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Obama pledges new honesty in relations with Israel
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Published: 02.06.09, 07:51
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1. OK let's be honest then
Anna ,   Jerusalem   (06.02.09)
Do your homework, check into who is the aggressor, and who is the defender, and BE HONEST WITH THE PALESTINIANS. Check into their textbooks - are they HONEST? Check into their media reports - are they HONEST? YES, OBAMA! Dig real deep, and insist on HONESTY!
2. Interests and not Israel is the priority!
Jewish Refugee   (06.02.09)
The new administration does not care about Israel or any one else. It only cares for its own interests. Interests is to get out of Iraq and Afghanistan and the way to do it is to feed Israel to the predator (Radicals). But the problem is that Israel is just the beginning Europe is next, then U.S. then Canada and Australia. For more please visit: http://israelactnow.blogspot.com
3. Who are you to talk about honesty
LarryT ,   K. Sava   (06.02.09)
You do not betray friends in that way. We were your best friends and allies, never saying a bad word about you. And you turn your back on us?
4. Why are you blaming us? Its all the Arabs fault
Rafi Goodman ,   Melbourne, Australia   (06.02.09)
The arabs have created this problem, and do not want peace, this is clear to anyone who has a solid understanding of problems in the ME. Talk to the arabs, work it out for yourself and stop blaming Israel for being the nice guy
5. sucking up wont lead him very far
ghostq   (06.02.09)
he is transparent, but the damag is done, we all saw the first thing he did in is term, and that was to meet Abu Mazan, he basical leave Israel with no choic but to turn to Russia cause he is doning nothing in the Iran bussiness. only warn Israel about the setlments while he indorse hug donation to the palestinian athority, sorry but people r not stupid, it worked maybe in the USA senat or in his college, but not in real life, he can't talk this way out.
6. No acceptable peace has been offered to Israel
Sam ,   Canada   (06.02.09)
It's easy for outsiders to tell Jews to go make peace with the Palestinians. It's not so easy for Jews to make an acceptable peace with the Palestinians. The demands of the Palestinians have been unacceptable to Jews whether the Israeli government has been left or right. Israel isn't going to self-destruct to make Obama's diplomacy efforts with the Muslims easier.
7. obama is NO FRIEND of Israel, or Jews.
Michael Ezrachi ,   St. Louis. USA   (06.02.09)
obama is no friend of Israel or Jews. Why is it ok for Israel to have muslim or arab citizens, but, Jews can't live in Jordan, or even visit the Saudi kingdom? And obama says Israel can't build houses for Jews in Judea and Samaria. Israel should pursue it's own interests and forget about help from the US, until America can rid it's self of this Progressive fascist gang that is running America into the ground. If obama knew anything about the Israeli - Arab situation, he would know it's not about land, the arabs don't want any Jewish state no matter how small. Ignore obama, eliminate the Iranian threat, now!
8. honesty? honestly!
sue   (06.02.09)
We are in a rough ride with this president [obama] as He refuses to be honest in his historical perspective on Israel relations with Arabs from the beginning of the State and even before. Read up a little history, Mr Obama and you will realize, from the beginning until today they-our Arab neighbors within and without-have declared their aim [both privately and publicly" to "drive us into the sea"-the motto of the PLO & others during the pre 67 status-and when we were attacked ruthlessly by all the "moderate" nations over and over again-and they LOST-they just can't forgive us for surviving. Whether by soft words for the press and gullable presidents or by harsh missiles and terror attacks-they -the Arab world -do not grant us a basic right to exist as a Jewish Homeland. Honesty, Honestly!
9. #1 to be honest with you anna
vashDi ,   israel   (06.02.09)
sadly the US is built on corruption.honesty doesn't quite fit the equasion.
10. IF...
Ram ,   London   (06.02.09)
If by this rhetoric Obama means that Israel should unilaterally keep on making concessions to the Palestinians then I am afraid this guy has no clue. Many like me have reserved judgement on Obama saying "and lets wait and see his actions before we judge him". It appears this new administration is not only willing to sacrifice Israel by appeasing the biggest threat to the planet, Islam. It looks like they are willing to sacrifice the entire western world, including the USA. I wonder what their big plan is, that is IF they have a plan.
11. Lets be honest: NO SUCH THING AS PALESTINE!
ALL ARABS OUT OF ,   ISRAEL!!!!!!!!   (06.02.09)
OBAMA WILL BRING WAR TO ISRAEL AND ISRAEL WILL BRING WAR TO THE ARABS!
12. Honest means- seeing Hamas as terrosists
steve ,   Brazil   (06.02.09)
13. Obama is not honest
so sad ,   Israel   (06.02.09)
What he is really saying is that Israel has to pay a heavy price for U.S. interests in the oil rich Arab world. The U.S. is deeply afraid of upsetting the the Muslim world. Obama is severly out of touch with the historical reality of this region.
14. so obama is now ready to listen to some honesty?
mike ,   israel (formerly usa   (06.02.09)
i sure hope that the poor naive little president understands that honesty is a 2-way street and, since he is clearly so utterly inexperienced about this conflict and bumbling just about every move he makes, he will accept loving correction about what all he is botching up. we welcome the honesty, bro.
15. Obama the smooth conman
dmgold ,   pardes Channa Israel   (06.02.09)
The Obama administrations world view is one that holds Israel responsible for all conflicts in the middle East and the Muslim Jihad being waged world wide against all non muslims. History didnt start 60 yeras ago, Islam has been waging a genocidal war against Jews for 1400 years. Obama claims that this would all stop if only Israel gave up Jerusalem and, and and.... Obama is dishonest and is playing in the internal politics of Israel. WITH FREINDS LIKE OBAMA's USA, WHO NEEDS ENEMIES. I have always voted peace, but the package being sold to Israel will ensure that I vote for my peoples survival in the next election. Obama's con has backfired as far as I am concerned.
16. He just doesn't get it, does he?
Shalom   (06.02.09)
He's bought in to the theory that if Israel gives concessions the arabs are going to become our best friends. Don't fool yourself Obama - as far as the arab world is concerned, the only concession they want is to wipe the Jewish people off the face of the earth chaz v'shalom. Am Yisrael Chai!
17. When Terror Knocks on yor door: Honesty flies out of yor
Zohan ,   Tel Aviv   (06.02.09)
window. Honestly speaking, Obama, you know nothing about ME politics. It's a jungle out there and there're no rules, no honesty, no nothing; Just defend ourselves from the Babarians. Now get that into your head... and fast.
18. The MIRACLE of Israel
Stan ,   Johannesburg RSA   (06.02.09)
Welcome to the miracle of Israel !!! From the start - no from 5 years before the start - no actually from 3600 years before the start - we Jews have faced off against and despite all odds. At least your intentions are now showing Mr Obama and your party of self-rightous userpers - you want the Jews to forfeit their ancectoral heratige (which is evident in the ground) for a couple of gestures and promises given to you by Arabs !!!! No way Hose'
19. with friends like these who needs an enemy
AV ,   Cyd   (06.02.09)
Obama, "'Part of being a good friend is being honest,' he adds, saying Israel must acknowledge fact that 'current direction in the region is profoundly negative' Obama the current direction is wrong because the PAl want war, while we want peace. ISLAM WANT WAR _ AND SO DOES OBAMA I thought you were clever, i was wrong
20. Obama is insane
Anon ,   JHB   (06.02.09)
Obama, I think you should sit back, and deal with the economic misfortune of the USA rather than with your Islamic roots you so try to protect. Thank GOD the USA is no longer the super power it used to be, other wise we would be in big trouble. GOD bless China & Russia!
21. Obama:
SMelmoth   (06.02.09)
Take it and shove it
22. Obama
Ricardo Macher ,   KarneiShomron-Israel   (06.02.09)
President Obama is a conceited person, US foreign policies are a story of failure after failure for the simple reason that they believe things should be as they want and not as they are. You absolutely ignore ME reality and believe you can teach other countries lessons that of course you are not able to implement at home. Please, take care of US economy and stop bothering us!
23. Not interested in truth
Yehudi ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (06.02.09)
This guy has no interest in the truth. Neither does he have any sense of loyalty to America's long standing friends. His main focus is on what is best for America. If it is in America's interest to turn a blind eye to the truth, he will do so. If that means sacrificing little Israel then he will try and do that as well.
24. obomba is going to get us all killed. But hey america voted
for change.... ,   hold on to ur butts   (06.02.09)
25. Did you expect anything else from this marxist fraud?
Roni   (06.02.09)
26. 0 is talking, but is he saying anything?
Shaul R ,   NZ   (06.02.09)
Honesty? Is this the current PC euphemism for "screwing mercilessly"? 0 might want to apply some "honesty" to himself (whichever meaning he implies...will do him good in either case)
27. Obama Hussein, what else?
Marcelo ,   Eurabia   (06.02.09)
I was last week in Yad Vashem in Jerusalem, and for my surprise I learned that some rich jews voted for NSPD against communists during the '33 elections...I read during hussein's presidentials a lot of post from jews from USA vowing to vote for him...as we, jews, are part of this world we are also condemned to make the same errors time after time...Israel had no big support from USA but only after the liberation war of '67. Maybe this time Israel needs to know who should be trusted. Maybe it is time again to act alone as in the '67 and terminate the terror of arabs for good...
28.  Mr., President learn history then talk about honesty
e.m Jordan is Palse ,   s.f   (06.02.09)
Mr. President my advice to you is before opening your mouth it is better to read the history then give your idea, I mean the true history and not the history that you have learned from Jeremiah Wright in that trinity Church, we knows you very well and we will not let you to sacrifice State of Israel for your desires.
29. A friend is honest with and also honest to
S.   (06.02.09)
Thus meaning, Obama, that the Palestinian Authority is telling you a different story about their goals in Arabic then in English and that you should let Israel know that you are aware of this. That you will take consequences against the hatred spread on Palestinian tv against Jews and Israel in general. That you will take consequences to the fact that the Palestinian Authority includes the state of Israel in their logo when talking about "Palestinian land". That you will acknowledge history and realize that there never was a Palestinian state and that the Palestinian people are Arabs, Jews, Circassians and all other inhabitants of of the former British Mandate of Palestinian (which includes Jordan). That's what you would expect from a friend.
30. The time has come
Paul ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (06.02.09)
For Israel to acknowledge that 1) past governments have failed to demand Jewish rights. Jewish historical rights are ignored by the World, because Jews refuse to be 'too' Jewish 2) That past governments have created unrealistic expectations by conceding to unworkable solutions at Israel's expense. 3) That Israel cannot achieve peace by promoting the Arab falsehood of a Palestinian people with historical rights. 4) that allowing the Arabs on the Temple Mount has created a false connection with Jerusalem that threatens Israeli existence in Israel. 5) That the US never had Israels interest in mind, only their a thin disguised ulterior motive to remain a Super-Economic power with influence in the region.
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