Opinion  Ron Ben-Yishai
Israel fears Obama is leading region towards catastrophe
Ron Ben-Yishai
Published: 03.12.13, 00:48
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1. Mr Sotero has a plan...
schwarzenegger   (12.03.13)
a deadly one for all non-Islamic people...
2. Obama, Israel
Ike ,   Chicago, USA   (12.03.13)
More than a little of the blame goes to U.S. Jews who blindly continue to support Obama regardless of his policies because he is a Democrat.
3. Nixon's legacy is China, Obama's is Iran
DR ,   New York, USA   (12.03.13)
For someone that won the election on "change", many of his changes have led to confusion, disappointment, and the demise of American influence. He may think he's going for the gold, but it's fools gold.
4. Catastrophe?...Wow
Avi ,   NYC, USA   (12.03.13)
In that case Israel has no choice but to use its own failing army and attack Iran. What are you waiting for? Kadima! The gentiles are looking and laughing! Don't hesitate! Haven't you told us for the last ten years that you are getting ready? Nuuu! What are you waiting for? Isn't a catastrophe coming? Show the goyim that you are not the wimpy Jews of Europe.
5. The Game is not yet over.
Israeli 2   (12.03.13)
Like you said in your previous articles, Ron. Bibi will do as he must....and he will.
6. Merica
Ben-jammin ,   USA   (12.03.13)
This article is completely overblown and alarmist. further, any lost influence Israel has with the us is purely caused by and a function of bibis idiotic habit of trying to intervene in American politics a la Romney etc. if he keeps making public breaks with the us it will just keep getting worse. Really hoping we see some new blood emerging in the holy land and he fades away to obscurity, no matter how unlikely that really is.
7. War
The Bald Scotsman ,   Tampa,USA   (12.03.13)
If Obama let's Iran continue, whether because of a genuine belief that Iran as only peaceful aims, or whether he doesn't want another confrontation the result will be war. The war however will not include Israel. Saudi Arabia and the other Sunni countries are terrified of Iran's Shia population. In the end Arabs will murder Arabs. It reminds me of my father's utterences when I was a child and Rangers, whose fans were Protestant and Celtic, whose fans were Catholic were, if given rifles quite ready to kill each other. He used to say thank god , this way they leave us alone. Ah religion. Just another reason to massacre.
8. I would say that is a Fate Accompli.
DT ,   TA Israel   (12.03.13)
Obama, Kerry and his "regime" are in reality enemies of this Country. Wake up and realise it
9. War mongerers
Reuven ,   Netanya   (12.03.13)
Blablabla, 10 years ago the mossad was saying that Iran will have a nuclear bomb in one year and today it is the same song but a different bird. Israeli politicians are the wordt of it's kind, logical thinking seems not to be a part of their curriculum instead they kick, shout and are picking the wrong fights. What has happened is just the result of their actions, you shout loud and tell lies whenever you can - do you really think the world is taking us serious with leaders like this. The majority in this country is living in their own bubble - still thinking they are the chosen ones ... keep it on and you will see were it will end, global isolation, thanks to Bibi/Lieberman and the other crooks.
10. So, Obama kept his word
tiki ,   belgium   (12.03.13)
He wanted to throw Israel under the bus by 'leading from behind from day one and he did/does. His upbringing doesn't allow him to behave differently towards Jews/Israel. That's what he has been taught, that's what he teaches. Those who've red the book about him ''the Amateur' know that this is the way he operates. All smiles & charm when he wants something from you only to completely disappear when he doesn't anymore. He doesn't 'do friends, only personal interests! Israel survived Bush sr., it will survive Obama.
11. This should come as no surprise to anyone.
David ,   TA   (12.03.13)
Netanyahu, lost the trust and credibility of most of the world leaders and his la tests attacks on Obama just broke the camel back. He became totally irrelevant, just nuisance to deal with in congress. Fortunately relations between US and Israel are not dependent of individual leaders itll just be awkward until new government forms in Israel.
12. Next, the Auschwitz borders
John Prophet   (12.03.13)
Next Obama will stuff the Auschwitz borders down Netanyahu's throat and give the Palestinians everything they want including right of return.
13. How shocking the president of....
Chris.B ,   Australia   (12.03.13)
America is not following all his orders from Israel.Disgusting to see a world leader trying to make peace with another country to the detriment of another useless war for Israel.
14. The ME is losing relevance for the US, while Asia is gaining
Mark B. ,   Amsterdam / Holland   (12.03.13)
1. Fracking revolution in the US diminihes dependence on Arab (Saudi) oil. 2. It dawns in Washington that there can be no stability in the ME with an isolated and shut-out Iran, if one is to lead from behind. 3. China and east-Asia are replacing the ME as the place where the US must and wants to lead in front. Hence the sending of US airplanes into the new Chinese air defense zone a few days after the Iran deal. There are Japan, South-Korea, Taiwan and the rest of South-East Asia to consider. More important than Israel and Saudi-Arabia combined.
15. U.S. Fears Netaneau is leading region
John Robey ,   Austin, Texas   (12.03.13)
to castrophe. Surrounded by a small inner circle of right wing war mongers Bibi went to far in trying to manipulate the U.S. Congress via AIPAC and it really pissed the administration off...not to mention the discourteous treatment given to Vice President Biden, the ill timed announcements of expansive settlement additions and the blatant open support for the President's opponent in the last election. Do you really think there might be a "crisis of confidance" in the relationship? How astute...
16. The writer is correct
Rabbi Yakov Lazaros ,   USA   (12.03.13)
Obama does not want a confrontation with Iran and he could care less about Israel and its security. But the writer does not mention that Obama is a disaster for the people of the US as well with his incompetent domestic and economic policies. Many in this country are waiting for new elections and a new administration.
17. Netanyahu, full of sound and fury signifying nothing!
John Prophet   (12.03.13)
Netanyahu's but a walking shadow, a poor player, that struts and frets his hour upon the stage, and then is heard no more; it is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing. My apologies to William Shakespeare
18. Obama played Netanyahu like a cheap violin!
John Prophet   (12.03.13)
Obama reeled Netanyahu in like a fish. Obama knew Netanyahu wanted America to take care of business and lead him on that America would. Then when Obama was ready, he sprung the trap and Netanyahu got caught. If Netanyahu was less interested in coy maneuvers and took the horse by the reigns. But alas he did not, and now……… Only future historians know how this will turn out.
19. Cipora, you were so right
Stephen in New York   (12.03.13)
and I was so wrong.
20. All we can do now, is to comment on the sad reality that was
tom ,   tel aviv   (12.03.13)
eminently obvious during past 6 years. America & the world will wake up to a situation we couldn't have dreamed up in our worst nightmares. A perfect, poisonous storm of clueless Americans and a leader whose real agenda will be debated for generations to come (unless he comes out of his Islamic closet first)
21. Shi'ite victory
Etienne Prinsloo ,   Nova Scotia Canada   (12.03.13)
Obama as a Shi'ite has two goals- destruction of Israel by totally empowering Iran and making sure that America will never be a true global power nor world leader again. The hyper left American press, especially CNN successfully brainwashed the US population to embrace socialism and reject everything the American constitution stands for. The American voters have surrendered their pride and way of life to the Islamic radicals and liberals that glorify them. America and the free world will not survive Obama unscathed.
22. Obama supports the Shia terror entity
CJK   (12.03.13)
the reasons for this report are hardly worth trying to figure out. if obama thinks that he will play nixon to china by having a grand bargain with iran, then he is highly mistaken. there are absolutely no similarities between the two situations. obama is vain and a narcissist and he wants a deal with iran at any price. obama wants to support the shia revolution, thinking that this revolution is a perfect example of other revolutions by the proletariat. obama is dangerous precisely because he is foolish and unknowledgeable. obama plays the board exactly as a rookie would.
23. We've been warning about this for 5 years
Al   (12.03.13)
where the hell were you? Anyone with a scintilla of a brain would have known that Obama had it in for Israel. He was never your friend, only the schnorrer in you didn't want to see it. You thought that you can BS yourself into believing that if the American Jew voted for Obama you'd be safe. Not so...Obama wants to tear Israel down and he will. The reason is simply because he can. The average Israeli is a schnorrer with his nose so far up the gravy train that he doesn't want to believe America isn't his friend. Take command of your lives and tell America to take a walk. Either you do that or you will all end up dead.
24. #16 Rabbi Yakov Lazaros
Norman ,   Boca Raton / USA   (12.03.13)
"Many in this country are waiting for new elections and a new aministration" Hey! Where were all the "many waiting" during the last election, only one year ago? Lol, I guess this guy is like Bibi's inner circle, living in his own bubble!
25. #23 Al
Norman ,   Boca Raton / USA   (12.03.13)
"Obama wants to tear Israel down and he will" Hey Al, you're wrong! Unlike you, who are obsessed with Israel, Obama has many other concerns and Israel may be at the bottom of the list in large part because of Bibi et al. Brace for impact! There are three more years of Obama rule. Time to ramp up the Hasbara Machine, fire those jerks at AIPAC and hire a new group of stooges to push your agenda in Congress.
26. Surprise, surprise!
Shachar ,   Eilat   (12.04.13)
Bibi has been lashing out at Obama for the last few years, trying to get Republicans elected and what do you know!?, nobody in Washington wants to know him. Bibi has earned his cold shoulder and zero influence in Washington right down to the last penny!
27. #13 Chris B.
Madeleine ,   Israel   (12.04.13)
You've got it the wrong way round, mate. We in Isrel are not following orders from the high and mighty and useless Hussein Obama. You see, america doesn't care too hoots if Israel is annihilated, whatever he might say. We, on the other hand, have a prime minister who can see exactly what the danger is and who refuses to sell us down the drain to suit Obama. We have far better and more knowledgeable ME analists than the west, analists who truly understand the Arab mind.
28. #17 John the Prophet wannabe.
DavidR ,   USA   (12.04.13)
You said, "it is a tale told by an idiot." Thank you John for telling the tale!
29. obummers mission
DavidR ,   USA   (12.04.13)
For those Israelis who still believe Torah and the Prophets, check our Ezekiel 38-39. By strengthening the hands of islam specifically and Iran generally, obummer is setting the stage for that war. Whether or not anyone believes this, it is the plain truth. Yeshiyahu was right! "Seeing, they see not and hearing they hear not."
30. Oh no...not just the Mid East
Koose E Mack ,   NY USA   (12.04.13)
His Majesty Sheik Obama is destroying the US as well!
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