Everybody hates Israel...except for US politicians

Israel is a sovereign nation and as such is rightly defending itself against the Arab barbarians who want to push them right out of existence.

You're dead wrong. Not everybody hates Israel, and not everybody who loves and supports Israel is Jewish. It's just that the brain-dead who hate Israel have louder mouths and less sense nd less willingness to live nd let live than the people who like Israel.

I don't hate Isreal but I do indeed hate U.S. politicians.

I commend Israel for showing restraint against Gaza as Hamas repeatedly shot missiles into Israeli neighborhoods. The showed restraint for weeks and the Gazans didn't care when Israel warned of consequences if Hamas didn't stop. Palestinians are getting what they deserve.......

Dorine, you are dead wrong. Many who dislike all which has gone on in that part of the world can see how the US has always coddled Israel no matter what position they take. Israel has every right to its soverienty and to protect itself. However, the way the US has always treated Israel is one of the basis for all the trouble in the Mid East. If for once the US would be more even handed with their actions and responses to anything of value which includes Israel we might be able to get better responses from not only Arabs (barbarians as you called them) but the rest of the world. You see what the propaganda wants you to see.

hate Israel? Not so! Most of Europe likes them....most of the Latin American nations like them it is only the Arab world & their minions who hate the Israelis...!

I don't hate Israel.

Why say "hate"? I don't hate Israel nor any other country or person. I may dislike what they do, but I don't think it's right to hate anyone.

"""Why say "hate"? """"

Look at the poster's name Carla. It's why Israel does "what they do". It's called self defense. Until Palestinians and many Muslims learn to love their children more than they hate Jews, there can never be peace.

I agree with Spencer T. and Jim G.

Dorine,

The question here is, where is the outrage at the continued assault the Hamas has waged against Israel? I'm not altogether happy with Israel but recognize their absolute right to defend themselves. And, while many feel the Israeli response was excessive, it could also be argued that it was not excessive when it failed to stop the shelling of Israel.

Truth is, both sides must decide that people are more important than nations and that the continued hostility is killing people who shouldn't die, on both sides. The quicker they realize and recognize that, the quicker they can have peace.

I can't speak to the rest of the world, but there are many, probably most Americans, who do not hate Israel and support them. Most are confident that if Hamas quit their actions, the Israelis would cease all of their retaliation!

Dorine, the truth is out there it can no longer be hidden from ordinary eyes. Israel has broken all boundaries of decency, killing children, women and civilians and that after it has starved them for 18 long months.

There is a genuine uprising against Israeli inequity the world can no longer watch or keep quiet. http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-01/10/content_10636273.htm

http://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2009/01/2009110181945232797.html
I hope that lifted the fog from your eyes.

James, with all due respect, Palestine is under occupation and there is a clear genocide and human rights abuses taking place as we speak.

I do understand the world's frustrations when they voice their concerns. The world has every right to turn against what they see as Israeli cruety and injustice.

Palestinians are human beings and they have a right to life and security. This is the most basic of all human rights, right to life, right to safety and right to dignity and freedom.

You should be ashamed of your self, equating Israel's aggression with Palestinian resistance. Had there been no occupation there would be no resistance.

Jim G: "Our only hope for reducing violence around the world is through the U.N. Instead of thinking of ourselves as a kick-ass world power. In spite of what Bush & Cheney may tell us we are not omnipotent. "

Spot on, Only God is omnipotent. Bush and Co. should reflect their own mortality. Now anyone heard of Sharon lately? Can anyone tell me what has become of the blood thirsty Sharon? Deos Olmert ever reflect on what had brought him to office?

Spencer T, I couldn't agree more. If US policy wasn't so blind Israel would think twice before it let go of its America made arsenal. But alas! American politicians have shown their true colors, again and again, and I wouldn't be surprised if one day the America public says enough is enough. With Obama's election there's hope and anticipation.

Donald, I wouldn't be sure about that...but we wait and see maybe one day you will say what I am saying today. Regards.

Nyota, so do I. Thanks.

Jeff, are you okay? did you say restraint??????????Israel should be commended for her restraint?
http://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2009/01/200911114222894141.html

Carla, thanks for sharing your good feelings. Thank God you are not a neighbor of Israel. Thank God you aren't a Palestinian.

I am living this 8000 year old battle in my own family. I am sure that our(US) policy towards the Middle East is just as inadequate as my own attempts to make peace. The Jews & Arabs have been fighting for EONS, and probably will continue to do so despite all outside efforts to the contrary. We(outsiders) SHOULD only sit back in dismay-hoping for the day these folks can finally come together. Just hope this whole mess doesn't blow apart the world first. By the by, I believe Israel does have the right to defend itself, just like Palestine does. I also often wonder how I would feel if I were unlucky enough to have been born in Palestine-scary thought

Regina, to have been born in Palestine would mean: slavery and slaughter. Did you know that most Israeli weapons are made in the US? And that the rest are financied by American tax payers? That's scary.

Safi, I'm with you.

Safi before one lays blame on one step one should look at what the other side has done to remedy the situation. Rehtoric does no one any good or service to the people caught between are the Palestinans and Israels. Arguing one side is responsible is just immature and irresponsible.

Safi Abdi,,

You are certainly entitled to your opinions and feelings! But don't make the assumption that what you believe is shared by most everyone. I've yet to talk to anyone who is ready to condemn Israel.

I certainly cannot say what is right and what is wrong in a situation involving totally non Americans halfway around the world and about which we receive differing and highly prejudicial in formation. The average American citizen has no way to accurately judge the situation so the side with the most eloquent apologists will hold sway in most instances. Heritage also plays a role. No one talks about this in a balanced manner, either Palestinians are scum terrorists or the Israelis are murderous scum, no halfway on any of it. As long as this is approached from an emotional basis, the likelihood of ending the hostilities is slim to none. Two things which need to be left out of any of this are emotions and religion.

I'm not about to condemn Israel. Do you think that if the shelling of Israel stopped the Israelis would continue to attack in Gaza? If you do, you differ from most people I know.

I have a lot of sympathy for the Palestinians and recognize they've received a raw deal. However, I cannot support leaders who would strap bombs onto children and send them to attack the other side. I cannot support leaders who mix their military into civilian areas to reduce the risk of bombing and insure that if it does occur, they can bemoan the attack on civilians.

Like I said, I haven't a solution to offer until we have an international organization with the power and will to control such situations! And that's not about to happen for some time. I've read Carter's book on the subject and thought it was probably as close to an unbiased document as one might find. He definitely recognizes wrongs perpetuated against Palestinians and recognizes Israel's inherent right to self defense at the same time.

If I should be ashamed of myself for comparing the acts of the two, perhaps you are correct, that the blame is less Israeli by far! Frankly, I have no reliable way of knowing one way or the other. But I know if the US were being shelled, I'd support going after those doing it a lot quicker than did Israel. I can only hope that those in the position to obtain the facts on this are able to make realistic and pragmatic decisions to hopefully end or limit the hostilities.

And, I"m not sure you can separate the Hamas/Gaza part of this from the entire cauldron that is the Mideast! The Israelis have good reason to not want the West Bank controlled by Hamas, given Hamas past practices. it would put launching capability in close proximity to civilian populations in Israel. Israel is setting there fearful of Iran and what they might do, at the present time. Syria, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and all the others have to be considered as players in this drama.

Appreciate your sharing your thoughts with me!

So various groups of people hate another nation, that can be said about most of the world. Considering how many of those that hate Israel depend on their controlled press or religious leaders for the info to form such opinions, it isn't much a of mark of strength.

None of those same nations/people would tolerate the constant abuse that Israelis suffer either without turning on their abusers. As long as Hamas and other terrorist groups hide among civilians and engage in calculated attacks for propaganda gain, the innocents of Gaza will suffer. After all, what is the suffering of people or the death of Palestinian low level terrorist cannon fodder against the goals of the brave (and hiding) leaders of Hamas.

Its actually bitterly funny to hear how much of the Arab/Muslim world is ready to fight to the last Palestinian in this endless war.

James C, sorry for late response didn't log in for a while....
just thought you might want to see this version. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/jan/07/gaza-israel-palestine