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Minister Shalom: US pressure could boomerang
Roni Sofer
Published: 25.03.10, 10:33
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1. Rightists ignorance
Marc ,   USA   (03.25.10)
tell the MK if he thinks he is independent of the US to return the more than $4 billion a year in subsidies Israel get from the USA. don't bite the hand that feed you....
2. sanctions
Michael ,   Haifa   (03.25.10)
Hershkowitz...what do you estimate to be the level of sanctions necessary to change the so- called consensus over building in Jerusalem and the illegal settlements ?
3. Thank you bibi
Israeli relations   (03.25.10)
Israeli relations: 1) With USA, worst since decades. 2) UK: Diplomat expelled 3) EU: strongly condemns Israel 4) UN: urges Israel to stop violating International Law 5) Australia: threatens to take strong steps against Israel if passport fraud is proven. 6) Turkey: worst relations 7) Strong BDS movement. Thanks bibi for showing the real face of Israel. I wonder where the Israeli people would like to see themselves 10 years from now. Isolated Pariah Country, or country with no more occupation and Peace with neighbors. Remember, we are not in the 1960`s or 1970`s. We are in the 2010`s, where the world can easily get information and news about Israel`s Occupation, war crimes, apartheid and aggression against Palestinians easily through the Internet.
4. I have very little if any to say for
Ariel ,   Israel   (03.25.10)
BB, but as an Israeli (left wing in this case) I was disgusted by the way my PM was treated by the new leader of the free world. Obama can tell BB all he wants but to humiliate him is to humiliate the entire Israeli nation. Obama is far from smart with his foreign policy. He is kind to his enemies and brutal to his friends. Very disappointing.
5. Best response to Obama"s blackmail is classical-War
tanya ,   tel aviv israel   (03.25.10)
If american administration won"t leave us we know what to do. By the way my recomendation to american democrats and our "new centre" (same old worn out left) you will not succeed to "throw" Bibi this time, like Clinton did. This time he is not alone- he has people of Israel with him
6. Obama is on a roll!
Cameron ,   USA   (03.25.10)
You had damn well better dig your heels into the ground, or you'll be getting orders & dictates without end for the next no. of years. It's a true "make or break" moment, Israel.
7. US DEMANDS
Yank ,   US   (03.25.10)
It is best for Israel to stand firm, be clear in its goals and united for its long term interests and security. It seems Obama wants to negotiate for PA which cannot even rule in Gaza. Olmert and Livni were willing to sacrifice Jerusalem and more and still the PA did agree to make peace. Iran is a world problem, Israel is not the cause of that.
8. #1
Israel Israeli ,   Tel Aviv   (03.25.10)
The US does not give Israel any money, but it does give the Arabs money directly and through the UN. But you know what? Please write Obama, your Senator and your congressman asking that they stop the aid to Israel. We don't want it.
9. Hashem will guard the apple of His eye
Lioness ,   Israel   (03.25.10)
All those that bless Israel will be blessed and all those that curse Israel will be cursed. Read Psalm 83
10. Anyone can build anywhere........
kate b ,   uk   (03.25.10)
as only thugs of whatever colour insist on making no-go areas consisting of only their own type. Let's face it, there is only one ideology which is insisting of making a no-go area of its indigenous populations wherever they go in the world - this WILL continue until we give up our PCness and dependence upon oil But to get to the nitty gritty let's just have an honest and open televised debate about the sayings of Mohamet (which are eternal) and SUE the descendents of Mohamet and anyone who teaches it for such inflammatory, inciteful hatespeech direct from the Qur'an and Hadith: torture, hegemony by jihad of any sick kind, smiting at the neck, removal of head, finger tips, opposite hands/feet, mysogeny, paedophilia, calling non-believers vile and calling Jews and Christians apes and pigs &.&.&. - THIS IS VERY SERIOUS as it is clearly adhered to today and so needs addressing in law courts immediately!
11. There is a limit as to how much Israel's right wing
Mark   (03.25.10)
can humiliate the US admin. and this limit is reached now. Also there is a limit as to how much AIPAC can push the US Admin. and soon AIPAC will have to chose between being American or Being Israeli. These crazies are tearing up the umbrella that's protecting them.
12. Kol Hakoved Bibi!!! Keep it UP.
Ellen ,   Israel/USA   (03.25.10)
13. The "Boomerang" effect
Steve Real ,   Columbia, USA   (03.25.10)
"We are an independent state and not an American dependant. " Minister Daniel Hershkowitz said... He is right that his opinion's may reflect American attitudes of people over 50, who are currently not fighting on Muslims lands. But the American people, 40 and under, who've been in this war for the last 9 years think otherwise. We want Minister Daniel Hershkowitz and his "Divine Right Of Kings" attitude toward building in East Jerusalem to stop. So times are changing and the funding, generousity, and patience of the American people is not unlimited even if we are close friends. And since you are shoving your incalcitrant attitude up my "coolo" it'll be a hell of a lot easier now, politikally speaking, to squeeze David's funding and weapons of war to keep on aggravating the Muslims and the US war fighting Americans. You would think he'd look at the polling before he opens his mouth. Silly rabbit! Tricks are for kids! other then that... Have a good day fellas !
14. # 3
Birdi ,   Israel   (03.25.10)
Please dont be so naive as to think that every internet information website is 100% correct.
15. American Jews, take heed of #11
Joseph ,   Israel   (03.25.10)
No one questions that an Irish American can support Ireland against the British Occupation and still be an American No one questions that a Greek, Cypriot or Armenian American can hate Turkey and still be American. But people like #11 will insist if you don't support America's enemies who are your brothers' enemies, you will be called traitors. The day may come when taking your own money from the bank will be called destabilizing the American economy. Some advice: start putting some of your money off-shore before it is too late.
16. Israel is not Obama's bitch and Obama isnt Bubu
Alan ,   SA   (03.25.10)
17. Rightist ignorance
Allen ,   Tel Aviv   (03.25.10)
@Marc, I think what you propose is called "blackmailing"... At this point, do not forget to blackmail Egypt as well which is also receiving 3B USD in US aid while not doing anything to curb rocket attacks from Gaza.
18. Obama/Clinton/Bin Laden & Co
TAHRIR QUDS ALYAUDI   (03.25.10)
are human.They can do nothing against Israel.IN GOD WE TRUST AM ISRAEL HAI VKAYAM
19. It's the best government. ;)
Salma ,   Palestine   (03.25.10)
I hope that the Netanyahu government can maintain this situation (though I doubt they can) and not to go to the negotiations........ we do not want to negotiate with you Please do this job on our behalf with our sincere thanks
20. there will be no agreement
Jhan   (03.25.10)
it's all garbage. Pharaoh has successfullu moved Israelis' mental line out of Judea and Shomron, and into west Jerusalem. Israelis being as stupid as the day is long haven't even noticed...
21. to #1 really wise so you threat to cut Israel
ghostq   (03.25.10)
that will leav you with none to count on when it comes to the ME. you will be on your own just in case chaves will join force with Iran.. and you wrong the best MIg and weapons to Israel come from Russia, only the last 20 years USA got into the pic. you know since the cold war.
22. #10 you absolutly right
ghostq   (03.25.10)
23. @ 11 Protective umbrella???
AJ - Raalte   (03.25.10)
Thing is, that lovely umbrella has been closed for a while now and it's prodding Israel towards national suicide. Tiny Israel can only "humiliate" the huge US of A, if the latter CHOOSES to take umbrage at every house that's being planned to be built. Stop micro-managing already!
24. Passover is almost here and Pharoh o-BUM-a has failed to
Bunnie Meyer ,   Los Angeles, CA USA   (03.25.10)
crush the Jews. Celebrate freedom from the tyranny of Egypt and our failed muslum "president."
25. #8
Michael ,   Haifa   (03.25.10)
What's your position on a potential Security Council Resolution calling for a Trade Embargo on Israel ? South Africa style ?
26. Over a Barrel
Stan ,   Johannesburg RSA   (03.25.10)
It can only makes sense that USA would come out in support of Arab interestes when you compare Democratic Israel to Dictorial Arab states and Terrorist Hamas (too many differences to mention), that USA is acting in it's own interest which is Barrels of Oil. Even more glaring is that USA is now ready to supports suicide bomber interests for Barrels of Oil?? Why else the silence on gross PA incitement and immoral fundamentals? Go ahead USA, act in your interest (Barrels of Oil).
27. 16 yeasrs of failed US policy
Marcel ,   Florida   (03.25.10)
AFTER so many years of failure the US is ramming it's agenda to carve out Israel for another Islamic state. It has to deliver Israel on a platter to the Arab world by way of the Saudi's. This is why the US works hard to break Netanyahu and needs weak leaders like Livni as PM.
28. Main aim of O is to cause collapse of IL Govt in order to...
Alan ,   SA   (03.25.10)
replace it with a more pliable Livni(or whoever is amenable) type of leadership. Bibi experienced this with Clinton in 90s when his Govt was replaced . There is no stopping O.-His administration will push first on Borders, then on so -called refugees.They will not stop till Israel as a JEWISH STATE will be flushed down the toilet of history. The Israel public and World Jewry must realise this. They are not playing games. The US and EU is bankrupt financially and is beholden to the Arabs and China..They have to deliver to their sponsors in Islamic Oil States. They also want to split world Jewry from Israel and be Antisemites at the same time .(hence the horrific increase in Antisemitic RECORDED incidents in recent times.So for a "quiet life", some Jews tend to go along with them I think things were changing even in the last years of George W Bush-so its not that new!
29. b.o. will lose the dem majority in the House
jason white ,   afula, israel   (03.25.10)
next Nov. And will be unemployed in Jan,2013. b.o. is the worst enemy the Jews have faced since WWII. he is also the worst enemy the U.S. has faced since the fall of the U.S.S.R. But both the U.S. and Israel will survive the jihadist attempts to destroy us. We do not have to take orders from a jihadist. An anti Semite and anti Zionist like b.o. or hitlery clinton will not force us to commit national suicide. The same goes for all their goons. bibi should sever ties with this administration and rely on our friends in both House and the people of the U.S.
30. israel needs to stay the course
rylee   (03.25.10)
if you give in everyone will just end up wanting it all. the arabs will just tell obama what they want and he will give it to them. what is next obama will tell european countries to carve out sections of europe for the arabs, and is that why they have move to europe in large numbers. obama is now the great arab leader, surpassing nasser.
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