Thailand, where the incident occurred (photo: Amit Kotler)
Two Iranian gents, Mundar and Ali, are kayaking off the coast of Thailand. Their boat overturns and they’re foundering in the water. Fortunately, a couple of Israelis who own a local boating business happen by and save them. Unfortunately, the gratitude of the rescuees toward their Israeli lifesavers doesn’t last long:
When they reached the shore the two, who introduced themselves as Mundar and Ali, hugged and kissed their rescuers and thanked them.
“When we told them we’re Israelis they just got up and fled,” Nimrod noted.
Walter Russell Mead, with tongue firmly in cheek, comments that the Iranians’ reaction “no doubt was due to their strong and principled anti-Zionism; they, like so many others around the world, are careful to separate their opposition to the state of Israel from their warm and fraternal regard for the Jewish people. Only wicked people would think otherwise.”
Indeed! Let’s not impugn the motives of the anti-Zionists who, as we know (because they’re always telling us), are never motivated by anti-Semitism. Speaking of which, let’s take a visit to Egypt, where presidential candidate Tawfiq Okasha reassures us:
Not all the Jews in the world are evil. You may ask: Tawfiq, what is the ratio? The ratio is 60-40. Sixty percent are evil to varying degrees, all the way to a level that words cannot describe, while 40% are not evil. They, however, are divided into three categories: One group consists of the non-evil, another group consists of the non-evil to a lesser degree, and the third group consists of the non-evil to an even lesser degree.
Thanks for crunching the numbers, Tawfiq! I guess we can all be 40 percent less worried now. Though I am a bit curious about the methodology used for your research.
What do you think?
11:09 am
the wisdom is the bariere of living on earth toughter the DNA is the prove the fizical accts are the exposure of the quality and quantity of the prove, science demonstrate this standards for fizical life, GOD is the master of the spiritual standards and the luck of wisdom keep people a way from undertanding the majesty of this power, GOD is and will be the only protector of the truth so follow the will of GOD.
11:09 pm
Don’t worry dear jews, for “The Lord has chosen Jacob for Himself, Israel His special treasure. Ps.135:4
For God said “Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God”. PS.146:5
That’s our confidence. Keep up doing good, because you will reap what you saw.
10:57 pm
Israel is a close friend of India.We have always admired the People of this country surrounded by hostile neighours.The Jewish people are truly chidren of God ,how else do could they grow from strength to strength inspite of all the atrocities that have faced & are still facing
10:44 pm
Whr is the UN or USA or the International community ?
12:10 pm
This illustrates that the 2 Israeli men were not prejudiced like the 2 men they rescued. Hopefully the 2 Iranians will think about this later and hopefully realize they were wrong. I also want to bring it to the attention of other posters that the country of West Papua New Guinea located above Australia has been in a state of seige since 1969 by the Indonesian government and military. Attocities are being committed there daily for the last 40+ years! It is a Christian nation and a jihad is being conducted towards these Christians, many have been killed some estimates run as high as 2 million. In one case a whole village was drowned for flying the independence flag the New Guinea people had been given by the Dutch back when they ruled New Guinea. Indonesia throws indigenous men,women and children in jail for 15 years if they get caught flying this flag!
10:16 am
If a person that I have believeorgor ages to be my enemy saves my life, commons sense dictactes that I should say at least say thank you.
10:06 am
I try to read what people say on this blog say and find the English language skills to be very poor. Most of you seem to be uneducated illiterates. Duh… what a shame! Play another video game.
9:34 am
My christain Bible tells me God Told Abraham [I’ll bless those that Bless you.And I’ll curse those that curse you} I am An American most Amercians are kind peaceful, just want to work and live their lives,enjoy their familys. We belive our leaders are out of touch with most americans.Do not be discouraged by our so called Leader in the white house.Hopefuly we will vote him out of office.We the people of the U.S.A. stand with Israel!!!!
9:09 am
Remember that Israel will help any country and anyone who is in trouble. Iran is still denying that the Holocaust was exist.So I’m not surprise about anything that comes from the Iranian’s mouth because the will lie in front to everybody even the American reporters.
7:33 am
Adonai is wise, I see this situation as an example to all. How is that? Well, he used Israelis to save Muslims, an example to all as to how we should treat all people regardless of how dispitefully used a person may be, or race or color. As Adonai knows and sees all and everyone’s actions are recorded by him and all blessings come from him. As far as America, I find it sad and wrong that it doesnt seem ready to defend Israel, however, there are many Americans who are trying to help the Jewish people in anyway they can, and I a one of them and would be willing to die to save anyone if need be, as my body is nothing as I want to dwell with the Lord. May Adonai show mercy to all.
5:58 am
I hope that one day the two men remember the kind act and develop kindess in their hearts towards the Jews
10:48 pm
60% evil? I don’t think so..I know many jews and they are very good people, GOD bless all, we love you and praying every single day for Israel.
10:09 pm
Well, 99%+ of Moslems are evil. So, the Jews are doing well in contract to be “60%” evil. The Iranians have more brains that the useless Arabs, but years of being under the rule of mullahs, aka clowns wearing Halloween costumes, has prejudices these 2 Iranians saved.
What I also deduce is that the 2-Iranians were afraid for their lives from the Iranian government if it was known that these 2 had any contact with two Israelis. The Iranian dictatorship could charge their two citizens with being spies for Israel, which would be the reason given for the Israelis saving these two.
Only when the West awakens to realize that Islam is a cult that has made criminality a religion will the West finally treat Islam for its true self–a criminal enterprise that must be destroyed similar to Nazism.
9:59 pm
I would have thrown them a pig
9:57 pm
Though it’s laughable, I also pity them. Many Iranians live and work in the Philippines and I know they prefer to be here than in their country.
6:16 pm
I hate Islam hate what it stands for that’ the quran is one evil book’ the way I see it I pray the muslims will wake up. like the American people need to wake to the one in the white house to me he is evil. if some thing don’t give he will destroy our country if he stays in another 4 years
6:14 pm
How sad.. I agree with what Cheryl wrote.
God Bless Israel, and God Bless all those who come to the aid of others.
5:39 pm
Our God is same as yours! So if our god cant help us so your god cant help you too. Iranians don’t like Israel cuz what it done to Muslim peoples. But they dont have any problem with jaws -all of them
5:15 pm
While Israel would never hurt innocent civilians at sea, Iran has done this on a consistent basis. The U.S. needs to learn how to better serve Israel and not pander to Iran.
5:14 pm
I ‘m w/you, Steve. Israelis should have tell them who they were and specifically indicate if they were Zionists or not and let Iranians decide if they want to rescued of prefer to meet allah!
5:08 pm
THE AMERICAN PEOPLE DO SEE THE SUFFERINGS OF ISRAEL AND HEAR THEIR CRY’s. WE DO PLEDGE OUR SUPPORT AND HELP TO ISRAEL. PLEASE DON’T JUDGE THE MANY BY ONE BAD PROBLEM THAT WILL BE CORRECTED. WERE HERE.
3:53 pm
I partly agree with Steve, meaning better yet tell them while they are treading water
7:44 pm
Well said Donna, nothing like having a captive audience is there. Lets just hope that the two gentlemen will think twice next time they encounter someone from Israel.
G-d bless you – Phyllis
7:11 am
G-d forgive me, but Looking to the future, saving these men could mean I am freeing jihadists as well. That is how jaded I have become.
3:52 pm
I am one of the evil Jews. I would have let them drown… and watched while their God helped them.
3:38 pm
Those Iran men basically ran away from the heroic Israelis, that needed rescuing.. the muslim men demonstrated silly and foolish behavior. Reminds me of a schoolyard fight. hmm – seems like 5th graders to me
3:19 pm
Its time to pray. May Jesus the Prince of Peace come soon. Jesus promises we who trust in Him as the propitiation for our sins will be forgiven, accepted by the Father,and indwelt by the Holy Spirit
3:14 pm
What would you expect from the Iranian government that encorages hatred of non-belevers?
The UN should punish such fanatics!But Israel, please don’t trust the UN or the American government,its not worth it anymore!
7:45 pm
Victor you are so on it! Our government is less supportive of Israel than anytime in their history.It’s ashame and embarressing for the Americans who do support and stand by Israel.UN-remember you and America won’t protect Israel, but the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob will! These Iranians are such cowards-if the shoe was on the other foot, the Iranians would have let the Israelis drown for sure!
3:05 pm
That is what you get for saving a ignorant couple of people. I can’t say in good conscience that all Irians think the same.
1:48 am
Tawfiq: the ratio is 60% evil Jews, 40% good(?) Jews. In Egypt, the “good” Egyptians are causing a lot of trouble, killing non-muslims (coptic christians) and others that disagreed w/ them.
1:41 am
There are only a handful of hardcore Iranians who brainwashed the majority, the rest of the Iranian population are either fearful or ignorant.
6:16 pm
Do not rely on the USA for your safety. Our current administration is no friend of Israel. Hopefully, this will change with the next election.
4:02 pm
You bet it will Jose. Americans as a whole most likely can be dooped once, but not twice. God fearing and Israeli loving Americans are praying that the administration will be changed come next November. The Israel people will certainly see an immediate turn around. I pray for you all.
5:00 pm
I AGREE. DON’T JUDGE THE PEOPLE BY THEIR LEADER. THE AMERICAN PEOPLE “DO” SUPPORT ISRAEL AND THE JEWISH PEOPLE AND STILL PLEDGE OUR FULL SUPPORT TO GOD’s PEOPLE.THE OTHER PROBLEM WILL BE WORKED OUT.
9:26 am
God will not let Israel or its people perish. There are a lot of anti semitic people in the US but they are predominantly on the liberal left.There are still,in my opinion, a very large number of Americans that will always side with Israel and vote for politicians that will back Israel. Israel will never be wiped out due to the excellence of her military and Gods protection.
4:16 pm
hope usa will still be friend with iserael and back them up
6:52 pm
There are many of us Christians who love you-but unfortunatly we have unwise leaders at this time.
2:06 am
Read your bible, God says, He take down and He put up, besides the whole world will turn against Israel in the last days, all this have to happen in filfullment of God’s word, and He will defend Israel, all they got to do is call on His name.
12:28 am
SMS messaging wasn’t inenetvd by Israelis. Where did you hear that? I know that Israelis take credit for inventing everything (so do the Chinese, Russians etc). Reminds me of Chekov on Star Trek.
11:59 am
Let’s start with a premise: Ignorant statements like that tell us more about the person or group speaking than about those being spoken of. So we could infer from that statement that 60% of Muslims are evil. Then, let’s see … 40% divided into thirds would mean that @ 13% are not so evil, 13% more are sort of evil, and we’ll be generous and say 14% are pretty good (for Muslims) once we get to know them. That just makes me want to go right down to my local mosque and introduce myself! Except I don’t buy it; it is their religion that is evil, not necessarily the Muslims themselves. Most probably would want peace, but they are used and manipulated by a medieval religion that demands control of their minds as well as their souls.
The Israelis here have a clear conscience. The two Muslims apparently have prejudice, fear and hatred to the point they are terrified to be rescued by Israelis. Sad- shalom.
4:06 pm
No Dan, those Iranian reactions were born from their life long teaching that Israeli people are dogs. They did not want any Jewish hands placed on them. It’s all about their being brainwashed by their Imams, and Komianes……whatever they are. So very sorry that happened to those two men. But the Word (Bible) says….”help those that dispitefully use you.”
6:30 am
Dan C, I could have not said it better God Bless Israel and we pray for the peace of Israel and Jerusalem.
10:12 am
Only 60% are evil. That would be laughable if it wasn’t so sad that there are actually people who believe this about other humans. Sad.
9:58 am
They should have told them out in the water, so they would have had to sit there and think about it while they were rowed to shore!
4:09 pm
Rode to shore….?? What about while they were still in the water, then tell them that they the rescurers were Jewish. What would the Iranians have done…..swim back to Iran? Most likely so.
3:07 am
Awesome comments.
3:10 am
Steve’s comments were awesome.