Another version of Erdogan's demanding an apology. Let's see the mighty US demand an apology from Putin for taking over Crimea, or for not returning the Kiril Islands to Japan. What the myopic Americans are doing is guaranteeing that Ya'alon will be Israel's next Prime Minister.

Worst US administration in my lifetime, what are they looking for, check marks in the foreign win column? Because obviously it would be a lonely check mark

... Obama and Kerry can stamp their little feet and hold their breath until Minister Ya'alon apologizes, but it wouldn't be a very good idea. There are serious crises in the world, and the U.S. administration is obsessing over a perceived (and incorrect) need for an Israeli apology. Perhaps the United States administration can get together with Turkish officials. There's enough of them to form a support group. And more than enough to hold a pity party.

They hate the fact that America is not bombing Iran for there benefit. The bottom line is Ya'alon is trying to goad America into attacking Iran so he doesn't have to fight. My message to Ya'alon is to start mobilizing the worlds most powerful military (IDF) and go march on Tehran.

At least one minister utters the truth. The USA is selling Jerusalem and Israel to the highest bidder. Like in business; RFP means how much of Israel would you give the arabs in return for an equal amount of anti American activity. Arab Anti Americanism you fight back like a man. Not by selling Israel. The Jewish state is not a commodity on the stock exchange!...

the state department spokesman jen psaki must think that she is representing an absolute monarchy where the emperor's displeasure is conveyed to his subjects who then face beheadings and all manner of tortures. it is obvious that the obama regime wants to get rid of the very competent, independent and strong minded israeli defense minister who just might attack the terror state of iran thus putting an end to the delusional diplomatic farce between obama and the shia terror regime. it is also obvious that the obama regime is setting up the jewish state for various punishments if israel does not follow to the letter obama's dictates and demands regardless of the consequences to the national security of the jewish state. such punishments might come to pass as soon as israel might refuse to release some or all of the mass murdering terrorists demanded by abbas, including israeli arabs or barghouti, convicted and sentenced to over four life sentences.

egypt has turned to russia for weapons procurement given obama's refusal to honour previous arms deals between egypt and the united states. egypt became a close us ally as a result of decades of careful diplomacy by presidents who preceded obama. with a bit of push and shove obama might lose israel, america's most reliable ally in the entire middle east. what is certain and obvious is that obama has no interest in preserving united states national security interests anywhere in the world. moshe ya'alon's remarks were in fact mild compared to what average people would and do say about obama's abysmal foreign policy record.

Military and intelligence cooperation between America and Israel is at its highest point in history. America, during a time our economy was in severe trouble, increased aid to Israel, and America protects Israel at the United Nations every time. Israel receives more aid from America every year than America gives to the ten poorest countries in the world combined. If Mr. Ya'alon has problems with Secretary Kerry, President Obama, or America he needs to speak with the leader of his own country, Benjamin Netanyahu, in private. He has insulted John Kerry who has a thirty year track record in Congress of supporting every single aid package for Israel and who AIPAC has consistently stated is one of Israel's best friends for the past three decades. If Israel's current government has problems with the current administration in Washington perhaps they need to go elsewhere for their 3.5Billion dollars in annual aid, elsewhere for the $300 million Obama gave Israel for the Iron Dome, and elsewhere for their military and for their protection at the U.N., and elsewhere to deal with Iran. If Ya'alon is so fed up with America let him supply his military and get aid from Russia or China. Somehow, I don't think that is ever going to happen. To all those Israelis who hate Obama and can't wait until his time in office is over be careful what you wish for. Hillary Clinton cannot stand Netanyahu and the current leader among Republicans for the 2016 Presidential race is Rand Paul, whose father is vehemently anti-Israel and Senator Paul wants to end all foreign aid, including aid to Israel.

The USA under Obama is weak kneed and is not a reliable ally

...tantrums whenever they don't get their way.

reality he wears no cloths...??

Crimea river!

he knows not what he says.he really is a nice fella once you get to know him, but his problem is he's too pro Israel and he's always worried about their security. again, please forgive him.

Ya'alon is a great patriot and has Israel's best interests at heart. The US State Department (and Israel) should be much more worried about the disturbing ''pattern of behavior'' of Obama, whom hardly anyone considers a patriot of anything but himself and his socialist and Muslim Brotherhood utopias.

You want a summary of American man,that died in battle with people that think they own the last prophet. Keep dreaming Obuma.

I think a lot of people would advocate a stronger stance on Iran and Russia. Israel has the right to express these views just like many US senators have already also expressed.

Ya'alon is 200% correct and gave an honest answer and response to the bullying obama and his anti Israeli thugs have put Israel through "demanding Israel end all settlement activities,".... obama/clinton/kerry have a "No growth policy' directed SOLELY at Israel meaning Israel should forbid any births that the US doesn't not "Approve." Who died and make obama the new g-d from the west? obama also wanted Israel to "gift' parts of Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria to the terrorist pals. Seeing how obama mismanages America, foreign policy, 'health care,' the IRS, CIA, Benghazi Gate, Fast and Furious, all we have so far are lies, demands and corruption at a cost that's bankrupting America. KEEP BUILDING !!!!

We apologize for telling the truth. Your Secretary of State and spokesman needs to learn to speak diplomatically without raising the prospect of boycotts and intifadah.

Obama is stupid and weak if he doesn't see that the alliance between US and Israel is not working. US should stop playing games with Israel and make ultimatum that either Israel stops terrorizing US diplomatic efforts or US stops sending money and arms to Israel. Maybe even Ya'alon would then be able to calculate the value of US friendship.