Israel, the biggest threat to World Peace!

s_qwert63 · 11-09-2003, 10:52 AM

I think the poll speaks for itself.
In Holland which was a staunch supporter of Israel before the intifada, over 70% of the people said Israel was the main threat to world peace.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/3237277.stm
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Israeli anger over EU 'threat' poll

Silvan Shalom played down the survey results
Senior Israeli figures have voiced anger at a European survey labelling their country the greatest threat to world peace.
Nearly 60% of Europeans said yes when asked in the Eurobarometer survey if Israel presents a threat to peace, putting it ahead of Iran, North Korea and the US, each of which polled 53%.

"We are not only said but outraged. Not at European citizens but at those who are responsible for forming public opinion," Israel's mission to the EU said in a statement.

The Israeli Minister for the Diaspora affairs, Natan Sharansky, said the results showed the EU engaged in "rampant brainwashing".

Israel 59%
Iran, North Korea, US 53%
Iraq 52%
Afghanistan 50%
Pakistan 48%
Percentage who replied "Yes" to each country

European Commission President Romano Prodi expressed his concern about the findings, saying that they "point to the continued existence of a bias that must be condemned out of hand".

"To the extent that this may indicate a deeper, more general prejudice against the Jewish world, our repugnance is even more radical," Mr Prodi said in a statement.

"The European Union, which shows sensitivity on human rights issues, would do well to stop the... demonising of Israel before Europe deteriorates once again to dark sections of its past," Mr Sharansky said.

Who cares about such polls?

Silvan Shalom

But Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom appeared less disturbed by the findings.

He said the poll findings reflect the greater press coverage of Israel than of states such as Iran and North Korea.

"There's no comparing the amount of media exposure Israel gets in Europe compared to Iran or North Korea. The images broadcast from here have an impact, but we should not get exerted by it," he told the Israeli daily Haaretz.

He said a poll published a month ago suggested Israel's image was improving in Europe.

"But who cares about such polls?" he asked, saying that negative findings tended to get greater prominence than positive ones.

"One need not dramatise every poll and there's no need for bile," he said.

No policy change

Earlier, an EU spokesman played down the importance of the survey.

The spokesman, Gerassimos Thomas, said the poll results would not affect European policy-making in the short term.

"We don't put excessive emphasis on one poll result," Mr Thomas told the Associated Press, adding that it would not affect EU decision-making.

"Policy is defined on the basis of a number of factors and a number of inputs," he said.

But the BBC's Tim Franks in Brussels says the findings may reduce European diplomats' effectiveness in dealing with the Israel-Palestinian conflict by heightening Israeli distrust of the EU.

The Palestinian Authority was not included in the poll because the EU does not consider it a country.

The survey of 7,515 people in the 15 EU countries was carried out between 8 and 16 October.

Respondents were asked to say whether or not each country on a list represented a threat to world peace.

bigross86 · 11-09-2003, 11:05 AM

********. We're as much a threat to peace in the region as the US is.

Praxus · 11-09-2003, 11:24 AM

Oh you mean 0% right

Ray · 11-09-2003, 12:53 PM

BigRoss,

Why do you think that the US is a threat?

I may not agree with their attack on Iraq [not that it matters to anyone], but at least it has woken up the countries to be freer in the exercise of their governance. They are less despotic and autocratic.

Saudi Arabia, the breeding ground for terrorist finance, for the first time is going against the terrorists.

Iran has opened up her nuke facilties for inspection more openly.

bigross86 · 11-09-2003, 13:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ray
BigRoss,

Why do you think that the US is a threat?

That's just it! I don't. I don't think that Israel is a threat either. Get what I'm saying?

11-09-2003, 10:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
s_qwert63 Banished *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 08-29-03 Location: everywhere Posts: 790 Country:	Israel, the biggest threat to World Peace! I think the poll speaks for itself. In Holland which was a staunch supporter of Israel before the intifada, over 70% of the people said Israel was the main threat to world peace. ------------------------------------------------------------ http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/3237277.stm ------------------------------------------------------------ Israeli anger over EU 'threat' poll Silvan Shalom played down the survey results Senior Israeli figures have voiced anger at a European survey labelling their country the greatest threat to world peace. Nearly 60% of Europeans said yes when asked in the Eurobarometer survey if Israel presents a threat to peace, putting it ahead of Iran, North Korea and the US, each of which polled 53%. "We are not only said but outraged. Not at European citizens but at those who are responsible for forming public opinion," Israel's mission to the EU said in a statement. The Israeli Minister for the Diaspora affairs, Natan Sharansky, said the results showed the EU engaged in "rampant brainwashing". Israel 59% Iran, North Korea, US 53% Iraq 52% Afghanistan 50% Pakistan 48% Percentage who replied "Yes" to each country European Commission President Romano Prodi expressed his concern about the findings, saying that they "point to the continued existence of a bias that must be condemned out of hand". "To the extent that this may indicate a deeper, more general prejudice against the Jewish world, our repugnance is even more radical," Mr Prodi said in a statement. "The European Union, which shows sensitivity on human rights issues, would do well to stop the... demonising of Israel before Europe deteriorates once again to dark sections of its past," Mr Sharansky said. Who cares about such polls? Silvan Shalom But Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom appeared less disturbed by the findings. He said the poll findings reflect the greater press coverage of Israel than of states such as Iran and North Korea. "There's no comparing the amount of media exposure Israel gets in Europe compared to Iran or North Korea. The images broadcast from here have an impact, but we should not get exerted by it," he told the Israeli daily Haaretz. He said a poll published a month ago suggested Israel's image was improving in Europe. "But who cares about such polls?" he asked, saying that negative findings tended to get greater prominence than positive ones. "One need not dramatise every poll and there's no need for bile," he said. No policy change Earlier, an EU spokesman played down the importance of the survey. The spokesman, Gerassimos Thomas, said the poll results would not affect European policy-making in the short term. "We don't put excessive emphasis on one poll result," Mr Thomas told the Associated Press, adding that it would not affect EU decision-making. "Policy is defined on the basis of a number of factors and a number of inputs," he said. But the BBC's Tim Franks in Brussels says the findings may reduce European diplomats' effectiveness in dealing with the Israel-Palestinian conflict by heightening Israeli distrust of the EU. The Palestinian Authority was not included in the poll because the EU does not consider it a country. The survey of 7,515 people in the 15 EU countries was carried out between 8 and 16 October. Respondents were asked to say whether or not each country on a list represented a threat to world peace.

11-09-2003, 11:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
bigross86 401 Ikvot Habarzel *Military Professional* Join Date: 08-07-03 Location: Ra'anana, Israel Posts: 3,148	********. We're as much a threat to peace in the region as the US is. __________________ You're a naughty girl, go to my room!

11-09-2003, 12:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ray Postmaster General *Military Professional* Join Date: 08-20-03 Posts: 28,269 Country:	BigRoss, Why do you think that the US is a threat? I may not agree with their attack on Iraq [not that it matters to anyone], but at least it has woken up the countries to be freer in the exercise of their governance. They are less despotic and autocratic. Saudi Arabia, the breeding ground for terrorist finance, for the first time is going against the terrorists. Iran has opened up her nuke facilties for inspection more openly. __________________ "Some have learnt many Tricks of sly Evasion, Instead of Truth they use Equivocation, And eke it out with mental Reservation, Which is to good Men an Abomination." I don't have to attend every argument I'm invited to. HAKUNA MATATA

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Praxus *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 08-26-03 Posts: 3,237	Oh you mean 0% right

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