Netanyahu, most Israelis say peace not worth Golan Heights

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Tuesday, December 23, 2008 Ryan Jones

Israeli prime ministerial frontrunner Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday insisted that a government led by his Likud Party will never surrender the Golan Heights in exchange for a peace agreement with Syria.

"We are here to state unequivocally: A Likud-led government will stay on the Golan Heights and keep them as a strategic asset," Netanyahu said while touring the Golan with other Likud Knesset hopefuls.

The visit was scheduled in response to Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's ongoing secretive land-for-peace talks with Syria via Turkish mediators. Despite having been reduced to head of a caretaker government, Olmert continues to push for a diplomatic breakthrough that would have far-reaching consequences for the Jewish state.

The results of a public opinion poll released a day later revealed that a strong majority of Israelis back Netanyahu in his refusal to part with the Golan under any circumstances.

Fifty-eight percent of those surveyed said Israel should not agree to a full withdrawal from the Golan, even in exchang efor comprehensive peace with Syria. Forty-six percent said Israel should not hand over even one inch of the strategic plateau.

The poll was conducted by Ma'agar Mohot on behalf of the Kinneret College in northern Israel.

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1 .

Netanyaha

Another US Citizen supporting Israel and Netanyaha through prayer. "Bibi" is the only one that can take control and will keep his word. Pray for guidance from God for "Bibi" and our beloved Israel.!

Judith

12/30/2008 3:11 AM

2 .

TAKE IT FROM ME YOU ISRAELIS

If you returned Golan heights to Syria it means you agree to be wiped out of earth''s map and it is insult to a heroes like Eli Cohen and others. Golan plateau is a millitary strategic position which should be kept by Israel in any circumstances. Dont trust a person like Olmert, Netanyahu is strong man needed in this time of crisis.

Yusuph

12/29/2008 5:42 PM

3 .

No Peace

"peace (is) not worth Golan Heights?
What does that mean? There is no peace for Israel no matter what it does. Do you understand that?
Wake up, Jewish fools. Maybe you get people to like you if you kiss their ass while they cut off your heads and nuke your cities.
You must strike now and INCREASE YOUR LAND! God is with you, go wobbly and die.

Tom

12/28/2008 7:36 AM

4 .

12/26/2008 5:10 AM

The town drunk is at it again. Booze drugs and lies make up his little world. That‘s all he has left!!!!

12/27/2008 6:38 PM

5 .

Hashem bless Netanyaho

More land to Israel come Ishuah hamashiah!

ayrton

12/27/2008 1:23 AM

6 .

Muhammad is a CHILD MOLESTING MURDERER

12/26/2008 5:10 AM

7 .

Israeli''s

PLEASE ELECT BINJAMIN NATANYAHU!!!

jbennett

12/25/2008 8:29 PM

8 .

Israeli''s

PLEASE ELECT BINJAMIN NATANYAHU!!!

jbennett

12/25/2008 8:27 PM

9 .

Adam, I am not against the Jews in any way!

The only One Who is capable of "accurate judgment" [against another human] is the One Who Himself [alone] is omniscient! "For I know the things that come into your mind, every one of them", God says in (Ezekiel 11: 5).

I will not consider "a people" who has been opposed and persecuted by devils and dictators and"half-brothers" for over 3500 years, the total cause of all of their plights! I do find it "amazing" that the Jew has been able to maintain their historic distinctions [and even their language]throughout these 3500 years. No, I find that "miraculous", because no-other people at any recorded time in history has been able to endure "half" to torrants of struggle that the Jew has experienced, and not-changed his identity.

Remember the Bible [in Daniel''s book] says we live in "the times of the Gentiles". Jesus [Yeshua, the Jewish King] spoke about "until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled", in the Gospels. If you believe the Holy Scriptures, you will recognize this. The Rothschilds [eve

Edward

12/25/2008 4:59 AM

10 .

"Zionsake, Netanyahu''s secret talks"..give-up Golan

I personally love B. Netanyahu as an Israeli leader! But I loved Ariel Sharon, too!!

But there is a problem when "a few people get-together in secret talks [in this case, over the future of the Golan] where "financial profit" can be achieved for a few, at the awful-expense [and betrayal] of the majority of Jewish citizens"!

Paul the great Jewish Apostle [to the Gentiles] wrote: "For the "LOVE OF MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL", which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows" I Timothy 6: 10.

"Zionsake", what you described about these few Jewish men contemplating in secret about "the Golan and a water pipeline from Turkey", could "run-amuck" for the future security of Israel, and the Jewish people!

There will always be the "Rothschilds, Kissingers, Soros'', others, but there is also the "majority of Jacob''s Sons" who must be remembered and cared for, who are "less-fortunate"!

Edward

12/25/2008 12:14 AM

11 .

Christmas blessings to All of you who

Love the Lord Jesus, and peace on earth, goodwill to men.
That promise will be a reality. We need only to watch Israel and pray for them.

Ellie

12/24/2008 9:53 PM

12 .

Attack Gaza

Reported words of Netanyahu in the Daily Arutz 7 News. Further quoted as
saying that no other country would sit by and allow themselves to be attacked this way, and DO NOTHING.

Ellie

12/24/2008 9:49 PM

13 .

they are attacking 2

إن فتح كل معبر يؤدي لفتح قبر اسرائيلي جديد..ترى الى متى ستستمر الحكومه في إدارتها للعبة القط والفأر.
opening of each crossing gate ?lead to the opening of israeli tomb?..until when that game of cat and mouse

issam

issam

12/24/2008 7:25 PM

14 .

Happy Christmas

to all posters on this site and may God Almighty give peace in our hearts.
Shalom from Holland

Dik - Holland

12/24/2008 7:14 PM

15 .

I agree Edward - 5:29am

C Gill

12/24/2008 6:29 PM

16 .

Happy Christmas Benfox

C Gill

12/24/2008 6:28 PM

17 .

Happy Christmas Benfox

C Gill

12/24/2008 6:26 PM

18 .

Amen to those who love Israel and Merry Christmas

to all who love the coming of our Savior Jesus Christ, may he return for His own soon, both Jew and Gentile.

BENFOX

12/24/2008 6:12 PM

19 .

Netanyahu-Give him chance

From Rwanda,

Isreal , God is watching you! stand firm and believed in the Almight God. Arabs will be defeated, It is written...
God bless that land of Isreal forever!

Emma

12/24/2008 2:29 PM

20 .

no land.......for peace, ever.

Todah Benyamin Netanyahu, for standing in the gap. Our land, our inheritance, is not for us to trade, give, or to be bribed for........ever.
See GENESIS 15:18. Amein. Through the scriptures, The God of Israel always reminds us. Amein.

Scott D. Lucas / U.S.A.

12/24/2008 1:45 PM

21 .

DJ Siverling I will stand with you in that prayer that

Netanyahu and the Likud Party may stand strong in defense of Israel.
That God may open the eyes of His chosen people and that they may be able to see the truth. I pray for the peace of Israel and that the plans of Israel''s enemies will become known and destroyed! That Israel''s borders become enlarged!!

I wholeheartedly praise the Lord our God for what He will accomplish!

A blessed Christmas to all !

“Holy, holy, holy,¨
Lord God Almighty,
Who was and is and is to come !!!!!!

Revelation: 4,8

Melody

12/24/2008 1:34 PM

22 .

Netanyahu''s 2004 secret talks to give up the Golan

22 Jun 2004 imra@netvision.net.il
Netanyahu, Lauder, the Golan and the water deal

Aaron Lerner Date: 22 June 2004

Ronald Lauder''s role in contacts with Assad over a treaty between Syria and
Israel on behalf of then Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu (see below) is
generally presented as an act of altruism.

It should be noted, however, that Lauder, who was known as a major Netanyahu
supporter, had a financial interest in the signing of such a treaty.

"...However, two American Jewish businessmen, Ron Lauder and Dan Abrams,
have been mediating between Israel and Syria to start negotiations. The
interesting point is that these businessmen have an Israeli company which is
planning to build a water pipeline from Turkey to Israel via Syria.
Modi''in

Zionsake

12/24/2008 10:07 AM

23 .

BENFOX-YOU SAID IT ALL FRIEND...

What can I add, but "AMEN"?

Jim Borge

12/24/2008 8:47 AM

24 .

jaybird, your still living in your own drug induce

wonder world. Take off your one sided blinders and think with what little mind you have left, those drugs will kill you someday, hate to see that. God Bless Israel, Bibi and anyone else who stands against satan and his children. You know who you are?

BENFOX

12/24/2008 8:22 AM

25 .

which will be much larger in the near future.

BENFOX

12/24/2008 8:19 AM

26 .

al-zaidi? teach the arab children, not palistinians?

to respect the nation that gives them more then what they deserve including land that was never theirs to begin with and to stop teaching them hate the Jews and most of all quit hiding behind them after they start the problem. The arabs hate Jews more then they love their own children and that is the problem, By the way, why don''t the other arab country''s take in their brothers? Their god is satan, his prophet was a child molester and a evil man, I use the word man only in loose terms. Need to know what the arabs are like? Look at their rage, and the demon like eyes when they tell their lies and want to rest of us to fall for their fathers lies, satan of course. They never keep their word on anything and can''t be trusted as long as they follow that ill concieved book the koran. When you put your children up to be your shield, then I can''t break out the crying towel. What peace? Pratice peace. What me to feel sorry for your children? Then you show compassion. God Bless Israel, Israels land, whi

BENFOX

12/24/2008 8:18 AM

27 .

Hopefully, Benjamin Netanyahu will remain "steadfast"

Before Ariel Sharon became Prime Minister, he too, appeared to be a strong, "hard-liner" for Israel. But the worlds "global-developers" found the weak areas of P.M. Sharon, and exploited those areas forcing Sharon to become weaker and more vulnerable, and he softened his views on the Gaza strip, and elsewhere.

Prime Minister Sharon was a great man, a great military leader and a great Israeli-Statesman. But, the "core" of the Bilderbergs and the C.F.R. [manipulating to advance their global control] exploited this man, gained [personal] control over him, and look what happened! A similar scenario and occurrence could take place with Benjamin Netanyahu, if elected again to the position of Prime Minister.

One of these days, Israel will have Almighty GOD ruling as King from Jerusalem, Israel, over the whole world! He will put the Rothschilds "eternally Out-of-Business", and no-one will influence "Yeshua''s" Domestic and foreign policy, forevermore. "What A Day That Will Be", as the great song goes!

Edward

12/24/2008 5:29 AM

28 .

Israel lift your eyes

and call upon the one and only true Savior, which is the Lord Jesus Christ, whom the Father has already sent to save you and the rest of mankind.

Albert in NC

12/24/2008 5:05 AM

29 .

Palestinians are illegal squatters

Bibi is a true Israeli hero. Long may the STAR of DAVID wave!

Never give up another inch to the illegal palestinian whiners

mickey

12/24/2008 4:52 AM

30 .

YES Bibi!

And that''s why we love you, Sir! Stand !! And we will stand by Israel!
God bless you all, Happy Hannukah and Merry Christmas!

rebecca

12/24/2008 3:07 AM

31 .

A firm stand against manipulations behind closed doors!

Bibi ! We applaud you!
We pray that GOD will establish the work of your hands !
Here is God''s appointed leader for Israel at such a straegic time as this !
Despite the secret talks behind closed doors it is the Counsel of the Lord that will stand!
God will raise up a righteous leader in Israel who will not capitulate to the absurd demands of those whose sole intention is to destroy Israel .
Netanyhua will lead Israel out of the mire of the feeble appeasement politics endorsed by betraying Olmert and recapture that true Israeli grit !

Kristin

12/24/2008 1:43 AM

32 .

"Golan" or any other piece of Israel

Make me a believer in this "Land for Peace". Can any one provide proof positive that there has ever been land for peace in Israel. Even before 1967 when it belonged to Eygpt, Syria, etc there was no peace.
There will be no true peace until the return of Yeshua!
May God bless and protect His chosen people, the rightful heirs to the land, the Jew God bless Israel forever!

Yisraela

12/24/2008 1:28 AM

33 .

I support Bibi

Bibi understands. By giving away the land, Israel would be acting foolishly and putting them in worst danger. This is a spiritual battle. The Land belongs to the Jews. Time for Teshuva, Israel. Get serious about the Holy One of Yisrael. And Adam...you are being SEVERELY deceived. We love you. Seek Him. Fast!

hemline

12/23/2008 11:52 PM

34 .

THIS IS THE WAY TO GO, NETANYAHU!

Enough of these insane land giveaways for a "peace" that will never come. The arabs do not want peace. They want the Jews out of the Land forever. I pray Netanyahu reverses much of olmerts failed policies. Soon.

Jim Borge

12/23/2008 11:50 PM

35 .

jeri

If you spoke your mind, you''d be speechless.

12/23/2008 11:01 PM

36 .

How beautiful upon the mountains

Are the feet of him who brings good
news,
Who proclaims peace,
Who brings glad tidings of good
things.
Who proclaims salvation,
Who says to Zion,
“Your God reigns
Isaiah 52:7

Melody

12/23/2008 10:54 PM

37 .

I''d vote for Netanyahu!

It''s utter nonsense to consider accepting "peace" for land. Real peace terms are negotiated from a position of strength - not weakness. The Golan heights are strategic high ground, so they smust be retained to support a position of strength.

Sabba

12/23/2008 10:30 PM

38 .

ADAM

ADAM, HOW MANY JEWS DO YOU SEE BLOWING THEM SELFS UP TO KILL BABIES AND WOMANS AND ANY THING THAT GETS IN THEY WAY?WAKE UP,BECAUSE YOU ARE WRONG,AND GO TO THE HISTORYS BOOKS AND CHECK IT OUT ON THE WEB.

JERI

12/23/2008 10:24 PM

39 .

THE GOLAN AND ASSAD''S ENDGAME

NETANYAHU''S PROMISE TO KEEP THE GOLAN IN THE FACE OF DISGRACED OLMERT''S BEHIND THE SCENES DEFFORTS TO TURN THE LAST PAGES OF HIS RESUME INTO SOMETHING LESS THAN DISASTER FOR THE STATE HAS A GOOD BUT UNSEEN ENDGAME RESULT. ASSAD HAS NOTHING TO SHOW IN IMPROVING THE LOT OF THE AVERAGE SYRIAN SINCE TAKING OVER. PROMISES TO WIN BACK THE CHERISHED LAND ARE AN EVERYDAY EVENT AND THE SYRIANS ARE SICK OF IT. HIS BENDING SYRIA TO BEING A SUBSERVIENT TOOL OF IRAN HURTS AND HUMILIATES THE SYRIANS. HIS UNTIMELY DEATH AND/OR REMOVAL AS A RESULT OF FAILING ONCE AGAIN WEAKENS HIS POSITION CRITICALLY. HIS OWN PEOPLE WILL REVOLT AND REPLACE HIM. THERE ARE, NO DOUBT, PLENTY OF ARMED YOUNG SYRIANS SICK OF HIS FAILED LEADERSHAIP AND THE ECONOMIC DISASTER THAT IS SYRIA, WHO ARE THINKING OF A QUICK WAY TO END SYRIA''S PROBLEMS.

CHARLIE ROME

12/23/2008 10:23 PM

40 .

GOLAN

As IF giving up the Golan, would give Israel peace . . . hah, hah, hah

Bethel

12/23/2008 10:13 PM

41 .

Yalak Agrees with the Word of G-D therefore

I Agree with him...OH how Beautiful The New Jerusalam will be. Thank You Yeshua for The Bible, and for saving me, a sinner. Faithful is HE, and faithfulness is required of us, in these very evil days. Israel (the jewish people) need to hear The Gospel of Their LORD and Saviour Yeshua, that has never changed and never will.

Gloria

12/23/2008 10:01 PM

42 .

TOTALLY AGREE! KEPP THE VICTORY!

Peace not worth to give up Golan Heights!

Netanyahu is Correct! Prize this Man! Show Him & Let Him Run All Country Size!

Let Him Lead the Land & People Of Israel To The Beginning Of Lasting Victory In This Bloody Muslim Times!

He will learn all Arabs what means to behave properly & in a very true Humanly Jewish way!

YHWH Alone d World with Humanly Sense Using Jewish Man!

KEEP GOLAN HEIGHTS Until Arabs became More Humanly Men!

kiefko kiefko

12/23/2008 9:32 PM

43 .

ALL YOURS

I am from the U.S. and pray for Netanyahu. I have always hoped that he would come back into leadership because he has a backbone, and he will not put up with this continued attack on the Jewish people whom I love dearly. And I agree, the United States should keep their nose out of land for peace. That is your land that God Himself gave to the Jewish people.
Peace will come O yes, when Jesus returns He will make all things right. With all my heart I pray for peace for my Jewish brothers and sisters.

Randy U.S.

12/23/2008 9:12 PM

44 .

Finally!!

We finally have an upcoming grt. leader in Israel who will lead according to God''s wil!.. The lands they have aquired have been granted by God from the very begining.. not one inch should be gambled on with such back-stabing and hatefilled neighbors who''s intent ..regardless!..is the ultimate distruction of Israel!.. They are not and never should be trusted .. Peace?.. only Israel wants peace.. they want the land of Israel!!.. God Bless and continue to protect Israel!.. We must pray, support, and continue to back the state of Israel!.. God would want it so!.. J

Jeffry

12/23/2008 8:51 PM

45 .

Pray for Netanyahu & Israel

Pray Netanyahu and the Likud Party stand strong in defense of Israel. Pray for the peace of Israel. Pray for God''s chosen people - pray they will be able to open their eyes and see the truth. Pray the plans of their enemies will become known and destroyed. Pray Israel''s borders become enlarged. Praise God for what He will accomplish.
DJ in USA defending Israel through prayer

DJ Siverling

12/23/2008 8:23 PM

46 .

Netanyahu

I agree with YALAK>

Duard

12/23/2008 8:20 PM

47 .

they are ...attacking?

iran/syria/hamas/hezbollah/alqayda/venezuela/cuba/ecuador/nicaragua/...and later ...eygept and lebanon
what you think about that dears in the govrnment of the state of israel??????

issam

issam ghallab

12/23/2008 8:15 PM

48 .

Netanyahu

He is the man that Israel needs right now. I pray that he will have iron determination to do what is right and not giving one square inch to the Arabs is the right thing to do. This is all God''s covenant land to Israel. If the USA continues to push Israel to make concessions then God''s patience will finally run out and America will suffer JUDGEMENT!

Mike Steindorf

12/23/2008 8:13 PM

49 .

WE NEED A MAN

We need a man according to God´s heart like King David.Netanyahu is the right man for Israel today.He can meet all internal and external and internal challenges and pressures within the will of God.Israel does not need a king that depends on the strange voices of the nations.Israel is peculiar.There is no relation or comparison with other nations.Jerusalem will be the Capital city of the world.The future capital of the world during the millenium(read Revelation 20), will be Jerusalem and not London, Moscow,Beizin, Washington or Tokyo.Let us pray for the Shalom of Jerusalem.

Yalak

12/23/2008 8:07 PM

50 .

Good == all the land over there belongs to Israel

all the land over there belongs to israel========augustine e johnson-usa

augustine e johnson-usa

12/23/2008 7:45 PM