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South African Jews disappointed with PM (Netanyahu) for opting out of Mandela tribute
Times of Israel ^ | December 10, 2013, 10:22 am | (Times of Israel Staff and AP)

Posted on 12/10/2013 6:24:28 AM PST by Olog-hai

As some 100 heads of state were gathering in South Africa to honor Nelson Mandela at a massive memorial service Tuesday, leaders of South Africa’s Jewish community were expressing disappointment with the fact that Israel would not be represented by President Shimon Peres or Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the tribute.

Some lamented the “golden opportunity” being missed by Jerusalem to improve tense relations with Pretoria, and one Jewish leader said the fact that money was cited as a reason for Netanyahu staying home was playing into the image of Jews as miserly. …

(Excerpt) Read more at timesofisrael.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Israel; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: liberalagenda; mandela; mandelamemorial; nelsonmandela; netanyahu; southafrica
Miserly? Then if that is what the South African commies want to believe, no fawning act will convince them otherwise.
1 posted on 12/10/2013 6:24:28 AM PST by Olog-hai
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To: Olog-hai

Guess they’re too blind to know he hated them...


2 posted on 12/10/2013 6:26:44 AM PST by CincyRichieRich (“Some animals are more equal than others" - George Orwell)
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To: Olog-hai

These people sound just like the American Jewish Community Forever in love with socialism and communism. J Street


3 posted on 12/10/2013 6:28:52 AM PST by stocksthatgoup (Take out the trash)
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To: Olog-hai

Netanyahu was right not to go.Security would have been a nightmare.


4 posted on 12/10/2013 6:30:14 AM PST by Farmer Dean (stop worrying about what they want to do to you,start thinking about what you want to do to them)
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To: Olog-hai

I’m disappointed when Jews are disappointed with Bibi. Oh yeah, and offended, too. Thought I’d throw that in.


5 posted on 12/10/2013 6:40:50 AM PST by Attention Surplus Disorder (At no time was the Obama administration aware of what the Obama administration was doing)
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To: Olog-hai

I wonder why?...................

6 posted on 12/10/2013 6:57:19 AM PST by Red Badger (Proud member of the Zeta Omicron Tau Fraternity since 2004...................)
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To: Olog-hai

Yea Bibi! A smart move in my opinion. The final chapter has not been written on Mandela. Let’s see what happens in South Africa in the next 10 years. What will be the real fruit of Mandela’s efforts? It’s quit possible a blood bath is coming. “Let us not do evil that good may come,” which is what he did. A tree is known by the fruit it produces. Mandela is no William Bradford.


7 posted on 12/10/2013 7:04:12 AM PST by Lake Living
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To: Olog-hai
Bibi is in my prayers. The world needs more Bibi's.
8 posted on 12/10/2013 7:04:52 AM PST by liberalh8ter (The only difference between flash mob 'urban yutes' and U.S. politicians is the hoodies.)
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To: Red Badger

Have you seen this?

Obama, Cuban President Raul Castro Shake Hands at Nelson Mandela Memorial

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/obama-cuban-president-raul-castro-shake-hands-nelson/story?id=21158776


9 posted on 12/10/2013 7:26:22 AM PST by GOPJ ("Remember who the real enemy is... ")
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To: Red Badger; SunkenCiv

Have you seen this?

Obama, Cuban President Raul Castro Shake Hands at Nelson Mandela Memorial

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/obama-cuban-president-raul-castro-shake-hands-nelson/story?id=21158776

I doubt Obama would have walked over and shaken Netanyahu’s hand right before giving his speech...


10 posted on 12/10/2013 7:28:33 AM PST by GOPJ ("Remember who the real enemy is... ")
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To: GOPJ

Question:

Did Obozo shake his hand as a part of a line of dignitaries or was Castro singled out especially for him to shake his hand?..............


11 posted on 12/10/2013 8:16:58 AM PST by Red Badger (Proud member of the Zeta Omicron Tau Fraternity since 2004...................)
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To: Red Badger

I have the impression Obama walked over to him right before he (Obama) was scheduled to give his speech and shook his hand. I think I saw it on Drudge... I’ll check - try to find a link.


12 posted on 12/10/2013 8:22:03 AM PST by GOPJ ("Remember who the real enemy is... ")
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To: Red Badger

http://news.yahoo.com/obama-shakes-hands-cuba-39-castro-mandela-memorial-003922095.html;_ylt=A2KJ3CVLHadS40sAO3DQtDMD

From the link:

Obama offered the handshake before taking the stage to eulogise Mandela...


13 posted on 12/10/2013 8:33:32 AM PST by GOPJ ("Remember who the real enemy is... ")
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They better say this. They are frightened and have very good reason to be so. If they have kids and love them, they should leave forthwith. With all the other white people....


14 posted on 12/10/2013 8:36:47 AM PST by Godwin1
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To: GOPJ

Just as I figured...................


15 posted on 12/10/2013 8:42:32 AM PST by Red Badger (Proud member of the Zeta Omicron Tau Fraternity since 2004...................)
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To: GOPJ; AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Berosus; bigheadfred; Bockscar; cardinal4; ColdOne; ...

Thanks GOPJ.


16 posted on 12/10/2013 7:48:40 PM PST by SunkenCiv (http://www.freerepublic.com/~mestamachine/)
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