Canadian PM: I Will Defend Israel 'whatever the cost'

http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Politics/20101108/harper-israel-101108/
Ottawa, Canada - Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he is prepared to suffer any political backlash that comes his way for speaking out against anti-Israel rhetoric.

Harper told an audience Monday that while Israel is receptive to fair criticism, Canada is obligated to stand up for its ally when it comes under attack from others.

"Not just because it is the right thing to do, but because history shows us, and the ideology of the anti-Israel mob tell us all too well, that those who threaten the existence of the Jewish people are in the longer term a threat to all of us."

The prime minister acknowledged that his position is not popular with all governments and organizations, including members of the United Nations and the Francophonie.

"And I know, by the way, because I have the bruises to show for it, that whether it is at the United Nations or any other international forum, the easiest thing to do is simply to just get along and go along with this anti-Israel rhetoric, to pretend it is just about being even-handed, and to excuse oneself with the label of honest broker.

"There are, after all, a lot more votes—a lot more—in being anti-Israeli than in taking a stand. But as long as I am prime minister, whether it is at the United Nations, the Francophonie or anywhere else, Canada will take that stand, whatever the cost."

The prime minister's use of the phrase "honest broker" is an apparent reference to a recent speech made by Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff.

Ignatieff criticized the Harper government for using Israel as a wedge issue with his political opponents in Canada, at the expense of the country's influence on peace in the Middle East. The Liberal leader called for a return to a time when Canada was perceived to be an honest broker in the global community.

Harper made his remarks at the start of a two-day conference on anti-Semitism that is being held on Parliament Hill during Holocaust Education Week.

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[andrew75056]

Notice He's wearing a poppy, while he supports a regime that is diametrically opposed to everything it represents. Stephen Harper is a coward and a traitor, his stance on Israel is an insult to every Canadian who has fought and died for right and freedom. As a Canadian I find this insulting and offensive. This is AIPAC and American propaganda spewed from the mouth of a Puppet. You are more of a minority than you think Steve'o.

[RickBasset]

What about anti-Iranian rhetoric, Anti-Iraq Rhetoric,...etc,..etc..What a hypocrite!

[HalleyluYah]

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[HalleyluYah]

i had enough of lies from the comments made by some saying they replace israel . you guys just dont make sense .the prophecies are clear and only the willingly blind does not want to see, go to my channels on youtube and go through all the videos i have and if that does not clear the idea for you then your more blind than the pharisee jew..

[puffrooster]

@29261000 You will get that often when posting truths; mostly from Catholics or anyone who reads the Left Behind series more than they read the Bible. But ya, he gets the point across clearly. Anyone who thinks the physical Israel is in prophecy should watch it but they won't want to believe it because it means they won't be going anywhere for seven years, during the tribulation period....

[29261000]

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It is a sermon here on youtube by a very articulate pastor.

It sheds a lot of light on this discussion. It is a study of the identity of biblical israel. This is a link to part 8 of 9 parts. this is almost a summary of the entire sermon:

watch?v=f3uehPfx3F8

[puffrooster]

@HalleyluYah Go to Biblegateway COM' and look for yourself! You can select any Bible version you want. I usually use the KJV or NKJV. The Jewish nation ceased to be His people with the stoning of Stephen; "Then He said to me, ‘Depart, for I will send you far from here to the Gentiles.’” Acts 22: 21 - All prophecy in regards to Israel as a nation ends here. It is no more relevant to end-time events than what goes on in Togo or Prince Edward Island!

[29261000]

There is a sermon here on youtube by a very articulate pastor. It sheds a lot of light on this discussion. A lightbulb moment. It is a study of the identity of biblical israel. This is a link to part 8 of 9 parts. Part 8 is almost a summary of the entire sermon. I'm sure most (if not all) Christians will want to watch the whole thing after viewing this part: watch?v=f3uehPfx3F8

[HalleyluYah]

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