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US says will push hard for Palestinian statehood
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Published: 02.04.09, 22:30
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1. Best for "ALL" Parties?
Yehudah ,   USA   (04.02.09)
What a crock. I am sure that would be the best for Israel. What would be best is if the arab extremists would stop bombing and attacking the Jews. If they did that, there would be no problems. Another failed policy by the Obama administration. I am sorry to Israel that the american people chose this incompetent "Politician".
2. Why,but WHY,US pushes to two state solution?
Keren ,   Israel-SP   (04.02.09)
WHY,WHY,WHY? Why do they want it ,WHY,WHY ,WHY?
3. Lieberman, Maybe Bibi, Gone Within 1 Year!
PunditRich ,   Wisconsin, USA   (04.02.09)
4. 70 PERCENT of PROPHETS IN ISLAM ARE ALL ISRAELI
Mohammed ,   Mecca, Saudi Arabia   (04.02.09)
One truly important fact that is generally overlooked in the Muslim world is the Israeli contribution to Islam. Seventy percent (70%) of the prophets in Islam are all Israeli. All fourteen of the prophets that I have referenced at the bottom were either born in Israel, raised/lived in Israel or passed away in Israel. The Prophet Musa (Moses) was not born or raised in Israel nor did he ever step foot in Israel but he was born into a family of Israelites that were from the tribe of Levi (Levites). Prophet Musa (Moses) is also a descendant of the Prophet Yaqub (Jacob) and if you were to add him as an Israeli that would total the percentage of Israeli prophets in Islam to an astounding seventy-five percent (75%). Since the creation of the State of Israel, as Allah promised in surah 17 verse 104, the kuffar "Palestinians" have gone to all lengths to make sure that information on the Israeli contribution to Islam is not publicized anywhere in the Muslim world. If Muslims were aware that Allah promised the return of Jews to the land of Israel (as stated in the Quran) and that seventy percent of all prophets in Islam were Israeli, real Muslims from around the world would not wage a Jihad against the Israelis but they would wage a Jihad against the fake Muslim "Palestinians". In the Quran, Allah is pro-Israel. The term Israel is a very holy name in the Quran. A two-state solution is against the will of Allah and is against the religion of Islam. 1. Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) - Israeli 2. Prophet Ishaq (Isaac) - Israeli 3. Prophet Yaqub (Jacob) - Israeli 4. Prophet Isa (Jesus) - Israeli 5. Prophet Yusef (Joseph) - Israeli 6. Prophet Dawud (King David) - Israeli 7. Prophet Lut (Lot) - Israeli 8. Prophet Haroon (Aaron) - Israeli 9. Prophet Sulayman (King Solomon) - Israeli 10. Prophet Yunus (Jonah) - Israeli 11. Prophet Al-Yasa (Elisha) - Israeli 12. Prophet Zakariya (Zechariah) - Israeli 13. Prophet Yahya ibn Zakariyya (John the Baptist) - Israeli 14. Prophet Ilyas (Elijah) – Israeli Prophet Musa (Moses) - born to family of Israelites
5. "In the best interest"
Arie ,   BaGolan   (04.02.09)
Just like the unilateral withdrawal from gaza was "in the best interest of the pursuit for peace." In return for our willingness to pursue, we have been rewarded with about ten thousand rockets fired at our civilians in the Negev and a constant state of islamonazi terrorism. And we can thank the Clintons for that
6. the shame of this
WILL ,   Dallas TX USA   (04.02.09)
I am going to work hard to stop this effort by the Obama Administration to put an end to Israel's sovereignty and instill a Palestinian state. This is a horrible turn of events and proves to me voting for Obama was a serious mistake.
7. OBAMA /CLINTON POLICY WILL FOUNDER.
ROLAND SEENER ,   LONDON ENGLAND   (04.02.09)
(1) JERUSALEM IS THE CAPITAL MOVE THERE. (2)PRODUCE MAP OF INTENDED FUTURE ISRAEL (3)WHERE WILL U.S. RECOGNISE FATEH CAPITAL (4)IF HAMAS WINS CONTROL WHERE IS HAMAS CAPITAL TO BE? (5) IS TERRORIST TERM DROPPED SO AS TO PERMIT NEGOTIATIONS WITH HAMAS? (6)I AM CONVINCED THAT THE OBAMA M.E.INITIATIVE IS INSUFFICIENTLY FORMED TO PRODUCE A REALISTIC POLICY. (6) MANY PRESIDENTS HAVE TRIED THEIR LUCK,WHAT MAKES PREIDENT OBAMA FEEL THAT HE CAN BE MORE SUCCESSFUL NOW. (7) TOO MANY LEFT-WINGERS AND ANTI-ISRAEL PERSONALOTIES ASSOSCIATED WITH ARAB CAUSES TO ISRAEL FOR ISRAEL TO READILY AGREE TO PEACE ,TAKING ITS OWN INTERESTS FIRST. (8) ISRAEL WILL NOT TAKE FURTHER RISKS TO OBTAIN ARTIFICIAL ARAB GOOD WILL..
8. Wrong, wrong, wrong
SarahSue ,   USA   (04.02.09)
The Obama does not know what is good for America, much less for Israel. Go talk to the PA and insist that they stop terror and recognize Israel. Put the pressure where it belongs. If the Obama can push this failed agenda, what does it say about Americas new leaders? They will fail, sad to say. Their opinion is worthless.
9. Viable two-state solution
Arie ,   BaGolan   (04.02.09)
1.gaza and agreed to parts of West Bank under pali rule 2.Establishment of the pali state as a demilitarized state, much as Japan 3.Exchange of the arab triangle of the Galilee for the settlement blocs, dunam for dunam 4.Any arab in Israel not willing to take an oath of allegiance should be willing to move to the pali state they feel more aligned to 5.Establishment of a mandatory death sentence for islamonazi terrorists 6.End of any requirement for Israel to aid the palis. Don't call us we won't call you! 7.Completion of the border fence 8. AN OVERT PUBLIC AND CLEAR declaration by ALL the pali groups that they now recognize the Jewish State of Israel and intend to fully honour agreements, without timeframe limitations or exceptions (no 10 year hudnas for example) 9. An EXPLICIT declaration that terrorism and violence is no longer a viable option! 10. An understanding that if hamasstan overtakes the rest of palidom, that the Israeli response will be swift, complete, and VERY decisive!
10. this government wont be right wing
zionist forever   (04.02.09)
With Obama and his either anti Israel & leftist team I don't think we can count on the US for any favours if anything it wouldn't surprise me if any future negotiations we found ourselves with the US taking the side of the arabs. We have no friends in the Obama adminstraton. As for the idea the government is rightist. LIKUD Netanyahu has mellowed and these days much more centerist. He wants to push ahead with deals especialy ones we don't need like Syria get his name in the history books and from previous experience we know he is williig to give land to the palestinians. LABOUR Barak wants to sell it all, he is the first man to put Jerusalem on the table and he didn't even consult the Knesset or even the cabinet he wanted to make a concession as huge as that. Promised Arafat almost everything He was very close to a deal wth Assad LIBERMAN Talks tough but willing to make concessions on both the Golan and Jerusalem and over time even some of the tough talk will mellow out as he tries to make himself look respectable especialy if he is foreign minister. SHAS They have a few red lines like Jerusalem but with most issues give them enough welfare and they will come round. They certainly don't care about what we do with the Golan. UTJ Again they won't fight the government to hard. The only tough ones will be the few nationalists and up against that lot all the can do is talk amongst themselves because very few people will even hear them. Its the rest of the world that thinks this is going to be a rightist government but I think when it comes down to it they will be only slightly more right wing than kadima.
11. U.S. would be wise to let Israel rule itself....
Aaron ,   SF, USA   (04.02.09)
....while the U.S. pushes Turkey to allow the Kurds an Independent state. Tibet too.
12. In the occupied Manhattan - push for 2 states solution
student ,   Beer Sheva   (04.02.09)
or in the other places - you white ppl occupied from the real indigos - the Indians
13. #4 Indeed ,Mohammed
Keren ,   Israel-SP   (04.03.09)
All Koran references are about Israelis,Jews for the matter. Your book is an obsession and the whole book spins around this sinister obsession.
14. NO to Islamist-Jihadist Taqiyya
Brod ,   USA   (04.03.09)
America's Administration should stop being fooled and manipulated by the Islamist-Jihadists in crusading their Jihadism on Israel in the name of 2-state crap. Have they forgotten that these scoundrels danced in the streets of Ramallah and Gaza when their fellow Islamist-Jihadist Saudi Terrorists attacked America on 9/11??? They should be ashamed of themselves for cowing to the craps of the Islamist-Jihadists.
15. jerusalem shall not be devided. if arabs want the jordanian
(04.03.09)
villages, that israelis made into a part of jerusalem in 67, they can have them back, with their original jordanian names, or whichever other name, except jerusalem. israel has annexed these villages to jerusalem, thus created the east jerusalem problem, because it wanted to bring greatness to them. these villages do not deserve it, so they can do without being in jerusalem..
16. Arab Peace Plan only show in town
Abu Jihad ,   Yaffa, Palestine   (04.03.09)
withdrawal to the June 4th 1967 line, east jerusalem as the eternal capital of a palestinian state,and return of refugees to their ancestral homeland inside the green line; these are the conditions for the peace of the brave, it is the only way. Some israeli leaders like Peres, Barak, Olmert, Livni and others accept that model for peace, it is time for the rest of the jews to do the same and save us all more blood shed. Abu Jihad, man of peace but Palestine first
17. The existence & agenda of Hamas in Gaza ensure that.........
Cameron ,   USA   (04.03.09)
concept will never lift off the ground. Hamas is the "kiss of death" for the 2-state vision.
18. Abbas said no to Olmert offer on Jerusalem,refugees,borders
Sam ,   Canada   (04.03.09)
Abbas said no deal to Olmert on all the major issues. Netanyahu is offering less. So, who are we kidding here?Palestinian expectations are too high. They would rather wait until they get what they want. So, let them wait. Abbas, Netanyahu and the Americans have to say something about the situation so they engage in political back and forth.
19. Two-State Solution
Goliath   (04.03.09)
Yes, a two-state solution is the best solution to the conflict.
20. Mohammed (#4) of Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Shaul ,   Sheboygan   (04.03.09)
It's nice to hear from you again! If I may, I would like to ask you to tell us which Surah's are best to explain the proper manner in which Allah's servants are to wage war. Peace be with you.
21. Another WAR ON IT WAY !
ben ,   singapore   (04.03.09)
' THE PEACE WAR '
22. No one is stopping them from declaring an independent state.
Cynic ,   USA   (04.03.09)
They have refused to for 60 years and they will continue to refuse to because the arabs/muslims will never accept the State of Israel.
23. 2 state
colin   (04.03.09)
Suggest Mr Woods and Obama set an example to Israel on how a 2 state country can work DEVIDE WASHINGTON INTO 2 UNITS One for the whites and One for the blacks.If this does not work the Americans can try One for the immigrants and one for the Red Indians. Now Mr Woods must shut-up or go to hell Israel is one jewish country.The arabs have thier own lands.
24. Follow the hands which feeded you all the time
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25. Two State
NCDixon ,   NB Can.   (04.03.09)
No, No, No. When will these stupid, ill informed americans ( Obama, Clinton, Mitchel ) realize their is no such thing as a two state solution.
26. A Peace plan calling for 22 + 1 States is better
Genuine Tosefta ,   Tveria   (04.03.09)
1 State for Jews and 22 States for Arbs is enough States. If Arbs do not accept it than we can still have a 2 States solution, take all Arbs and cram them back into their motherland of the Arbian peninsula, and the land they leave can be given to Israel. Problem solved!
27. ALL these years&Hashem has not,will not let there be2states.
Hashem trumps ,   Billary any day!!!!!   (04.03.09)
28. # 4 mohammed, thank you for info
vincent ,   philadelphia   (04.03.09)
mohammed thank you for the information.
29. Wow. Lieberman's been promoted to "ultranationalist"
Raymond in DC ,   Washington, USA   (04.03.09)
He's no longer "right wing", or "extreme right", he's now "ultranationalist", just like that other Russian Zhirinovsky. What a crock! It's time Ynet stopped taking articles submitted by al' Reuters.
30. US, EU Waging diplomatic warfare against Israel
galut   (04.03.09)
Say what you will, but that's what it is. No way in the world can you dictate what is in the best interests of Israel or the so called Palestinians for that matter. There are ways to combat and resist such dimplomatic pressure such as creating "new realities" on the ground. US can not gurantee any peace for Israel even if Israel sacrafised itself in its entirety to the Arabs. The United States will sign a non agression pact with Iran in the coming months or years.
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