Opinion  Eitan Haber
The truth we should remember about Yitzhak Rabin
Eitan Haber
Published: 08.11.14, 07:54
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1. Demjanuk was released by the ûber Leftie Aharon Barak
ab   (11.08.14)
to live most of his remaining life in comfort, Haber. Principles of the Left imbued in A.Barak deeper than justice.The same Barak who couldn't stomach rejection of pal "family reunification" in Israel
2. Assassination being evil doesn't change Rabin no hero
(11.08.14)
Oslo was a disgrace of Biblical proportions -- literally fulfilling the prophecy by Daniel of a 7-year Satanic covenant
3. Haber pits ultra religious against atheists.
History nut ,   Israel   (11.08.14)
Just as corrupt and fanning the flames of corruption.
4. COME ON, MR. HABER !
FO ,   Belgium   (11.08.14)
Enough already! I'm not convinced at all that Rabin was behind the Oslo Process. In an interview Rabin gave to the Belgian TV, he exposed without any doubts his vision about the "Palestinian" issue". An extract of the interview: "...the so-called PLO will never be part for negotiations. It does not mean that Israel does not see that there is a Palestinian issue. We believe that the Palestinian issue can and should be solved in a context of peace that will be negotiated between Israel and Jordan. With Jordan we have got borders, south of the Dead Sea, till the Golf of Aqaba, north of the West Bank, along the Beit Shean Valley and the Jordan Valley. Therefore, in a solution, peace solution between Jordan and Israel, I believe that the Palestinian issue can be solved in a way that the Palestinians will find their right to express their special identity, but, it will never be through the so-called PLO or through a third independent state. Because a third independent state between Jordan and Israel cannot solve the Palestinian issue and will serve as a time bomb against Jordan as well as against Israel." So, why did Rabin sign the Oslo process? Knowing about his rather weak character, has he been pushed in his back to do so??? And in a most amazing article "Yitzhak Rabin was close to stopping the Oslo process", written by David M. Weinberg in Ynetnews on 10/17/2013, the author reveals that Rabin's daughter Dalia told that "many people who were close to father told me that on the eve of the murder, he considered stopping the Oslo process because of the terror that was running rampant in the streets…". Taking into consideration Rabin's interview and his daughter's revelation, on may ask the legitimate question: has Rabin been assassinated for initiating the Oslo process, or could it be that he has been assassinated for willing to stop it??? Could it have been a sort of repetition of the Haim Arlozoroff murder in 1933, when the Revisionist Party of Jabotinsky was accused by the Left, just to prevent their victory at the nearing Zionist Congress, of having committed it, while knowing that the murder had been perpetrated by Nazi agents sent by Goebbels?
5. Filthy Oslo maimed, murdered thousands of Israelis
Chaim ,   Israel   (11.08.14)
What an obscene article. Oslo is the worst wound a state ever inflicted on itself. Filthy Oslo maimed more than 14,000 Israelis and murdered more than 1,500. Oslo perpetrators should be held liable for criminal negligence resulting in all these maimings and murders.
6. Why do I get the feeling the writer hasn't a nodding
acquaintance with ,   "Truth"...   (11.08.14)
7. Shhh. Oslo led to terror activities
Seth Greenberg ,   Raanana   (11.08.14)
In his 5th item, Haber points out only parenthtically that the Oslo Accords led to terror activity. PARENTHETICALLY! That should have been his headline - Oslo Accords Led to Terror Activities. By burying the most critical fact of this disjointed story deep in the text and in parentheses the author unintentionally exposes the truth that he so aptly avoids. Who cares how many votes it took? Rabin and Peres led the march to Oslo and it has been a death march. His assasination was a crime. But his legacy is still about Oslo. Unfortuntely, we are judged by our final deeds and not our first. Arik Sharon falls into the same category. War hero turned evictor of Jews. It is our obligation to let our leaders know when we believe they have failed us. That is a valid and even noble action, so long as it is done without vitriol or violence.
8. Rabin brought cancer into the heart of Israel.
Ron ,   New York   (11.08.14)
It is a fact that Rabin changed history and not for the better. Yes, it was wrong to take the law into their hand and murder Rabin, The Olso agreement should have a referendum and not be decided by a margin of 2 or 11. The sad story is that the Arabs could have a better relationship and life with Israel without the career politician of either side. Personal prosperity brings peace not politician prosperity or agreements.
9. Remember the Altalena
Kerwood Derby ,   Frostbite Falls, MN   (11.08.14)
Before Rabin/Rubitzov bribed Shas and legitimized the releasing more grnoidal mass murdering cannibalistic extortionists into midst of those he literally serves as peace korbanim and also arms and train those that come to kill you, Rabin accepted an order that Dayan refused feigning communication trouble. Rabin enforced the order to shell the trained Holocaust survivors and the arms that could have save Jerusalem. And when they heard Begin was in the water they fired more fervently to kill and maim those with wounds worse than death. That is leadership and loyalty Rahbin/Rubitzov style.
10. Rabin's contributions to the Jewish people are irrefutable..
Rafi ,   US   (11.08.14)
... and will endure long after the current right-wing curse passes
11. HogWash: Rabin started the incitement against settlers first
Lefty Ford ,   NJ   (11.08.14)
12. rabin had his strong points and weak ones
Jake ,   Jerusalem   (11.08.14)
Oslo was stupid; today everyone who has eyes knows that. Then it looked like a chance for peace. The Altalena was a tragedy; then and now it was a terrible mistake and a blotch on the record of Rabin. He served his country but did not listen or respect his opposition and caused much social separation in the country that too years to repair. All in all, I believe he was a mistake and ranks with Ehud Barak as a lousy PM.
13. #10, correct. It is irrefutable that Rabin introduced
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (11.09.14)
a sworn Muslim enemy into Jewish land.
14. Talk about the REAL TRUTH
RAW TRUTH ,   Southfield, mi   (11.09.14)
61 to 51. Yes, 61 is greater than 51, but the question is why? Minus the 10 Arab votes and what do you have!!!!!!!!!!!!. The real truth is that Jews voted against OSLO.
15. Oslo Criminal
A Simple Jew ,   Beer Sheva   (11.09.14)
Rabin's Oslo killed 1500+ Jews, wounded thousands more. He brought grief to the Jewish people. And you left dares demand more territorial withdrawals! Punish the Oslo criminals.
16. Wachtfogel Facebook
(11.09.14)
A few years ago the head of the Shabak admitted that Har-Shefi was imprisoned for no good reason. Everyone, even the judges, knew she was innocent.
17. let's play fair
(11.09.14)
Haber has misrepresented some cherry-picked incidents to make Rabin look good and his political opponents look bad. It is easy to dismantle Haber's arguments, but let's start from a different point, undeniable incidents that make the Rabin regime look less than perfect. We can discuss whether Rabin's bribes to Shas were legitimate or not, but what does Haber have to say about the Goldfarb affair? How does Haber explain Rabin's most public and criminal decision to bribe MKs? How does Haber explain Rabin's illegal decision to use the Shabak against his political opponents including the EYAL video, the Halhul incident, and of course Rabin's orders to Avishai Raviv (later best friend of Igal Amir) to attack an MK with an iron bar?
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huda ,   gaza   (11.09.14)
so the real truth is -arab and jew ----i think rabin was not honest in his saying and he was dead ..the same was about sharon and the disengagment from gaza he did it he was not honest and the result was the wars ... so do not cry about the peace the real truth is arab and jew
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