Wednesday, March 21, 2012

How did the U.S.A work hand-in-hand with Israel to invade Lebanon

How did the U.S.A work hand-in-hand with Israel to invade Lebanon?

Other - Politics & Government - 11 Answers
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tell us how i don't know.
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Bush supports Israel and the Lebanon government,, hum,,, ya think he orchestrated the war with the Hezbollah terrorists
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Sounds logical Mr. Spock
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By authorizing excessive use of force and supplying arms. Thats how.
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Hezbollah started the war by crossing the border and kidnapping 2 Israeli soldiers.
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support and supply. if hezbollah had done a ground invasion in israel the US would've inervene. I could go on, but it's friday and I got to find some chick to bang.
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..They didnt..They got them to leave
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I sure wish I knew.What did we get for it. The liberals say we invaded Iraq for oil so what do we get from helping Israel to invade Lebanon.A Palm tree?
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First of all, Bush and Olmert's Administrations collaborated to invade southern Lebanon months before the war. Kidnapping of the 2 Israeli soldiers was only an excuse to start the fire. Bush and Rice dragged their feet in order to cease fire immediately, allowing Israel to weaken Hezbollah's position. Secondly, USA sent thousands of Smart Bombs to Israel to continue the destruction of Lebanon. Bush kept defending Israel openly although the whole world knew that the extent of bombing in Lebanon was not justified.
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Since the U.S. supplies Israel with money and materiel for these incursions, we have a lot of pull with the country. But the U.S. failed to condemn the Israeli actions until several weeks into it. Also I read one report (reputable) that Israel informed the U.S. ahead of time of its intentions and the U.S. gave its tacit permission. If I were in Lebanon, I would hate the American government. Israel, on the pretext of two Israeli soldiers being kidnapped by Hezbollah, destroyed a good part of the country and killed many innocent civilians. No wonder the country is hated by its neighbors and is accused of using Nazi like tactics.
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Why don't you explain your thoughts, Hezbollah combatant?

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

the one state solution in palestine/israel, could it work

the one state solution in palestine/israel, could it work?
ok, i know this has been suggested before, but i'm going to outline my proposal for the issue, tell me what you think. I think a one state solution could really work, here is why: -With one state, they can have one capital, Jerusalem, so both arabs and jews can have it as their capital. -Israeli settlers can live legally in the west bank, and have fully equal rights, along with all other arabs in the west bank and gaza. -Palestinian refugees would be able to return to the land of their ancestors, and would not have to live in limbo anymore. They can resettle the towns and villages of their grandparents which were destroyed in 1948. -As part of one country, with one army, one parliament, and one constitution, there will be an effective end to the state of war. -Religious Jews can live freely and legally anywhere in the land they believe God gave them, and thus fulfill their prophetic beliefs. -Christian and Muslim Arabs, along with Jews can all have access to all the holy sites in the ancient land, people often forget why these three religions share the same holy sites; in the end, they all believe in the same God. however, I am a realist, and I know their are many existing hurdles which would challenge the one state solution. -Radical muslim zealots, salafists, Khomeinists would be greatly unwilling to live alongside followers of another religion. -Radical jewish groups would also not like to live alongside non-Jews. their are many such as Lieberman's party and the Likud party who believe that the entire holy land should only be for followers of the Jewish religion, and followers of other religions, despite the fact that the land is just as equally holy to them, should not have access to it. However, people are forgetting that one of the strongest arguments for the creation of a Jewish state was freedom from the Jewish people from persecution following World War 2. many felt that Europe had rejected them and they must find a new home where they can be free from persecution. This coincided with a strong religious belief to live peacefully in the land of their Abrahamic ancestors. If both sides can agree to stop the violence, then peace would be guaranteed. There is no real need for an entirely Jewish ethnic composition of the republic, even in the ancient kingdom of David, the Jews alongside gentiles such as hittites, canaanites, syrians, and others. There are those who fear a loss of the Jewish majority, which is likely due to high arab birthrate. but that should not matter, anybody who thinks in terms of majorities and differences between religion is forgetting the concept of peaceful unity and brotherhood. If you all look at yourselves as equal citizens of the same nation, then your minor differences won't matter. Secondly, there is the Islamist militant element which would entirely reject not only a non-muslim presence but a non-fundamentalist presence. But you must keep in mind that these elements are in reality very small, very few Palestinians support Islamist fundamentalism. Infact, it was almost non-existent for the entire history of the palestinian nationalist movement, it only grew strong in the late 90's because people were fed up with the failures of the secular parties to achieve independence. This was coupled with the expanding influence of Iranian khomeinists in the arab world who were using fundamentalism to gain control over the arabs. I believe once the arab palestinians realise they have achieved everything they have sought without the help of Hamas or hezbollah, they will entirely reject those parties along with the rest of the iranian camp. The ones who truly would not accept the presence of the other exist on both sides, (likud in israel, hamas in palestine), but once people realise that peace has been achieved without these parties, they will entirely reject them. I know it is unlikely to work immediately, as you can see, Lebanon has strong religious divisions, and has resulted in war, as has Iraq. But this is entirely due to the presence of fundamentalist militants who are trying to expand the influence of foreign aggressors such as iran and america, and do not really want what is best for their country. Before the rise of khomeini, in both those countries, the religious divisions were practically invisible. So I say again, if they forget their religious differences, accept each other as brothers, and see that their goals are infact exactly the same, they both want to live in peace in a land which they worship an which their ancestors lived in, and they both want teh same fair rights in those countries. Einstein himself supported the one state solution and was against the division, he said that Arabs and Jews are the two greatest semitic peoples, they are both descended from abraham. infact, if you are a fluent speaker in hebrew, arabic, and perhaps even aramaic, you will find these languages are in fact very similar.
Israel - 14 Answers
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No. It wouldn't work. That country is called Israel, and that land was conquered. And, to be honest, Israel has grown and Israelis worked a lot to make that country rich as it's now. Jews used to inhabit that land, before people (muslims included) started persecute them. After WW2 they founded THEIR country on their promised land... Palestinians who used to live there were defeated.
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I suppose yur gunna paste an israeli and palestinian flag together and call the country Palestrael as well.
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I love your idealism, and I wish I could endorse it. But there's just too many 'ifs'; the main one, to me, is how the rights of Jews could be maintained in a state that would rapidly, if not immediately, have an Arab Muslim majority. I'd so hope it were possible, but given how history has gone, I would say it's too big a risk. Jews cannot be made a stranger in their own land again, as has happened too often throughout history.
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I would like you to know that I read the full text of your question, which many people (Dandyl) do not do, and apologize for the brevity of my response. Nukes. Israel has nuclear weapons. No one would ever let them come under the control of Palestinians.
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Like my valued contact A L. said, I love your idealism, and I wish I could endorse it. It just won't work. God Bless You for your idealism, but the world does not work that way. To remain democratic, to remain free, Israel must remain a Jewish state. The demographics say that an Arab/Moslem state will result if Israel tries to create a one-state solution, and such a state would rapidly devolve into the same sort of dictatorship that exists among all of Israel's hostile neighbors. People say that Israel's desire to be a Jewish state is racist, etc...but such folk have no problem with neighboring states being Islamic. Then the Israeli Jews are compared to South Africa's "apartheid" regimes of the past...seriously, the Jews of Israel are in a no-win situation here. We need a two-state solution where Israel remains a Jewish state.
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I agree with you but this will not work because the Zionist are racist. They are as racist as the Nazis were, They really believe they are gods only chosen people and that means they are superior. They want a 100% Jewish state and all the land they can get. It is ironic that they are always playing the holocaust card but many of their ideas and methods aren't much different than the fascist.They don't have any morals and will use anybody and any means to advance their goals. Their holy book the Torah gives then permission to act in this matter.
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The reason it won't work is that cause Arabs will over breed the Jews or bring more Arabs and make israel an Arab majority country, and israel is the Jewish state that's the idea of it. Israel cannot absorb all the arabs and give them full rights, it is simply not possible, add the fact that the koran says that Jews are sons of pigs and apes and calls for their death every second page, they also treat Christians in similar manner, so the religious muslims cannot ever accept Jews as "brothers", for them the koran is the words of allah so it is 100% right no matter what, it is just a stupid idea which ignores the reality, expects that religious fanatics will forget their religion with their 'good will' and assumes that Arabs want to have liberal democratic countries with millions of jews. Also it expets israel to forget all the horrible things done to the country and the jews in order to accept the islamic cult of death. It might sound nice in a caffe with your liberal friends but in reality it doesn't catch, and never will. On top of that 'Palestinians', is a horrible lie created by Arabs after they lost in the six day war in 1967 but cannot admit and must lie to protect their 'honor' lying about everything and playing victim all the time even thought it is the other way around is just fine with their crippled morals which could be summed as "itbach kul alam" and lie, that's about it. There is not a single thing that could point on a diffrenece between arab from Iran,iraq,saudi arabia,jordan(the real palestine)... to a 'palestinian' they have the same language,same culture,same food,same everything, Jordan even have the same flag...you can hear arab leaders admit it even on the last link I give. And claiming israel is racist is another lie to scapegoat jews even more, israel allows arab citizens and mosque building while in countries like saudi arabia jews and chistrians cannot ever become citizens or build synagoges and churches...and they say israel is racist...typical arab hypocrisy. two state solution is unreal too http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjy1ml2h5Bs&feature=related The only way to solve this is who have the bigger guns wins,currently its israel and it will stay this way forever I hope, the second it stops israel is gone. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6lg7PgbPHo&feature=related http://christianactionforisrael.org/isreport/janfeb04/jordan.html http://www.terrorismawareness.org/what-really-happened/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf21QqvHauw&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOGG_osOoVg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QP2ePHOLSqo
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no it would never work since you can NEVER satisfy the arabs. israel keeps giving and giving and the arabs just want more and more. also if their was one state the arabs would probably try to take control over Israel right away. just look at all the other arab countries. Israel would be just like them since the arabs would take control of Israel like their trying to do now. besides g-d gave only the jews the land of Israel and dividing it or giving it away or even sharing it would be going over the Jewish law (not that that stopped prime ministers in the past.
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In theory it sounds good but in practise it simply would not work Would the Israelis be prepared to share their military and atomic weapons with the Palestinians . Never . Who would have overrule power in this one state. ? The Palestinians. Never. Would Israel agree to the return of 4 million Palestinians that have been exiled.. Never. It has to be a 2 state solution with Israel returning to its 67 borders with the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem returned IN FULL to the Palestinians who would have COMPLETE control of their own military, port and air port end even their own airspace. One more thought. Who would control Israeli prisons where 11,000 Palestinians are presently being held. ?
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my father was born in tel aviv many years before 1948 when in fact there were both arab and jews living there.... and the arabs were not happy then... attacked the jews in every settlement. they were not happy then and they wouldnt be happy now.
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I agree with a one state solution where Israel is not included, the Israeli government make the Palestinian's life a living hell
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If you read "Jay's" answer you'll understand why it wouldn't work. Israel would never accept it. It would mean that if Israel was to be truly democratic, it would no longer be a "Jewish state" indeed that was the stated expulsion of the Palestinians (Muslim and Christian) in 1947-48. One Israeli leader TRIED to negotiate, he was killed. Israel is run by coalition governments, which means to break with the conservative movements would be political suicide.
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No, it would be a bad idea unfair to Israelis and Palestinians
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Yugoslavia, at war as one, at peace as many. It is very difficult as these problems are in its way. Refugees: The number of Palestinian refugees include many which were expelled from Jordan and perhaps some who claim to be such. There is no real way to determine if someone was a real Israeli-Palestinian unless if they claim to be. If they require proof, that would lead to a large number of real Palestinians who still can't provide it. Gaza: They would have to convince the leaders in Gaza to ultimately (as there would be little need for a violent Hamas organization in peace) give up their power permanently. Likud and Hamas- Well they seem to be in power so who's going to sue for peace? Not likely, in this case I think a two state might be better.

Israel Electrical Plug Adapter

Israel Electrical Plug Adapter?
I'm traveling to Israel in a few months and I plan on using some of my electronics while in the area. I obviously need to keep them charged and I know that American electrical plugs don't work. Does anyone know what type I should by that would work in Israel (and possibly Palestine)? As well, I'm placing an order with Overstock for another item so if anyone could find it on that site, I'd really appreciate it. Thank you very much!
Other - Electronics - 1 Answers
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You need an Israel adapter. They use their own plug. Also, they are 240V, so you may need a converter for some devices. AFAIK, the Palestinian zones should use Israeli plugs.

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

i want to know how i will get israel citzenship

i want to know how i will get israel citzenship?
now am in Israel i have visa b_1 for 6 month but i want to live and to work in Israel and i want to find out what i have to do to live her in Israel can you help me what to do Thanks for help
Israel - 5 Answers
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When I first came to Israel I went to The Jewish Agency, Ha-Sakhnut Ha-Yehudit, and then to Misrad Ha-P'nim (Ministry of Interior) or was it Misrad Ha-Klita (Ministry of Absorption). Anyhow, if you start with any of these places, you will be well-directed; however, unless you would be Jewish, could you expect what would essentially be overriding your visa status. Thus, I would first start at the Interior Ministry and getting their opinion before proceeding to Ha-Sakhnut or Misrad Ha-Klita.
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Go to Misrad H Klita (absorbtion} and/or Misrad H Pneem (Interior} and ask for assistance Good Luck
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If you are Jewish or you can prove that 1 of your parents or grandparents was Jewish (jewish marriage, divorce, or burial certificate or a letter from an orthodox rabbi testifying to them being Jewish) you can immigrate and get full citizenship. If you are not jewish you must get an Israeli girl/boyfriend and they can petition for you to get temporary residency. This includes gay (same sex) relationships. You will have to present documentation from your embassy to prove you are single. If you cannot do either of these you must do an orthodox conversion to judaism and be involved with a jewish community for several years and then you may become a citizen.
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Acquisition of Israeli Nationality Israel's Nationality Law relates to anyone wishing to settle in Israel, as well as those already residing or born there, regardless of race, religion, creed, sex or political beliefs. Citizenship may be acquired by: Birth The Law of Return Residence Naturalization Acquisition of Nationality by Birth is granted to: Persons who were born in Israel to a mother or father who are Israeli citizens. Persons born outside Israel, if their father or mother holds Israeli citizenship, acquired either by birth in Israel, according to the Law of Return, by residence, or by naturalization. Persons born after the death of one of their parents, if the late parent was an Israeli citizen by virtue of the conditions enumerated above at the time of death. Persons born in Israel, who have never had any nationality and subject to limitations specified in law, if they: apply for it in the period between their 18th and 25th birthday and have been residents of Israel for five consecutive years, immediately preceding the day of the filing of their application. Acquisition of Nationality according to the Law of Return On the establishment of the State, its founders proclaimed "...the renewal of the Jewish State in the Land of Israel, which would open wide the gates of the homeland to every Jew...." In pursuance of this tenet, the State of Israel has absorbed survivors of the Holocaust, refugees from the countries in which they had resided, as well as many thousands of Jews who came to settle in Israel of their own volition. The Law of Return (1950) grants every Jew, wherever he or she may be, the right to come to Israel as an oleh (a Jew immigrating to Israel) and become an Israeli citizen. For the purposes of this Law, "Jew" means a person who was born of a Jewish mother or has converted to Judaism and is not a member of another religion. Israeli citizenship becomes effective on the day of arrival in the country or of receipt of an oleh's certificate, whichever is later. A person may declare, within three months, that he/she does not wish to become a citizen. Since 1970 the right to immigrate under this Law has been extended to include the child and the grandchild of a Jew, the spouse of a Jew, the spouse of a child of a Jew and the spouse of a grandchild of a Jew. The purpose of this amendment is to ensure the unity of families where intermarriage had occurred; it does not apply to persons who had been a Jews and had voluntarily changed their religion. An oleh's certificate may be denied to persons who: engage in activity directed against the Jewish people; may endanger public health or the security of the state;< have a criminal past, likely to endanger public welfare. Acquisition of by Residence Special provision is made in the Nationality Law for former citizens of British Mandatory Palestine. Those who remained in Israel from the establishment of the State in 1948 until the enactment of the Nationality Law of 1952 became Israeli citizens by residence or by return. According to an amendment (1980), further possibilities to acquire citizenship by residence were included in the law. Acquisition of Nationality by Naturalization Adults may acquire Israeli citizenship by naturalization at the discretion of the Minister of the Interior and subject to a number of requirements, such as: they must have resided in Israel for three years out of five years preceding the day of submission of the application; they are entitled to reside in Israel permanently and have settled or intended to settle in Israel; they have renounced their prior nationality, or have proved that they will cease to be foreign nationals upon becoming Israeli citizens. The Minister of the Interior may exempt an applicant from some of these requirements. http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/MFAArchive/2000_2009/2001/8/Acquisition%20of%20Israeli%20Nationality
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you might have to make aliyah. in the misrad hapnim they'll tell you about it. tip: bring a book to read while your waiting, we waited 2.5 hours when we came. what country are you from? if you are from holland don't bother, unless you want to give up your dutch citizenship, they don't have dual-citizenship. good luck and welcome!

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Is it Justified in any way to kill 130,000 civilians and injury 600,000

Is it Justified in any way to kill 130,000 civilians and injury 600,000?
Sure every human is valuable. But these number are Israel work and equivalent to numbers for America population compare to Gaza. It is more than 0.2% of Gaza population. Statistics says also more than 80% are civilians killed in houses or UNRWA schools with clear flags and Israel informed about that.
Law & Ethics - 5 Answers
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no killing of even one innocent human being can never be justified!!!
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There's no way you can justify that loss of life. When will it all end?
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War is heck. Maybe these coward Hamas terrorists should quit hiding among the women and children and schools and hospitals. Maybe these murdering scum should stop shooting rockets into Israeli neighborhoods while hiding behind their childrens bloomers. This is just like high school. Some whiny little nerd wuss keeps throwing rocks at the big strong kid. The big kid asks over and over to stop throwing rocks. Finally the big kid starts pounding the little twit and the big kid is suddenly the bad guy. I am no fan of Israel but they need to go in there and wipe out Hamas. And this will probably require wiping that entire population of boils on Israel's azz off the face of the earth. You keep kicking a sleeping bear and sooner or later he is going to get up and kick your azz. Hamas has been begging for it.
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Like the United States, Israel makes a good-faith effort to avoid civilian casualties. Like Hezbollah and Al Queda, Hamas is a bunch of *despicable* cowards that hide behind women & children. By allowing Hamas to operate in their midst, using their homes, schools, etc., the people of Gaza have "asked for it." I'm genuinely sorry for any children that're killed by either side, but the people of Gaza are reaping what they've sown.
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of course it can... if the civilians of Gaza dont' want to be injured in attacks by Israel it is VERY easy for them to stop it... when you see someone with a rocket launcher on his shoulder CALL THE POLICE..... if they do nothing ELECT A BETTER GOVERNMENT... look at it this way.. if you allow criminals to move in next door to you.. to sell drugs and deal weapons out of that house.. when the police come to arrest them you have no one to blame but yourself if someone is killed by a stray bullet... the people of gaza actively support and allow terrorists to hide among their children .... i have no sympathy for them.