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Swedish FM: Israel irritating allies over Palestine recognition
Reuters, Itamar Eichner
Published: 16.01.15, 14:07
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1. "Close allies?"
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (01.16.15)
Oh, I don't think so. Really I don't. Sweden is a lost cause. So is the rest of Europe. The Jews will all leave, and the Europeans will revert to third world status. By the way -- Wallstroem does not visit Israel until the State of Israel invites her. Unless she wants to be REALLY humiliated by being turned around at Ben Gurion and being listed persona non grata. If Sweden is all that fond of the terrorist "palestinians," just gift them a part of Sweden. Malmo comes to mind. It's not as if there are very many Swedes left there, in any event. I think the Swedes were driven off by the high rate of rape of Swedish women in Malmo. Gee. I wonder who is responsible for all those attacks on Swedish women that go largely unpunished. Truth be told, I don't "wonder" at all. I KNOW exactly who is responsible. The same Arab and Moslem savages that are responsible for the incredible increase in rape throughout Western Europe. Go ahead -- vote for the "palestinians" some more. Do you think that there is any love lost between Europe and the Jewish people, who suffered so terribly at the hands of Europeans for two thousand years? Don't flatter yourselves. We cannot stand you. Clean up your own messes, for a change.
2. S much for freedom of expression
Ian ,   Newcastle upon Tyne   (01.16.15)
How strange that the worldwide support for freedom of expression has evaporated so soon.It isn't allowed to Israel. "Je suis Charlie",Mrs Wallstrom?Forgotten it already have you? THREE CHEERS FOR ISRAEL!!!
3. Let's see, Sweden can stick a torn in Israel's eye
JJJ   (01.16.15)
Let's see, Sweden can stick a torn in Israel's eye, but Israel can't stick one in Sweden's eye. Putting this a side this women has some kind of psychosis, she insists on her coming to Israel to stick her venom personally in the eye of Israel. Its the swedes problem if they insist of having a Foreign Minister with a problem, keep her at home Israel can't cure her
4. Bravo Sarah B.
Jason,Ph.D. ,   Charlotte, USA   (01.16.15)
You are completely right. Gee, with 'friends' like Sweden, who needs enemies? Shabbot Shalom Sarah!
5. Sweden becoming Hitler
Brod ,   USA   (01.16.15)
Sweden is becoming a Neo-Nazi in the 21st century. They are ganging up with the PA Terrorist organization as Hitler Nazi did with Al Hussieni in WWII. Israel should shun them.
6. Can't she just shut up
Daniel   (01.16.15)
Sweden's previous government was a bit sympathetic to Israel and did not vote for the Palestinians in the UN when most others did. But the left wing government now in charge? Are they allies?? They even have a minister, Mehmet Kaplan, who expressed support for "Swedes" going to fight for ISIS. The Swedish left has treated Israel as an enemy and Hamas as an ally. And now the foreign minister is upset Israel did not shout with joy when she invited herself. Can't she just shut up?
7. Says the lady whose country won't exist in 15 years
Abu Malmo al Baghdad ,   Dearborn MI   (01.16.15)
It is quite pathetic that the Swedish government has agreed to a power sharing arrangement to avoid elections for almost a decade. Sort of like her beloved MR. Abbas who is in the 9th year of his 4 year term.
8. Swedish FM: Israel irritating allies
mat ,   uk   (01.16.15)
Swedish FM before you make such statements be open minded and do your homework find out who is the one irritating who and don't listen to people without checking the lies which are fed to the media and you
9. you are not an ally. wake up. we must not cower in front of
ralph   (01.16.15)
10. WE are the victims.
National Chant   (01.16.15)
11. if EU are friends they will accept Israel criticism of them
david ,   boston usa   (01.16.15)
It's a 2 way street. EU has gone too far and needs to be told by a friend, Israel that they are preventing peace, no promoting it and holding ridiculous double standards.
12. to Jeffrey Rosenbaum
Steven ,   Rockville MD USA   (01.16.15)
Due to the outstanding saving action of the Danish government and the people of Danmark, the Sweden had to accept the some 6,000 Jweish refugees from Danmark. Can you immagine the backlash if they would not accapt them ? But now, they show whom they really are. On the other hand the presence of Muslem trash in Sweden, is a proper punishment for them. Poor Swedish girls, the burka is awaiting for them, for the blond FM as well..
13. #1 Sarah B
Harold ,   usa   (01.16.15)
Sweden does not care what Israel's Lieberman is doing. One thing I know that the whole world, except Israel, like to do business with Sweden and only countries like South Sudan want to do business with Israel.
14. What a gaul, acting against Israel then claiming to be ally
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (01.16.15)
15. Swedish chutzpah
Michael   (01.16.15)
The Swedes unprovoked unilaterally decide to butt into Israel's business and then tey say we are the problem. Maybe Sweden should actually worry about real problems before stirring trouble. Hey have you found the Russian Sub yet?
16. Jaevla Svenskar : that saying wasn't invented in vain!
(01.16.15)
17. very good Lieberman!
Joya   (01.16.15)
ps: great post you too Sarah!
18. Minority Government
Claude ,   UK and Cape Town   (01.16.15)
Sweden has a very unstable minority Government, a deal has been struck averting an election in March 2015, but with Europe in crisis, it's inevitable another election cannot be far off and I bet this woman will no longer be in a future cabinet. Centre and Far Right parties will take more seats, as the electorate are fed up with huge numbers of immigrants and asylum seekers from the Islamic world. She is doing what all parties facing electoral defeat do, desperately seeking votes from Swedens new immigrants, but it won't work
19. Israel has been 'extremely aggressive.
tiki ,   belgium   (01.16.15)
Well, Mrs. Wallstrom, that's because Israel lives in an aggressive neighbourhood and can't allow herself to be busy with luxury problems like Sweden. Israel will continue to build houses on her soil, she will continue to demolish illegal Arab houses, she will behave 'bad to potential Palestinian terrorists and the peace process is dead. Deal with it or stay home!
20. Swedish meatballs
ky   (01.16.15)
are also very irritating to the digestion although some experts say that the Swedes should try getting off their knees before eating them as this is more likely the cause of the problem
21. ("islam") Sweden and Israel
Sjoerd van der Velde ,   Hoorn, Holland   (01.16.15)
Such a reaction tells/says more about the Swedish government than about Israel.
22. Sarah B
Sandra ,   Raanana Israel   (01.16.15)
Spot on, Sarah, as always. Completely agree with you 100%.
23. Sweden libels Israel
bernard ross   (01.17.15)
24. Elections are no excuse.
DOV ,   USA   (01.16.15)
Who is being insulted? Swedish government acted against the state of Israel and for peace. I recognize the all the zones handed over to criminal Muslim zones in Sweden as independent countries. What a bunch of chickens the Swedish are.
25. #1. You know the truth, agree, agree..
Beary White ,   Norway   (01.16.15)
...no need for more words, Sweden is a lost country and the swedes have no place to go when becoming refugees.. and their god will not be around any longer..
26. Sweden and Turkey Perfect Together
Richard ,   USA   (01.17.15)
Sweden sounds more and more like Turkey - irrational and hateful and Antisemitic. They are now reaping the just deserts of their wholesale appeasement of Muslim invaders. Swedish women are being kidnapped and raped. They will not stand up for themselves and hate Israel because it has a backbone and a national identity.
27. Sweden and 'Palestine'
Colette Brownell ,   South Africa   (01.17.15)
Rhodesia became Zimbabwe. Palestine became Israel in 1948, a decision ratified by the United Nations. So where exactly is this fairyland called Palestine and what is its capital city, who was its Prime Minister in 1947?
28. #27 Least you forget
BUILD BABY BUILD !!!   (01.17.15)
Israel was REBORN not by the recognition of the UN but, first by Israel winning a decisive victory over three Arab nations and David Ben Gurion first announcing Israel was a nation then, the UN and Truman followed ( after the US had an arms embargo over still fledgling Israel prior to that 1948 major victory and turning point for Israel.) Your right about non existent 'palestine' as there is no historic reference to that land but a renaming Rome named Israel 'palestine' 2,000 years ago. Rome fell and so did 'palestine' which was a name only. Israel is the only nation ever to be reborn and the only nation to be foretold of these events before they occurred. It's like a miracle LOL KEEP BUILDING !!!
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