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A parallel universe, just a one-hour drive from Tel Aviv
Oded Shalom
Published: 30.09.15, 23:11
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1. I'd go to Shechem , "Nablus" : where would that be? A place
(10.01.15)
filled with Taliban women? That I surely am not interested to see....
2. A true Israeli would use the proper name: Shechem!
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3. The fake "peace process" was the reason for the trouble.
Jules   (10.01.15)
4. reality check, Oded Shalom
Cameron ,   USA   (10.01.15)
Look at that pic above. You & she might as well be from different planets.
5. Only Armistance Lines
Zika   (10.01.15)
The Long Truce is the optimal in the area . Both sides would not except the other sides Peace Plans . Civil wars would draw both peoples asunder . The aim is to Secure The Holy Land from destruction from the PsychoMurderers .
6. To No. 4.
Bertram ,   London, UK.   (10.01.15)
I am a Jew and I am ashamed to say that I feel smilarly in relation to the population of Mea Shearim. But then I check myself. We are all deserving of respect - not necessarily with regard to what we do or have done - but because we are, believe it or not, all human beings.
7. True and False
Stan ,   Zichron Yaakov   (10.01.15)
To equate the dangers faced by Tel Avivians visiting Nablus and Nablusians visiting Tel Aviv is ridiculous. One faces deadly danger and the other faces an expensive dinner. Aside from this, your observations could just as easily apply to many Arab towns and villages within Israel. Tel-Avivians avoid these as well, due to perceived if misplaced safety concerns. My Tel Avivi friends never visit such cities and therefore dream of exotic places like Nablus, when in fact a similar experience can be had right next door.
8. #4 look at the positive side
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (10.01.15)
Her cover protects you against the viruses and other contagious diseases she has. All Arabs including men, children, babies and old should be dressed like this to prevent the spread of infectious criminal Islam. It is better to be able to identify the enemy easily.
9. "Oded Shalom"? = "encourages peac"e
DoUthinkWerestupid? ,   Jerusalem Israel   (10.01.15)
Methinks "Oded" thou thinkest the public be stupid ! Think again "Oded Shalom" countless efforts have been made to educate the masses as to the Israeli leftist tricks of the media here. Its a new ( media ) day now "Oded" you no longer control everything sorry to inform you !
10. visiting Arab cities 40 years ago
Jake ,   Jerusalem   (10.01.15)
I remember visiting Arab cities almost 50 years ago after the 6 day war. In those days a Jew could walk with no problem anywhere. However Shechem and Jenin did give me the creeps. I used to go shopping in the shuk in Bethlehem with no worries. One I was hitch hiking from Kiryat Arba to Hebron and an Arab gave me a lift to the tomb of the patriarchs; I was a bit frightened by all went well. The change came in '89 with the first intifada. All changed and it has only gotten worse. Barak wanted to give Arafat 98% of Arafat's desires, but Arafat decided not to make peace. The Pals seem to not really want peace but rather the destruction of all the Jews and for them to take over our wealth and property. I think mostly the screw up is really from the Pal leaders who reject any compromise to make peace. Peace requires compromise; there can be non peace if one side is not interested and that one side is clearly the pals...
11. we met Palestinians who never have been to the beach!
tiki ,   belgium   (10.01.15)
Now that's an argument! Some reality please Mr. Oded Shalom. You really want to know what the missed opportunity people think about you? Read the book of Tuvia Tennenbaum "catch the Jew". It might put some reality back in fogged minds.
12. To No. 8.
Bertram ,   London, UK.   (10.01.15)
Ah, but what will protect Arabs - and indeed all of us - against the rabid racist infection possessed by such as yourself? That's a bit of a challenge.
13. #12:That's easy: Shining Idiots in Armor like yourself!
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You will never grow a brain, dear Bertram of Londonistan, will you now? You can at least rejoice at the approaching hour of reckoning with all the un-progressive forces, that still block the road to Multi-Culti Shangri La you dwell in! Welcome Syrian "refugees"!!! Hopefully soon in a "Theater Near You" :-))
14. #10, great story. Thank you for sharing.
JVC ,   LA, USA   (10.26.15)
Wish I could have experienced that.
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