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Israel to deny entry to Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan
Ha'aretz ^ | June 29, 2002 | Nathan Guttman and Aluf Benn

Posted on 06/29/2002 1:24:05 PM PDT by Clive

Israel intends denying entry to Louis Farrakhan, after the leader of the Nation of Islam organization declared that he planned to propose mediation initiatives of his own for the resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Israel is also afraid that Farrakhan's visit could be provocative and result in disturbances, particularly if he asks to tour the mosques on the Temple Mount.

Farrakhan is considered a radical and has spoken out against Israel and the Jews in the past. The U.S. and Jewish establishment refuse to maintain any ties with him or his organization.

During a current tour of the Middle East, Farrakhan denounced President George W. Bush's peace plan, charging that it places too many demands on the Palestinians. He called for a condemnation of Israel's treatment of the Palestinians and the harsh living conditions in the territories.

Farrakhan also proposed a plan of his own, according to which the sides would take advantage of his religious authority to mediate between Hamas and Israel in an effort to achieve an end to the violence.

In its decision to deny entry to Farrakhan, the Foreign Ministry also considered Britain's refusal to allow the man in. The ministry believes that the negative press from the ban on his entry will be easier to manage than the possible consequences of a visit.


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To: Clive
Israel is also afraid that Farrakhan's visit could be provocative and result in disturbances, particularly if he asks to tour the mosques on the Temple Mount.

Question, Isn't the Nation of Isalm what used to be called black muslims? If so Farrakan might have some problems with the local mullas.

21 posted on 06/29/2002 2:28:19 PM PDT by Valin
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To: majordivit
This from an October, 2000 ADL report.  If you follow the link, you'll find more of Farrakhan's charm. 

I think he's also been repeatedly refused entry to the UK.

Minister Louis Farrakhan: In His Own Words

On Israel

"They [Israel] wouldn't allow me to go to Jerusalem. If I had gone they might have stoned me. I didn't want to repeat history. I know they stoned Jesus. I know they've killed the prophets of God there."

Saviours' Day Speech, Chicago, 2/22/98

"I believe that for the small numbers of Jewish people in the United States, they exercise a tremendous amount of influence on the affairs of government. ... Mr. President, Mr. Clinton, instead of exercising the strength of a man whose country contributes at least $4 billion every year to the state of Israel, America has influence in Israel but is not using that influence in a constructive way, but, rather, pays lip service to the Palestinians while she bows to the dictates of Netanyahu and the strong political Jewish lobby."

Meet The Press interview, 4/14/97

22 posted on 06/29/2002 2:49:30 PM PDT by Catspaw
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To: facedown
They should let him in. And then lock him with Arafat in a chamber. That will cure him of being a muslim in no time!
23 posted on 06/29/2002 2:51:44 PM PDT by knighthawk
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To: knighthawk
LOL!
24 posted on 06/29/2002 2:54:24 PM PDT by facedown
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To: zarf
One's a good ol Southern pain in the ass, while one's a genuine America Hater.

LOL, but which one is which?

25 posted on 06/29/2002 3:01:59 PM PDT by Mark17
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To: facedown
Just imagine being in the same room as that ranting loony!
26 posted on 06/29/2002 3:03:18 PM PDT by knighthawk
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To: knighthawk
I'd rather not - I'm preparing supper!
27 posted on 06/29/2002 3:12:30 PM PDT by facedown
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To: Clive
Good for Israel. Nothing like using some common sense.
28 posted on 06/29/2002 3:13:55 PM PDT by Republic
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To: CyberAnt
Sure Carville stinks, but NO ONE is as bad as ANTI_SEMITE LOUIE!
29 posted on 06/29/2002 4:27:28 PM PDT by zarf
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To: A Navy Vet
Brothers and sisters we come in unity to sing together the chorus of the GREAT and MIGHTY...LAUGH...BAWHAHAHHAHAH HAHA!!! All together now!
30 posted on 06/29/2002 5:20:27 PM PDT by RoseofTexas
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To: scouse
Did you know Farrakhan used to be know as "Calypso Louie" back in the day when he was a performer playing his violin?
31 posted on 06/29/2002 5:23:55 PM PDT by amstaff1
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To: amstaff1
I still call him that, as it kinda sorta deflates his "religious" pretensions...

the infowarrior

32 posted on 06/29/2002 11:46:27 PM PDT by infowarrior
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