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PM: Only Israelis will determine Israel's interests
Ilana Curiel
Published: 17.01.13, 00:13
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31. Homeland President
Zechariah   (01.17.13)
The Superpower Strength of the USA was created before Obama long before and Obamas skills are in domestic policies health safety Welfare .In External matters he has created a wreckage of near catastrophic proportions his Presidency saved by the the Reverse Robin hoods robbing from the poor to make the rich richer.
32. #15 Sarah
Steve ,   Minneapolis, USA   (01.17.13)
I have no idea what you are smoking, but your brain could use some fresh air. Who controls the purse string? Congress. Who has the ability to use executive powers to stop all aid to any country? The President of the United States of America!!! You say that Congress is very pro Israel, I say no it's not, they are very pro in wanting to be reelected again. Take a moment and look at some retired Congressmen opinion of Israel and you'll understand why! I personally don't care what Israel does, but as long as We as American along with Germany, the two biggest contributors to Israel, are the primary funding source, they had better watch their step and mouth. You see, I don't care for people and country whose existence is owed to us Americans, talk smack about our elected leader period, and that includes you!!!
33. to 15
usa ,   ny   (01.17.13)
the american people will follow their leader. all europe will follow the usa .I Just love to see bibi winning the election with his racist parties. I Hope no Center-left will join him. I want To see the Match between him and Obama. Please God/Jesus /abraham do not chane Bibi's mind
34. UN
sealift67vet ,   northern calif   (01.17.13)
UN made Israel as a state possible in 1948. Arabs were not pleased but we were on the side the court of world opinion. This does matter. We can be fortress Israel or ultimately acknowledge the US is our closest ally. Allies do not always agree. In 1973 we came dangerously close to being short of materiel. Do we wish to go without the Patriot as a layer of defense, without the F-35, and so on. Do not be so arrogant as we claim the word of G-D gives us the right to every inch of the former British mandate. Israeli politics is locked in a state of self-deluded intransiegnce. And yes, the world has intervened in similar disputes, have you forgotten Serbia? Wake up Sarah.
35. #14
sealift67vet ,   northern calif   (01.17.13)
We may choose to view our actions in the occupied territories as strictly an internal matter, yet it is not that simple. This is not a civil war, regardless of of our religious rationales re Judea and Samaria. Others have used this approach at their peril. From the Sudatenland to Alsace to Kosovo. We are quick to condemn the EU, Obama, et al. When our own speak in a similar manner such as Livni or Peretz no quarter is given. Blame, blame, but don't expect wounds to heal, rather the anger of the zealot ie Sarah and her ilk hold sway.
36. Reminder
Anshel ,   Canada   (01.17.13)
Someone can remind Obama that the Syrian allies Russia and China veto all the resolution regarding ending the bloodbath, no matter what. Why Obama doesn't put pressure on Abbas to stop his cowardly double talk, do nothing for peace advancement, do nothing for his people, so they can suffer in misery and blame the Jews and the Israelis. Perhaps the 70% of the American Jews wake up and smell the roses, otherwise Israel might end up like Czechoslovakia in 1938. The history of Czechoslovakia is not lost on Netanyahu and Obama could care less about history, after all his background is a social activist from Chicago and hobnobbing with mega rich Hollywood types. It is nice from Steven Spielberg to make movies about Holocaust, but his deft silence about the undivided and eternal capital Jerusalem is disturbing.
37. #13
Anshel ,   Canada   (01.17.13)
Please brush up on the history, Israel did not get any military help from USA from the inception on March 15, 1948 until the end of the Six Day War in June 1967. Israel won decisively 3 wars with the Arab neighbouring countries. Since receiving US military aid, Israel had to wait until the Arab armies attacked Israel on Yom Kippur in 1973, at great loss of life, every other operation or war was contingent on receiving the green light from the White House. Therefore, Israel was better off without the US help. Obama has been harsh and back stubbing his allies, see Mubarak's fate and rise of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Tunisia, now he is trying to back stub Netanyahu, and yet he soft on the Ayatollah, took him over a year to condemn Assad.
38. The dysfunctional American Congress
Avramele   (01.17.13)
If the Christian right and the house of representatives are Israel's firewall then the nation is in big trouble. The right is regionally isolated; democrats lost the house despite receiving a majority of congressional votes and city dwellers, Latinos and Asians are the cutting edge of the demographic future. Congress cannot force the President to take military action and cannot prevent diplomatic initiatives. When Israel speaks to America, the address is 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
39. Mr. PM you are spot on
andrew martinez ,   encinitas /san diego   (01.17.13)
I am a natural born American citizen. My father fought 3 wars to safe guard mans freedom where ever nations desired to be freed from despots. He is no longer with us,but with the living worshiping The Almighty .As King David said ,"he can no longer come to me but i will go to him". I and my father salute you as you stand for Israel, please do not let this president bully you nor his world community intimidate you nor cabinet as well. Shalom to you and the City of God. Jerusalem
40. When will the world recognize the adopted son of LoLo Soetor
J Galt ,   Hidden Valley. USA   (01.17.13)
is a muslim, is leading the USA away from the LORD God and to its destruction and wishes the same for Israel?
41. Obama's Criticism of PM Netanyahu
ltrail ,   United States   (01.17.13)
President Obama said, "that "Israel doesn’t know what its own best interests are." Israel's PM, Netanyahu, is correct in rebuffing the USA President by saying that, "Only Israelis will determine Israel's interests". We see, here, a President of the USA who decidedly did not visit the State of Israel, while visiting other countries that are Israel's neighbors. Netanyahu deserves credit for ignoring the USA criticism.
42. Ignore Obama .....we do.
Steven Wilson ,   Anchorage, Alaska   (01.17.13)
He is an inept fool...distributing fully automatic weapons and training the likes of the Al Qaeda group in Mali. These same goons have taken over half of the country ....terrorizing its population in the name of their cult ...Allah following. Obama trained a turncoat group of radical muslims with the United States militaries help. Now....France is sending in troops and flying sorties against these religious cult following nuts. Yet our fearless leader thinks law abiding american citizens aren't qualified to have SEMI AUTOMATIC weapons in their possession. He'll arm terrorists to overthrow the Middle East and North Africa....but to hades with the citizens of the United States. We understand your political plight fully.
43. Obama is an empty suit pretending to be an emperor
Cipora Julianna Kohn ,   Z   (01.17.13)
no one seems to have told arogant obama that his entire foreign policy is a total disaster.
44. We suy
Stan Marsh ,   South Park, USA   (01.17.13)
45. We support Israel
Stan Marsh ,   South Park, USA   (01.17.13)
Western Governments have to pay lip service to the Arabs because they need their oil but the majority of people in Western countries support Israel as they do in the USA and they are also sick to the back teeth of their own Muslim population.
46. obama #13 and #8 #6
joemoer ,   israel   (01.17.13)
come on people ...did anyone think that we would hear anything else from obama...if i was not voting for bibi already this would have made the decision for me ....and for all the critizism over the money we receive...when last did you check how many millions of dollars you are pouring into egypt for example and the majority there dont even like or accept you...
47. BIBI & Current Situation
Son Of Cyrus   (01.17.13)
Hey Bibi if you get re-elected your job would be to protect Israel, Jewish History, Culture, Heritage & Way of Life. If it means taking on Obama, EU, Islamic Republic, UN, Arabs, etc... so be it! If it means having to resist or live with imposed sanctions against you so be it! If it means war then so be it! If it means using maximum force at your disposal so be it! Do not be afraid or fearful of anything and do not yiel under any circumstances. May Hashem and the light of Ahura Mazda be with you and the entire Jewish Nation as it would be a boring misrable world without your great contributions to the advancement of human kind. Do not cede one more inch of your righful land.
48. Obama the Fool !.
Arn. ,   Sweden.   (01.17.13)
I Quote PM: Only Israelis will determine Israel's interests Commenting on harsh criticism by US President Obama, Netanyahu says that past four years have seen Israel 'face tremendous diplomatic pressure' Comment - it will get worse - its only the beginning - Zechariah 14 Behold, the day of the Lord cometh, and thy spoil shall be divided in the midst of thee. 2 For I will gather all nations against Jerusalem to battle; Further - "Only the Israeli people will determine who best represents the State of Israel's vital interests," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday. Comment - Well HASHEM Will !. Further - The statement was made as a comment on harsh criticism by US President Barack Obama, who – in closed doors briefings – told associates that "Israel doesn’t know what its own best interests are." Comment - What a Foolish Statement. It shows Obama has learnt nothing the last four Years. Arn.Sweden.
49. Nr 13.You err - read History !.
Arn. ,   Sweden.   (01.17.13)
Without Israel there would not exist any US/Promised Land. Arn.Sweden.
50. To: No.15
Hakim ,   Palestine   (01.17.13)
Israel will bend over whether she likes it or not. One term president you said and were dead wrong. The next four have just begun and we will see who pulls the strings. Me thinks the Arabist in the White House. Enjoy the ride.....
51. On the Condition of No Money
James ,   Ohio, US   (01.17.13)
Rabbi, If you want us to mind our own business with regards to your conflict with the Arabs, that is fine. But do not come ask us for military aid or money to fund your country. We are better off spending our tax payer money in the US, instead of spending it on an ungrateful people and prime minister like Netanyahu.
52. time for US Congress to put the brakes on Obama's
Lemmings Hotline ,   sd usa   (01.17.13)
pro-moslem foreign policy.
53. Does Barak Obama Know
The Izzman ,   USA   (01.17.13)
It should be noted that the PA, which has been screaming for foreign funds to stay solvent, spends six percent of its annual budget to pay $4.5 million a month to jailed terrorists and another $6.5 million to their families. Recent reports indicated that the PA had granted jailed terrorists hefty pay hikes for murdering Israelis, with salaries higher for those with Israeli citizenship. Barak Obama wants Israel to make peace with the Arabs. The Izzman USA
54. Obama was nice, read this ;) ,...
split ,   US   (01.17.13)
Google this "Netanyahu Veers Right on Path to Nowhere" ;) ,...
55. Obama will do what he is told!!
Brett ,   JHB South Africa   (01.17.13)
Never fear Israel, for american politics is not contolled by the current prezzie or any before!! Israel will get the US veto when it comes to sanctions etc, the american political would not accept anything else. The prezzie may abstain symbolically for something minor but congress and the senate would not perhaps even allow that to happen!! He is narrow minded and the promises he made were simply lies!!
56. #50 Pulling the strings
Easy Rider   (01.17.13)
Obama and "Palestine" haven't even been able to pull their own puds until now, so what makes you think anything will suddenly change?
57. Israelis: Don't let the door hit you on your way out
James ,   Ohio, US   (01.17.13)
Obama is the best president ever to take office. Of course, the war mongerers, racists and bigots will censure him and accuse him of all kinds of accusations. The fact that the Israeli image has been hijacked by racists, bigots and right wing extremists speaks volumes about what kind of society Israel has become. The American people recognize that this is what Israeli society stands for and they are no longer interested in protecting such a society. Your Netanyahu interfered in our elections, and yet we overwhelmingly re-elected President Obama. This should say something about YOUR image (Israel) in the US. We will not forgive Netanyahu for interfering in our elections. As a Republican, I am now convinced that the Bush "carte blanche" to Israel policy made Netanyahu arrogant and dismissive of the American people's choices for president. Obama has shown again that he deserves the American people's trust because he does not allow a foreign Prime Minister like Netanyahu to determine American foreign policy. Let us know how things are going with you in the Middle East. But not to often. Your Netanyahu interfered in our elections, so Keep your Netanyahu but without the American people's friendship. Don't let the door hit you on your way out. James, Ohio
58. BO right. Vote Bennett!
Ruby ,   Jer   (01.17.13)
Netanyahu cannot be trusted. Vote for Naftali Bennett!
59. sarah B
sbiu   (01.17.13)
If you could just disappear for a while - YOu are such a nuisance
60. South Africa? was also intrasnsigent & dumb
miki ,   tampa   (01.17.13)
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