you not protest against nationalistic arab terror, incitement and murder of Jews?
13. If she has no compunction
Raptor   (05.08.14)
in shooting a soldier, then in her mind and according to her logic, a soldier should have no compunction in shooting her.
14. As a mother of a soldier presently protecting these settlers
Mother of a soldier ,   The South   (05.08.14)
These extremists do not deserve the protection they are receiving from our children - who have no choice but to guard them. Leave them to the arabs, let them walk around with freedom without the army bowing to their choices
15. YItzhar settlement
Mordechai ,   Beit Shemesh   (05.08.14)
Arrest all the residents of Yitzhar, throw away the keys and demolish and plough up the land. they are all mentally deficient and need to be in secure mental institutions.
16. Settlers are bad for the economy
Yechiel   (05.08.14)
They are the reason Israel isn't a full economic trading partner with the Arabs. They are all the followers of an extreme messianic delusion. They were fighting to hold onto the Sinai even at the expense of peace with Egypt!
17. Master Race, and Chosen People, have a lot in common, hubris
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (05.08.14)
18. Finally the Truth
Joe ,   West Bank   (05.08.14)
These "errant weeds" are the "ripe fruits" of a sector of Religious Zionism, whose mentors are a few radical rabbis. Of equal importance to what the government decides to do is a unequivocal repudiation by the leader of the political arm of HaBayit Hayehudi and the Rabbinical leadership of Religious Zionism. To those parents who no longer can control their children, perhaps it is time to call the polica.
19. "This phenomenon"?
Ariel ben Yochanan ,   Kfar Tapuah, Efraim   (05.08.14)
B"H - What this author calls "this phenomenon" is Torah. Now, if the secular State insists on fighting this phenomenon, then there will be civil war and the ant-Torah forces will loose. I kind of don't dislike the idea. It's time to stop compromising and save the evil idol worshipers of the State.
20. Its the governments fault..............
Philip ,   Afula, Israel   (05.08.14)
that these loonies have been tolerated for so long.That also includes their looney rabbis Price tag after price tag and nothing was ever done. Eventually it became an almost evey day event, maybe soon some people will associate this as normative. Wake up Bibi and do something, that is if you are interested in correcting this stinking situation.
21. #16. Judea/Samaria are heart of Israel.
Chaim ,   Israel   (05.09.14)
Not only are Judea and Samaria the 4,000 year old ancestral heartland of Israel. It is obvious to any child, capable of reading a map, Judea and Samaria make Israel viable. If Jews don't claim 4,000 year old Judea and Samaria, how could we possibly claim 100 year old Tel Aviv? Your posts are all dumb and defeatist, Yechiel. Or is it really Ahmed?
22. #19
Mordechai ,   Beit Shemesh   (05.09.14)
From what you wrote it is obvious that you are one of them! Warped mind; antiquated and obsolete thoughts,
23. the problem
(05.09.14)
Leftism attracts people with a hive mentality. A designated "guide" tells them what to think, and encourages by telling them that they are smarter than their opponents. Leftist success comes from the religious fanaticism that results from their inability to think for themselves and faith in their "guides". When reality slaps them in the face, Leftists are frustrated: in their consciousness they cannot be wrong (because they are smart) and it means that their stupid opponents are right. The Leftist near-psychopathic attacks on the Zionists in Yizhar is a response to their frustration that the Zionists were right. The Oslo stupidity damaged the Israeli economy and made peace impossible. Rockets did fall on Sderot, Ashkelon and Tel Aviv. PLO and Hamas do not want peace and do want to destroy Israel. How can it be that "we" (the smart Leftists) were wrong and "they" (the stupid Rightists) were right.
24. Lesser Evil versus Greater Evil
Zechariah   (05.09.14)
Chain Weizmann First President of Israel Developed a RealaPolitic Attitude .Crushed by the Shoah and Britains and World Betrayal in not Granting Refugee Status to Jews he Proclaimed the genocide of the Jews was Far worse than Claim of the Arabs for Dominance in Mandated Palestine .But Creating Genocidal Hatred over Territorial and Nationalistic Conflict tho innate is a terrible Human Flaw.Has to Change Dramatically .
25. Anarchy
Sagi   (05.09.14)
When citizens of a country defy the law of the land and do as they please and in order to continue doing so they adopt an aggressive and violent policy which includes attacking and killing the established and rightful arms of the law, the police and military, this is anarchy, and if not stopped in its tracks it will lead to Nihilism. Israeli society is in deep danger at the moment, not only because of the "psychos" in Judea and Samaria, but those in Holon and Natanya are no less of a threat.
26. If they dont represent you David,why not try
exUK ,   TEL AVIV   (05.10.14)
..to control them so you are not all tarred with the same brush.Just having read a summary of our books which you settlers use as justification,it is obvious that you all are very selective as to which bits you follow.It is also true (if you believe these stories) that G-d gave and took away several times when he was unhappy with his chosen people.Not sure what the official score is between us and Him..... It costs Israel much more than people realise to keep settlements,guard them,police them etc.We would have a better chance of peace if the money was spent on subsidized housing on this side of the line.
27. when hashem looks on Yitzhar
avramele   (05.09.14)
...he cries
28. Chaim @ #21
Yechiel   (05.09.14)
The settlers all worship sand and stones over Jewish life. That is why there are photos of settlers fighting the IDF in 1979 to hold onto the Sinai instead of making peace with Egypt. The settlers do not want Zionism to become a partner in the region with Saudi Arabia and Iran. They want a North Korea style isolated 'fortress Israel' universally condemned by the world. The settlers are a danger to Israel's economy and security needs. They practice a form of extreme ultra-orthodox Judaism. And my real name is 'Yechiel'.
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