Opinion  Ben-Dror Yemini
The apartheid myth
Ben-Dror Yemini
Published: 29.01.16, 23:59
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1. Let's call it "Apartheid light*.......
Dino ,   Switzerland   (01.30.16)
When the homes of Arab terrorists or just their illegaly built homes are being destroyed, but not the homes of Jewish murderers or the homes that have been illegaly built by Jews in the WB, When Arab terrorists are regularly being shot dead at the scene of the attack, while Jewish terrorists are just being arrested and when Arab-Israeli parties are automatically excluded by the Jewish parties from participating in the governement.....then we are definitely talking about an Apartheid-like situation in Israel and the West Bank. It may not (yet) be as bad as the U.S. Southern States in the 60's or South Africa/Rhodesia in the 70s, but a light version of Apartheid it definitely is, no question about that!
2. Why Israel is hated
lee   (01.30.16)
Its the only nation that the scriptures tell us was chosen by God No other nation has that distinction Do you really think other nations are going to go with a nation that has been chosen above them Envy is a human condition ... Is it any wonder homosexuals demonstrate against that same nation ...its because the Laws God gave to that nation denounce homosexuality as abhorrent to the God of Israel . So its no wonder they are not loyal to their God or their nation , why they are not loyal to their own self , their own sexuality .
3. All is true in your opinion Ben-Dror
DOV ,   USA   (01.30.16)
4. Regarding apartheid
Anil kumar ,   Nepal   (01.30.16)
Israel is a apartheid state with 3 state of laws for 3 different ethnicity. I think its time for the state of Israel to stop intimidating its criticism with accusation of anti Semitism and start working with the international community to establish a vibrant state for Palestinians. this situation cannot go forever in the name of security for Israel
5. You are wrong
Ivan ,   Haifa   (01.30.16)
Police force only in Ramallah and Gaza, prisons not respected by Israel, like when Ahmed Sadat was kidnapped, a parliament set by force by Israel since Hamas won elections but Israel forced Fatah then shutup liar.
6. "A democratic state does not silence those who spread libels
Moshe ,   Israel   (01.30.16)
True, but democratic state in court is an entity like every individual or organization, and similarly should be enable to protect itself in a libel suit. Let us see what the interior Israel's foes will do after being fined several millions in compensations. How the authorities and the public in a country regard their citizen who supplies ammunition to enemy ? Not like a traitor ? And lies about the state's conduct, which fuel enemy's propaganda could be even more harmful than concrete weapons, and should be referred to as such.
7. a long explanation cut short.
tiki ,   belgium   (01.30.16)
The Apartheid myth comes from genetic, obsessive Jew hate & cultivated stupidity. Anti Semitism 'because of lies about Israel? Nonsense! Anti Semitism doesn't need a reason! You are born with it and it's cultivated through mothers milk & education.
8. Living in denial
Harri ,   EU   (01.30.16)
"The Israeli control continues mostly because the Palestinian leadership has repeatedly rejected any proposal for an accord based on the idea of two states for two peoples." The truth is that there are many public two state proposals from Arab and NGO, but there is not a single one public proposal from any Israeli governments. You have only negotiated to keep status quo and everyone knows that. You want to negotiate about security solutions, not about Palestine state with East Jerusalem as it's capital. Tell us one proposal that Israel is ready to implement, and that would be a total game changer. You could forget the boycotts if you just started honest open negotiations with your own proposal. The problem with your current government is that nobody believes on your honesty. To fight against apartheid would also benefit if you put the same 15 year sentence for anyone who attacks Arabs like you put for anyone who attacks Jews. Now the sentence for attacking Arabs looks more like some 15 months or less.
9. excellent intelligent article
C   (01.30.16)
the publisher of haaretz is a marxist who supports the arab palestininas unconditionally. he does not find any reason to ever speak up for israel. gideon levy is made of the same cloth. neither one of these two men care that they are signifactly damaging israel. haaretz survives only because it receives foreign funding. haaretz and its publisher, its editorial board, do not care abou the country they claim home. their intersts are in their own ideological projects. thank you ben-dror yemeni. may hashem bless you.
10. Yes this is apartheid
Dan   (01.30.16)
What an idiot the author is. The Palestinians have their own separate parliament, he boasts stupidly, so how can this be apartheid? This separateness is exactly what aparheid is. The low intelligence of Israeli commentators shows the country has no understanding of what is is doing, and no future.
11. # 2 LEE ,WELL SAID ,SO TRUE
TEL EM STRAIGHT ,   SAFED HONESTY   (01.30.16)
Lee ,thank you .You hit the nail on the head ,exactly right .Israel is a chosen nation ,and other nations are rebelling against that and against the Almighty.
12. #1 WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT IT?
TEL EM STRAIGHT ,   SAFED HONESTY   (01.30.16)
Zip it Dino , you know very little about the reality here in Israel so please just keep eating your Toblerone and spare us the lectures from Switzerland .
13. You lie Harri
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14. 1 there is no such thing as "Apartheid-light"
C   (01.30.16)
arab palestinians have terrorised israeli population for decades: suicide bombings; missile terror; kidnappings; lynchings; stabbings; car rammings into crowds. israel will always respond in self defence to these acts of war crimes.
15. #10
cmon   (02.01.16)
The Palestinians in the west bank are citizens of the PA and not of Israel hence they have their own government they're not subjects of Israel. How is that an apratheid??!!! In south africa the white MINORITY rules the black MAJORITY and had separation. We do not have any separation of the Arab citizens of Israel. The PA is not part of Israel and its citizens are not Israelis. It's like saying Belgium is an apartheid because the Flemish people and the valonian people have their own institues.
16. List of Israeli Arabs in high positions
Apartheid lie   (02.01.16)
http://elderofziyon.blogspot.co.il/p/eoz-posters-for-apartheid-week.html
17. licen
turky abed ,   jefna   (02.01.16)
you need it for driving for building but no need to licen if you want to deny or want to believe it is occupation without a licen
18. Policy of pampering Israeli Arabs is lunatic!
Chaim ,   Israel   (02.02.16)
There is no upside, for Israel, in the lunatic policy of pampering Israeli Arabs. Why should Israel strive to constantly upgrade the wealth and educational levels of Israeli Arabs. 1. First of all, money and education don't buy loyalty. Israel's government is simply creating better educated and richer enemies. 2. Israel haters don't care less how rich and educated Israeli Arabs are. Read their talkbacks on this very page. They are racist Jew haters and will always be so. Israel needs to do what is best for Israel. Which means, investing in massive Israeli Arab departure. Only those of proven loyalty should be allowed to stay.
19. Are you kidding me?!?
Eli ,   Canada   (02.02.16)
You claim having a separate parliament means apartheid? Scotland has a separate parliament. I guess the UK is an apartheid country. Catalonia has a separate parliament. I guess Spain is an apartheid country. Virtually every single country on the planet has independent parliaments for its provinces. I guess every single country is an apartheid country.
20. Basically
Nasdaq7 ,   JHB, South Africa   (02.05.16)
Our enemies have divided us and keeps on dividing us. Ok so people feel embarassed about apartheid South Africa. How many people died in apartheid South Africa at the hands of security forces? Less than 2700 over 40 years. Most were terrorist that planted car bombs that killed tens of thousands. Ok so the Communist terrorists and Islamic terrorists are winning. But the fact remains Mandela wanted Communism and nothing will ever change that. Arafat wanted the Al Aqsa mosque as a start before finishing off Israel is the next stage. See his speeches. That are all terrorists that wanted to conquer countries - intact. The ANC was even offered 11 countries. It was not enough for the ANC. Even while South Africa was deep into negotiating peace, they were scheming in a last ditch effort to overthrow the country militarily. Google Operation Vula. They will always remain scum. South Africans survived them. Yugoslavia fell apart. Study a bit the history of the ANC. Google African National Congress alliance Joseph Stalin 1927 Josiah Gumede.
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