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Abbas: Israel dragging region into religious war
Elior Levy
Published: 11.11.14, 14:36
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1. arrest Abass for incitement
Larry ,   LA (formerly)   (11.11.14)
He promotes terror and should join his buddy Bargouhti in jail.
2. Abbas: Israel dragging region into religious war
Philip ,   Singapore   (11.11.14)
What right has Abbas to speak on behalf of Christians when he is not one?
3. More projection on the part of a Mohamedan
Joe Fraser ,   Montreal   (11.11.14)
The Mohamedans incite religious hatred, violence, intolerance, and then accuse their victims of the same. How long will the West accept this behaviour in order to placate oil supplying kings and dictators? Today November 11th, Remembrance Day, we honour all those who gave their lives for Western peace, freedom and liberty - peace, freedom and liberty the Mohamedans aim to take away.
4. How to create a legacy, Abu Mazen-style:
Scharp ,   Tel Aviv, Israel   (11.11.14)
Hamas has been weakened. This is an opportunity for Abbas - tough language against Israel, even inflammatory speech and incitement, together with some kind of intifada, constitutes the ouverture to the diplomatic offensive. Abbas knows he will never see a palestinian state, but he wants to remembered as a major, strong palestinian leader. Abbas legacy - story is unfolding.
5. Funny if it weren't so tragic.
perverse   (11.11.14)
"the Palestinians would never agree to Jewish prayer on the Muslim-controlled Temple Mount." This remind me of an episode of "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Larry David wants to enter the synagogue on the High Holidays without a ticket, but is admonished by the usher with a, "...but, don't let me catch you praying!"
6. Liar. You speak for not one church or christian body
Adi ,   Zurich   (11.11.14)
Liar. You speak for not one church or christian body
7. Abbas is a terrorist
rayS ,   USA   (11.11.14)
Can't Bibi for once act like a man? Severe all contacts with this scum . Israel needs a PM with some honor.
8. Wow. Nothing like pretending.....
Ezra ,   San Diego   (11.11.14)
If you tell an outrageous lie, and keep telling it...etc. Eventually the populaces will start believing you. The more outrageous the lie, the better. Abbas love to practice propaganda. Gives his the passion his life is missing.
9. And no religion too
John Lennon ,   Across the universe   (11.11.14)
i some how think the world would be a better place without religion. About time this madness was banned.
10. Has Abbas been on some banned medication?
Sammy ,   Newcastle   (11.11.14)
Suddenly now on the world stage - getting carried way - all his comical drama, melodrama and showmanship....now out Mashaaling Mashaal. Even his jesticulations are more animated..are we going to be treated to Abbas the New Holy Man Saviour of Aksa? All this whilst the Economy of the Palestinian West Bank shrinks stinks and sinks, while Palestinian Investors cry off in DROVES, progress falters and doing NOTHING to stop in fact ENCOURAGING youg hot HEAD Palestinians from getting killed We need sanity to prevail, direct contact and negotiations with Israel restored and ABBAS gracefully RETIRED
11. I just do not understand..............
Reuven ,   Petach Tikvah   (11.11.14)
Mahmoud Abbas is quoted as saying that, "Jerusalem is our capital and we will never give this up: Jerusalem that was occupied in 1967 is our Jerusalem. We will safeguard and protect our holy places. " This statement raises many questions. For instance if the Jordanians had control of the east of Jerusalem in 1967, then why attack the west of the city when you know that you might lose the war - which they did. If you lose a war that you have started you have to put up with the result. Abbas is always talking about 'protecting our holy places'. What about protecting Jewish holy places. These existed well before Islam and Muslims were ever on the planet. When the Jordanians had control of the eastern part of Jerusalem they destroyed all the vestiges of Judaism that they could - e.g. Hurva Synagogue. Abbas always tries to speak of the Muslim and 'Christian' world. Does he really think that Christians would like to see further degrodation of their holy places and population. Just look at the Islaminization of Bethlehem - its a Christian city in crisis. Using Abbas's words, the Muslims 'contaminate' everything and everybody that is not following the faith of Islam.
12. give Abbas what Arafat got
bernard ross   (11.11.14)
13. Im christian and.....
David ,   USA   (11.11.14)
Jerusalem belongs to the Jews!
14. He doesn't speak for Christians
Adrien ,   Paris   (11.11.14)
Few authoritarian regimes have maltreated Christians the way the pay has. Christians in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip are denied basic religious freedoms, routinely prohibited from traveling very short distances to worship in one of the most holy sites in Christianity. The Muslims convert churches into mosques and the PA does not allow Christians to buy land or build new churches. The Christian population in Bethlehem went from 85% in 1947 to 30% today. The only place in the Mideast where the Christian population rose is in Israel. Abbas does not speak for the Arabs in east Jerusalem, who when polled 85% said they want to remain part of Israel.
15. extreme intolerance and bigotry
Sam ,   L.A., USA   (11.11.14)
Typical muslim displaying extreme intolerance, bigotry, hate, violence and lies ~ also displayed for all to see as in most Muslim nations where no other religion is tolerated under penalty of death. As a Christian, and according to God and Christian scripture, Jerusalem which was founded by the Jews, is for the Jews.
16. Isn't it time we put this animal into the ground, next to
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his predecessor, the "Rais" of cursed memory and then pour 100 tons of concrete on top? Just an idea..
17. Israel Piper (FB) -no sense trying to reason with Abbas.
barbara ,   Haifa   (11.11.14)
18. Time to confine Abbas & Co to the Mukata'a
David Hersch ,   Cape Town, South Afr   (11.11.14)
It is time for this useless and narcissistic, lying and vacuous fool with verbal diarrhea to go the way of Arafat and be confined to the Mukata'a for the rest of his miserable life and I would suggest putting his often resigning pet liar, Erekat, with him. It would also be a good idea to start eliminating both the Hamas and Fatah leadership and not leave out Mashaal hiding in his luxury five star hotel in Qatar. What the results will be is anyone's guess, but a new crop may give the Arabs in Gaza, Judea and Samaria a chance to throw off the shackles and burden of their current and cursed leaders. If there is no improvement, then let the new crop go the same way and be eliminated. Trying to live with the devil you know is a mistake as proven when Arafat should have been eliminated before his expulsion to Tunisia. This is the reality of the world and the situation. What we are currently seeing is a continuance of the recent Gaza War, Protective Edge, by other means. Therefore, Israel will be fully within its rights to take the fight to Fatah and Hamas and their leadership. If it is war by other means they seek, let us take the battle to them.
19. He stands up for Muslims and Christians but demonizes Jews..
Ian ,   Newcastle upon Tyne   (11.11.14)
....so the logical conclusion is that Abbas is a nasty anti-Semite of the worst type. THREE CHEERS FOR ISRAEL!!!
20. Mr Abass you are bluffing and you gone to loose all
Avram Goldsmith ,   Toronto, Canada   (11.11.14)
21. sounds like a child having s tsntrum over a toy
zionist forever   (11.11.14)
It belongs to us, they can't have it, we won't share it, if they try to take it we will fight them. he man really does sound like a child having a tantrum because he has been told to share his toys.
22. why should a Jewish prayer offend Muslims?
robert ,   antwerp   (11.11.14)
We are all praying to the same God. The place is holy for several religions. A prayer doesn't hurt anyone. Exclusivity for the Muslims on the temple mount is wrong in the eyes of God who cares for every human being because anybody should have the right to pray in any holy place. I believe that God would like that more than all the bloodshed in his name
23. John Lenon # 9
Arnold ,   Montreal-Canada   (11.11.14)
Not all religions are troublesome. Take for instance all the Far East religions such as Shinto , Zen , Buddhism etc. They all preach harmony and never try to entice others to join. Same in Judaism. One is born to Judaism or converts voluntarily. Different from Christianitry and Islam both of which go out of their way to preach and "encourage" conversion. In biblical times the Christian encouragement was convert or die. Today Islam follows that rule.
24. Hey Abass, except maybe this Christian. We know the truth
this is an Arab war ,   against Israel   (11.11.14)
Israel is the rightful owner of all of Israel and even more. Someday soon their King will enter Jerusalem and believe me the muslims won't be throwing any more rocks they will be crying for the rocks to cover them to hide them. You see it's all about a promise made to Abram and his son Izzack. No amount to re-writing history will undo what has already been. Ishmael was rejected. Now who is fighting to change the past and God's word? not the sons of the promise, but the Abass holes who don't like their lot in life keep telling the same lies thinking somehow they can change their past. Islam is the only one making war.The war has already been settled in heaven but that silly devil who is but a mere creation of the one true God who is destined for the lake of fire has found some followers. Big surprise! NOT! Fear not him who can kill the body, but fear him who after he has killed you has the power to cast you into hell. Hang in there Israel you are already justified.
25. Jerusalem isn't even mentioned in the Quran.
David ,   Hartford USA   (11.11.14)
Just because a loudmouthed slimeball says something, doesn't make it true. Abbas can vomit forth all day- but that doesn't make Jerusalem anything to Islam. The Quran doesn't mention the city at all. Not once. If the Muslims want the mosque so badly that they will kill for it, (as they have shown us in the last few days), THEN DISMANTLE THE STRUCTURE AND DUMP IT IN RAMALLAH. There they can rebuild the eyesore to their heart's content. Heck, even give them the rock, that should make them happy. But just as non-Muslims are not allowed in Mecca and Medina (even though in history they had large Jewish populations), no Muslims should be allowed in Jerusalem. If they won't behave, close the mosque to all Muslims- permanently. Time for BIBI to state that access to the Temple Mount will be determined by Muslim behavior. For every Israeli killed or injured, the mosque compound will be totally closed for 30 days. The actions of Muslims over the last 3 weeks have caused several gruesome deaths and many injuries. That should keep the mosque closed for at least TWO YEARS. No access, no maintenance, nobody allowed in. If the attacks keep happening, (which we know they will with Abbas cheering them on), the mosque will never reopen. That must be the the rule. No peace in the city, no aceess to the mosque. Period. Is Bibi strong enough to do what needs to be done?
26. Jerusalem is not Islam's most holy site.
nibor ,   israel   (11.11.14)
But it is the only holy site for Jews. Without Judaism there would be no Islam or Christianity. Both religions used elements of Judaism to develop their own set of beliefs and both religions felt all those around them had to accept their new religion. Judaism does not work like that. It is one of the only religions in the world that does not try to convert others. It isone of the only religions in the world to accept and practice total tolerance of other religions. Having a portable and invisible God, Judaism can exist anywhere, but the only material thing they hold dear is Jerusalem. Shame on the world for trying to take that away. Jews and Judaism are a work in progress with many, many flaws; however, the ideology is truly a light unto all nations, and the ownership of Jerusalem belongs to them.
27. Merry Christmas everyone!
(11.11.14)
Abbas never thought why Christians have both old and new testaments as one Holy Bible. Christians were warned by Jesus Christ Himself to flee Judea in Matthew Chapter 24 and Abbas lies can't deceive anybody.
28. Abbas
mike ,   seattle   (11.11.14)
This guy is a liar, a thief, a terrorist and a murderer, just like his pal Arafat. He calls terrorists heroes and denies Jews the right to live in Israel, then he claims that the Jews are oppressing the poor Palestinians by defending themselves and refusing allow the State of Israel to be destroyed. Only Jews are condemned as being Oppressors when the refuse to go quietly to their deaths. The guy is a pathetic joke. No one should take him seriously and no one should talk to him about anything.
29. David, Hartford USA
AL QUDS ALYAHUDI ,   QUDS ALYAHUD   (11.11.14)
Very good idea and wish the PM of Israel will have the guts and courage. Bibi have guts and courage and be like LION OF JUDAH, and tell the Jew haters EU, Obama & Co,. to go to hell.
30. ABBAS' CONTINUING INCITEMENT
joyce fraser ,   USA   (11.11.14)
against Israel and Jews, in all ways imaginable, only reinforces his true intentions. This 'fraud of a man' Abbas, is using religion as a political tool - a very dangerous turn. We should never lose sight of Abbas' being a dangerous, deceptive enemy, who seeks to destroy the advanced, civilized, successful, democratic State of Israel.
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