http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20091105/world-news/israel-seizes-iranian-arms-shipment-for-hizbollah

ps. times of malta fil world news poggewha (mux local avolja malta nvoluta) tefawa mohbija haha hasbu li nies mhumiex intelligenti bizzejjed li jaqraw gazzetti ohra ta barra li mhumiex biased bhal tahom.

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@ John Schembri.

15% of Israeli citizens are Muslims. Israel’s previous (centre-left) government had a Muslim minister.

Let me see, “she seems to be under the strong impression that Islam is the problem”. Well, to my mind, she is right, beyond any doubt.

Pat thinks that “what people do with [the] Islam is the problem. He is absolutely right. Other than that, may I mention that Islam allows for much to many things that are rarely acceptable to the western mind and civilization, and that keeping the two groups aside may be a better way to solve the problem. After all, how many of Suleyman’s the Great sons were invited to move to Paris, London or Madrid? So, why do it now?

Surely, Wafa has brains and balls, for typical Islam is not quite known for fairness and compassion. As for the not-so-typical Islam, this is Wafa.

As for the foolish mind that asks below “do you know of any Israelis who are not Jews?”, I could help: I know a few Christians of all sorts of colorations, two Arab Muslims (the Bedouin at least is clearly pro-Israel, pro-Jews, etc.), and an Armenian or two (who should not be counted I think with the rest of the Christians).

Twanny,I know the difference. Now tell me, do you know of any Israelis who are not Jews? Please don’t quote the exception.

@ Steven: What I wanted to point out was that both Muslims and Jews/Israelis use violence. I was highlighting what Wafa Sultan ‘missed’. Muslim violence is mainly scattered, perpetrated by individuals, and uncoordinated. Israeli violence normally is precise, stealthy, organised and state-protected. Israelis exercise great care not to hurt their compatriots; on the other hand, Muslims don’t even mind killing fellow Muslims.

The Arab world is still waiting for the leader. At times they thought it was Nasser. On a smaller scale fanatical Jews are still waiting for the saviour who will wipe out the enemy. Many thought it was Ariel Sharon.

With political and religious leaders vying with each other to be the ‘saviours’ of their people by crushing the enemy, this violence can never stop. In Maltese we say: “Ma’ jfiqux”.

Incredibly eloquent woman, whose life is sorely threatened due to her simply being able to reason, and speak sense. I’m sure she must feel incredible fear – but still she follows her mission.

Watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=up3yuQDAWKQ

“Jews don’t blow themselves up because they are not desperate and brainwashed like some Muslims are.”

Muslims blew themselves up because they believe it’s there only way of fighting back. It’s not because they are Muslim. That’s just a coincidence.

And when you really think about it, how else can they fight back? I’m not condoning suicide bombers, but I don’t judge them either. Put any of us in their situation, oppress us for 60 years, and who knows what we’d do? It all depends on which side of the fence you are on whether you call them freedom fighters or terrorists.

‘Before beginning my talk I want to tell you a story about Moses. When he struck the rock and it brought forth water, he thought, ‘What a good opportunity to have a bath!’ He removed his clothes, put them aside on the rock and entered the water. When he got out and wanted to dress, his clothes had vanished. An Israeli had stolen them.’

The Israeli representative jumped up furiously and shouted, ‘What are you talking about? There were no Israelis there then!’ The Palestinian representative smiled and said: ‘And now that we have made that quite clear, I will begin my speech.’

You are confusing Jews with Israelis, which is not necessarily the same thing. The bombing of the King David Hotel was inspired by nationalistic/political motives, not religious ones. Apart from that, I agree with your second paragraph.

She is not correct in stating that essentially all scientific advancement came from the west. Ironically, the west owes a lot to Muslim scholars of the Middle Ages. For example, the names of many of the brighter stars in the sky as well as a number of astronomical terms still bear Arabic origins.

Scientific history amply shows that religion does not always stifle scientific advancement or cultural development. Indeed some of the greatest pilasters of post-Renaissance scientific development were also renowned for being devout religious persons.

In any case I admire this lady for her wit, her guts, her clarity in conveying her message and her sensibility