Posted on 08/18/2006 9:41:43 AM PDT by mojito
Israeli envoy to UN says that to expect nations like Malaysia and Indonesia - who do not recognize Israel's right to exist - to guard Israel's safety 'is a bit naïve.'
The Israeli envoy to the UN, Danny Gillerman, said that it would be "difficult if not inconceivable" to accept nations who do not recognize Israel's right to exist and who have no diplomatic relations with Israel as part of a UN force in southern Lebanon .
Gillerman made the statement in an interview with BBC Online, after Malaysia and Indonesia – who do not recognize Israel - have both said they were willing to send troops to the region.
He said Israel would be "very happy" to accept troops from Muslim countries they have friendly relations with.
"But to expect countries who don't even recognize Israel to guard Israel's safety I think would be a bit naive," Gillerman said.
Malaysia, on its part, dismissed the comments and said Israel's stance will not influence the decision, BBC reported.
"We're going to be on Lebanese territory ... We're not going to be on Israeli territory," Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar said.
The United Nations is hoping to send a first deployment within 10 to 15 days, of between 3,000 and 3,500 soldiers.
Besides Italy, several countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia and Turkey have expressed willingness to contribute troops. Bulgaria is considering sending troops as part of a peacekeeping mission, but no official decision has been taken yet, Foreign Minister Ivaylo Kalfin said Friday in parliament.
Finland said Friday it might send up to 250 men but no decision would be taken for two weeks.
France has suggested that 1,700 navy and air servicemen currently involved in operations off the coast of Lebanon could support UNIFIL, but only under French and not UN command.
Merkel on late Thursday ruled out sending ground troops to join UNIFIL, but said Germany could send a "maritime protection component" and provide logistics, air transport and reconnaissance, depending on what rules of engagement are agreed upon.
These Muslim counties will take over Lebanon as soon as they get their troops there. And they had the nerve to complain about Israel killing innocents? Just watch and see what these Muslim troops do. Amazing what a mess the UN can make. Lebanon is now a FREE FOR ALL for all Muslim countries. Welcome to the New Lebanonistan!
Silly envoy. They aren't there to protect Israel. They are there to protect Hezbollah.
Someone remind me. Why did the United States support this awful UN resolution?
The United States must object, in the Security Council, to the inclusion of any "peacekeeping" forces in Lebanon from any nation that does not have diplomatic relations with Israel.
This is another classic example of what the U.N. is all about. This is the same INSANE, TERROR-SUPPORTING U.N. that did this....
http://www.adl.org/Terror/terrorism_syria.asp
Why does the world even bother with the Darth Vader's of the world??? Cancel the U.N. -- it is useless, dangerous, anti-American, anti-Israeli, pro-terrorist...get rid of it for good, or at least THROW IT OUT OF THE USA.
Why did the United States support this awful UN resolution?
-----
Pure POLITICS. Nothing more, nothing less. It is INSANE.
I'm thinking maybe Iran will offer to send 50,000 troops with rockets, artillery, air support, UAVs, and tanks.
How is this insane UN resolution even good politics? How is rewarding Hezbollah, Syria, and Iran good politics for the Bush Administration? Do they really think that we have forgotten about Neville Chamberlain and his approach to dealing with Hitler?
"Fox Offers to Defend Hen House"
(and we're shocked by this???)
"Mahathir — known for his outspoken, anti-Western rhetoric — criticized what he described as Jewish domination of the world and Muslim nations' inability to adequately respond to it.
"The Europeans killed 6 million Jews out of 12 million, but today the Jews rule the world by proxy," Mahathir said, opening the meeting of Islamic leaders from 57 nations. "They get others to fight and die for them."
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2003-10-16-malaysia-summit_x.htm
Here is Malaysia's chance to address Jewish world domination.
Do they really think that we have forgotten about Neville Chamberlain and his approach to dealing with Hitler?
------
Yes, they do and they don't care. Thier politics is far more important that running America and leading the free world.
France has suggested that 1,700 navy and air servicemen currently involved in operations off the coast of Lebanon could support UNIFIL, but only under French and not UN command.
Everyone else seems to realize the UN has no teeth, so why does Israel comply?
Would you please be patient. This is somehow going to lead to "democratizing" Lebanon, which is right this minute very busy getting Hizb'allah to disarm....
.......??
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.