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Israel losing America
Eitan Haber
Published: 09.06.13, 20:08
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61. American support is not to be taken for granted
Ron ,   OC US   (06.10.13)
Israel will not lose American support in the for seeable future in large part due the failed states in the Arab world which are nearly all of them. Then there is the item of Arab/Islamic terror which is most all of the terror on the planet. Israel is a productive state and most Americans might not agree with the settlement policy they don't want a weakened Israel or one that goes back to 67 borders. And, Israel has gas and the potential for oil...
62. #44 has it right
TaylorT ,   Earth   (06.10.13)
The childish mentality of many of the talkbackers is exactly why Americans are waking up to Israel's immaturity. These people like to think either America is not turning away from Israel (classic denial) to trying to say it doesn't matter (classic thinking of a ten-year-old who dreams of running away from mommy.) Can Israel wake up in time to save itself? Probably not. In the next ten years we'll see an American president not veto some UNSC resolution aimed at punishing Israel. This will embolden Israel's enemies and quickly lead to a diplomatic push that sanctions Israel's economy and indicts Israel's leaders at the ICC. And when Israel finds itself a pariah like South Africa or Serbia in the 1990s, where will all the brave talkbackers be who go on and on about not needing the US? Trying to get Visas to the US, that's where.
63. #14 nonsense
Sarah B ,   Tel Aviv/London   (06.10.13)
The real problem Israel faces is the changing demographics in the United states. Simple fact is the Jewish vote is declining in influence compared to the Hispanic and black vote, even President G W Bush took time out to learn Spanish
64. America and Israel and Bibi an Ynet
howard singer ,   pittsburgh   (06.10.13)
When Bibi is a complete and total success in Israel-American relations, this is the only criticism that Ynet can come up with. Ynet HATES Bibi's success.
65. The Cry of the Phantom
Yardena   (06.10.13)
on march 20th of this year Obama said the following "Across this region the winds of change bring both promise and peril," he said. The visit, he said, gives him an opportunity to "reaffirm the unbreakable bond" between the U.S. and Israel, restate the U.S.'s "unwayvering commitment to Israeli security," as well as talk to Israelis. "We stand together because we share a common story of patriots determined to be a free people in our own land," he said. "We stand together because we are democracies." And he pledged a lasting partnership, saying that the U.S. relationship with Israel is in both country's national security interest and makes the two countries stronger and "more prosperous. "That is why I'm confident in declaring that our alliance is eternal, it is forever," Obama said, repeating the word in Hebrew, lanetzach. Mr Haber is the problem not the relationship between our strong ally please Mr Haber next time you feel like posting a doom and gloom article go for a walk and clear your head thank you
66. Demographics have changed in US
sean green ,   pasadena usa   (06.10.13)
Israel supporters have always been mainly evangelical christians. the advent of atheism and immigration have changed our demographics. You have the same supporters but they aren't a majority anymore. Baptists, Pentecostals, and assorted evangelicals who grow up in Sunday school learning of Israeli history and prophecy and scripture are dying out.
67. As an American and one who keeps up with current events....
Sam ,   NY   (06.10.13)
Recent polls show the opposite - Americans have never supported Israel more. The problem is with the Government. Unfortunately the Government does not always submit to the will of the people as it should.
68. At least Canada still has stones.
Jack ,   USA   (06.10.13)
69. Israel, US Relations
Sue Cohen ,   Boulder, US   (06.10.13)
You comments in Israel losing America and Weak American Battery are wrong. Israel is strongly supported, but problems in the American political system may cause it to seem otherwise. It is also more that Israelis don't like Obama (why is his middle name Hussein?) than that he doesn't like Israel. You are projecting. It was stupid of Bibi to pull the stunt he did at the UN, as well as extending the settlements to punish the Pals for seeking UN status.
70. #62 Taylor
Dror ,   Haifa, Israel   (06.10.13)
In ten years time your country will have disintegrated. You are really uninformed. In ten years time there won't be a UN. In ten years time the entire world order will not be recognizable from today. The US is going to collapse. The rest of the world will adjust, so will we. You are seriously out of touch with reality.
71. #54 Well, US taxpayer, Egypt is getting a
A ,   Belgium   (06.10.13)
$1.5 billion handout...a bribe actually, to remain Americas' "friend". What do you have to say about that , US taxpayer, or do you only complain when it regards Israel.
72. #44 and 62....
Israeli ,   Haifa   (06.10.13)
You speak like the typical, arrogant, Americans who have to believe that the whole world needs you. You have no clue how it is out side the US. You live in a dream world. As God is my witness, before Whom I stand, we will survive without you, because we have in the past.
73. #4 robert
miri ,   israel   (06.10.13)
uses the word "occupation" for the territory we annexed as a result of the '67 war and is rightfully ours. we must not be wrongfully influenced by our friends no matter who they are !
74. Get a clue: America not so idealistic anymore
Barbara ,   Haifa Israel   (06.10.13)
It's policies, national or int'l, it's gun laws, immorality, integrity of its leaders, important values, etc. have been going downhill lately. It's economic problems because of a cheating greedy government - all of the above do not earn trust.
75. Franklin Roosevelt was not going to go along with the French
Steven Wilson ,   Anchorage, Alaska   (06.10.13)
......in re-entering Vietnam after World War Two. Then Roosevelt suddenly died...and was replaced by Truman. Truman told the French they could do whatever they wanted and gave them the green light to go back into Vietnam. Truman royally messed up with his call. We fought the Vietnam War because of his blunder. Israel didn't even compare..as a problem child... after losing all the troops that we lost in Vietnam. Truman wasn't always right in his assessments.
76. china
zorba ,   Malibu   (06.10.13)
not so fast as the last thing the US want is to see Israel turn to China. they will take Israel with open arms just to show how powerful they are becoming. never the less you got a point and Israel better wake up and get its act together.
77. Yardena at No. 65
Eaglebeak ,   Left Coast, USA   (06.10.13)
Obama has said a lot of things. He said he was a Muslim born in Kenya before he aspired to become president and then he told us he was a Christian born in Hawaii. Obama has good speech writers and is excellent at reading tele prompters. He has a talent for telling you what you want to hear. What he does not have is a desire to further the interests of Israel or America.
78. The American people support Israel
Mordechai   (06.10.13)
Translation the writer knows his politics are rejected by Israelis so he wants the US to force Israel to do his bidding because he can't win an election in Israel. The average American supports Israel and Obama's radical anti Israel belief has no support in the US. And because Israel has a congress not a parliament any anti Israel action he tries to take would be blocked by the pro Israel majority in the House and Senate..
79. #71 Wrong again
TaylorT ,   Earth   (06.10.13)
American aid to Egypt is for Israel's sake so Egypt will play nice with Israel. And to any who think this hasn't worked, just imagine the last 30 years if the US hadn't bribed Egyptians to tolerate Israel. Egypt has been one of the few nations in the region which hasn't constantly dreamed/planned for your destruction. So in reality (I know this is hard for people like you) American aid to Egypt is just more aid to Israel. The words you should be saying are "THANK YOU" but I know gratitude is hard for the terminally arrogant/ignorant.
80. #72 Haha...
TaylorT ,   Earth   (06.10.13)
It's so easy to get youngsters like you riled up! Firstly, I'm not American, although I did live there for several years. I would think it's obvious English isn't my first language. Secondly, I've never met any Americans who think "the whole world needs" America. However there are a few nations that do: Taiwan, South Korea, and (the biggest) Israel. If Americans were polled about which childish nation is most in need of Daddy America, Israel would certainly be at the top of the list. I know this fact makes you feel inferior (as it should.) As far as: "As God is my witness, before Whom I stand, we will survive without you, because we have in the past." Well, maybe history isn't your strong point, but you children spent almost 2000 years wandering the planet constantly getting kicked out of nations and/or slaughtered. Now I would think that given this you might have learned a little humility. Any other people would. But like they say, pride goes before the fall. So keep dreaming about being all big and important or that some nation like China would jump at the chance to be your ally. Because all children need dreams.
81. Source of our life?
Jacob Pinkas ,   Atlanta, USA   (06.10.13)
Think twice before you start talking about the 'source of our life'. Think back to the beginning, and all that has happened to us. And you should understand that the source of our life is much closer to us than 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
82. Load of BS
Gee ,   Zikron Yaakov   (06.10.13)
Support for Israel is GROWING in America - it is at an all time high and increasing as the Muslim self-destruct. Just because the Thug-in-Chief doesn't like us is no reason to despair. He has so many internal scandals that he will have to deal with to stay out of jail that all we have to do is let Abbas keep saying no. The Thug-in-Chief is not America
83. Haber's Pagan Crap
Brod ,   USA   (06.10.13)
Judeo-Christian America supports Israel. Haber is absolutely wrong. He should not equate Hussien the Islamist with America.
84. #79 wrong again
arne ,   chicag usa   (06.10.13)
America gives money to Egypt so that Israel doesn't bomb the aswan dam and the suez remains open to shipping.yes war with Israel would not be good for uncle sam.
85. america is loosing israel it is worse for america
alan ash ,   nyc   (06.10.13)
america will loose israel . gd forbid for america . it will be loss for america
86. America and Israel the bigger picture
Get Real ,   UK   (06.10.13)
It is Israel's stance of remaining democratic,productive, secure and independent in the face of threats of annihilation by enemies and in its true show of friendship to America that has won the respect and support of Americans over the years. That relationship will survive long after Obama has ceased in office.
87. #79 Say, how much did you have to pay to
A ,   Belgium   (06.10.13)
be allowed to join the National Socialist Workers Party? Your answer is one of the most pathetically twisted pieces of crap i've read here so far. America has only one interest: America. Egypt recieves aid for one reason only, keeping the Suez Canal open in order for the US to get its oil unhindered from the Persian Gulf, and keeping the Russians away from it. Egypt could care less about Israel or the one-way "peace treaty" which Sadat signed ONLY to recieve US $'s. Before Sadat was Nasser who started wars with Israel, after Mubarak came the islamist Morsi, who also needs $'s more than he needs to start another war, as much as he would probably like to destroy "descendents of apes and pigs Aid to Egypt is that and that alone, the words YOU should be saying are, "who is that ignoramus staring at me in the mirror?"
88. This article is not accurate
Susan L ,   New Jersey   (06.10.13)
I am an American and a Tea Partier. Meaning an activist for Freedom not oppression. The Current Pres. Of the US and his Admin. ABSOLUTELY DO NOT SPEAK FOR THE USA, with our regard for Israel. Barack Obama and Eric Holder the head of our Justice department have been stompingg on our rights daily and constantly. They are able to do this because our media has become and arm of this Administration, with George Soros and Jeffrey Immelt CEO of GE Corp. easily funding Progressive Marxist ideas and voter fraud, which enabled Obama to win a second term. The people of the Tea Party Movement stand with Israel and Freedom. I believe the writer of this article is a liberal, fanning the flames of untruths, just like our media. There are too many low information voters out there and they believe the slick marketing and liberal untruths by the media. To the people of Israel, I say; we stand with you!
89. I prefer G-d over Obama
Fred ,   Petach Tikva   (06.10.13)
He won our wars. I remember how the US put an embargo on weapons going to the Middle East in 1948 during our war of Independence thereby helping the Arab cause. In every generation the enemies of Israel try to destroy us and G-d assists us. Let's keep G-d on our side. Without G-d , we don't have a chance. Eventually the Arabs will get a nuclear weapon. It is only a matter of time.
90. Who has Israel lost?
Syd Chaden ,   Palermo Calif USA   (06.10.13)
Israel has not lost the USA. You can't lose what you never had. Israel has lost the support of liberal American Jews who would rather be citizens of a One World in which they are not considered as Jews. Israel offends politically correct liberal American Jews because of its outright Jewishness. Politically correct liberal American Jews cannot even bring themselves to call Islamists Muslims.
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