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EU 'extremely concerned' after Palestinian teen killing
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Published: 03.07.14, 09:09
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1. hypocrites
nadav ,   tlv   (07.03.14)
It took the EU 4 days to condemn the obvious kidnapping (resulting in murder), that was obviously perpetrated by Islamic terrorists, but they are already condemning the murder of the Arab teen without even knowing the facts! I guess Jewish blood is really cheaper for Europeans (it always has been)...
2. BOLLOCKS TO THE E.U.
tTEL EM STRAIGHT ,   SAFED OBVIOUS   (07.03.14)
3. The EU response to kidnapped israelis was IDF operate
zionist forever   (07.03.14)
When 3 ( not 1 Israeli boys ) were taken whilst the response from other countries was almost immediate the EU took days to open their mouths and when the finally did it was to condemn the IDF house- house searches because it was causing so much distress to palestinians. The murder of the arab was terrible yes, but he was not kidnapped first instead and was probably just some vigliante murdered him because the arabs murdered 3 Israelis and you cannot stop that sort of thing even if it is murder. The PA can do more to stop terror but does't and as usual thePA does nothing just rabbit on about the peace process.
4. #1 not just Jews
(07.03.14)
Tens of thousands of Arabs killed by Assad were not interesting, until Europe decided they did not like Assad. Then tens of thousands of Christians, Alawi and Shia killed by Sunni "rebels" were not interesting. Suddenly when the Sunni "rebels" turn out to be ISIS who are endangering European interests, the Europeans are concerned. But Obama is just as bad. When Qaddafi suppressed a rebellion, Obama invoked R2P to obliterate Libya and send millions into poverty. However, when Obama's darlings in Bahrain or Ukraine butcher civilians, he gives them support and weapons.
5. He looks like a martyrized boy...
Observer ,   Israel   (07.03.14)
Israel needs urgently to investigate and reveal the truth.
6. The Real Reason this teen was killed...
Ravid ,   Tel Aviv IL   (07.03.14)
As you are aware, homosexuality is not accepted in these circles. This lad was murdered by his family because he was gay. A matter of honour for the family. Both Israelis and Palestians don't want the evidence to surface and thus attest to this truth. Catherine Ashon please respond...
7. She said nothing about the kidnapping for 5 days
Ghilmeini ,   USA   (07.03.14)
"Lady" Ashton is no lady, she is an unreconstructed leftist anti-Semite. She is everything that is wrong with Europe today and why European societies are failing. Whoever killed the Arab boy will be brought to justice. Israel's rule of law is strong. If caught, Ashton will surely one day demand the three boy's killers release. You cannot despise her enough.
8. At least one news source...
M. Davison ,   Ra'anana, Israel   (07.03.14)
Has claimed there is evidence that this was an "honor killing", done by the boy's own family because he was gay. If this should turn out to be the truth, then all those condemning Israel and Israelis will have to eat their words...
9. At least 2 Arab Israeli kids have spoken against kidnapping
jrebecca ,   Modiin   (07.03.14)
and are now under Israeli protective custody because of threats to their lives from their family and friends. How can anyone jump to conclusions on the killers of this Arab child.
10. # You got that right!
Yitzchak ,   Tel Aviv   (07.03.14)
11. How does the EUSA know who did it?!
Such bias!   (07.03.14)
From this clip, it seems that this is an internal affair. http://youtu.be/d1DAVEwqCP8 According to this report, the father told the authorities that Arabs had taken his son, and not Israelis or "settlers".
12. Who Else?
maddad ,   Johannesburg RSA   (07.03.14)
If Abbas has evidence let him bring it forward. It is clear that based on the phone call the Israeli Govmt had reasonable evidence that the the kidnapping and murder of the 3 boys was committed by Hamas operatives. What does Abbas have? Let the police conduct the investigation.
13. to nadav
(07.03.14)
and who cares? the important thing is that the jews will always be united and strong, stronger than our enemy and wise. I don't care what the world think. she ilchu cullam le 1000 azazel !!! AM ISRAEL CHAI!
14. hamas and the pa should start
holy warrior ,   uk   (07.03.14)
Raiding homes in Israel and arresting members of the ruling party in an attempt to locate the terrorists who murdered this Palestinian teen, just like the Israelis did when they were hunting for their killers. They should also demolish the homes of the right wing squatter terrorists for good measure.
15. #1
jj   (07.03.14)
kidnapping =/= murder. as soon as those bodies were found, the same condemnations came. and "all the facts"? you me with your willingness to believe literally anything except that you might be the bad ones in a story. and you want to know about silence over death? wheres your outrage when your death squad IDF kills a 14 month old child in their "search" for the "kidnapped" boys? Why dont you ask why your government knew as soon as they heard the entire recording of those boys that they were probably dead, yet called on hamas to release them, giving hope to a nation and their family that they were alive, all the while drumming up support for military action.
16. it could so easily be an honor killing, or a criminal act
naftulee ,   jerusalem   (07.03.14)
And if its proven to be arab-on-arab violence no one will take back their statements and no one will say sorry for accusing Israel unjustly. They will quitely ignore the facts and lets the masses believe it was jews who did this.
17. #1 right. The EU,US,UN are a bunch of antiSemitic hypocrites
Chaim ,   Israel   (07.03.14)
The family wanted to get rid of this sick boy for a long time and got the perfect time now. No doubt it was another job of those human beasts.
18. arab murder ....
JACK ,   israel   (07.03.14)
WHERE IS YOUR BRAIN. ? ITS QUITE RIGHT TO KILL PALS ,STILL BELIEVE WE ARE A DEMOCRATIC COUNTRY WHERE IT IS THE DUTY OF THE LAW TO PUNISH KILLERS ,BE JEWS OR ARABS.
19. #2 They expressed concern for the 3 boys missing weeks ago
Nira   (07.03.14)
but Ynet didnt tell you that, because its not part of whatever spin they take on this entire unfortunate chain of events.
20. Now, that was quick!
tiki ,   belgium   (07.03.14)
Their reaction to the real kidnapping & murder concerning Jewish boys by Palestinian terrorists took them a lot longer and was somewhat lukewarm, but they 'learned from their mistakes and their condemnation of the 'apparent, but not proven revenge attack came extreme quick, extreme fierceful & extreme united. Did anyone expect anything extremely different from the EU terror whitewashers.
21. EU 'extremely concerned'
mat ,   uk   (07.03.14)
EU must have a special committee which waiting to blame and pounce on Israel using very strong words even if a small smell of something to do with Palestinians without waiting to see who done it anyone could have done it
22. #8 it will never happen
ben Ish   (07.03.14)
If it turns out he was murdered by his own family, they will still blame it on the jews. They will find some way, regardless of how illogical it must be. And then it will be dismissed from the headlines, so they can go back to jew hating without any further distractions
23. Like the Palestinian Lie: the EU has no credibility!!!
Jake Stone ,   USA   (07.03.14)
God bless Israel!!!
24. Were they concerned when three Israeli buys died?
Juha Teuvonnen ,   Boston MA   (07.03.14)
I don't seem to remember the EU being 'extremely concerned' when three Israeli kids were killed. Nor do I hear them being concerned at all when 10 rockets slammed into Israel. As far as I am concerned, the EU can take their concern and shove it where the sun does not shine...
25. EU
Arturo   (07.03.14)
The EU won't be so "concerned", when it's discovered that the poor gay kid was murdered by his family. All fo the "moral outrage" will miraculously disappear from headlines in the EU and US.
26. EU
Serge ,   Antwerp, Belgium   (07.04.14)
How does the EU know this is a revenge attack ? When was a Palestinian on purpose killed for nationalistic reasons by civilians ? When was a Palestinian last killed by his family for honor ?
27. EU understands what happens - so ...
Friend of Australia ,   Israel   (07.05.14)
When Australia stood up for the truth, the arab world threatened sanctions and more. The EU is not going to risk this - honour & truth is 1 EUR deep
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