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US responds to Netanyahu: Kerry never backed boycott
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Published: 02.02.14, 14:44
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1. Kerry is right on the money..
sheik rattle & roll ,   USA   (02.02.14)
Kerry is right. The only thing he didn't say is that If it wasn't for the US unwavering support of Israel the entire world would boycott Israel. The US VETO has kept the world at bay for decades. You take that VETO away and Israel will end up like South Africa. Anybody that discounts the support of the US is either dumb or stupid. The world is changing and the power of pro-Israeli supporters in the States is wavering considering that most US Jews have a connection with Israel like most Italian Americans have a connection to Italy or African Americans to Africa.
2. What has Kerry ever warned the Palestinians about?
Sam ,   Canada   (02.02.14)
Kerry is coddling the Palestinians with money, a prisoner release and attempted freeze while turning the screws on Israel. When challenged he and his minders tell everyone how much he loves Israel. Enough of this shtick.
3. Kerry was trying to apply some not-so-subtle pressure
Noodles ,   Coney Island   (02.02.14)
on Israel....so let's not try to turn him into some kind of sympathetic saint.
4. Kerry does what benefits Hussein Obama,not America or Israel
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (02.02.14)
5. So supporting the Palestinians is no supporting a boycott?
Jim Yakamoto ,   My Country   (02.02.14)
Secretary Kerry, you can fool same of the people all the time and all the people some of the time but you cannot fool all the people all the time! You pro-Palestinian stance and that of President Obama is as obvious as the hatred of Israel and the Jewish people by Abu Mazen and his minions who only want the destruction of Israel! Secretary Kerry, you Ashton and the rest of the EU mare playing with the survival of the Jewish people. We survived Hitler, Stalin, the Tzar, the Spanish, Romans, the Greeks and Persians. We will survive the Obama Administration and we will still be here when you and your President are only remembered as the men who who changed the US from being the "Leader of the Free World" to the "Losers of the Pride and Dignity of the USA"! You have failed Israel but you have also failed the people of Syria and you have stabbed your Gulf States allies in the back!
6. You can`t be a bigger lier than Kerry !
Chris Rettenmoser ,   Bayerisch Gmain Germ   (02.02.14)
7. Kerry did not keep his word at start of talks
(02.02.14)
but, Hey, What's new? Kerry is part of a dictatorial leaning far left administration adept at colouring facts and pushing. Thankfully, Sisi pushed back. Messed up with dumb interference
8. Time to leave the USA......
Baumann   (02.02.14)
...for fear of Gods wrath which will hit the USA for dividing the land of Israel ! The foolish / illegal US- government is fooling the world, but they cant fool the God of Israel who says :'' I will curse those who curse Israel!''
9. kerry is clueless, I think he has no clue what
lili   (02.02.14)
to do, and he is making a fool out of himself and USA, he knows that if Israel won't be on his side the alternative for Israel would be russia, and I think the americans are losing that battle.
10. Polonium "gun to our heads" didn't work on Palestinians
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (02.02.14)
11. A master of slander-information
Emanuel   (02.02.14)
Well, Kerry is Iran's biggenst asset, Assad biggest asset as well- to gas his people without a response, like bombing - he is the master of slander information bc he cares for Hamas and Abbas- to create a then already failed arab state - thus even more Arabs can try to kill as much jews as they can, state by state - is is a fact, just read what Abbas spells day ba day. And now Kerry lets the gas in Syria, it will take years to take it out..... AND he talls about business-war against jewish kids and jews in general bc jews want to keep the Kotel and have security ?! What about the NSA ? Well, Obama was educated by his bigot precher, no wonder he dislikes jews ! And Kerry is a friend ? Kiss your friends, Kerry !
12. Kerry - enabling terrorism and boycotts by his words
Raymond in DC ,   Washington, USA   (02.02.14)
Kerry can be pretty obtuse, but as a diplomat he needs to realize his words, especially as an emissary of the US president, are "signals". His words in November warning Israel of a Third Intifada was taken to justify increased violence and terror against Israelis. ("See? I warned you," he will later say.) So too with boycotts. He and the EU's "Foreign Minister" Ashton have both been "warning" of boycotts - but only against Israel - if a peace deal isn't concluded. And right on cue, EU's private sector starts boycotting Israeli interests. ("See? I warned you. Now agree to my Framework or worse will happen.") The State Department may deny intent, but they - and the EU - have to take responsibility. Words matter.
13. Kerry is a liar!
milwaukeebroad ,   Haifa, Israel   (02.02.14)
Instead of warning Israel about boycotts, he should be warning the EU that boycotts will only make the situation worse. Because he didn't, he has already made the situation worse. He clearly proved that he supports BDS.
14. Persona-Non-Grata!
Dave   (02.02.14)
15. Beware of Kerry
Pauldeparis ,   France, Paris   (02.02.14)
Kerry is ready to betray Israel for his success. And what about JONATHAN POLLARD. Set JONATHAN free, no discussion before his release.
16. To All Commentators
Harold ,   USA   (02.02.14)
Its the EU that wants the Middle East conflict between Israel and the Palestinians be solved and they are the ones who demanded American, the honest broker, to pressure both parties to negotiate for the future Palestinian State. The EU did say before the Peace meetings started that they will apply sanctions on both parties when it fails.
17. I Am Casting Negative Vote In 2016
emanon ,   USA   (02.02.14)
I can't support either major party's candidate in 2016. I'm either going to write my own name in or I'm going to find a third party I can support. The Republicans want me to give up my religion and enslave women while the Democrats want to give away my spiritual homeland.
18. Since Rome
paulD ,   Jerusalem   (02.02.14)
western civilization sustains itself on deception, and violence. Let's recall what our sages told us about the foundations of the West. A pig appears kosher by extending their split hoofs, but what all know what a pig is. The west wants to appear moral and upright, but after the Holocaust, we know what it is, and what it is capable of. Sorry, just stating the facts.
19. This American supports a complete boycott
Americanvet28 ,   USA   (02.02.14)
20. Silly misinterpretation
Daniel   (02.02.14)
Those who accuse Kerry of supporting a boycott logically thinks the whole Israeli right supports a nuclear attack on us. They've been "warning" for a nuclear attack repeatedly unless something is done, just as Kerry is "warning" for a boycott unless something is done. Anyone with even an ounce of understanding would understand that Bibi does not want us nuked and Kerry does not want us boycotted.
21. complete boycott
Alan ,   ohio   (02.02.14)
I totally agree...there should be a complete boycott of the Fekestinians until they return to Jordan...their land and not Judea and Samaria!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
22. Birds of Feather.....
AVouskila ,   South America   (02.02.14)
They stay together! Well not so fast. It looks like their is an internal debate between Kerry and Obama 's administration. Kerry couldn't care less (hnlike Hilary's enthusiasm for all Obama strategies, as she was her help that brought hi the Presidency in 2008)......for the debacle of the mid-term elections for the Congress. To put his "equality-for-all"syndrome, he needs the majority of the Senate for his 'dictatorial' edits. The High Court of Justice might play with Obama , not the House and Senate run by Republican Thus the panic...waith, there is a Second Chapter to this Saga, believe you me! A political hair standing continuum.
23. KERRY MADE A FREUDIAN SLIP
SIGMUND FREUND ,   SAFED GENIUS HOUSE   (02.02.14)
He is disingenious .He meant what he said when he endorsed boycotts against Israel and his apology is worthless just like the man himself.
24. "No Auschwitz borders, Thank you!
Benny ,   Iran   (02.02.14)
Kerry & Obama repeatedly threaten Israel with boycott ,intifada & the like. Their " loose lips" have already sunk plenty of ships! They already sunk Egypt, Libya, Iraq,Syria. Its time for Congress to act again to boycott those who boycott. The only true big supporter of Israel is Congress. There are 22 Muslim nations gone amuck. We dont need another nation run by terrorists, thugs & murderers. Jordan is their home.
25. We know what we heard and
paulD ,   Jerusalem   (02.02.14)
we know the hostile intent of Washington. The White man still talks with forked-tongue.
26. #21
Harold ,   USA   (02.02.14)
Neither you and your followers nor Google can change the borders of sovereign contries recognized by the United Nations. I've heard these words before but all failed.
27. Kerry and International Boycott of Israel
Mark Zucker ,   Southfield, MI   (02.03.14)
I don't believe Kerry actually called for a boycott. I do believe however that between the lines Kerry was in fact supporting the enemies of Israel by threatening Israel with dire consequences if no agreement is reached. Actually no agreement can be reached until Israel is recognized by the Palestinian Arabs as a Jewish nation and state with an inherent right to exist. No Palestinian leader has shown any interest in doing this. Why does Kerry being such a" great friend and supporter of Israel," side with the Palestinian cause , a cause connected by the hip to the call for the destruction of Israel?
28. Do us a favour USA.We ALL know Kery is EU boycott organiser
Alan ,   SA   (02.03.14)
He is the main protagonist and instigator and conductor in chief of EU Boycott programme ... Please don't bluff us! PLEASE!!!
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