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In reply to the discussion: 'Enraged' Israel summons Swedish envoy over FM's remarks [View all]azurnoir
(45,850 posts)6. sometimes you just can't make this stuff up
Netanyahu slams Swedens immoral criticism, EUs illegal W. Bank building
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday called for a reset in relations with the European Union, accusing it of unfairly singling out Israel.
In addition to attacking the EU for its decision to label settlement goods, Netanyahu for the first time publicly accused the EU of building illegal constructions in the West Bank in an alleged bid to create political realities there.
We have to reset our relationship with the EU. I hope we can do this on better terms, the prime minister told foreign journalists in Jerusalem. He added that he had recently discussed the tense bilateral ties with the unions foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini. I said we have to figure out a way to resolve and set things on the right course, he said.
There is a natural tendency in the EU establishment to single out Israel and treat it in ways that other countries are not being dealt with, and especially other democracies, he said. And I think its wrong. I think it should be corrected.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday called for a reset in relations with the European Union, accusing it of unfairly singling out Israel.
In addition to attacking the EU for its decision to label settlement goods, Netanyahu for the first time publicly accused the EU of building illegal constructions in the West Bank in an alleged bid to create political realities there.
We have to reset our relationship with the EU. I hope we can do this on better terms, the prime minister told foreign journalists in Jerusalem. He added that he had recently discussed the tense bilateral ties with the unions foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini. I said we have to figure out a way to resolve and set things on the right course, he said.
There is a natural tendency in the EU establishment to single out Israel and treat it in ways that other countries are not being dealt with, and especially other democracies, he said. And I think its wrong. I think it should be corrected.
http://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-calls-for-resetting-israels-ties-with-europe/
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You're citing B'tselem. Are you serious? They support torture & killing of Palestinians....
shira
Jan 2016
#10
Interesting, I've never ever heard that these human rights NGOs did anything but excellent work.
Little Tich
Jan 2016
#12
Ezra Nawi....ever heard of him? He was assisted by a B'tselem worker who is still employed...
shira
Jan 2016
#13
well maybe they settle for boycotting Ikea and banning Surströmming from Israel forever
azurnoir
Jan 2016
#20
Danny Ayalon: Time for Israel to close its embassy in Sweden, former deputy FM says
Little Tich
Jan 2016
#9
I guess Danny Ayalon thinks the Jewish State is a very very important country
King_David
Jan 2016
#11
Ekroth is a xenophobic rightwinger who has been caught lying about writing for Avpixlat
azurnoir
Jan 2016
#15
why chose a revolting Rightwinger who writes for a hate publication to express your point?
azurnoir
Jan 2016
#38
MondoWeiss was created by Phil Weiss who is an American Jew and Bernie Samsers?
azurnoir
Jan 2016
#46
actually everything Weiss writes is sourced from respected publication such as Haaretz,
azurnoir
Jan 2016
#57
I actually went over to Mondoweiss to see if there was something worth posting here on DU,
Little Tich
Jan 2016
#47
I just googled Wallstrom, Abbas & came up with that video. Wallstrom's a POS. n/t
shira
Jan 2016
#41
By putting up a clip of a Swedish extreme right-winger, it almost appears as if you support his
Little Tich
Jan 2016
#16
Supporting Abbas inciting, praising, & rewarding the murder of Jews is neo-fascist.
shira
Jan 2016
#32
Why is it so difficult to call Abbas out for his incitement, praise, and rewarding of terror?
shira
Jan 2016
#37