Gaddafi tells Palestinians: Revolt against Israel

Reuters Africa ^ | 2/13/11 | Ali Shuaib and Salah Sarrar

[Typical_Whitey]

TRIPOLI, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Palestinian refugees should capitalise on the wave of popular revolts in the Middle East by massing peacefully on the borders of Israel until it gives in to their demands, Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi said on Sunday.

Gaddafi is respected in many parts of the Arab world for his uncompromising criticism of Israel and Arab leaders who have dealings with the Jewish state, though some people in the region dismiss his initiatives as unrealistic.

He was giving his first major speech since a popular uprising in neighbouring Egypt forced President Hosni Mubarak to resign, an event which electrified the Arab world and prompted speculation that other Arab governments could also be toppled.

"Fleets of boats should take Palestinians ... and wait by the Palestinian shores until the problem is resolved," Gaddafi was shown saying on state television. "This is a time of popular revolutions."

[Typical_Whitey]

So it begins.... This is exactly what the Arabs have in mind, where do we stand? Is the US still on the side of Israel or have all nations now come against Israel?

[GVnana]

And Obama says....?

[paulycy]

The 0bama administration is against Israel. It will play every diplomatic word game possible to keep from supporting or defending Israel in any way.

If the middle east rises up peacefully against Israel and blockades it, Israel will die on 0bama’s watch.

[Vince Ferrer]

Everyone is happy in Libya then?

[BykrBayb]

I thought Gaddafi was afraid of us. That was then. This is now.

[goat granny]

Gaddafi needs a new Reagan to lob a few missiles at him to shut him up again.

[stickywillie]

when someone messes with those Jews,
it’s always over within hours, days or weeks
and the Jews are always unscathed

[paulycy]

Gaddafi needs a new Reagan to lob a few missiles at him to shut him up again.

And Hussein ain't him.

[traviskicks]

what gall! he should be worried about his own skin.

[bella1]

“when someone messes with those Jews,
it’s always over within hours, days or weeks
and the Jews are always unscathed”

It's more like when someone messes with Israel, not necessarily the Jews. Otherwise how would you explain Hitler's Germany. It's Israel that God will protect.

[240B]

He is afraid and is deflecting. This is a very common and traditional reaction by ME dictators.

A one sentence summary of his speech would be, “I’m not your enemy; Israel is your enemy!”

[Biggirl]

As a way to deflect from growing restless people in Gaddafi’s own coutnry.

[ScreamingFist]

So it begins....

Oh piff, if I read "So it begins" one more time I'm gonna puke....it began a long time ago......now the Arabs are ready. At least they thing they are......time to get Medevil.....welcome to the new world.....

[MasterGunner01]

I guess this means the Palestinian statehood is over and it's time to take over Israel? Good luck with that, Mommar?

If the Palis have the guts, they might try. The result will be the Palestinians will be forced out to Egypt or Jordan. I don't think either will accept them. Bummer. Palestinians between the hammer and the anvil.

[goat granny]

Ain’t that the truth...

[ml/nj]

I don't know what the average standard of living is in Libya, but I doubt it's as high as the average Arab standard in Israel. Driving through their towns, it mostly looks like everyone has electricity and indoor plumbing. There are restaurants, shops, and lots of cars. Does anyone know?

ML/NJ

[Bearshouse]

deflecting much?

[Zeneta]

Is he still only a Colonel in his own army ?

[ColdOne]

"The white colour has decided to get rid of the green colour," Gaddafi said. "These countries should be united against the white colour because all of these white countries are the enemies of Islam."

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

We had this guy in line until the War on Terror totally stalled and the Hussein election all but killed it.