Sharon Warns Bush: Do Not Attack Israel

Arutz Sheva Israel Broadcasting Network ^ | Friday, 05 October 2001

[Israel]

PM Sharon To Bush: 'Don't Appease The Arabs At Our Expense'

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon held a press conference last night following the downing of the Russian passenger plane over the Black Sea - which took off from Israel's Ben Gurion Int'l airport with mostly Israelis on board - and in the wake of the deadly Arab terrorist attack in Afula which claimed the lives of three Israeli citizens.

Sharon said: "Today a Russian plane en route from Tel Aviv to Novosibirsk, carrying 66 passengers and 12 crewmen, went down. This is a terrible tragedy for both Israel and Russia. I spoke today with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and we agreed on full cooperation between Israel and Russia in investigating this tragic incident. I have also instructed Israel's Minister of Transportation, Dr. Ephraim Sneh, to coordinate activities in this regard."

"Today, Israel suffered another heinous Palestinian terrorist attack [in Afula], which took a heavy toll: Three dead and seven wounded. All our efforts to reach a cease-fire have been torpedoed by the Palestinians. The fire did not cease, not even for one day. The Cabinet has therefore instructed our security forces to take all necessary measures to bring full security to the citizens of Israel. We can rely on ourselves only."

"We are currently in the midst of a complex and difficult political campaign. I call on the Western democracies, and primarily the leader of the free world, the United States: Do not repeat the dreadful mistake of 1938, when enlightened European democracies decided to sacrifice Czechoslovakia for 'a convenient temporary solution.' Do not try to appease the Arabs at our expense - this is unacceptable to us. Israel will not be Czechoslovakia. Israel will fight terrorism."

"There is no 'good terrorism' and 'bad terrorism,' as there is no 'good murder' and 'bad murder.' Terrorism, as we witnessed this week in Elei Sinai, is worse than murder. We have been fighting terrorism for over 100 years. Unfortunately, there is no swift and immediate solution, but if we confront this terrorism united, we will be able to overcome it and bring peace. And we shall overcome."

Since the Prime Minister's speech last night, more details surrounding the downing of the passenger plane have been uncovered. While conflicting reports continue to emanate from the Russian media regarding the recovered cockpit of the plane, Russian authorities released an official statement today saying that the door to the cockpit had holes in it which resemble those of bullets. Further examination is necessary to verify that the holes were caused by bullets.

United States officials say that the plane was apparently downed accidentally by a surface-to-air missile during a large-scale Ukrainian military exercise. But, Ukraine says that the plane was far out of range of any missiles used in the exercise.

Sixteen bodies have been pulled from the water. An Israel Air Force Hercules cargo flight with search and recovery teams on board is still awaiting the necessary permits to enable it to takeoff and join the rescue efforts in the Black Sea. An Israel Navy ship will also join the search early next week.

[exnavy]

Sharon is concerned about world peace, and he is "the" leader most appropriate for these times for Israel.

[DB]

And how do you know this isn't all for public consumption?

This may be nothing more than a smoke screen to make the Arabs feel better for a short time.

[vrwc54]

...By Israel Shamir from Cornerstone of Violence

You must frequent antisemitic websites. Those are the places that post articles by Israel Shamir, a discredited, antizionist zealot.

His articles are found on Radio Islam, Zundelsite etc. What is the URL or website where you found this article?

[Magician]

Lets get some facts on the table. The number of Arabs dispossessed when Israel was established was 550,000, the difference between the number there in the last British census and the first Israeli census after the war. In the same period, about 800,000 Jews departed the Arab countries.

The Arabs refused to resettle their refugees, while the Jews did so immediately.

Fifty three years after leaving the new Israel, It's pretty hard to consider these people refugees.

[ExiledInTaiwan]

Why is it that the anti-Israel crowd is constantly quoting left wing sources such as Norman Finkelstein?

Because it's a lot more balanced than the crap which comes out of Israel. The IDF is a major source of the news reported by Ha'aretz.

To see a report on just how biased the Ha'aretz and its lapdog CNN are check out: Contested Truths

And, by the way, how many minutes do you think Taiwan would continue to exist without the billions of dollars the US spends to defend it?

This is not a problem because they wouldn't make hypocritical, idiotic statements like Sharon made. And would you please quote me a source which proves the US gives Taiwan $3 Billion/year similar to what we give to Israel, as CNN said today.

[Aric2000]

I think the only ones here that actually get what's going on are the ones saying that Israel and the US have to seem to be separating or the staunch Israeli hater nations are not going to join the coalition, Sharon is NOT stupid, and Neither is Bush. This is some kind of political game to get the more hardcore Arab nations to join the coalition.

I say let those arab nations sit on the sidelines if they don't like the way we help Israel, but better men then me seem to think otherwise. I will trust them to do what is right.

[ExiledInTaiwan]

BUMP!

[vrwc54]

THE ISRAEL SHAMIR CASE- THE END DOES NOT JUSTIFY THE MEANS

Israel Shamir has been exposed and discredited by pro-Palestinian activists like Nigel Parry. He's a fraud.

[grego]

It is clear that Sharon is doing a disservice to Israel by stating inflammatory comments. Where is Benjamin Netanyahu during this? I like him and he certainly has shown respect for the US and President Bush.

[vrwc54]

ExiledInTaiwan is linking to and posting from Israel Shamir. See reply #91 for the the truth about Israel Shamir.

[ExiledInTaiwan]

If the Palestinians didn't want to lose their land, they shouldn't have let Jordan place troops on both sides of the Jordan.

Excuse me I don't recall the Palestinians being asked if they wanted the Zionist Jews coming to their land in the first place. This was an idea foisted on them by the European powers, of the time.

As for your idea, "To the victor go the spoils", Why didn't we ship all the Japanese off to their blood relatives in China and take over their land? Because its a stupid idea and would have precipitated another war. This punitive, idiotic thinking also helped bring on WWII. But I guess Israel just can't learn from history.

[ExiledInTaiwan]

To whom will they "sell you out in a heartbeat" - middle eastern terrorists?

Excuse me, but its hard to distinguish the Israelis from other middle eastern terrorists.

[imperator2]

You have the temerity to blame Sharon for the WTC massacre by your Arab friends. You should wash your mouth (with sulfur).

Sharon is right to express his concerns. After all, our country was attacked, and yet we are BEGGING Arab and Moslem nations to allow us to use their territories and airspace to kill BinLaden.

We are supposed to be in war. Can you imagine Douglas MacArthur begging Burma, or Indonesia to permit us to fly over their territories, after we were attacked by the Japs?

How low has this nation's, self confidence and military prowress sunk, to beg third rate nations for their permission to fight a war, against an enemy that ATTACKED US.

[RightOnline]

Sharon was WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY out of line, my friend. His words were totally uncalled for, not to mention downright insulting to our President and to our Country: the staunchest friend and ally Israel has ever had.

I'd tell Sharon to shut the f**k up and don't piss off the only entity keeping his country from becoming yet another Arab-speaking s**thole: the US of A.

You know it, I know it, our President knows it, our people know it, YOUR people know it, and your ENEMIES know it.

This makes me shake my head in disgust...............

[ExiledInTaiwan]

He's too busy beating his chest and taking the opportuistic stance.

You notice he broke off the meeting with Arafat, immediately after 9/11. Then he went on a killing spree. Seems he's the biggest impediment we have to stop international terrorism. He is also the biggest precipitator of terrorism, what a coincidence!

[RightOnline]

Re: Your #7: Tell me you're kidding.....................................even if you're not.

[Hila]

You are full of nonsense. Get a life!