this is who obama is picking as defense minister. look: obama hates israel, but not because he's antisemitic. the reason is that he hates america and israel is america's biggest supporter.

Obama is not a brilliant leader and his lefty agenda is very rev. Wright!

I seem to recall the name, just can't remember the face. Oh well, probably but a nobody.

Does it mean a democratic state with equal rights for all citizens? Does it mean an apartheid state were inter-religious marriage is not possible and separate bus line for different people? Or is it a King David state where slave workers do all the work? So please tell me what a "Jewish state" is, so I can recognize it.

How, pray tell, does he propose to do that? Invade Israel? If you think the United States got a whupping in Somalia, wait 'til you see what would happen to them against Israel. Stop foreign aid to Israel? First of all, he cannot -- he does not control the purse strings; the United States House of Representatives does, and the House has always been staunchly pro-Israel. Any attempt by Obama to bully or browbeat Israel could very well result in his impeachment. Do not discount the probability that Israel has some very damaging proof about Obama that would threaten his presidency -- such as where he was born. Obama should not push his luck. If he wants to make his mark upon history, how about bullying the Chinese to withdraw from Tibet? He would get the undying thanks of the Dalai Lama for that one, and it might actually serve the world's best interests. Bully Israel? What's Obama going to do when Israel pushes back?

Because if PA would be willing to compromise in their demands, Israel would have lost a great peace of Judea and Samaria. God is using the uncomporomising attitude of Arabs as a means of carrying out His Will! Now Abbas will get nothing of Jewish land!

you aren't welcome in Israel. You've become obnoxious and an arrogant fool.

While the West talks in generalities about being concerned about Israel's security it is more than willing to take risks with Israel's security in the hopes of appeasing Arabs and other Muslims. So, they pressure Israel to retreat to the 1967 borders in the hope that is enough.If it doesn't work out, well tough luck. Israel will have to do what is right for Israel.

and then want sacrifices from the Arabs?

Mr Obama ,sadly ,appears to be suffering from " Delusions Of Grandeur " which is not an uncommon condition .He is ,in addition ,somewhat narcissistic .The end result is : He is simply a CHARLATAN . No more ,no less.

And he's of course trying to do so over the back of the Jews. If Israel/Jews will perish after that....well, that will be his 'golden parachute!

...Bibi forms a coalition? Well, Bibi, now you can repay obama's 'hospitality' towards you when you visited the US. Simply, form your coalition on March 17th!

This is a great article. However, Obama works for the enemies of Israel and America. There is no point pleading to him to be fair and rational. Most Americans are friends of Israel but Obama definitely is not. Israel must deal with Obama for what he is.

neither Obama nor Abbas or anybody else decides what will happen in the future. God has told his plan for Israel and this plan will be materialized. It doesn't count what UN, Arabs or others are thinking about the issue. Israel will be new founded and Jews will live in peace and rest in their homeland. God has promised that and he holds his promises. The future will be better than the present and the past! It has already started.

a veto has a price.

Though I agree with the diatribe.....one does not reward intransigence.

speak in the FIRST person please and only about yourself.

Neither does one reward terrorism or pretend that six wars and seven decades of unremitting violence against Jews never happened, isn't that right, Cameron?

Did you read the article? It has nothing to do with what Obama did in Libya and Afghanistan.

A Jewish state does not imply a religious state. FYI most Jews are not religious. The term Jewish derives from one of the 12 the tribes of Israel, Judah. The name Judah encompases all 12 tribes in modern times. If you still do not like that, you do not have to come here or go to any other state that wants to preserve its culture. Tell me though, what type of state to you think the future palestine will be, a peaceful, free libreal democratic state or a corrupt, oppressive apartheid Islamic state?

An arrogance and short memory as usual - Visit the history pages of Weimar Republic and check how fast your 'influence' can change and result in backlash ,...

of return in return for Israel giving up the law of return.

How about trying something new and different in the quest for peace? Instead of the usual noise about Israeli apartments and settlements, how about demanding that the Muslim countries that follow the "religion of love" renounce the Islamic doctrine of "death to infidels"? And, how about demanding that the Mullahs withdraw their fatwas for death to Jews, death to Christians, and the destruction of Israel?

To abu mazen Is: End All Discusion On The Division Of Jerusalem, The Eternal Capital Of The Hebrew/Israelite People.

Time to change the mantra's without substance to!

It doesn't matter who they are or what they say, everybody is an enemy! It's tough trying to explain even simple things to the paranoid and paranoia rules in this conflict.

Very good article. Right on the spot. But you forgot the charter of the PLO is similar to that of Fatah, therefore also has to be amended. But we all tend to forget the influence on the palestinans of the Arab League. They have the power over the palestinians. So Abbas will never accept any peace without the support from the AL. And what stands in the charter of human rights of the AL? Article 2.3 reads: "All forms of racism, Zionism and foreign occupation and domination constitute an impediment to human dignity and a major barrier to the exercise of the fundamental rights of peoples; all such practices must be condemned and efforts must be deployed for their elimination." Meaning 21 arab states regards racism and zionism as equal and that efforts must be deployed for it´s elimination. Means Israel has to be eliminated. Does anyone here understand how impossible it seems ta make any peacagreement with the arabs?

"Some 21% of Israeli citizens are Arabs, who enjoy all the benefits of citizenship," Are you sure?. Why not pay a visit to syuafat in jerusalem and see for yourself. What about the laws designed specifically to make life difficult for the arabs.

that Chavez is the best friend and made "HIGH FIVE" with him. Now he wants another 'change". This guy is moving fast. At least Abbas and his best friend Ahmedinazad do not want any "change", except to remove Israel.