News
Hamas says asked by US to keep silent on talks
Roee Nahmias
Published: 25.06.10, 19:04
Comment Comment
Print comment Print comment
Back to article
133 Talkbacks for this article
31. Obama
Birdi ,   Israel   (06.26.10)
By wanting to talk to Hamas,(a recognized terrorist organization) Obama is showing his true colours. He is adding one more nail to his coffin !!
32. Is that news?
Ben ,   London, UK   (06.26.10)
33. Checks in the mail
Logos ,   Castro Valley, USA   (06.26.10)
Thus says the LORD, who stretches out the heavens, lays the foundation of the earth, and forms the spirit of man within him: 2 “Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of drunkenness to all the surrounding peoples, when they lay siege against Judah and Jerusalem. 3 And it shall happen in that day that I will make Jerusalem a very heavy stone for all peoples; all who would heave it away will surely be cut in pieces, though all nations of the earth are gathered against it. 4 In that day,” says the LORD, “I will strike every horse with confusion, and its rider with madness; I will open My eyes on the house of Judah, and will strike every horse of the peoples with blindness.
34. To: No. 22
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (06.26.10)
What a shame. Go ahead -- wallow in your ignorance and incredible mediocrity, Eli. Have fun. Have a falafel. Do whatever it is that you do. Stay away from the intellectual pursuits. Not your thing, bubbeleh. As you have so obviously demonstrated.
35. To: No. 27
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (06.26.10)
Umm -- care to explain how? Please? Your post is -- well (sorry about this) -- incoherent.
36. To: No. 29
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (06.26.10)
Sorry, but you are wrong. The principle of judicial review which has existed in American constitutional law since 1803 begs to differ. The ONLY way to override a United States Supreme Court decision on constitutionality is to write new law. Remember the Truman era steel case? Yes, Virginia, the United States Supreme Court can address actions of the executive. The Supreme Court is the final arbiter, both over the actions of the executive, and the constitutionality of Congressional acts. It would take an amendment to the United States Constitution to overrule the Supreme Court's decision about terrorist groups. Good luck. P.S. -- Here's a news flash. John Marshall was an extremely bright individual. He is responsible for the concept of judicial review. There is no "checks and balances." The United States Supreme Court reigns supreme. The only option available to override a Supreme Court decision is an amendment to the Constitution. Frankly, I don't see Congress enacting an amendment to allow the executive branch to deal with terrorist organizations. Really, I don't. Ooh, too bad for the promoters of Arab and Islamic violence.
37. Hamas Obama
George USA   (06.26.10)
In the quest for peace our president can talk to anyone he wants to. We are proud of him. God bless America. We are lucky to have him.
38. Further to my post at No. 36
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (06.26.10)
I almost forgot! Any amendment to the United States Constitution that might allow the president to deal with terrorist organizations would have to be ratified by two-thirds of the states. Not going to happen. Hussein Obama either obeys the law or he flouts it. The latter is an extraordinarily bad idea. It exposes him to impeachment. Oh, wait! He's exposed himself already. Sweet. Thank you, United States Supreme Court.
39. #23 the truth is published!
Danielle   (06.26.10)
It did happend! the Hamas have publicized to arouse an argument and appeal between two alliance partners.
40. # 30 people have short memory
MENACHEM   (06.26.10)
41. To: No. 37
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (06.26.10)
No, George, he cannot. Obama is not above the law (although he certainly seems to think he is). We are extremely unlucky to have this community organizing fraud as president. If you look at his popularity and approval ratings, you will discover that most Americans agree with me. Hussein Obama is taking the United States down an extremely unfortunate path. I can only hope that we will recover before it is too late.
42. As followng Obama steps maybe we should talk with Al QAEDA?
Dov   (06.26.10)
43. Re: #39 Just consider the source
Ninjateck ,   Los Angeles, CA, USA   (06.27.10)
This tabloid style arabic "newspaper" that quotes a Hamas "official" says that there is proof of a US-Hamas dialog that it does not provide. Hamas can do this with impunity since we all know they are a bunch of compulsive liars and murderers. You allow them to win when they sow division like this without any substance or real effort from their part. Your head of state is meeting ours for the fifth time next week, other top officials are in almost real time contact. How much more access can an ally ask for? Chill out, we (President Obama inclusive) got your backs already.
44. sarah b get a job
(06.27.10)
u spend too much time on ynet with all the latest racist BS get a life love
45. clichés
Ric ,   Gaza   (06.27.10)
"has no choice but to work with Hamas due to its influence in the Arab and Islamic world." no — BECAUSE of its influence... etc etc "due to" is a cliche that is so old and feeble it is a stick stuck in the mud bad writing.
46. Øbama appeasing terrorists (again)
Constitution First ,   Lexington MA, USA   (06.28.10)
Hate your friends, kiss up to your enemies, show both petty belligerence and weakness at the same time, Yup it is looking more like Jimmy Carter all over again. Except for Richard Nixon's thin skin.
47. We're Sorry Israel
Sean Patriot ,   Waco, Texas   (06.28.10)
We're sorry that piece of crap commie was voted into office by MORONS in the USA.
48. Slight of hand
robertm ,   burbank, USA   (06.28.10)
So a senior Hamas official is told not to say anything and the first thing he does is go find the press. I guess the Jewish lobby knows now! This is slight of hand. Pay attention; something else worth paying attention to. is being covered by this insignificant release of "news". "See nothin' up ma sleeve!"
49. ***OBAMA CONFESSES TO THE FRAUD OF THE CENTURY****
John Frost ,   Miami Fl USA   (06.28.10)
***OBAMA CONFESSES TO THE FRAUD OF THE CENTURY**** We Americans swear on the Honor of our Founders, Troops and the US Constitution to expose this Indonesian illegal without US ID or Birth Certificate, as an Usurper and a fraud and to erase his memory from all records of the American Government and the Nation's history: Here, in his own words Obama confesses to the Fraud of the Century: http://freedomtalk.lefora.com/2010/06/08/is-nancy-pelosi-behing-the-scam-of-the-century-let/
50. JEWS Sleep with OBAMA REGARDLESS
MickeyF2010 ,   Atlanta, GA   (06.28.10)
The problem is that Jews in the USA, at least 80%, are moronic SHEEP. They will go to bed with any Democrat, simply because they are democrats. Some, just because they support abortion rights. OBAMA has only one interest in Jews... Money. And he knows that most of them will throw money at him like he is their crack supplier. You 80% WAKE UP!!!!!!!!!!!! This man is leading us all to the slaughter. PLEASE!!! Look at what Obama is doing before Israel is gone and the rest of us are begging Russia to take us back.
51. Talkback #8
Rose ,   NY, USA   (06.28.10)
Absolutely right. There is no other way to achieve peace in the region. The two state solution must be along the 1967 borders and Israel must accept this.
52. Jewish Voters -- This Is Your Fault
NYC_Con ,   NYC, USA   (06.28.10)
You voted for Obama, despite his shady past and well-established anti-Israel connections (Rev. Wright, et al). Your votes helped put him in the White House. Will you vote for him again? Yes, your people ALWAYS vote for Democrats. Prove me wrong, or stop complaining about Obama -- you voted for him, you and Israel will reap what you/ve sown by falling for "Hope and Change".
53. To poster #23 NinaJustice
NYC_Con ,   NYC, USA   (06.28.10)
Hamas doesn't need to "aggrandize themselves" with a fake story as you assert. The $400 million dollars worth of taxpayer money Obama gave this terrorist group is legitimacy enough.
54. Israel is doomed
Adam ,   Memphis, USA   (06.28.10)
This president is NOT a friend of Jews. We will see the destruction of Israel before 2012
55. US to keep silent
Joe Pepe ,   New York City   (06.28.10)
Why did so many Jews in NY support this Isreal hating looser? Do Jews in NY have it in for Isreal? We're trying to help here. Can you guys give a pro-Isreal Christian a little help. I won't ask you to explain Rham the traitor but we are a bit confused by the rest.
56. Obama Fears Jewish Lobby?
Vink ,   Manhattan USA   (06.28.10)
I thought Obama was going to do away with Lobbyists dictating American policy as part of his Hope & Change package? Oh, you mean Obama is just a liar and a fraud? Well, I could have told you that. Funny thing, though... American Jews were instrumental in placing this Muslim fraud and enemy of the American way of life in the White House. Oh well. Someone once said you reap what you sow...Enjoy the fruits of your deception.
57. So long as Hamas has power over Gaza..
gb ,   US   (06.28.10)
There will be war. It is who they are. They will never hold elections because they would lose. When the next war comes (with Hamas it is only a question of when), there is no choice but to destroy Hamas' control. Place UN peacekeepers who then hand it back to the PA (perhaps keeping Mr. Dahlan out of the picture to avoid a Palestinian civil war) and perhaps Gazas can enjoy a government that tries to improve their quality of life. No more blockade, no tunnels but normalcy. We do ourselves no favors leaving this dangerous snakepit at our doorstep.
58. Hamas=Obama Colluding
Rowdy Boots ,   USA   (06.28.10)
You Fool! It is against U.S. Law to be involved with Hamas. This is just another piece of evidence that this man thinks he is above the law and that he can do whatever he wants. This shows a complete lack of understanding of Foreign Affairs. Fools all. Rowdy Boots
59. Arbitrary "terrorist" designation
Patrick ,   New York, USA   (06.28.10)
What Sarah B doesn't seem to realize is that the "terrorist" label is merely an arbitrary US government designation when applied to Hamas - a complex combination of political party, charitable social welfare organizations, and lawful armed resistance to Israeli military occupation and oppression. The "terrorist" designation is more a measure of the political clout of the Jewish zionist lobby in the US than an objective indictment of Hamas. If reason should ever prevail over Jewish power in the US than Hamas will be removed from this so-called "terrorist" list.
60. Well
jj binx ,   alderaan, usa   (06.28.10)
I didn't vote for this usurper. Next thing we know, we'll see him granted "emergency powers" to dissolve the senate.
Previous talkbacks
Next talkbacks
Back to article