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Columnist: Kerry warned Israel faces further isolation should talks fail
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Published: 13.08.13, 18:32
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1. Warning
Joe Mevorah ,   Lincoln, USA   (08.13.13)
The U.S. is always warning Israel. Since 1948 the U.S. policy has always been not allowing to lose a war, nor allowing Israel to really win one. Therefore, today's talks are consistant with that policy.
2. KERRY HAS JUST DELIGITMIZED THESE NEGOTIATIONS
stude ham   (08.13.13)
by taking only the arab side and trying to delegitimize Israel. Kerry has returned to the ancient and thoroughly bankrupt policies of the US state department under the likes of john foster dulles and his ilk. this is nowhere near a peace offensive. the Kerry/Obama approach is purely OFFENSIVE! Israel can hold out and must hold out to survive the last 3 years of this lame duck Obama farce.
3. All see. No matter how much good Israel does. World slaps
adi ,   Zurich   (08.13.13)
4. "harm Israel ability to promote an attack on Iran"
Igor ,   Israel   (08.13.13)
Incredibly, the world hates the Jews so much that for the sake of our destruction is willing to accept nuclear conflict.
5. A cure for indifference
Michael ,   Haifa   (08.13.13)
International isolation and sanctions hitting the pockets of Israelis who are indifferent towards the land theft of the settlement policy may be the only cure for our present predicament
6. Kerry Great expectations You fix it not us
Martin SA   (08.13.13)
Kerry Great expectations You fix it not us You expect us to make up for your not controlling the process. Kerry you have to rain in on other before threaten us. You do whats expected from you as the facilitator of the process. We are not your scape goat Also sort out the EU whom are interfering. Sort them out .
7. me kerry Is Morally Bankrupt
(08.13.13)
As the muzzie in charge, he is a Fervent Anti-Semite! His Fake/Faux nobel piece prize Is Fictious and Yes Bibi should Study All Information regarding this Extortion till Jan 2017!!! Everything b.H.o. Touches Turn To Drek!!!
8. Israel suffering from isolation
jennifer ,   jerusalem, Israel   (08.13.13)
this is to be expected! The whole world is against us! I'm sure the americans pray each day for the continuation of their holy arab oil!
9. Irrationality
Akiva ,   NYC   (08.13.13)
Although I consider the West Bank an intrinsic part of Eretz Israel, even I think the timing was bad to build more on the West Bank, almost as irrational as the USA demanding the release of convicted murderers before talks even begin. Almost as irrational as the Israeli Supreme Court letting Bibi release convicts without the Court's and victims' families' involvement.
10. #2
Harold ,   USA   (08.13.13)
It is not Obama it is the EU wants this stubborn Middle East conflict be solved within 9 months otherwise the they will apply more sanctions on Israel and probably delegitimize it.
11. #1,But Joe.....
Ian ,   Newcastle upon Tyne   (08.13.13)
...this is YOUR government that you're bitching about so what's the point of doing your bitching here? If you don't like your government's attitude towards Israel,TELL IT SO.Be in touch with your Senators and Representatives,let them know what you think and tell them that you want them to stand up and support Israel. If the Administration doesn't hear criticism from the US people it'll just take it for granted that its policies have general approval...they'll take you for granted. THREE CHEERS FOR ISRAEL!!!
12. Isolation is a Blessing!
Shoshana Rubin ,   Nokum   (08.13.13)
Don't let Kerry scare you. Remember who he works for-Barack Hussein Obama who has gotten everything wrong about the ME. Israeli isolation from this extremely crazy, upside-down world is a Blessing!
13. Kerry Warns
Lazerbenabba ,   London, England   (08.13.13)
The desperation of Kerry (read Obama) is palpable, so much so that he is resorting to blackmail; if you do not do this and stop doing that, Israel will face even further international condemnation. What else is new? Obama/Kerry have invested so much time and effort into bludgeoning Israel to comply with the perverted idea of a Palestinian genuine belief in a peace with Israel. How much credence dare Israel give to the promise of US protection? All may see the value that the US under Obama has placed on its long term ally Mubarak; all to serve his perverted belief that the Arab nations without a strong secular leadership may progress to Democracy and this under the benevolent wings of Islam. Is there anything that is more based on wishful thing than this?
14. Kerry sets up Israel with peace talk charade
sg ,   Teaneck   (08.13.13)
to create situation to catalyze anti-Israel/isolation reaction. Kerry/Obama are NOT friends of Israel. Israel is the patsy for their failed foreign policy.
15. To #11
Joe Mevorah ,   Lincoln, USA   (08.13.13)
My observation has been made by AIPAC and other powerful groups since 1948. U.S. foreign policy is made to benefit its government. That's the way it works. It's a balancing act. Please Jewish-Americans as a powerful voting block, and at the same time make sure that Arab oil flows. Grow up and smell the roses my friend. That's how it works!
16. Mr. Kerry, are you implying that US will turn away from
leo ,   usa   (08.13.13)
Israel? . Because if not, then Western Europe is not that much of a loss while compared to the rest of the World.
17. Why is onus on Israel for talks to succeed?
Rachel ,   US   (08.13.13)
18. Kerry spending his time trying to frighten Israel
Sam ,   Canada   (08.13.13)
Kerry is spending his time trying to frighten Israel into more and more free concessions so that he can go to Arab countries and tell them he delivered them Jerusalem and a Palestinian state in return for nothing. Israel will have to decide by itself what is in its best interests because Kerry certainly looks like he doesn't care.
19. #16 It will be an easy sell
Sarah B ,   Tel Aviv/London   (08.13.13)
to the American taxpayer Forget what you are sold by AIPAC when you talk to ordinary Americans on the street and let them know they are subsidising Israel to the tune of $30 billion per annum they go ballistic. Netanyahu is playing an extremely dangerous game
20. My guess is that "isolation" will disappear by enchantment
Moshe   (08.13.13)
the day Obama will leave the oval office.
21. #5 Michael
Lazerbenabba ,   London, England   (08.13.13)
In case you have not already noticed, Israel is already isolated except where it suits those nations to conveniently forget their false high morals when they need some technology/medicine from the most progressive nation on earth. Because of this overt selfish pragmatism from the likes of the EU etc. Israel may safely continue on its own self interest path in the knowledge that should those delusional arbiters of international morality, Kerry/Obama attempt to continue their hypocritical path against the best interests of Israel other avenues are so obviously available from Asia and the Far East.
22. Wow I am shocked about you
yona ,   tlv   (08.13.13)
in avos we are told that a smart person can see the outcome and future of current actions to assume if building stops there will be peace is stupid, there will be more and more demands by these arabs israel can either stop listening now and do what it needs to do or surrender tons of land and at the end anyway have to stop listening because the demands will never ever end
23. Kerry and Goldberg are merely stating
On the Balcony ,   Akko/NY/Kyiv   (08.13.13)
the obvious. It is neither anti-semitic nor anti-Israel to condemn the settlement policy. A large percent of Israeli Jews similarly feel that the settlement policy is illegal, irrational and immoral.
24. delegitimization
dan ,   dc   (08.13.13)
this is something that will continue by anti semites as long as their a jewish state on one square mile of soil. it is not a good reason to give the palestinians everything, because they want more than everything. better option is to redefine this conflict -- "We accept the existence of a palestinian state in the future at peace with israel. there are territorial disputes that we have between us. these do not preclude the existence of a palestinian state.". make it about small territorial disputes. take the existential question off the table.
25. #23. Polls show most Israelis support Judea/Samaria.
Chaim ,   Israel   (08.13.13)
Jump Off The Balcony; among your crowd of far left wing nuts, most probably condemn Jews for living in our ancestral heartland of Judea and Samaria. However, recent polls published within the last month, show a large majority of Israelis support Judea and Samaria.
26. Sarah @ 19, one correction, one challenge for you.
leo ,   usa   (08.13.13)
Correction: $30B is incorrect number, try $3B and even that mostly stays in US and creates a lot of jobs. Challenge: Come to US and run survey to get real numbers and you will be surprised how wrong you are.
27. #19 & 26 bottom line isrzel is
USA   (08.13.13)
getting a handout from America taxpayers be it money or American goods. Jews still don't shell out a shekel.
28. Warning to the USA:Change Israel policy or face destruction!
Writing on the wall   (08.13.13)
Why? Because the one and only God says :''He who curses Israel will be cursed !'' Change fast or its too late !
29. Further Isolation?
manicdrummer ,   Haifa, Israel   (08.13.13)
From who?
30. Goldberg Obama Deligitamazation
(08.13.13)
Goldberg is widely concieved to the voice of the President. who did you think was coordinating all these boycott campaigns in Europe and also funding these deligitamization campaigns through third parties? There are always ways to fight against it if the PM has the guts. If he does not he does not deserve to be in power. The present US government has no intention to allow Israel to remain a Jewish Homeland why does he say Jewish and democratic? Why does he rewrite international law to fit his political view? Why is the Present US goverment overthrowing Arab governments and puting in the Arab Brotherhood? Why is this present US government funding anti Israel NGOs and left wing groups in Israel? Who was leaking sensitive Israeli military information the United States?
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