[Teplukin]

This was a real dimwitted utterance by PM Sharon.

First of all, French Jews are smart enough to figure out where to live, absent any politician's advice.

Secondly, the ancient accusation that Jews place loyalty to Israel over loyalty to their host country is given new life. And then Jews in various host countries will be forced to declare their primary loyalty - France or Israel? The UK or Israel? America or Israel? No Jew should ever be asked such a rude question.

I am afraid that this is not one of Sharon's better moments.

[samtheman]

I disagree. It's a crying shame (historically speaking) that the Jews of Germany in the '30s didn't listen to the few voices counselling escape before it was too late. Sharon is not "telling anyone where to live". He's just stating the obvious:

France has become too risky for you to remain in, as was Germany in the '30s, and you're always welcome in Israel.

I think he said the right thing at the right time, and those Jews in France who don't listen are fools.

[rmlew]

The comment was an attack on the French government for its Arabist policies abroad and failure to deal with the radicalization and increase of arabs at home.
Sharon did not call French Jews Israeli. Of course,anti-Semites already believe this to be the case, so what is the harm?

[jaykay]

Jews in various host countries will be forced to declare their primary loyalty - France or Israel? The UK or Israel? America or Israel?

Hmmm, I wonder if anyone would ever ask muslims such questions?