and you dare call US arrogant? YOU are so extremely arrogant and offensive that you can't even understand that.

So if the jews try to protect themselves they are "arrogant". This is exactly the way the goim thaugt always about the jews.After centuries of persecution without retaliation, they couldn`t integrate the idea that it could defend itself.

No matter what Israel does we'll be right wing and arrogant! Meanwhile the palastinians and arabs slaughter each other, have total disregard for human rights and somehow, miraculously the are never chastised. I hope i am not around and that the time NEVER comes when they say the Jews and Israeli's were right about th slimy arab and his hidden agenda!!

Unless it is how to smuggle weapons underground. Seriously, what an idiot!!

the arrogant prick, not the talkbackers' response. Try coming up with something other than yet another red herring.

Jews don't have that right. They are supposed to suffer and die nice and quiet like GOOD Jews. Only the left and Arabs are supposed to be outspoken!!!

they dont get it, and never will. Its ok because many are waking up to the lies of 'Palestine'

i mean arrogant? Mirror mirror on the wall who's the most arrogant of then all? Fridman! Fridman!!!! he is projecting himself

His opinions would be more impressive if he had ever been right about anything!

Thank you. It really is a pleasure to finally read a logical, highly intellectual and very erudite political statement.

some one should write an assay about this man's writing, you will find two things. One, his thesis mostly are simplistic and in the long run proven to be mostly erroneous. Two, the man is anti Israel from his time in Lebanon were he practiced his self jew hating character. You need to see him on Television full of him self, spouting his slogans. to make it short this man hate Israel with every bone in his body

Israel financed the first two batteries, and only later did Uncle Sam come into the picture.

It's about Israel's Security which goes beyond any friendship. Israel is an independent country not a Banana Republic that has to ask permission for very step it takes to the USA. The speach of the Pals at the UN was deligitimazing Israel at avery word. If you cannot undestand the Arabs then it's better not to talk. The Pals only demand. They don't compromise

it is not far right. As for friedman and the loony tunes in the Times they are far left and will constantly do everything in their power to demonize likud, its all part of their propaganda war against Israel. While normally I support aliyah, in the case of friedman and his cronies, I think we are better off without them

This arrogant putz chooses to perceive things through the eyes of his chosen country, where people bend over for it. So Israel finally has leadership that doesn't and he feels rejected. So his only response is an infantile, finger pointing 'blame game' rant. He should shut up and mind his own business. Not like he gives a damn about his tribe: just read his nonsense. Embarrassed to be a Jew, and always trying to 'blend' with the nations. Coward.

NT T. Friedman turns light into darkness. I think, you should get some insight about Jewish Israel history. It will do you good.

Israel's leaders are representative of the people. Do you understand how democracy works? The Palestinins could have had a state in 47 in 67 in 73, yesterday, any time they want. It is clear to all they do not want it what they want is to destroy Israel. Israel captured "non sovereign" land in a war with Jordan which was started by Jordan. Under international law Israel can settle the land, they can annex the land, they can do what they want because it is non sovereign. E1 will be built because strategically it puts Israeli Jews behind Arab East Jerusalem, which is important if the Arabs will one day try to attack or lay siege to Jerusalem. It's simple. The Arabs continue with terrorism and rockets unabated and Israel in response MUST continue to build to strengthen itself strategically !!

The land belongs to Israel and if there was anyway to help Israel maintain their rights to own and maintain what is rightfully theirs then I'm all in. Though am not Israeli and not able to own, would love to rent and be praying to HaShem HaMashiach, the peace of Jerusalem in the midst.

He is a member of "The elders of Anti-Zion"

such state called Palestine. So-called palestinians don't have a unique identity either. They are just Jordanians, Eqyptians, Syrians, and an assortment of other muslims. There is a king of Israel, He is the G-d of Israel.

You are wrong. He hates Israel and wants to see Israel GONE. There are no worse anti Semites than far left wing Jews. I would love to see him living in Gaza with the people he so admires.

Hello, hello.... where is the great lawyer for Israel? Ms. Sarah B. are you doing your christmas shopping at Bloomingdale ?? Oh, that's why you dont post?? shame !! we miss you

Israel's worse enemies are self hating Jews, and Mr. Friedman leads the list. He is very cavalier about Israel security as long as he himself resides in the US safe and secure. Mr. Friedman has a long history of sympathizing with the Palestinians, at the expense of Israelis. His parents must be very proud of their turncoat son.

Fascist ?You must be joking! The fascists are the ultra liberal who are undermining your country! ALL JERUSALEM IS JEWISH!

In large part Thomas Friedman is correct. However, at least one adjective,stupidity, is missing from his dissection of the Likud's stance. Allow me to add several more, lack of historical perspective, elephantine gall, and insensitivity, (not to mention an unhealthy dose of racism).

Tom Tovarich Turkey Friedman even hates Israel's left. All THEY are worried about is "education and housing".What's wrong with that? Isn't THAT something Pappa Doc Obama would be concerned about? Go back to your Barbie dreamhouse in Bethesda,Tom. We're not entralled by your idiocies .Not one bit! Better yet..why not park your Lexus in your garage and leave the engine going for a few days..with you inside..reading a Sunday New York Times!

Israel has tried appeasment over and over again and it has led only to more violence and more terrorism. It's time to let Israel win it's wars and to force their enemies to surrended unconditionally.