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Religious Zionism must disengage from zealots
Bambi Sheleg
Published: 07.01.16, 11:39
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1. The Duma arson is a hoax created by Shabak - haters of Jews.
Chaim   (01.07.16)
The July home, like the other 3 from the same family, this year were set on fire by Arabs. But in none of the 4 fires were Arabs investigated. Hmmm..... But the one that didn't turn out too good, Jews were arrested and tortured for it. Yet, the radical fanatics still trust the Shabak.
2. duh. a no-brainer
Rafi ,   US   (01.07.16)
3. Theocracy is the plan
Aharon ,   Jerusalem Isra   (01.07.16)
The plan is we annex all ofJudea Shomron. We give nothing away to anybody. We create a unified theocracy where Israel is not ruled by arbitrary human laws but by Hashem's Torah. Short of this, prepare for the terrorist status quo to continue. Shabbat shalom to all.
4. Frustuation with poitical leader is so much overdue
Avram Goldsmith ,   TORONTO, ON   (01.07.16)
Bambi is a Bambi, Enough is enough to promote division and NOT A AT ALL INCLUsIVNESS of all segments of Am Israel which EVERYBODY has the same cause and objective. This was starting with emphasising the difference and not what we have in common, this you called ZEALOTS are to be appreciating for their commitment to Am Israel , mediocrity of the media and spillage of antagonism to part of Am Israel is not acceptable. In name of freedom of speech you should have to be responsible, and what happening in Israeli media is deplorable , as such things happening in USA a lot of lawsuits will be followed for defamation..
5. Relisious Zionists are zealots! Halacha above the Law...
miki ,   tampa   (01.07.16)
Just say no to Democracy, continuing hate literatue from "Baruch HaGever" including "Torat HaMelech" and deputy ministers of government such as Ben Dahan. Such Chosen People choose themselves-racist demagogues and founders of the Israeli Apartheid.
6. The left has a plan
choni   (01.07.16)
Do you realize quite how stupid "The Israeli Left has a plan. One can oppose it, but it has a plan. Religious Zionism has no plan. It is not engaging in political negotiations. The discourse it is holding is not with reality but with God and with the commitment to the Land of Israel." actually is?? Our very return to this land and our very existence is due to our 'discourse' with G-d. Take G-d away and there is no Judaism. Take Judaism away and there is no Israel. Those of us that grew up in the diaspora understand the reality of being outsiders - it is a very different reality to those who live in this bubble called Israel and who think that our problems are purely internal - one day you will wake up and realize that the children of Ishmael have over 400 million people living on 13 million sq km's of land - whilst we are barely 7 million people living on 22,000sq km's and they are simply at this time not prepared to share even 1% of their territory whilst expecting us to share 30% of ours (how easily you forget San Remo and and the Balfour Declaration). Who of you would choose to go and like in any of the 'idyllic' states that surround us? How may of you have really understand our geopolitical reality?
7. What?
Brad ,   USA   (01.07.16)
Sheleg doesn't know if an "Israeli withdrawal and establishment of a Palestinian state are a good solution". But then says we "clearly need a realistic plan". A plan for what? If there is no good solution, whats the point in having a plan? By the way, Sheleg, Israeli withdrawal is always bad, and any Palestinian state would always be bad. I give you Gaza, otherwise known as Hamasistan, which is an example of a Palestinian state in miniature. Do you really want to spread that around in Israel? Here's a realistic plan for you. Take gaza back and exterminate Hamas. Problem solved.
8. #3 Rabbis rule contradicts Torah rule
Israeli Jew ,   Israel   (01.07.16)
9. It's the status quo by default.
Sam ,   Canada   (01.07.16)
There is no 2 state solution because Palestinians reject 2 states for 2 peoples. The Left would like to have it but it's not reality. It's just their wishes. Israel is not going to annex the West Bank and thereby give the Palestinians living there the vote. So, it's the status quo by default.
10. What plan? More like self delusion
robert ,   antwerp belgium   (01.07.16)
In the current reality, where one muslim country after the other sinks in an abyss of blood murder and rape, how can the left honestly believe peace is a possibily. This is a time where the Jewish people has to be united and strong. The leaders should be honest and tough. The education should strenghten Jewish pride and values through knowledge of our heritage: the Jewish faith and history. Some occidental values and its opposite occidental immorality have the tendency to weaken our resolve. We should reject these parts.
11. #3 With Mashiah's imminent arrival, secular will be gone
(01.07.16)
gone for good and Israel will be run as G-d planned it.
12. I would love to see deed signed by yaweha
USA   (01.07.16)
signing Palestine over to the Goldsteins, Greens, Silvers, Pearls, Dumbroskis, Kessingers?
13. Much more than 'modern reality' problem
Carol ,   NYC   (01.07.16)
"Pay attention to the "Revolt" group's plan: Appointing a king, building a temple, eliminating idolatry, expelling the gentiles and religious coercion in the public domain. Their entire language is out of touch with modern reality in an embarrassing and depressing manner." This is the philosophy of ISIS. You have the Jewish ISIS in your meds,t and you have been and still are in denial.
14. If Arabs set the fire,what did Jewish extremists celebrate?
Dan ,   USA   (01.08.16)
Or was that really an Arab wedding?
15. 10,I couldn't agree more Robert
ORA ,   JERUSALEM   (01.09.16)
Shevuah Tov Robert
16. Evil Nut Cases exist
Zola   (01.10.16)
Evil Nutcases exist and have to be under stringent supervision and internment whether Jewish Arab or International Satanic . Satanic Cults ofall types are inevitable in the Human Species and Stringent Vigilance is Vital.
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