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A Jerusalem response to Obama
Yoram Ettinger
Published: 22.07.09, 11:15
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1. We are all suffering for olmert's mayorship
Yerushalmi ,   Jerusalem   (07.22.09)
While he was a mayor he closed atarot airport and industrial zone. Right now, arab squatters are living on jerusalem airport's runways. He managed to roll back all the work that Teddy Kollek did, he turned jerusalem from the industrial center of israel to the poorest city.
2. finally
ed   (07.22.09)
a critique with ideas!!!!! This is what we need!
3. A jerusalem response
isaak ,   vienna, austria   (07.22.09)
I would like you to recall what Yitzhak Shamir said, at the time of mounting pressure applied by James Baker (remember him?) " Soon the "Paritz" will be gone and we will still be around,,, Administrations come and go, but the Jewish people and it`s capital Jerusalem are eternal! Bibi, chazak v`ematz!
4. Congratulation Mr. Ettinger
issak ,   vienna, austria   (07.22.09)
A heartwarming article. It`s time to wake up, and realize the Obama Administration does not want us to own Jerusalem, they would rather like to see the Hamas flag over Har Habayit. But we will continue to build the eternal capital of our People for ever!
5. amen
Ilana   (07.22.09)
6. What Jerusalem growth? It is only for poor haredim.
Mel O. Yello ,   Carmiel, Israel   (07.22.09)
Seculars are leaving for places where they can live according to their beliefs with persecution.
7. King David Conquered Existing Thriving Jerusalem
ModerateJew ,   New Jersey, USA   (07.22.09)
8. Mr. Obama, Jerusalem is at the heart of the Jewish people,
Amihai ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (07.22.09)
for at least 3,000 years. You, an elected president for four years, will not be able to change this connection. What is of concern to me, why do you want to change it? Is it also in your interest, as it is in the interest of the Arabs, to see Israel and Jerusalem as its heart, wiped off the face of earth? I hope not! I hope not!
9. JERUSALEM !!!.
ORAO STRANKA. ,   TSARIGRAD U SRBIA.   (07.22.09)
Zechariah 12 1The burden of the word of the LORD for Israel, saith the LORD who stretcheth forth the heavens, and layeth the foundation of the earth, and formeth the spirit of man within him: 2"Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the people round about, when they shall be in the siege both against Judah and against Jerusalem. 3And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people. All who burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the earth be gathered together against it. WHY NOT PRAY FOR THE DEMISE TO AL THE ENEMIES OF JERUSALEM ???, LET THEM AL GO TO HELL !!!. WE CAN CALL SUCH PRAYERS FOR - A Jerusalem response to Obama http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eSdop0rG7Y Orao.
10. netanyahu is a complete idiot
true israeli ,   israel   (07.22.09)
Can't believe people are supporting netanyahu in his senseless and destructive project of defying the US. Not only Israel has only one true ally, which is as needed now with the Iranian threat than in the past, and Netanyahu stupid statement and stuberness will eventually jeopardize Israel's relationships with the US, but his actions are pushing away the thin hope that both Israelis and Palestinians have to see a Palestinian state being established to ensure on one hand Israel's security and on the other Palestinians well being.
11. Obama and Jerusalem
Myron Ernst ,   uSA   (07.22.09)
It is becoming more and more apparent that our Muslim-rooted President, Hussein Obama, is an enemy of the concept of Israel as a Jewish State. It behooves Israeli leaders to take all necessary steps to turn away from the USA and to turn towards Eastern Europe, India and non-Muslim Asia , establishing stronger economic, cultural, and political ties with these areas.
12. A lucid and logical article!
Ram ,   London   (07.22.09)
Ettinger's logic is refreshing and should be welcome by all Jews. If Israel does not strengthen its statehood while it has the opportunity than its days will be numbered. Jews must remember that Jordan and Gaza were set aside for a future Israeli state and as we all know that promise was not kept. While Israel has the chance it should be vociferous in declaring its independence as a state and will not tolerate outside intervention. There is far too much interest for the West out there that will justify for them to sacrifice the Jewish State.
13. And by the way........
Ram ,   London   (07.22.09)
would it be wrong to demand of all countries wanting ties with Israel to open their embassies in Jerusalem or not at all?
14. Obama totally colapsing
Jim ,   Chicago   (07.22.09)
His support comes from Farakhan, rev. White, and Soros money. He is approval is lower than Carter, Regan, and Bush Jr. Ignore him. His "jewish" advisors will be gone in 6-12 months. Now he is sending soldiers to Afganistan so that he can get rid of "bad people' as his advisor said. Even his supporter, Koch said that he MUST leave Afganistan NOW.
15. M'Barak Hussain Obama: HANDS OFF JERUSALEM!
The Doc ,   Haifa, Israel   (07.22.09)
16. #6 Ignorant bigot
Menachem, Israel   (07.22.09)
3 out of 4 Jews in the Jerusalem region are not haredi and a significant and growing number of haredim are gradually integrating into the modern Israeli society. Jerusalem is modern and thriving and will continue to thrive without racist bigots like you.
17. True Israeli (????)
m   (07.22.09)
Interesting how words today have the opposite meaning, like the person who calls himself "true Israeli".
18. livni response to US
alexi   (07.22.09)
Give in, no natural growth, no building in east jerusalem which is occupied territory, give back most of the west bank, land bridge across israel which cuts it in half, give back some of israel, give back gandjar, give back golan, and take US offer of nuclear umbrella since US will do nothing to stop iran. This is livni olmert's idea of peace and standing up for principles. What a dumbbell! Marv says she is worse than olmert as he talked big but lied on both sides of his mouth since he didn't believe in jewish or arab claims, just watches, pens, cash and european holidays.Livni actually believes in this. And she will run to ban ki moon to ask for help when rockets hit ben gurion airport. She is out of her depth as denise, roxanne and barclay are. She almost destroyed israel with olmert. Thank God that she didn't gain power. Agreeing with the US is not policy. It may be convenient, yet suicidal. Other than arms, US will not come to israel's defense.
19. Mr. Ettinger is a FRIER!
PZ   (07.22.09)
20. # 10 Not so "true Israeli"
Menachem, Israel   (07.22.09)
The vast majority of us Israelis are fed up with being told what to do in our ancestral homeland and our eternal capital Jerusalem. It is not Netanyahu but Obama who against the will of most Americans and Israelis is undermining the MUTUALLY beneficial US-Israel alliance. You are either stupidly naive or hailing from Chelm if you think that Obama will lift a finger to stop Iran. It is as always only up to the Jewish state to save the Jewish people.
21. A Jerusalem response to Obama
RABBI ELIEZER PARKOF ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (07.22.09)
Bravo. This article is a breath of fresh air. In this modern world where leftist super liberals have tried to artificially force a neo-zionist, or post-zionist media brainwashing, this article reflects the heart feelings of the majority of Jewish citizens of Israel. Bravo.
22. Yoram Ettinger - those old sweet days are over
(07.22.09)
things have changed and the next 3 years will be the most miserable for you and the PM !
23. Yoram Ettinger is full of hot air !
(07.22.09)
what bunch of crap is this ?
24. Keep the truth coming.
Brad ,   USA   (07.22.09)
Yes. Ignore the moron Obama. He's not even a friend of the U.S., let alone of Israel. He "reaches out" to despots like Ahmadinijad, and Chavez, and then tells Israel what it can and can't do on it's own land. He's just a puppet for the Marxists and Muslims. Take away his teleprompter, and he can barely breathe, let alone speak. He's just the latest in a long line of village idiots from the democrat party in the U.S.
25. #10
David ,   America   (07.22.09)
You are sadly mistaking if you confuse Obama and his Whitehouse with America. His short tenure cannot destroy our alliance. You should be proud of Netanyahu for standing up to this wimp of a President. Obama is allied with your enemies. Can't you see that, or are you stuck so far to the left that you can't see the light of day? Wow! I can't believe the blindness you are showing. Did you listen to the Cairo speech? In the words that Obama likes to use, MAKE NO MISTAKE!!! America is now and always will be your friend. Obama is only one branch of the US government and I assure you that any congressman or president or Judge that opposes Israel will be thrown out of office, sooner rather than later.
26. king david
shamaa ,   balata   (07.22.09)
please follow king david judgment on the two parties and their sheep and he listened to his son salamon the yunger but wizer in that judgment .. but israili do not listen only to their dreams and sorry to tell haluesination .. realy there are two people on this land .....
27. Obama won't dare visit Jerusalem now
Sue ,   Los Angeles   (07.22.09)
Americans watching the news on Obama in Jerusalem would see thousands of angry Jewish protesters shouting at the US president. The images would haunt Obama for the rest of his life.
28. Great article Yoram! I have greatly enjoyed the common sense
Jae ,   yerushaliyim Israel   (07.22.09)
and no nonsesne writing that you employ. keep up the great work. Hazak vs Shalome!
29. airport??
alan ,   Texas   (07.22.09)
We don't need another airport, but the rest of the plane is food. Change the facts on the ground. Bring in Moshe Feiglin.
30. Zionist Response
Arnold Seid ,   golus   (07.22.09)
Yasher Koach, Yoram. Time to assert the demographic, biblical, economic, and political right to the entire city of Jerusalem. I totally support all of your proposals.
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