the country won't survive a second war with you as commander in chief

Israel needs a strong, democratic government, whose main concern should be the protection of the Israelis, not the opinion of internationals. Israel needs patriotic, solid leaders, who will implement a proper constitution, change the way elections are held, and allow Israelis to have proportional voting by electing their local MKs, instead of voting for one party. If this happens, a lot of corruption disappear overnight, because no-one will vote for anyone with dirt on their hands. Get a new government who will protect the people, the land, and won't be manipulated by the international leaders who don't care about Jews!

Let 's be honest, in any engagement with Hezbollah or any combination of Arab armies, in today's missile warfare, no part of Israel is safe from being struck. Even in our mighty US, there is worry over No. Korea's potential. China can hit the US with nuclear armed rockets. Iran, if not stopped will have potential to cause great harm (hear testimony from US Senator John McCain among others). Israel's AND Americans must fact this reality. The answer is not to vote out a Joe Leiberman, or give short shrift to Bibi Netanyahu, but to strengthen them and their toughness. Israelis must look into their souls before becoming impulsive (replace leaders). American must see through the Cindy Sheehans and Nancy Pelosi peacenik types..peace now, a much greater war later. Israeli reservists should go through channels, vs making the news for CNN and Reuters.

How can we hope to deal with this increasingly horriffic situation when we are being "led" by a Mustache and a Comb-Over?

We find a curious pattern in the Torah: Hashem first promises victory to Klal Yisrael and then cautions them not to panic. For instance He assures us (Devarim 20:2): ““When you go out to war against your enemy and you see horse and chariot, a great multitude of people who outnumber you, do not fear them because Hashem, your G-d, is with you -- Who brought you up from the land of Egypt.” After this assurance Hashem warns them (Devarim 20:3): “….Listen O Israel, today you are close to battle against your enemies; let your heart not be faint; do not panic; and do not fall into despair before them.” Yet Hashem stated, “I will be with you in the battle.” If HaShem pledged to deliver them, what difference does it make whether they are frightened oIn summation, the human being is engaged in a battle between faith in HaShem and non-belief.r not? May we form these weapons of truth with our intellect. Then we will merit receiving the blessing of Hashem and emerge victorious in our battle for truth and faith.

if this desperate politician is going to start a war to save his career, he had better think again. that will make him persona non grata. nothing can save him except for him to resign and spare himself the further political injury.

the best thing for israel to make meretz party in the prime minester you tried all parties try meretz

having brought this disaster to Israel Olmert has amazing nerve to visit the victims of his massive incompetence. Here's hoping Israel will force him out of office.

You should try the I agree to resign scenario Mr. Prime Minister

tell him to send in the Marines, only they can disarm hizbullah

He shows it by reacting afterwards. We cannot in Israel, suffer a lack of leadership like Mr. Olmert has demonstrated. We need someone with a clear vision which will enable him to take action before events, not after critics!

Olmert, you're spineless piece of political trash. How can anybody take seriously what comes out of your mouth. You're an empty suit -that what you are. You should do Israel a favor and resign immediately.

I am an enemy of israel because I believe that israel is a colonialist anti-humanist state. As an enemy I hope and wish that Olmert, Perets, Halutz will stay leading israel. I believe those stupid "leaders" led israel to the defeat and they will continue doing that just because of stupidity. Do you remember Olmert's words during the war "the nation that don't defend its freedom do not deserve it" you failed defending your freedom so you don't deserve it. But don't worry you are not loosing anything because from the beginning you are not free, following the word of a humanist Jewish "the nation who's depriving other nations their freedom is not free nation".

This is obviously an attempt to save his butt. Theres nothing wrong with the development plan for the north but it does not change anything. Olmert and Peretz must go.

didn't she decide Isreal has to go to this war, and how long it has to happen, and didn't she told Olmert that if wants to stop it, it's better for him to start learning french, cause she doesn't talk french, hinting about the french effeort to stop the war. http://www.newyorker.com/fact/content/articles/060821fa_fact Next time when you vote, correct the name, and write Rice next to it.