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Israel demands written US guarantees before freeze
Attila Somfalvi
Published: 16.11.10, 20:59
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31. Clinton is writing checks
John Prophett   (11.17.10)
she cannot cach.
32. Bibi, stall until January 3, 2011
Sue ,   Los Angeles   (11.17.10)
when the 112th Congress convenes, with a Republican majority and staunch Israel supporter Eric Cantor as the new majority leader.
33. Important questions
Avraham ,   Ottawa,Canada   (11.17.10)
How many Palestinian states`do the Palestinians want? Do the Arabs recognize the legitimacy of a Jewish nation returning to its homeland? Is the PM squandering tje Jewish Nation's future in a cheap vaudeville game? Discuss. The Future depends on the answers.
34. Worthless US guarantees - even when written in stone !!
Jaacov Baumann   (11.17.10)
Now more than ever : Comittments from the US gov are worthless, even if written in stone ! So far the US politics were led by pure self interest - now in addition the USA has a (secret) muslim president who (in his heart) wants to wipe out Israel ! Israel - watch out !!
35. Unilateral Action
Ari Ben Canaan   (11.17.10)
Israel is going to end up acting unilaterally in the end like it did with Gaza. If the Palestinians rejected Barak's over-reaching offer in 2000, there is no reason to think that they will ever accept anything else. When the demographic threat really hits the mainstream, Israel should just unilaterally evacuate from most of Judea and Samaria and ANNEX the settlement blocs, end of story, end of conflict. The PA can then deal with Jordan and Hamas. This is ridiculous. And who is to say that the PA Forces won't turn on us again like they did during the 2nd Intifada? The definition of insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
36. like, Shtar Tena'im essential for Ketubah
observer   (11.17.10)
37. #1 Seadog
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL/USA   (11.17.10)
It's as believable as your address, from an uninhabited Island
38. No one seems to know... Pali's are Jews
Alexander ,   NJ, USA/Israel   (11.17.10)
82% of the Palestinians are genetically closer to Jews than they are to Arabs. "My field study, that among many other materials and testimonials is using material found by Yitzhak Ben Zvi, shows already, at this state, 50% of the entire west of the Jordan River... Palestinians that are testifying as to their Jewish origin, and/or have Jewish religious customs and/or have Jewish family names. And we did not survey yet the entire population, but we do not expect to find much more." -Tsvi Misinai http://www.middleeastfacts.com/weblog/arab_muslim-world/are-some-palestinians-actually-jews/comment-page-1/#comment-49681 So how about a third option one state for one people - the Jewish people including the Palestinians that have Jewish ancestry and were forcibly converted by Christians and then Muslim's after the death of Mohammad. Allow them to decide if they wish to return to our nation once again and live as their ancestors once did. Here's some more food for thought http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/the_way_we_live/article5504478.ece.
39. obumma shocked that the Jews wouldn't trust a snake oil
Bunnie Meyer ,   Los Angeles, CA USA   (11.17.10)
salesman to keep his word. Do you think Bibi is getting smarter?
40. "israel demands"
Sberla   (11.17.10)
does not trust its ONLY friend. AMAZING! THOSE GUYS ARE AMAZING!
41. Erekat and his fantasy
Brod ,   USA   (11.17.10)
Erekat can dwell on fantasy till the End of Time. If they think Obama can buldoze their evil agenda on Israel, they are in for a rude awakening. Congress has the power of impeachment. And this power should be exercised against any crusader of Islamist-Jihadism.
42. A Littlee Too Much
Ron ,   OC, USA   (11.17.10)
It is not up to the American's to guarantee that there is no return to 67 borders or a return of refugees. It is up to the Israelis and the Pals that there will be no return of refugees and no return to 67 borders. If the Pals insist after a 90 day freeze upon the wrong of return and 67 borders, then Israel can build away. Until then driving home such a hard bargain with the Americans simply is not in Israel's interest.
43. take a lesson
Berl ,   formerly Seattle   (11.17.10)
from RI candidate for Governor Frank Caprio; he told Obama "take your endorsement and shove it" In any contract negotiations IF YOU HAVEN'T GOT IT IN WRITING YOU HAVEN'T GOT IT Obama is a liar a double crosser and many other not nice things. Clinton is no better, what can you expect from a woman who stays with a husband who was caught with his pants down in front of the whole world. She has no values, or morals, she is an opportunist This deal stinks worse than last weeks fish
44. Israel demands written US guarantees before freeze
hugh kelly ,   toronto,canada   (11.17.10)
Tell this pariah leader of a pariah state to go to hell, actually that's where they are headed anyways.
45. This is just too funny. Abbas must be enjoying the show
Harry Wright ,   UK   (11.17.10)
as much as I am. The US president has shown bad faith towards Israel in the past saying that it would be one settlement freeze. Can anybody trust that man? Maybe only the muslims. Now, he won't lie to them, would he? That is against Islamic teaching. Will he lie to Israel? Well there is a name for that - taqiyya and it is quite permissible. And now Israel has to get everything in writing from him. But like he worse than Abbas! What kind of president the American people have gotten themselves!
46. lol obama writen geranties r worthless
ghostq   (11.17.10)
since he doesn't do a damn thing anyway, he cannot geranty anthing since he put Israel in very vonerable situation in the first place. just don't buy USA bribe. keep your head clear.
47. ILLEGAL SETTLEMENT CONSTRUCTION FREEZE HAS MY APPROVAL AND
YHWH ,   UNIVERSE   (11.17.10)
BLESSINGS.
48. If the Obama/Clinton team made a commitment, they should...
Jehudah Ben-Israel ,   Qatzrin, Israel   (11.17.10)
...stand by it, write it and sign on the dotted line!!! A team (Obama/Clinton) that refused to honor a commitment of a previous president, only because it was made to an Israeli prime minister in a less than formal way, is very likely to refuse to honor its own commitment. (The case of president George W. Bush's commitment to Mr. Ariel Sharon). Thus, no reason on earth why Israel should make decisions that stand against its national and security interests, based on essentially a word of mouth of people who refuse to stand by commitments to a close ally...!!
49. Everything is in writing
Lioness ,   Israel   (11.17.10)
In the Bible/Torah thousands of years before the Palestinians came on the scene. This land belongs to the Jewish nation.
50. ooooo Hugh #44
David ,   Haifa Israel   (11.17.10)
bigots like you please do not post here. only on german owned and anti semitic haaretz. thank you. we gave these thugs and terrorists 10 months.... they waited and waited and demanded more and more... and kidnapped soldiers and gunned down pregnant mommies. but a bigoted anti semite like you loves people like this cuz they kill jews, right Hugh? please, please go to haaretz and do not post here anymore.
51. BENJAMIN NETHANYAHU - SMART NEGOTIATION
BENJAMIN   (11.17.10)
BIBI YOU ARE REALLY A CLEVER JEW ;-) BRAVO :-)
52. #44 Is that any way to talk about Obama + US?
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53. Give him written guarantees but on toilet roll
Tayfun_Turkey ,   Istanbul   (11.17.10)
54. # 53 Can I use that roll - its the big one sh...
Jack   (11.17.10)
55. #37 - I occasionally moor my boat there.
seadog1946   (11.17.10)
56. no.55
hebrew prophet ,   israel   (11.17.10)
You might occasionally moor your boat at Rhode Island but be extra careful when you head out into the big ocean Seadog as Muslim Somali pirates are on the prowl for seadogs like yourself and the ransom fee is quite steep as the British couple found out when they were captured 1200 km off the Gulf of Aden/Somali coast, since when is territorial waters 1200 km off a nations coast ?
57. To: Ron at No. 42
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (11.17.10)
I am fairly certain that there is far more on the table than a mere three-month freeze on settlement construction. Obama has two years (barring impeachment) to write his way into the history books. He's determined to create a "Palestinian" state, and he's trying to achieve it by bullying Israel. Not going to happen, but Obama isn't exactly the sharpest knife in the drawer, is he?
58. WHAT DOES THIS SAY ABOUT OBAMA?
Ian ,   Newcastle upon Tyne   (11.17.10)
When even your best friends want you to put your undertakings to them into writing and sign it,nobody trusts you any more. And when the person who isn't trusted any more is the President of the USA,the world's got a big problem and the Americans have got an even bigger one. Didn't we Brits try to warn them that Obama is just Tony Blair writ larger and more dangerous?Pity that they didn't listen. THREE CHEERS FOR ISRAEL!!!
59. @ 58 - and he's trying to achieve it by bullying Israel.
splir ,   US   (11.17.10)
Do you really think that anyone with half a brain is buying your hasbara crap ? ,... It looks more like the whole civilised World is against you ,... Once upon the time when I was a teenager I came home with my school progress report with lower math grade because I screw it up and when my dad ask me why I told him that the teacher doesn't like me and I thought that I got of the hook. Next semester I screwed up again showing up with two other failures blaming two other teachers. It didn't work the second time ; My dad simply told me to shape up or else. He didn't have to tell me twice I knew that it was my mess and I won't get away with it blaming others next time. I know it's hard to teach anything 62 years old spoiled jewish brat but it's always worth to try it ,...
60. Israel demands
MK Ultra ,   Camaguey, Cuba   (11.18.10)
Israel demands. Demands! Nothing like the tail wagging the dog.
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