IDF detains two pro-Palestinian foreigners in West Bank raid

"So why not imagine, jews living in Westbank and traveling every day in Israël to work !!!" They do that now!!

What you have overlooked "smarty pants" is that for the time being Israel has juristriction over the West bank, that is until the Palestinians decide to negotiate an end to the 1967 war and start talking peace negotiations. So until then, that's how it goes

The one from Spain must leave that country, Al Andaluz, immediatedly, because it is arab land. The one from Australia must go back bo Britian and leave the land for the aborigerees, their owners.

living in Israël, jews living in Westbank. I live in Geneva and every day thousands of french people cross the border for working in Switzerland. So why not imagine, jews living in Westbank and traveling every day in Israël to work !!!

Israel like any other country has the right to expel forefingers that cause trouble. No explanation needed. They are guests holding Israeli visas. I would like to see what would happen if Israelis went to Australia and protested against the Australian government for treatment of the Aborigines? Or what would happen to Israelis in Spain protesting against the Spanish government for their actions against the Basques? Its time Israel lays down the law and boot out the trouble makers.

The settlers want Israeli citizenship and the West Bank...

Anglo....I might agree with you except you are are a hypocrit.Aussie's,Kiwi's and yes even Canuk's are because the Brits took over the land from the indigenous people with guns, booze and disease.Hmmm..same as the Spanish in the name of Christianity and gold. There is no pretext to have 'claimed' these lands as once upon a time there was not even a lonely white person living there. When you put your mouth out there by using terms such as 'Israeli thief' against the so called Palestinians you are showing you bigotry against those who after having being on the receiving end of a land grab, go after their rightful homeland. This week, Mohawks in Quebec are kicking out all whites from their reserve. Are they too practicing so called apartheid or are they just exercising whatever rights they have left to maintain themselves?

Could not agree more. You hit the nail on the head (again) Thanx for your comments.

"Are PA police raiding settlements and "detaining" pro-Israeli militants?" No, but together with NATO they should.

do not even have visa's... Kick them out as well, please.

J: "In 2005, Scott Parkin, a U.S. citizen and political activist, violated the terms of his tourist visa while visiting Australia" I think the key phrase there is: "while visiting Australia". J: "Bridgette Chappell wasn`t simply yelling at a political rally. She has been participating with demonstrators and rioters who have been attacking the Israeli armed forces in violent confrontations, in cooperation with some of the most vile Islamo-fascist terrorist groups." Notice the absence of the key phrase "while visiting Israel". Not by accident, of coure, since she was arrested IN Ramallah, which isn't *actually* IN Israel. J: "Doubtless, the usual loonies will protest that Israel shouldn`t be allowed to do what every other normal country does." So it's "normal" for countries to send combat troops onto foreign soil to arrest foreign nationals for overstaying their visa, even if they aren't actually IN that country when their visa expired? Are you for real, Jake???

Can you please tell us exactly where in Australia there are areas like the West Bank? Now if the IDF had arrested these people with in ISrael (not West Bank / Gaza) you could say there were similarities, but they didn't, and there are none.

Anothr Kiwi in Australia claiming unemployment benfits. Remember your Government actively supports Israel as does The Australian government. But the 5% like you are noisy but irrelvant. Australia & New Zealand have deported people for far less than the little Aussie Sheila. I see you've been outraged by the 40,000 tamils that 40,000 most of whom were civilians killed by the Sri lankan Gov't. Your protests are deafening. Selective indignation like yours means you are hypocritical & racist.

Apartheid and ethnic cleansing...wow! You need to read, watch real news and stop listening to ridiculous propoganda becuase it makes you soeund not only stupid, but delusional and ignorant!

"Are PA police raiding settlements and "detaining" pro-Israeli militants?" Now there's a joke...what a laugh that is!

"If the IDF sends troops into Ramallah, thus humiliating the Palestinians and annoying the Americans, there must be a very good reason. Oh, of course there is - two foreigners have had their visas expire!" You're right...terrible threat to security there, expired visas. Deserving at least of fifty IDF soldiers and three tanks!

ISM are not "Hamas supporters" or "terrorist supporters", what a load of rubbish. They risk their own lives in the attempt to make the occupation situation a little easier for the Palestinians. Two of them have in fact been killed by the IDF during the course of these duties. Don't be more ridiculous than you can help, Dan. And BTW, "China, Sudan and Russia" are not at issue here.

I will look for clarification of what constitutes militancy as compared to other political activity. Does the definition depend on whose side you are on?Are PA police raiding settlements and "detaining" pro-Israeli militants?

Sydney Morning Herald 8.2.10 "Israel Arrests Australian Activist" Speaking of the two activists arrested in Ramallah, Israeli military spokesman said, "Both were known to be involved in illegal violence." (SMH) There could be an interesting outcome to this arrest by Israeli *immigration police.* Where is the Palestinian Authority on this matter? Since when is Ramallah Israel territory? Since when has being charged with the offense of having an expired visa translate to "illegal violence." What is, "illegal violence."

No explanation is necessary. The ISM is a terror supporting Arab advocacy group-period.

The fear of peace must be great in Israel.

In 2005, Scott Parkin, a U.S. citizen and political activist, violated the terms of his tourist visa while visiting Australia by participating in political activities. He was arrested by ASIO, the Australian version of the CIA/Mossad, imprisoned and after a while deported back to the USA. Bridgette Chappell wasn't simply yelling at a political rally. She has been participating with demonstrators and rioters who have been attacking the Israeli armed forces in violent confrontations, in cooperation with some of the most vile Islamo-fascist terrorist groups. If she gets deported promptly, she will get off lightly. Perhaps she should be held in prison for a while, like the American who got arrested in Australia for lesser crimes. Doubtless, the usual loonies will protest that Israel shouldn't be allowed to do what every other normal country does. Happens every time...

Thank you Haaretz. You are a beacon of hope. The "Palestinian West Bank", not the "disputed territories" or "Judea etc". Then the question arises: Why can the Palestinians not host whomever they wish in their own homeland? For how much longer will the IDF decide who is allowed to visit Palestinian homes?

If the IDF sends troops into Ramallah, thus humiliating the Palestinians and annoying the Americans, there must be a very good reason. Oh, of course there is - two foreigners have had their visas expire! What is the real reason for this arrogant bullying? To humiliate the Palestinians and annoy the Americans - all in the pursuit of the Zionist version of peace.

Well done - the more the merrier

Calling ISM Pro-Palestinian is a joke. We have enoughtof pro-pal orgs in the territories and they can do their work. This org and the likes do not deny their support for Hamas and justify its mruder in writing in their publicatins and web sites. They live among the terrorists and work with them. Some have been caught actively hiding wanted terrorists in their homes and smuggling them in thir cars. So lets call a terrorist supporter terrorist suppoerter. Once we undertand this, it makes perfect sense to stop these people who defame and fight Israel. So whats your problem? Go to compain about China, Sudan and Russia. That will keep you busy.

activists against Israeli theft and inhumane policies regarding the Palestinians, but you won't shut down world opinion. You may have one of the biggest armies in the world, but we don't need to go to war with you to close you down. You would be wise to remember that Israel. The stench of Israeli apartheid and ethnic cleansing continues to pollute the planet. We will see your leaders in the Hague...along with those of our leaders who turned a blind eye and accepted your bribes.