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Israeli officials: Obama a true friend
Roni Sofer
Published: 21.01.09, 00:34
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1. Wishing, Like Hope & Change Doesn't Make It So
Adina Kutnicki ,   Israel,new olah   (01.21.09)
Oh yeah, keep dreaming that Obama is a friend of Israel.
2. ONLY psychoti delusional ISRAEL think OBAMA is a "friend of
GET REAL ,   USA   (01.21.09)
Israel"!
3. hopefully...
AMERICA   (01.21.09)
hes NOt ! now that WOULD be a great day in America...
4. "Friend" like a tapeworm is a "friend"
Mauricio Herrera ,   San Ysidro   (01.21.09)
Do the American people a favor: Stop being our "friend." We'll manage somehow without you.
5. Take it from me ,Obama is going to screw you soon.
(01.21.09)
6. You CANNOT trust him, worse than bush.
Bunnie Meyer ,   Los Angeles, CA USA   (01.21.09)
7. with "Hussien" as middle name
observer 2 ,   worldwide   (01.21.09)
he will be a true friend, i guess
8. What kind of brainwash article is this?
Kurt ,   san diego   (01.21.09)
Nothing is certain but change. Quit glorifying this man; never favor a judge.
9. Why does everyone insist this guy is everones savior?
(01.21.09)
10. That's What You Think
Rashid Khalidi ,   New York City, USA   (01.21.09)
11. far-right
David   (01.21.09)
I guess you have to be "far right" to be concerned about an American president who campaigned saying that raising fears about the Iranian nuclear program was tantamount to "saber-rattling" and who several times accused his opponents of "giving Bush the benefit of the doubt" on that issue but never once condemned the prospect of giving the benefit of the doubt to Ahmadinejad. Those who don't know what I'm talking about, which no doubt must be a large majority given the marked absence of discussion on these matters, didn't listen to the debates for the democratic primaries. Friendship with Israel doesn't encompass coming to terms with the existence of another nuclear power in the Middle East, nor is it demonstrated in assurances given to AIPAC and reneged an hour later.
12. Attention American Jesusites and detractors
AY_Lamb ,   USA   (01.21.09)
– I paraphrase the 44th President of the United States of America “I reject your ideals, dogma, and diatribe of derisive, divisiveness and turpitude as false and the polemic of the witless. A new and glorious day has dawn and America will emerge as a true friend and partner to the Daughter of the hill and shining kingdom on the hill. B’Ezrat HaShem
13. 1,2,3,4 - Similar Posts but filled with false hope
Historical Observer ,   NY   (01.21.09)
First off, this article misstates Obama's middle name Hussein as his last name. Next, the posters above think Obama would be any less of a friend to Israel after all Israel has done and continues to do for America. Unfortunately, things that go on behind the public's eye is what keeps the world going. Some of you would be shocked that public statements from certain arab neighbors are just for show and in reality they are quite friendly in other fashions. Finally, if you think there isn't a friend to Israel in the new government, just take a look at the incoming cabinet and their past records with the State of Israel. Fortunately, America is not a slave to muslim religious fanatics. Come talk to us when you have equal rights and opportunities for all your citizens (yes, even the Jewish ones). Even Israel has arabs in its Knesset. Truly the most evolved government in the middle east:)
14. obama
Lenny ,   NC USA   (01.21.09)
Well, did anyone notice the red book that Michel brought out with her? that he had his hand on instead of the Lincoln bible? Slick!!!! I'm afraid that we'll find out in a hurry, may YHWH help us all - Israel and us we are all on our own. A dismal day for us all. Lenny
15. Obama will be israel's friend as long as
G   (01.21.09)
there isnt a right wing govt after the feb election.
16. NOT At The Cost Of Israel.
Maansingh ,   The Netherlands   (01.21.09)
Quote :”.. an effort to decipher his (i.e. President Obama) views on key issues.” President Obama’s policy will be to try to create a wedge between radical islamist groups and the moderate Muslims in Muslim society. President Obama will try to win the hearts and minds of the moderate Muslims -- if needed, even by sacrificing Israel. SO, Israel should be on guard that Israel is not dismembered, that Israel is not sacrificed (by President Obama) to win over the moderate Muslims. Israel should take care that Israel is NOT sacrificed (by President Obama) in order to create a wedge between radical islamist groups and the moderate Muslims in Muslim society. My ADVICE to the Israeli leadership and politicians : Pray to YAHWEH, the Supreme Lord, fervently that Israel NOT be dismembered, that Israel NOT be sacrificed by President Obama. ONLY the Supreme Lord, YAHWEH, is able to protect Israel -- no one else is that powerful. ALWAYS pray and always depend SOLELY on YAHWEH, the Supreme Lord -- there is NO other way !!! BTW I applaud President Obama’s desire to win hearts and minds of the moderate Muslims -- but he should do that NOT at the cost of Israel !!!
17. Obama is a friend of Israel just like every other president
Boaz ,   Haifa   (01.21.09)
And this is because the jewish population in America is so powerful, that a negative stance against israel would be very damaging to a politician. LONG LIVE ERETZ ISRAEL
18. 2, 3 & 4
Yaron ,   USA   (01.21.09)
Our relationships with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iraq, etc should make you all proud!
19. Can Israeli officials just shut up?
AK   (01.21.09)
This incessant talk from the Israeli officials, idiotic chatter without any sense and purpose is truly damaging. Wait and see what Obama truly does with respect to Israel and then respond in a diplomatic and wise way. For now, silence is golden.
20. Obama is a friend of ISrael like Fatah are moderate!
Jjay3 ,   Israel   (01.21.09)
Obamas opening speech was about appeasing Muslims,,,,,not about helping Israel! This author is delusional!
21. #3 #4 - pair of losers.
Tahl ,   Ashdod, Israel   (01.21.09)
When would you people stop contaminating our site with your garbage?
22. to #4
Sergio ,   Tel Aviv   (01.21.09)
Dear Mauricio. Please go back to Perú !
23. To#3 AMERICA ..Who thinks we are fooled..
Miriam ,   T.A Israel   (01.21.09)
Because anyone who sends a post with a spurious moniker as AMERICAN is surely an ARAB/MUSLIM and not a real American.. Whether we Jews/Israelis believe he is going to be good for Israel are DELUSIONAL..I would not trust any politician,particularely Obama/Osama.. He may prove some of us wrong though,but then PIGS MIGHT FLY. Adina is quite right..The change Obama promised has to begin at home,and he has a HARD TASK ahead of him. Funny though how the Dow went down over 330 points... ahem..wonder why...Now you with a funny moniker called A.M should change it to Jihad,and some such rather the one you decided to adopt.. PATHETIC......
24. senior figure
Jake ,   New York, NY   (01.21.09)
"Referring to hints about Obama's Muslim connections, the senior figure told Ynet that "his last name, Hussein, is completely meaningless." Speaking on the historic day that saw America's first black president sworn in, Israeli officials stressed that they are familiar with the incoming president and with quite a few key figures in the new US Administration." the senior figure doesn't know the difference between a middle name and a last name :)
25. Russia is a better friend that North & South America
KB ,   US   (01.21.09)
We should keep a distance from the US and totally disregard South America. Obama will like the drug dealing South American countries since they will bring money in the US, especially since the economy is in ruin. He will allow all the deadbeat hispanics in this country to join in the "Obama's America". He will surely fail and will become a Congress puppet. Israel, just smile at him and he will go away. He is on an ego trip, nothing more. It doesn't have what it takes to be president, consider his unsavory past and associations. They speak volumes..... It's only a matter of a very short time before he falls into disgrace.
26. My friwend, and you *are* my friend,......
Gideon Reader   (01.21.09)
Obama, a true friend of Isrel? If this gets any stupidier, there will be overt sex between the media (sluts that they are) and the anointed one. His Zeroness on live TV. Geeeze. Get a room already. Yeah. He's a great friend of Israel. He hangs out with terrorists os the Marxist persuasion, has an anti-Semite pastor, associates with Hamas friendly advisior, and the always present self hating anti Zionist Jews. Yep. He is a GREAT friend of Israel. BY the way. Anyone have any hard indicators that lead in that direction? I thought not.
27. obama is a pragmatist
ari   (01.21.09)
he seems to care about doing things that 'work', and avoiding things that don't. with no solution in sight for the israeli-palestinian situation, one could imagine that obama won't waste his time trying to make something work that has proven it won't. i believe that obama will try to be involved in the middle east only in as much as he needs to be to help the US economy, and not more so. i imagine that there will not be any major 'peace' move aside from cosmetic statements and moves from the US in the coming years.
28. Why? Deluded Jews Hope So?
Stu ,   Michigan USA   (01.21.09)
78% or so of American Jews must now justify their votes. Israeli leaders are thinking wishfully. Actions speak louder than words. And Obama's and his staff's words have been ambiguous at best. I'd wait and see. Under Obama, Israel will never have the kind of support it had under W. But most US Jews did not see past their hatred for Bush. Now they try to justify it. Good luck with that. Get used to the idea of "balance."
29. i hate to tell you all this but here today in the usa
amymarkell ,   usa   (01.21.09)
BO will not neccessarily be a friend to us jews. He speech today opened essentially with put first the ''christians and muslims'' with jews and hindus after and other non believers after that....he willl be an appeaser at best. he will most likely side with muslims/islamic countries. within the next 100 days he will make a special speech in an islamic nation to appease muslims. Our position in the world order will be hanging by a thread soon with this creep...i did not vote for him. and he has lots ob buddies with the nation of islam who will be working for him....
30. Khalidi, Clinton, Kurtzer, Ross, Jones..what could go wrong!
Kerwood Derby ,   Frostbite Falls, MN   (01.21.09)
Clinton is still wiping the blood off her lips after laying a big wet one on Suha Arafat. BHO's baby sitting partner and MEI Edward Said Chair of anti-Semitism at Columbia Rashid Khalidi is of the same Yerushalim Effindi family that has been trying to exterminate Yehudim fromYehuda long before and ever since they collaborated with the Nazi's to do same like the Husseini's. "That one" has an array of arabphiles in the guise of viziers include Baker, counsel to the Saudis, and his fabulous prodigies Miller, Ross and the vile Kurtzer (who gained his anti-Semite pig's skin as an alum of MEI at Columbia, like Khalidi's father), mid wifes to the Oslo death accords as was Rahm Emanuel whose self-stated proudest moment was choreographing Rabin shaking the bloody paw of the Egyptian Arafat. What could go wrong even though Jones, Power and her poppa Cass believe in out doing Oslo by not only forcing Yisroel to allow back in or release and feed and arm those that come to kill you as Oslo did, but put foreign troops in Yisroel to shield and protect those that come to kill you because you won't enforce the right of return back to their homicidal Hamite peninsular homeland of their own name which would only be most humane since you would not have to kill them and they would not be left in your midst to kill you. Mitchell, Berger, Powell (long time Saudi friend)... the list goes on and on with not one who will stand for Yisroel to demand that she must not only be able to defend herself, have defensible borders, but be sovereign in her land Eretz Yisroel Ha Shelema, a complete Yisroel she has reclaimed with the blood of her children sewn in its soil. Not one will tell those that come to kill you where they can return, back to their peninsular homeland of their own name.
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