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Posted in: First prisoner freed in Shalit video swap
No one has seen fit to complain against the Red Cross and the lack of their doing their job in visiting a prisoner of war. Why should we have to free prisoners to get a videotape, when any other country has the Red Cross visits to confirm the welfare of prisoners? If the problem is that Hamas will not let the Red Cross do their job, then why isn't there a huge protest against this until the UN enforces this protocol? The other problem is, a videotape's validity ends when the camera turns off. What's our guarantee after that? We need to get daily videotapes, not just one.
Posted in: Arabs march, strike to mark 2000 riots
It's ironic that the Arabs who live in Israel have the freedom to strike and protest against the so-called discrimination of Israel, when in truth, any ARAB country would not allow them to carry out such protests. That is, if they could find an Arab country that would allow them to live and work in it. Jordan won't take in the "Palestinians", even though Jordan was supposed to be the nation of the "Palestinians". This is just another use of the Israeli Arabs by the Arab nations to make political points with the world. Any intelligent Israeli Arab knows he or she is better off in Israel than anywhere else. They should wake up and realize that this kind of behavior could backfire on them as other Israelis realize that we would be better off without such malcontents. If they aren't happy here, let them leave. Seems simple enough to me.
Posted in: Netanyahu outlines the 'lies' Israel's opponents tell
Cheryl, thank you for your posting of PM Netanyahu's speech in answer to David. I hope he reads it and considers it. I have another challenge to you David: I suggest you review the history of the Jewish/Hebrew nation. It is mostly the story of the many attempts to annihilate a people who have always been very small in number. Ask yourself why so many stronger nations tried to wipe out the Jewish people, century after century, and yet, we still exist and still thrive. The tiny state of Israel today is home to about half of the remaining Jewish people; it is hated by almost everyone else in the world, yet we continue to make medical and technological breakthroughs; we have had to defend ourselves from terrorists and acts of aggression and war, yet we've triumphed. We're still here, and many Israelis know that it is simply God, because of His promises, that has preserved us. Even secular Israelis have acknowledged miracles in their lives. Military leaders speak about the miraculous victories of the IDF and cannot explain them other than to say that we had the help of God. There is only one answer to WHY ISRAEL, HOW ISRAEL? and that is....................... God. I've heard it said that the existence of Israel is proof there is a God as described in the Torah. If you don't agree, David, that's your right, but you might want to check it out. Earthquakes will come often (Israel has an fault running right under the Temple mount area- a rift valley all the way down to the Dead Sea), and they figure into the prophecy still to come, but God's promises will last forever.
Posted in: Palestinian state in 2 years gets qualified Quartet nod
Cheryl, I'm laughing with you but crying as well. Where is all this leading? There was not one representative of the two entities involved in the land sharing, so it's nothing but a bunch of hot air and a revelation of the ignorance and total lack of facts among the four quartet members. It's time to sing your swan song and fade away, quartet members, before you replace Obama as the butt of jokes in Israel. What's really scary is that the members of this group represent most of Europe, all the nations in the UN, plus the US and Russia....... How safe does this make you feel?
Posted in: Emanuel: Israel, Palestinians must take advantage of 'unique moment'
There is one trait that the Obama administration certainly does not lack, and that is arrogance. I would like to send this message to Rahm: Mr. Emanuel, Regarding your statement "Obama challenged the other two leaders publicly -- 'which means they now have to go home and face the people that they represent about the opportunities of peace versus the risk of not taking action.' ": As one of those people welcoming Netanyahu home, I have to burst your fantasy land bubble, BUT- Bibi made a huge hit with Israelis, who pretty much consider Obama a bad joke. They are becoming more and more against giving the arabs another state from which to hurl missiles at us. So don't lose anymore sleep over how much pressure Bibi faces because he didn't roll over and play dead. He won a lot more respect.
Posted in: Abbas: Israel, Palestinians have 'no common ground'
Cheryl and Michelle, thank you so much for some much needed history. I don't understand why the other posters choose to ignore history and continue on with their support of a group of people who are proving that murder and lies are the way to get their way in these so-called enlightened times in which we live. I have said it before and state it again: Palestine is the historical designation for the land on which Israel is located. Jordan was designated a state for the "Palestinians" by the British when they left the area, and Israel was given the rest of the land for a Jewish state. Therefore, we already have a two state situation. Secondly, Israel won the areas of Judaea and Samaria in a defensive war after being attacked by Arab nations. She did not start the war nor commit terrorist acts to conquer this land. The land has been part of Israel for over 40 years and is not being "occupied." By the definition of "occupied" being used by the UN and the US, the US has been occupying Native American land for over 200 years. Obama should look in the mirror and clean up his own backyard before meddling in our small piece of real estate.
Posted in: Christian leaders call for Iran sanctions
Cheryl, thanks for the update on James Carroll. I didn't realize he is pro-Palestinian. Even so, the history in the book, at least in part, is factual as relating to Constantine, yes? In regard to investigating Operation Cast Lead, there was an investigation. Here is an in-depth review of the findings: http://www.mfa.gov.il/gazafacts/faq/investigation/ Many critics of Israel said that the investigation wasn't enough, but where is the criticism of Hamas? Did Hamas investigate any wrongdoings or violations? Why is everything involving Israel so one-sided? Surely there's enough evidence that Hamas uses human shields and therefore adds to the large number of civilian deaths. Where is the criticism against Hamas when they won't even let the Red Cross visit their prisoner of war? Fighting a guerrilla or terrorist war is always difficult. America committed many atrocities in Vietnam. War is hell, but so is trying to live in a town continually bombarded with missiles. Sderot is not a combat zone- the missiles shot at this town constitutes a crime. We're still waiting for the outcry from the peaceniks. And why do they never cry for the Darfur victims? It's only Israel that is criticized. I'm waiting for the outcry against disproportionate criticism of Israel, and until that arises, I suggest we give the IDF the benefit of the doubt in the case of their recent wars.
Posted in: Christian leaders call for Iran sanctions
David, of course they don't mention Mithra. They don't know this part of their history. I never heard my Christian friends talk about Mithraic roots either. I recommend the book by a Catholic priest entitled "Constantine's Sword". It documents how Constantine was looking for a way to interest his troops, who were followers of Mithra, the sun god, into waging war across Europe. Many of these changes were introduced to Christianity by the Council of Nicea in about 325 CE. Find out where Christmas really came from. And I didn't mean to imply that Christians are not decent people. Their love of G-d, though seen through a confusing lens, can be very inspiring. It is the theology which intends to control through the fear of hell that makes Christianity idolatrous, because it stands in the way of true truth-seeking.
Posted in: Christian leaders call for Iran sanctions
Oy! Cheryl, I don't understand what you are saying? Do you actually think it's even possible for the Jewish Messiah to ask any Jew to convert? And, convert to.....what? Christianity, a religion that is based on a pagan religion - worship of the sun god Mithra? Though at its base it started out as a sect of Judaism, Constantine turned it into a pagan and idol-worshiping religion. Of course, there are all kinds of Christians just like there are all kinds of Jews, but some of the Christians believe they've replaced Israel as the chosen nation, and others just plain believe that G-d has given up on Jews and condemned them to an eternity in "hell". And yes, there are others who do seem to actually love us and still believe G-d is using us to further His plans. But you cannot put them all in the same theological boat. Please, if a person should appear and be called the messiah, then tell Jews to convert to a religion that goes against Torah, that will be a big clue that he is another false messiah. Not even JC asked Jews to convert . It was Constantine who started the convert or die program and who really started a new sun god sun-day religion.
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Posted in: Palin on settlements: Jews 'flocking' to Israel need a place to live
11/19/09 02:22 PM
I just want to tell J street, as an Israeli citizen living in a city on the other side of the so-called green line: You don't speak for me or for most Jews in Israel. Sarah Palin understands the Jewish soul better than you do, and she also speaks the truth about the Jews coming here in the near future. With the current US prez making a shambles of the US, the safest place for Jews will be Israel. I've been telling my family and friends this for years; soon maybe they will listen. Jews will be scapegoated again, thanks to the J Street types in the administration. I say, thank you Sarah Palin for your support and understanding, and for speaking outside the box that everyone else is in. I don't understand why the writer is puzzled by her opinion, since it agrees with that of many, many Jews. She's a lot more hep on the Middle East than the administration.