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Israel/Palestine

oberliner

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1. Israeli ambassador should credit Abba Eban for that quote

Reply to R. Daneel Olivaw (Original post)

Tue Sep 15, 2015, 01:40 PM

Sep 2015

"If Algeria introduced a resolution declaring that the earth was flat and that Israel had flattened it, it would pass by a vote of 164 to 13 with 26 abstentions."

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UN will fly Palestinian flag after strong support for resolution – video [View all] R. Daneel Olivaw Sep 2015 OP

Israeli ambassador should credit Abba Eban for that quote oberliner Sep 2015 #1

Or better yet... R. Daneel Olivaw Sep 2015 #3

The reasons for lopsided votes being Jew hate, the price of oil, threats of terror... shira Sep 2015 #4

I'm praying for Zion oil to strike it big soon. grossproffit Sep 2015 #7

Or perhaps the UN realize that zionism has become R. Daneel Olivaw Sep 2015 #11

You should really stop using the UN and Jew hate together. R. Daneel Olivaw Sep 2015 #18

Palestinian statehood is an anti-Israeli goal now? nt geek tragedy Sep 2015 #13

If "living side by side at peace with Israel" is not part of the equation oberliner Sep 2015 #14

there's no 'side by side' when Israel's boot is on their throat geek tragedy Sep 2015 #15

I hope his case of projection is not infectious, TheJames Sep 2015 #2

The UN has time to pass a resolution on flying a Palestinian flag while..... shira Sep 2015 #5

At least Palestine is doing its part for the two-state solution in the UN. Little Tich Sep 2015 #6

What are they doing for the 2-state solution? n/t shira Sep 2015 #8

Oh, lets see... Promoting statehood in the UN, trying to get international recognition Little Tich Sep 2015 #9

They're doing nothing to promote peace, recognition of a Jewish state.... shira Sep 2015 #10

Netanbooboo ha no right to take or negotiate 60% of anything, R. Daneel Olivaw Sep 2015 #12

LoL...and you keep claiming you want Israel to end its occupation shira Sep 2015 #16

An offer of 60% from a thief is not an offer. R. Daneel Olivaw Sep 2015 #17