1) Netanyahu has said that he supports a demilitarized palestinian state. Israel recognizes the suffering of the palestinians and the humanitarian need for a state. 2) Israel has a freeze in place on non jerusalem settlements. 3) East jerusalem is a separate issue than a palestinian state. A palestinian state can exist without east jerusalem. Palestinians may WANT east jerusalem, but they do not NEED it for a state. Jerusalem is not a humanitarian need. 4) Division of jerusalem in 1948-1967 resulted in the willful destruction and desecration of sites (hurva synagogue, mt of olives cemetary). 5) Division of jerusalem, which wil result in a city surrounded on three sides by the west bank, will stifle the development of the city for jews. a peace process should allow equal development in the city.

not reside in certain villages, towns and city neighborhoods of their own country is nothing short of racism, anti-Jewish racism, and no Jew can or should accept such a demand. Obama would be viewed differently perhaps if he said: No one, Arab and Jew alike, may reside in territories which are in dispute until their future is resolved. But this is not Obama's approach. He demands of Jews, only because they are members of a singled out people, not to reside in parts of the country.

You speak the truth without 'beating around the bush'. You stand up for Israel on issues that even your PM doesn't address. Best of all, you infuriate the anti-Israel posters here on Ynet. Keep up the great work!

Jews are allowed to built in East while Palestinians aren't allowed to build at all (don't even think about having them building in West Jerusalem).

The best solution would be we translate the words to action. Build already the 1600 homes without delay. Then the world will see we mean buisness and we are not going to be kicked around.

Until a final status on East Jerusalem is reached, settling on occupied land remains a crime.

Doesn't he know that the annexation of East-Jerusalem by Israel was never reconized by any state?!

Jews not allowed to build in East Jerusalem is discrimination? Well, the only illegal construction there can be is that of building on occupied land and doing it anyway is the only real discrimination here. Build as much as you want but in the West please.

like that which is directed at Israel" Check out Iraq or Afghanistan, even you must of heard of them!

The root cause of this problem, like most of Israel's problems, are Israeli concessions. The more concessions Israel foolishly makes, the more concessions Israel is expected to make. Making concessions makes Israel look weak and invites further pressure and bullying. The answer couldn't be simpler. Israel must end the policy of making concessions. Israeli concessions are ALWAYS wrong.

And should an Arab want to build in West Jerusalem, like in Beit HaKerem, should he be allowed?

We always hear about the Palestinians' "suffering" (which incidentally is a result of numerous wars started by THEM and their allies). Okay, you're suffering so bad? Then take your state, and watch the roadblocks, checkpoints, etc. disappear. But you will never get Jerusalem. Not after you people kicked Jews out in 1948 (you called yourselves Jordanian back then). Not after your mufti allied with Hitler. Not after your terror, hijackings, wars, and incitement. Not after the Jewish refugees from Muslim lands. Not after over 1000 years of treating us as "dhimmis". Sure, you may WANT Jerusalem, but guess what? You don't always get what you want...I don't want to pay taxes anymore-but I still do. Jerusalem is mentioned over 600 times in the Torah-not ONCE in the Koran. Jews pray toward Jerusalem three times a day-Palestinians pray towards Mecca with their asses facing Jerusalem. You want half of Jerusalem? Alright, give us half of Mecca! Jerusalem has always been our spiritual center, and now it is our physical capital. Come fight us for it like men if you want it so bad. Otherwise, stop your perpetual whining.

of pals breaking agreements and racist actions and words by obama.

Avi, what did Lieberman said in his speech that was a lie? As for mandela... who said that arabs aren't allowed to build in east Jerusalem? Where do you cretins get this stuff? Read the article before you shoot off your mouths. It just make you two look really stupid.

Jamus 3 mandates Lieberman 15 mandates Democracy is painful, isn't it?

If Barack "The One" Obama wants to give half a capital to the Arabs, he should give them half of Washington, D.C.

sound principals. He should be praised, not condamned. He might be or not be many things or maybe not the best 'diplomat (by which standards?) but he's NO hypocrite. He gives a clear message and stands by it. Bravo.

But I guess his words were intended for the local Greater Israel fanatics.

attack and whack the hell out of Iran's nuclear program and let America and the rest of the hypocritical nations clean up the mess.

to tell the world, and your own people, that in full accordance with the INTERNATIONAL LAW, Jews have the right to settle anywhere in the area between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River, including the Golan Heights, and of course the whole city of Jerusalem? This IRREVOCABLE RIGHT was voted unanimously the 24th of July 1922 by the LEAGUE of Nations, a right unaltered in INTERNATIONAL LAW and valid to this day due to ARTICLE 80 of the CHARTER of the UNITED NATIONS. Do you have the guts to tell this, Mr. LIEBERMAN?

Jerusalem and the entire Israel were given to the Jews by a higher Authority, The Creator. Those countries or people pressuring Israel are playing with fire.

Lieberman-You are the true delegate of the people of Israel No the traitors from the left wing. You will be the next P.M.

Who are you? The rest of the world? Jerusalem was only divided during the Jordanian ocupation! (even in the rotten 47 division plan, Jerusalem still was considered as one!) Before and After, i has been the capital of ALL israelis. Let israelis build where they want, west or east. This is not about left or right, Jerusalem is and will be the capital of the people of Israel

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman ,let the words! that have left your Tongue be resolute in your Soul. KJL.