Do you think Israel should become a member of the European Union??
472931
i dont know what to say here ... \n\nsome times ... i think Isreal is one of states of USA ...\n\nonce i see it one of countries of the EU ...\n\nand once see it one of arab countries ...\n\nand once when u hear some of therr political ppl ..u think its the only contry can do what ever it want ...and no one CAN tell them stop ...\n\nand one ..and one ....\n\nmaybe u find my answer is werid ... but when u think well in what i want to say ...u know its not werid answer ;)\n\nGod/Allah bless you
206306
believe me Poland will join EU b4 turkey :D
181838
The EU doesn't want Turkey in. If they did, Turkey would have been a member many years ago. \n\nI find it strange that the Eastern European States are entering the EU so easily, while Turkey, a very powerful country, that would add much to the EU, is barred from entry.\n\nI am also surprised that the Turks still want to join the EU, it's such an insult to Turkish Pride, I mean, this IS Turkey afterall, the Ex-Ottoman Empire, being insulted by Europeans who refuse it entry into a regional union. \n\nWhen countries like Slovenia get in so quickly and Turkey is left out like that, I'ld look elsewhere for friends.\n\nEurope is confused and hypocritical.\n\nSad sad sad.
688000
Why not?  India would be a perfect member in the UNSC.  India have proven that religion will not play a major role in its political decisions.  Maybe the world can learn from India.
898751
Excellent question. It should move and I think the best place is Israel. It is the main focal point on most all international issues and I do believe it would solve or at least get a handle on many of today's problems.
1123376
For a stupid reason, during the qualification Egypt supported Ghana, and we all know, unfortunatly that Egypt and Israel are not the best firend, so they were made that one of the player show a Israeli flag. I know it's stupid and it's very politcal, it should not be like this, it's a sport :(
230081
Of course there should be Palestine. A better question is should there be Israel?
1030015
I don't think they are afraid of Israel. Israel could start really shaking things up over there and the US doesn't need more out of control countries at the moment.
963133
Sure.  Israel is a predominantly Urban society like many industrial countries.  It is cosmopolitan.  There are people there with roots from all over the world.  Despite having a religious charter, it is one of the most secular societies in the world.  Though this is changing rapidly as right wing religious Jews are quickly re populating the country.  The Israeli's are technocrats.  They have a lot of high tech businesses that fabricate software and high tech devices.  They are clever at re-engineering things (like the Japanes after WW2 who gained ascendency over the German camera industry).  Look for more Israeli high tech gadgets in the near future.  The country has a mediteranean climate and Israeli's love to take the sun at beach resorts with their families.  They have lots of outdoor cafe's like in Europe, open air markets that rub shoulders with more recent offerings like discos.  There is an Arab minority who are native and are Israeli citizens, but they make up a sub-class and often get cheated on their rights.  There is also a rural aspect.  The origanal settlers lived on Kibutz, which are still active.  These are a microcosm of socialist labor.  They make fine produce that is exported to the capitals of Europe.  Of note is the fact that psychological studies have been done on the kibutzim, as they are called.  They can not re populate themselves as the youth, even though not related, are too tightly bonded.  They get the same creepy feeling about dating each other as people would dating their sisters.  This is called the Kibutz effect.  That should be good for a snapshot.  Thanks.
184377
Well, Israel doesn't meet many theoretical criteria for being a state:\n- no actual natives to the land\n- built on occupied land\n- not recognized by its neighbours or a relevant majority of the international community (yes the world powers acknowledge Israel but what about other countries?)\n- furthers borders through invasion\n- the declaration of idependence violates Palestine's mandate (at that time).
215838
Its up in the air at the moment.  they have to meet certain requirement, prerequisites.. They do have things in their culture that Europe doesnt want in the union so there are talks and negotiations.  We should see something about it soon but not sure when.
243789
There already is a Palestinian State and it's Jordan which is 2 3rds Palestinian\n\nI think Israel should annex all so called occupied Territories into Israel and burn the members of Hamas at stake.
430498
No, Turkey should not join EU.\n\nTurks are Muslims in majority but they are not Arabic. It has a praiseful past regarding religious freedom which was even taken as a model in the past by western countries.  Turkey can be considered as an Islamic country however today the system is sometimes more harsh to Muslims than non-Muslims due to the fear of the trend of extremist Islam. It is trying to success it again nowadays.\n\nTurks are originally from Central Asia but they left there very long time ago and influenced by other cultures for a very long period that is enough to become non-Asian. Turkey covers a geographical area that is neither considered as Asian or European even in the past. It was named as Anatolia and Minor Asia.\n\nIt is culturally and geographically Mediterranean, Middle East, Asian and European but none of it alone. It should not united in full with one of them. It should stay as it is and should develop itself as it is. If it joins EU, it will lose more than it gains.
475638
Israel has the same Committees in EU countries also. They have the real power of diplomacy in the world. You could see it from how leaders of the west countries respond againest anything that may threat Israel benefits.\nhttp://www.counterpunch.org/fisk04272006.html
275451
It certainly is crazy that Olmert wants to kick JEWS out of JUDEA...but that's what the world wants. And Israel listens to the nations, even when doing so puts Jews in danger.
848618
Yes. But not in the same capacity as the past. Without unilateral trust from all involved (witch is only going to be gained by equal treatment to all parties involved) even if it is not perceived to be earned, it will always be one step forward, and two steps back. Even Israel doesn't really trust us. It's just more beneficial to go along with our monetary gestures; after all what have we ever asked from them in return? Use of their airstrips to launch attacks from (which we in turn pay for the privilege). If we are to be negotiators of peace, we need to be perceived by all communities as even handed and fair minded brokers. Fair minded brokers don't negotiate with one hand behind their back.
521676
Israel is the only pro-western democracy in the middle east.  Isn't that exactly the kind of country Washington would want as an ally?