Either all talk backers here are settlers or foreigners Gone are the days when many Israelis questioned the existence of a Palestinian national identity, and today only a small minority continues to articulate a demand to retain control of all the West Bank."

Keep on dreaming.

Not sure if you are this creepette who has lied to become "famous" about his background. Many Israelis had to grow up not trusting their neighbors - is there any question why? When their neighbors believe in the lies of Arafat who will always be known as the father of modern terror? There is no such thing as a Palesitnian. It's Israel. When you and others can understand that - then people can move to the next step. Arafat stated he was Palesitnian. He lied (what else is new). The Brits called non-Muslims Palestinians. Arafat called Muslims "palestinians" after 1964. It was Israel for 16 years prior. It's called common sense. Something that Ray Hanania is missing. .

I disagree 100% with baidetz. Syria is playing a double game and is the root enemy of israel, arming hezbollah. Baidetz is wrong and withdrawing from the golan would be suicide and the end of israel.Even if syria is ambivalent about iran and holds to it because of the father's relations 30 years ago, syria is virulently antiisrael-end of story.

I read #1 differently. After many readings, it seems Ray is being sarcastic. "Either all talk backers here are settlers or foreigners..." Obviously they aren't. My take is that Ray is saying 'no way is 'Gone are the days' true'. Ray?

Ray, You claim a National History a National Identity yet can not accept another 's people's rights. First point, Israel has a 4,000 year History yet is willing to accept a Palestinian state. However, the PLO was founded in 1964 A.D. and won't realize anothers history. Only one nation in the world has a history that spans 4,000. No, it is not the Palestinians its China. To claim all Jews are foreigners or settlers shows a complete disrespect and yes racist idealogy that no nation with a long History or short History can accept. I guess a "nation" that can't accept another proves there is something illegitimate about there status. I guess after 46 years of peoplehood the Palestinians should spend more time learning how real nations function instead of thinking on how to destoy them. To conclude, you could call the jews foreigners or settlers but who and what are the palestinians? The greatest hoax to be fostered on the International community since the beginning of time. palestinians have the same Islamic Denomination as Saudi Arabia and others (excluding the small minority of christians). No distinct language that is different from other Middleastrn countries. Finally, the Palestinians are trying to claim a land they never lost in war.

Bibi will of course give him the red carpet treatment but the Israeli public will make sure Obama understands he is neither welcome or wanted in Israel. I would rather Ahmadinejad visited than Obama. Ahmadinejad makes clear he wants Israel destroyed he doesn't smile and make sure we know Americas support for Israel is unwavering and then try stab you in the back.