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Netanyahu heads to US, vows to 'stand firm' on Israeli interests
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Published: 02.03.14, 08:41
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1. "we need to create space for this diplomacy"
CJK   (03.02.14)
obama's diplomacy has been a horrific failure from start to finish. wendy sherman was the chief architect of us diplomacy with north korea, which had resulted in a nuclear nk. so please, spare us the bullying and the hypocrisy. we all know that iran will keep its nuclear weapons program under any deal negotiated by obama and his people.
2. Obama is helping Iran become a nuclear power
Steve Klein   (03.02.14)
Whether or not he succeeds remains to be seen. Barack Obama will continue to try to undermine Israel's security. Best for Israel to wean herself from this unhealthy dependency on the United States which is gradually moving further away from Israel, toward a closer relationship with the world of Islam.
3. What to expect of Obama/Sotero??
Beary White ,   Norway   (03.02.14)
He has lost his integrity during his decisions in northern Africa (incl. Egypt), Syria/Iran and now Ukraine/Russia. Will he join the worlds leftist who always makes Israel the ultimate scapegoat and target for condemnation.. (Just a prediction..)
4. #1 what did you expect?
(03.02.14)
In Obama's first four years, all he did is attack and delegitimize Israel while encouraging Iran. A nuclear Iran is not a bug, it's a feature.
5. # 1 CJK
BUILD BABY BUILD!!!! ,   United States   (03.02.14)
so true add to the diplomatic failures, the obama health care act, the IRS scandal, Benghazi, etc. etc. Thankfully, most Americans ( and other nations ) are now aware of how great a liar and wretched President he is, the worst of it it his treatment of Israel. If Israel were to 'demand' that the pals share the White House, be privy and have the right of approval to all legislation, laws, decision making policies, budgetary sway in all matters, what do you think his response would be? If not for the G-d of Israel, what strength would we have or, faith in what we have and shall maintain? BUILDING FREEDOM FOR ALL JEWS !!!
6. The limits of Obama's reliability: To NOT follow through
David Turner ,   Richmond   (03.02.14)
Even were Bibi to get Obama to agree in quid pro quo to press for an end to enrichment in talks with Iran, in the end the waffling president could not be expected to remain "committed." This is the same man who, having warned Iran and posting a "flotilla" at the south end of the Suez Canal against transiting the waterway did not even board the two cadet Navy vessels to search for arms as provided by the UN; who withdrew it aircraft carrier and Marines landing ship from Syria immediately Russian ships entered the Med en route to Syria; who blinked and asked Congress known opposed for "permission" to follow through threat of retaliation for Assad gassing 2000 civilians. And who, over the past day or so had the temerity to threaten his more than match in decisiveness with military action, Vladimir Putin over the Ukraine! Hell, Israel may be the only country in the world, Bibi the only leader who America's "paper tiger" president can still credibly humiliate in public and appear "serious"!
7. be careful
thartea ,   India   (03.02.14)
Pliz Bibi, do not eat whatever is served for you while you are in US soil. Remember what's brewing inside!
8. The times, they are changing...the US is no
Chris Rettenmoser ,   Bayerisch Gmain Germ   (03.02.14)
longer of ANY importance in the "Middle East"...NOW, Israel holds ALL the trump cards...! Listen carefully Hussein O. !
9. the little emperor has issued a new order
CJK   (03.02.14)
obama loves to order people around, including heads of state. his newest order is to israel, telling her to stop assassinating iran's nuclear scientists so as to allow diplomacy to take place. obama is enamoured with his own persona and narcissistic delusions of grandeur to such an extent that he actually believes his mantra that the shia terror regime will give up its nuclear weapons program. more exactly, obama is willing to let iran keep its nuclear weapons program in return for a capitulation deal that will be presented to the public as a great triumph of diplomacy. israel must ignore this charlatan and do what is necessary to defend herself whatever the costs. obama is a greater threat to israel than even the shia terror entity.
10. Kerry,Obama hit brick wall with Palestinians
Sam ,   Canada   (03.02.14)
Kerry and Obama can't convince Palestinians to compromise so they are looking for the easy way out by pressuring Israel for concessions. It's useless. Palestinians are just using the West while they wait for Arab armies to destroy Israel. They want the West to destroy Israel by boycott or by accepting their interpretations of international law. Failing that they want free concessions like money,prisoners,a freeze or territory. Netanyahu should not be Santa Claus by offering up free concessions for nothing. it's time Kerry and Obama saw reality and stopped pressuring Israel for nothing.
11. Never allow another Israeli retreat.
Chaim ,   Israel   (03.02.14)
Given Bibi's long history of caving under pressure, it is hard to have faith he will stand up to Obama. Regardless of Bibi's courage, or lack of courage, we must NEVER allow another Israeli retreat. Our political leaders come and go every few years. Judea and Samaria are forever. Ceding Judea and Samaria should be as unthinkable as America ceding California.
12. Chutzpah
Ellen ,   Israel/NYC   (03.02.14)
Obama is nothing if not loaded with Chutzpah. The nerve to try to tell AIPAC how it can or can not lobby. Obama seems to forget that he is NOT a dictator ( as hard as he is trying to be) and he is not the head of some puppet democracy. Maybe the reason he is so supportive of the various "Arab Springs" is deep down he would like to be in the same position. He obviously finds a democracy a hinderance to his aspirations.
13. To # 2, Steve
Gabe ,   Canada   (03.02.14)
Good relationship with the Gulf States and Saudi Arabia is possible.
14. Obama UNSC '67 borders, NATO, ICC, after midterm elections
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (03.02.14)
How do you like them apples?
15. The US ought to accept Mr. Rabin's Contour-for-Peace, now:
N.L.Katz ,   Qatzrin, Israel   (03.02.14)
1) Jerusalem will remain united under Israel's sovereignty and will also include the suburbs of Giv'at Zeev and Ma'aleh Adumim and the areas connecting them to the city, e.g. E1 2) All Jewish settlement blocs will be incorporated into the sovereign state of Israel, including Gush Qatif in Gaza 3) The Jordan Valley ought to be understood in the widest sense of the term and it too will remain part of Israel 4) The future Palestinian Arab state will be fully demilitarized. Its airspace will be totally under Israel's control, as will its boundaries and all of its border passes: land, sea and air Mr. Rabin was dubbed worldwide, including by Arabs, as the "prince-of-peace". It is high time the Obama/Kerry duo adopted his views as well!!
16. The saddest aspect of this whole situation is the fact, that
tom ,   tel aviv   (03.02.14)
there seems to be doubt as to who (if anyone) is really having Israel's interest at heart....
17. Obama MUST be kept out of Israels affaires,
Chris Rettenmoser ,   Bayerisch Gmain Germ   (03.02.14)
he will be irrelevant for the rest of his sorry term !
18. happy to see bibi meet with jerry brown-both are decent and
debra ,   usa   (03.02.14)
highly intelligent ppl. and doing business with gov brown will be very beneficial for israel.
19. @1 who can do better?
Miron ,   USA   (03.02.14)
The only question, will millions of Americans starve for delusions of grandeur of a few, or will they have something on there tables. As far as negotiations go, who can negotiated better for you lot? Senator McCain? Might it be so, but he ain't exactly up to the task. Last time, instead of beating trail with voters he sat like one of a nobility with gaze up to the stars and did exactly... Bush did anything in human powers, for 7 years our treasury was in black and by the end of his presidency an outline of the world where everyone can live was beginning to come out. No, you had to try for genocide in South Ossetia and break what was worked on for nearly decade. It's time we round up you lot and send you in our Guantanamo, for a bit of a refreshment course in your political shananigans.
20. Do they serve KOSHER FOOD if Netanyahu visits... RIGHT ???
M.S. ,   mpls america   (03.03.14)
I realize quite timely Netanyahu is visiting Washington, D.C. again and so America again but all in vain it is 2014 no not 1889 1903 1923 33 he the Israeli government acts like the British still mandate occupy run govern Israel no not Israelis end the British occupation limitation mandate system already America had 1776 Israel needs a March 2014 Netanyahu is just a WELL PAID OFF British mandate puppet government stooge no not really a the prime minister of O F OF Israel neither is Peres the president ceremonially and or in any real R E A L REAL WAY CATCH ON... end the British mandate already because 1948 WELL PAID OFF Ben Gurion sure as H*ll did no not end it... RIGHT ??? Thank you... M.S.
21. Obama returns US to 1776 borders after midterm elections,ICC
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (03.03.14)
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