It is great to note that the Israeli government as a democracy is planning to build a city for its Arab citizens. However, one needs to understand the meaning of citizen. A citizen is someone who believes and is committed to his/her country. Over and over again, it appears that the Arab citizens living in Eastern Jerusalem (not all of them) but most of them appear to live in Israel but their commitment is with the Palestinians. It is important to understand that the Israelis that were evicted from their settlements have no one but Israel to look after them whereas the "Arabs" seem to draw sympathy from everyone including the international community. Israel should first ensure that those moved from the settlement are housed before they are bombed by missles from the Arabs. The whole world seem to be against Israel including the leaders of Israel who are fooled into evicting their own flesh and blood without realising what is going on. The Arabs are committed to do whatever they want to get sympathy from everyone including the leaders of Israel whereas every Israeli is looked upon as he/she has no right to live even in their own land. Just remember that at the time of eviction the Israeli President and PM were laughing their heads off, as they set the IDF against Israeli community on the tv and the whole world (other than the Arab world) watched in horror. Where are they now - I mean the two leaders? One is already gone and the other is going going gone! Israel has the right to exist like any other nation in the world and has the right to defend its self against its enemies. It time for the Israel population to elect someone who will take them back to ther roots and values rather than those boot leakers who are so weak that they bow to international pressure!
Posted by: Matilda Ockotch at August 4, 2008 7:59 AM
This is a tragedy. What are the Israelie learders thinking. They keep trying to placate the Arabs and it is not going to work. Their goal is to destroy the Jews. I feel sorry for the those who had to give up their homes in Gaza to appease the Arabs. And, it didn't work all they got was Hamas. I pray for wisdom for the new government to come.
Posted by: Jeanne Jordan at August 2, 2008 10:36 AM
Unbelievable! How can the Israeli government give any consideration to building a new city for Arabs when they have neglected those forced from their homes in Gaza. This is an abomination. Take care of those displaced to pacify the terrorist who now are closer when they send their mortars and missles. God have mercy on those who are still displaced.
Posted by: Jim Palmer at August 1, 2008 5:24 PM
Build a nice new city with Arab money across the Jordan river.
Posted by: Norm Trieger at August 1, 2008 5:16 PM
When will the peacenicks come back down to earth and face reality. The displaced surely are entitled to prior consideration for the loss of homes due to government chase for nebulous peace with the Arabs.
Posted by: alfred ritter at August 1, 2008 1:09 PM
Arab citizens of Israel as well as Jewish citizens of Israel deserve a chance at life. If Israel is truly a democracy, then its total constituency should be allowed proper housing. Those Jews who were evacuated from Gaza and the West Bank should have been provided proper lodging at the time of the evacuation: Israel is a Jewish state; therefore, its Jewish citizens should absolutely be appropriated their needs when they have been taken out of their homes in consequence of a governmental resolution. In order to enhance the relations between Jews and Arabs in Israel, the government should take steps necessary for the integration, accommodation, and amelioration of the lives of its total constituency. A true democracy represents its entire population: of the people, by the people, and for the people. When the idea of peace genuinely pervades the people of Israel, every citizen--Jew, Muslim, Christian, Bahai, Circassian--will live in peace in the Land.
Posted by: Yoel Nitzarim at July 25, 2008 10:43 AM
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