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Netanyahu: I thought apology to Biden was sufficient
Roni Sofer
Published: 13.03.10, 20:37
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1. This was a major "mistake"
Paul ,   Florida   (03.13.10)
but no heads have rolled. Sorry does not cut it, fire the person responsible. We also remember Israel's small-minded insult to our congressmen.
2. a Foreign Minister's harsh reprimand
Harry ,   Herzlia Pituach   (03.13.10)
if we are going to talk insults and protocol, it's not proper etiquette for a Foreign Minister to harsly reprimand a Prime Minister Maybe next time he should just pass the phone to his Foriegn Minsiter
3. Romans, Arabs, Europeans, now USA. Somethings wrong with u..
ACE ,   San Francisco, Ca   (03.13.10)
4. US,EU want to get rid of Bibi as they handleLivni/Bark beter
Alan ,   SA   (03.13.10)
5. why the apology; those have been the deeds of G-d
observer   (03.13.10)
6. Bibi
Dan   (03.13.10)
great going Bibi, we have too many friends in the world, so let's insult the USA, who needs them, right?
7. ISRAEL TREATS AMERIKA AS SH**T. THIS IS THE MAIN POINT...
..HONESTY IS DIAMOND ,   ATİLLA KARAGÖZOĞLU   (03.13.10)
8. Does the U.S. Emperor want Israel's PM to get on his knees &
Linda Rivera ,   New York   (03.13.10)
beg for forgiveness from his American masters? But just one question. When did America conquer Israel ?
9. Nope, we need actions, tricki-liar-bibi
Josh ,   America   (03.13.10)
10. Deeds of G-d
Robert S ,   Willows CA   (03.13.10)
Oh yeah? Well how about we - the USA - cuts of ALL G-ddamned aid to Israel? Now how about that for an insult! Silly Israeli government. You'll be in constant conflict for another 4,000 years. Good luck with that. Say hello to Boobi for me. Write when ya can. Oh! Last time I checked G-d is actually spelled G-O-D. Always gotta be contrary, don'tcha.
11. Sufficent Apology
Abby ,   Overland Park USA   (03.13.10)
Netanyahu's apology was quite sufficent.. Why apolize at all? It's your country. The current administration in the USA should not be listened to regarding the decisions for your country. We made a terrible decision in electing Obama and Biden to lead our country. Maybe, Netanyahu could advise Obama, the anointed one.
12. Naive Netanyahu
Marcel ,   Florida   (03.13.10)
When will these dreamy politicians wake up to reality. America is broke and has to kiss the Arab worlds behind .... at Israel's expense. The more you get on your knees and beg the treacherous betrayer for mercy the more you will be abused and pummeled.It's time to stand up like a man and quit being pushed around . That takes faith in Ha Shem. Faith in the US has been time wasted.
13. biden & clinton
Wm F ,   Chicago USA   (03.13.10)
Tell them both to kiss your A#$$!!
14. Netanyahu - apology to Biden
Oskar Prager ,   Petach Tikva   (03.13.10)
The US needs to be taught a tough lesson. Israel is not a vassal state. The US has more often than not let Israel down in the past, always criticizing Israel during and after each war, as a result the arabs were not defeated as they should have been. And our American Jewish left-wing democratic 'friends' always contributed to this. Time has come to show both that Israel is an independant state and has its own interests to look after. For sure the USA would never ever help Israel in case of an existential threat because they clearly do not like a powerful Israel since this might harm oil supplies in the long run for the US or their cronies in the far east.
15. No, it is not enough,Bibi!!!!!!!
Salma ,   Palestine   (03.13.10)
16. Very disappointed that Netanyahu embarras Biden
senses ,   nyc, us   (03.13.10)
This is such a sad situation that Netanyahu had no idea the east jerusalem announcement was going to be made. Is it in control of his government? This really puts into question whether he can deliver on peace. Ariel Sharon would have fired someone by now. You just don't embarrass a visitor in your home. Public reprimand necessary, since insult to US done publicly. This government is not winning friends. Someone needs to be fired.
17. Do Americans live with constant hatred?
John Goldsmith ,   NY, NY   (03.13.10)
Everyone hats Israel, so Americans cannot understand. The typical American has no idea what is going on in the world so that is why they do not understand that the entire world hates us. When they start to get a clue they will realize why Israel needs US military support to wipe out the enemies of Israel.
18. Response to Clinton
David ,   Petach Tikva   (03.13.10)
It's time to remind the USA that Isral is a sovereign country and not a vassal stae of the USA. I suggest Bibi orders the airforce into the air this evening and fly a "practice" run into the eastern Meditarrenean, while allowing a few politicians to onder aloud on TV whether this isn't the time to go-it-alone against the Iranians. This on its own should cause the world oil price jump 10 to 15 %, enough to make the West understand that their economic interests are actually in Israel's hands, should they wish to iso0late us. Oh, and if they threaten cutting off US aid (that's anyway spent in America, we can declare a moratoriam on repaying their old loans. It's ti9me to show we have our own red lines!
19. Raining on obamas parade
izzie ,   usa   (03.13.10)
bibi sure messed up on this and even though he didn't know it was happening he is responsible. But the real issue is that sending Biden to Israel was Obama's way to shore up his support with US Jews and especially his rich liberal hollywood friends. Instead of kudos and a bump in the israeli polls obama got embarassed and is now giving payback. Bibi ought to smart and do something dramatic and take the issue away from obama, the eu, and the arabs. If he wants to follow Begin and Sahron as the heir peacemaker, he better figure this one out asap.
20. This is all irrelevant
DB ,   New York,NY   (03.14.10)
1. No Israeli government is giving up Jerusalem 2. No Palestinian govt will be satisified with a state in pre-67 boundaries giving up the right of return. 3. A two state solution didn't work in 1947 and won't work in 2009.
21. Clinton is an insult to jews, who is the real clinton
bernard ross ,   st anns bay, jamaica   (03.14.10)
Clinton definitely shows that she is not presidential material. When she was running for new york senator she had a different point of view. She is no the obama lackey. All of this is just the opportunity for obama to do what he wanted to do from the beginning. After all he was funded at harvard by saudi prince talal. Next we will see what the saudi/soros jstreet will say as this is the moment they were set up for.
22. Obama made Bibi wait all day during his visit
paul ,   nyc ny   (03.14.10)
Obama and Rahm had a plan for Bibi to make him wait all day for his visit to get a response if obama would see him then obama made him sit for an hour waiting for him. Enough already this administration came to power on the back of bush's bad approval ratings not because obama is popular. Obama is a far leftist who would have never been elected in normal circumstances.
23. 18-wouldn't it be better to capture the saudi oil fields?
(03.14.10)
Once israel is energy independent and controls the flow of a great portion of the worlds oil, it can manufacture its own military weapons. Real independence will come from severing with the US but then capitalising on its military assets. The sauddi fields are run by foreigners who would work for anyone.
24. #18: Israel a sovereign country?
Realist   (03.14.10)
Yes, but just as long as the US aid is coming.
25. Why is Labor still part of this failed gorvernment?
Dudu   (03.14.10)
They are part of the failure!
26. Everybody?
Craig Travis ,   Fayette Mo. USA   (03.14.10)
Now why would everybody hate Israel? I can see why the Palestineans might. People who stand for justice might. Maybe you're right. Everybody does hate Israel.
27. There is a consistency in those failed right-wing policies
Observer   (03.14.10)
I don't recall an Israeli government that managed degrading the realtionships with so many other countries within a single year (and that at a time when support is most needed).
28. Clinton is Obama's "Yes-Girl"
James Lee Padgett ,   Monterey Park   (03.14.10)
Clinton is B. Hussein Obama's little obedient and subservient "yes girl." Hopefully Israel will not allow itself to do foolish and unwise things at the hands of this puppet - who will do anything for political viabiity (such as sticking with Slick Willie through his enless adulterous affairs. She is addicted to POWER and will easily sell Israel down the river to keep in good with her master, Obama.
29. Think twice before you write!
Mohan ,   India   (03.14.10)
I am a neutral observer from India, so no prejudices here. People who are posting some ridiculous content like 'who wants USA and Israel is soverigin country and USA mind it's bussiness' should think twice. USA is the last line of defence (militarily and diplomatically) for Israel. Israelis and the Israeli supporters all over the world (especially USA) believe it or not. If not for USA, Israel would have been hauled to the International Court of Justice many a times. Forget aid, military support and all, USA blocking all the attempts to book Israel alone deserves a bit of respect from you people. Talking about biting the hand that feeds you....
30. Netanyahu Stand Strong
jerry ,   israel   (03.14.10)
This insult is the result of Netanyahu yielding to to Obama.time and time again.Obama bullies only Israel.It will just continue unless Netanyahu defines his red lines and develops a backbone.
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