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Obama: Gaza cannot remain closed off
Yitzhak Benhorin
Published: 07.08.14, 08:39
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1. Hamas are not political leaders - they are terrorists.
barbara ,   Haifa Israel   (08.07.14)
2. Now it's official
Ephraim ,   Jerusalem   (08.07.14)
Unbelievable (or not). Obama has finally and officially proven where his loyalties lie, not that we needed this news to know. Jews in America voted for this incompetent fool, and now we should pay the price? Amazing the stupid things that come out of this man's mouth.
3. closed-off
(08.07.14)
The people in Gaza didn't look malnourished and there have never been reports of people in Gaza being malnourished. Sewage is spilling into the sea. Enormous amounts of money and supplies were used for rockets and tunnel networks. Many buildings could have been constructed. The people of Gaza are Hamas. The Charter of Hamas includes the destruction of Israel and frequently it is mentioned of the killing of Jews. Hamas isn't so different than al-Quida. Were people looking to negotiate with Osama bin Laden? Hamas is ready to start firing rockets again. Hamas is destructive to Gaza, Palestinians and Israelis. Radical Palestinian terrorist groups speak of driving the Jews into the sea. Look at all the murders of Jewish people including women and children. There was even the Jordanian that killed school age girls. There are people that don't care. We need Palestinian leaders that care about themselves and others. Otherwise, they are living in sin, hell bound and not worth being supported. Or else, you will see destruction in Gaza all over again. This coercion by Hamas is unjustified.
4. Obama kept his promise
(08.07.14)
Obama is often accused of lying and not keeping his promise. We now see this is not true. Obama declared that "The future does not belong to those who slander Islam" and he is keeping his promise. Obama is accusing the Jew for daring defend himself against the genocidal Hamas and making sure that everyone ignores the real genocide of Christians and Yazidi at the hands of IS (armed with weapons Obama released from Libyan stores).
5. Embargo
Ruth ,   Ramat Efal   (08.07.14)
So the US President thinks that Israel should open its borders to Gaza. Firstly tons of supplies for Gaza go through the Israeli border every day, even during the war. Almost 150,000 Palestinians (from Gaza and the West Bank) receive medical treatment in Israeli hospitals every year and there are many Israeli business people who regularly travel into Israel for business meetings (my nephew meets with Gazas nearly every week). I think that Israel should review the embargo but ONLY after Hamas has revoked its charter to destroy Israel and the Jews. Perhaps the President has forgotten that there is still an embargo on Cuba and as far as I know, Cuba isn't launching rockets at Florida! Why doesn't the US cancel the sanctions on Cuba?
6. Gazans a Temporary Refuge Turkey Qatar Funds
Zechariah   (08.07.14)
A million Gazans ought be offered Temporary respite by Turkey and other Islamic and nonaligned Lands. A Really Humanitarian Policy
7. North Korea, how many rockets they lobbed at D.C. yesterday?
Miron ,   USA   (08.07.14)
8. Obama you sounds unsure of the situation!
Calibi ,   Sydney Aust   (08.07.14)
Isn't this kind of statement are familiar from the past????????????
9. I used to think that disposing of HBO by undemocratic means
tom ,   tel aviv   (08.07.14)
would be more disastrous than not. I have changed my mind now...He's more dangerous alive...
10. Gaza COULD HAVE HAD IT ALL
Sammy ,   Newcastle   (08.07.14)
They had everything going Independence Huge Offshore Gas Fields Flourishing Fishing Industry Flourishing Food Industry Flourishing Agricultural Industry Entrepreneurial Spirit Huge markets of Egypt, Jordan, East Palestine and Israel on their doorstep VAST amounts of International Aid and Support Where has it all gone? TIME and AGAIN Hamas DESTROYED it Can Gaza take more of he same? NEVER
11. Hamas rules Gaza where Abbas has absolutely no power there.
Chaim ,   Israel   (08.07.14)
Israel cannot help "ordinary" people in Gaza as long as Hamas rules the place and until then Gaza will have to remain closed off. As long as rockets are fired at innocent Israelis, why should Israel give a hoot about Gazan human shields who are accomplices to their crime?
12. The US helped Egypt built a steel wall along the Gaza border
Chaim ,   Israel   (08.07.14)
This is what Israel must do. Will cowardly Israel have the courage to keep its borders closed like Egypt?
13. Hamas just took out of the skies 3x number
Miron ,   USA   (08.07.14)
of civilians than in MH17. Life taking is a boon to some politicians...
14. Gaza cannot remain closed off
mat ,   uk   (08.07.14)
US EU should learn from the so called Arab Spring some spring it did not work look at those countries now with all the killings Hamas Gaza is not going to be different it will be much worse make Hamas give up all their arms and tunnels for peace wishful thinking
15. Russia
Eli ,   Haifa   (08.07.14)
Israel could be in a much better position if associated with Russia instead the US.
16. An usefull Idiot in the quest of -
Arn. ,   Sweden.   (08.07.14)
- saving Hamas. Surly or Possibly, this Idiot or His FM will lick Hamas as and, persuade Hamas to a longer Ceasfire and, Hamas will play reasonable and seemigly let Obama persuade Them. A Farse for sure. This is as always. When Israel drag Her Feet in a War, the usefull Idiots come running to save Her Enemies, for so called Humanitarian reasons. This time the Fault is with the Israeli Government. Arn.Sweden.
17. Criminals in a prison take hostages. Would the world demand
Adi ,   Israel   (08.07.14)
Criminals in a prison take hostages. Would the world demand borders opened and free trade. I have never seen an administration make so many mistakes. Hamas is terror. They kidnapped, fired rockets mortars and bullets aimed to kill. They dug tunnels designed to raid murder and kidnap. The responses of world leaders is tragic. They pass on to the terrorists a message. The more you terrorise. The more we will recognise you and submit to your demands.
18. Will he send in US soldiers under hospital tunnels to confis
Adi ,   Israel   (08.07.14)
Will he send in US soldiers under hospital tunnels to confiscate the weapons.
19. Hamas irresponsibility is war crime !
barbara ,   Haifa Israel   (08.07.14)
20. above
moishe   (08.07.14)
oh yes it can. just like USA seals its borders to keep out trash.
21. Ynet!! Post my comments!
Adler S   (08.07.14)
If you dont mind!!
22. Israel and Egypt Ok to open borders if demilitarised
(08.07.14)
But who is going to check for smuggling of rockets and concrete for tunnels and military arms for terrorism and intimidation of the Gazan population. Forget the UN as an honest capable arbiter who not able to police Syria Lebanon or any other territory .
23. potus Is Inept, Delusional And OUT OF TOUCH
(08.07.14)
Is The United States Of America an Ally Of The ONLY DEMOCRACY in the Middle East??? hamas Has Been Designated TerroristBy The U.S. Congress??? Does The U.S. have a policy For Not negotiating with Terrorist Groups??? Bibi and the Knesset need to IGNORE all that comes out of the mouth of this SUBVERSIVE In The Closet moslom, he will bee out of office Soon and that cant be soon Enough!!! Tell b.H.o. to mind his own business Once and For All!!!
24. # 15 absurd!
Adler S   (08.07.14)
15. Russia Israel could be in a much better position if associated with Russia instead the US.
25. The next round
yoel ,   Israel   (08.07.14)
Threats and warnings to resume rocket firing is making matters only worse- Why the hell cant we sit down and talk is that so bad-" First they will abuse you, then they will threaten you, then they will attack you, then you will win!"
26. If my President Won't apologize, I will! Sorry
Dina   (08.07.14)
Israel for the cruelty and race to judgement after it has been proven that Hamas staged the murdering of their own people and blamed it on Israel. Shame on you Barack Obama!
27. Two more years.....then he's gone.
Steven Wilson ,   Anchorage, Alaska   (08.07.14)
What a relief. Open the borders like I'm doing in the United States. Let millions of rockets in as a reward for their terrorism.
28. Knife in the back ISLAMIC JIHAD ENABLER
P. henry ,   Longmont co.   (08.07.14)
This is the ofal OBAMA that most of the AMERICAN Jews voted for?always again and again? WAKE up mavens !
29. Obama is Jimmy Carter #2- weird, distorted world view
graczek ,   Maryland, USA   (08.07.14)
30. Iraq Syria and Gaza
Joe ,   Israel   (08.07.14)
Isn't it obvious that none of the perps of the slaughter of their own citizens care less than Obama.
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