Uproar after Jewish American newspaper publisher suggests Israel assassinate Barack Obama
Op-ed in Atlanta Jewish Times says the slaying of the president may be an effective way to thwart Iran's nuclear program.
By Chemi Shalev Tags: Mossad Israel US Iran nuclear Benjamin Netanyahu Barack Obama US JewsNEW YORK - The owner and publisher of the Atlanta Jewish Times, Andrew Adler, has suggested that Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu consider ordering a Mossad hit team to assassinate U.S. President Barack Obama so that his successor will defend Israel against Iran.
Adler, who has since apologized for his article, listed three options for Israel to counter Iran’s nuclear weapons in an article published in his newspaper last Friday. The first is to launch a pre-emptive strike against Hamas and Hezbollah, the second is to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities and the third is to “give the go-ahead for U.S.-based Mossad agents to take out a president deemed unfriendly to Israel in order for the current vice president to take his place and forcefully dictate that the United States’ policy includes its helping the Jewish state obliterate its enemies.”
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U.S. President Barack Obama taking the stage to speak at the 71st General Assembly of the Union for Reform Judaism. |
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Adler goes on to write: “Yes, you read “three correctly.” Order a hit on a president in order to preserve Israel’s existence. Think about it. If have thought of this Tom-Clancy-type scenario, don’t you think that this almost unfathomable idea has been discussed in Israel’s most inner circles?”
Adler apologized yesterday for the article, saying “I very much regret it; I wish I hadn’t made reference to it at all,” Adler told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. And in an interview with Gawker.com, Adler denied that he was advocating an assassination of Obama.
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The op-ed in Atlanta Jewish Times. |
The American Jewish Committee in Atlanta last night issued a harsh condemnation of Adler’s article, saying that his proposals are “shocking beyond belief.”
"While we acknowledge Mr. Adler's apology, we are flabbergasted that he could ever say such a thing in the first place. How could he even conceive of such a twisted idea?" said Dov Wilker, director of AJC Atlanta. "Mr. Adler surely owes immediate apologies to President Obama, as well as to the State of Israel and his readership, the Atlanta Jewish community."
Abraham Foxman, National Director of the Anti-Defamation League, also blasted Adler on Friday, saying "There is absolutely no excuse, no justification, no rationalization for this kind of rhetoric. It doesn't even belong in fiction. These are irresponsible and extremist words. It is outrageous and beyond the pale. An apology cannot possibly repair the damage. Irresponsible rhetoric metastasizes into more dangerous rhetoric. The ideas expressed in Mr. Adler's column reflect some of the extremist rhetoric that unfortunately exists -- even in some segments of our community -- that maliciously labels President Obama as an 'enemy of the Jewish people.' Mr. Adler's lack of judgment as a publisher, editor and columnist raises serious questions as to whether he's fit to run a newspaper."
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We all know israel is the real danger to the US not iran who has not attacked anyone for 3000 years
He'd be suffering "enhanced interrogation" by now, along with many of his associates. And there'd be hell to pay in the American Muslim community.
what would happen if a Muslim said such vile things.
Mr Adler should resign, agree never to write another 'column' and offer to sell his newspaper to the first taker. Does he have the first idea of the damage he's done to Jewish-Gentile relations, let alone to Israel's standing in the world? The political fall-out aside, his remarks will fuel the calumnious accusations of Jews' dual loyalty to their native countries and to Israel - with Israel given precedence. O.M.G.!
Perfect example of Zionism
its true that Adler went too far. Those who raise a cry and hue must remember that after all Obama tried to topple Netenyahu's government!!..His first two options are right on target anyway...
The speech is protected under the First Amendment unless: a) it is directed to inciting or producing imminent lawless action and is likely to incite or produce such action, or b) it is a threat that a reasonable person would interpret as a real and serious communication of an intent to inflict harm. I don't think either of those are the case here.
These fanatics, who have used the yanks in every which way to do their dirty work for them have just gotten more brazen. Ideas that were previously only spoken about in hushed tones in darkened rooms are now being put out there in the open. They got away with engineering 9/11 against america and convincing them to go fight israel enemies for them, so now they simply say out loud, safe in the knowledge that fingers wont point at them and they got away with the crime of the millenium!
Obama has been DEHUMANISED. I am Jewish and Zionist but this is CRIMINAL and SICK. The journalist should be arrested for incitement to murder.
Did I take the blue pill or the red pill ? Just the other day, Natasha Mozgovaya wrote in Haaretz about a "new work of fiction about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict" called "The President's Ultimatum", written by former Citicorp executive John Cavaiuolo. Cavaiuolo's book suggests a similar theme to Adler's "3rd option", but of course in the form of 'fiction'. Read Mozgovaya's excellent article here: http://www.haaretz.com/blogs/focus-u-s-a/washington-s-ultimatum-to-israel-1.406826
After all Israel assassinated leaders like Sheikh Mohmad Yassin, Rattansi et al branding them as terrorists.
this regime is dangerous for the US and the world.
... we have proof that a large group of American Jews act completely against our wishes as (sane) Israelis, whether it is philanthropy towards organisations in support of settlements or providing Newt with $5 million in financial backing. We don't need you!
Even among jews there are idiots, tinking like an islamic followers..
The large open space continent , the high standard of living in affluence , the feelings of Independence, all seem to add up to a very extreme Jewish outlook on Life .How else can we explain the 1980's incoming Aliyah of such EXTREME religious fanatics -mainly now living in the West Bank? This Editor appears to be a product of that American Jewish Psyche.
It would be major news and the guy would be arrested
Constantly threatening to bomb Iran, and at short and regular intervals attacking your neighbours, massacring Palestinians, assassinating individuals all over the world - OK. But Obama? Now, that's unacceptable! The beautiful symmetry of hypocrisy.
if you aren't getting what you want: Just murder the person standing in your way. And just reading this kind of mess, really makess people trust jews.
With ideas like this going around, anyone might wonder whether Israel had a hand in the assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Apparently the vice-president who replaced him was rather less eager to investigate Israel's nuclear program...
This is an act of terrorism, ship mr Adler and his network off to Guantanamo
I didnt even know Atlanta had a Jewish newspaper, boy things have changed since i was a kid.
so if Obama is offed we now know who's behind it...
Are we sure this is true? Maybe story planted by enemies of Israel?
Even if it is supposed to be satire - that isn't funny. What a moron.
but a person this stupid is born only every millenium.
Go for it
This is not included under the 'free speech' protection.
...that if an Iranian newsrag had been calling for the assassination of the US president that you would be squealing for an invasion.
Just fire the man,and Now
Can you imagine what this idiot dreams about...
This man is beyond stupid, he's dangerous. This is someone who publishes a newspaper,unbelievable.
This man is beyond stupid, he's dangerous. This is someone who publishes a newspaper,unbelievable.
It sounds like Israel is actually trying to make a hit on Obama, rather than it being a silly fantasy of an outspoken fool. People, would you please calm down?
This guy just commited a Class D felony - throw the book at him!
press. That's almost as scary as this guys comments.
The US press is more Jewish then even the Israeli press.
They do not take this kind of thing lightly. What a disgrace.
This guy will have his phones tapped for the next ten years.
He is a mental case..
Isn't it illegal that in anyway threaten or propose assassination of a U.S. president?
And not a word of this disturbing editorial in the US news outlets.
Why is he not arrested and charged with treason? Talk about biting the hand that feeds you.
It is difficult for me to imagine how a fool like Adler could be the editor of a newspaper.
The author should be arrested and charged. Remember the assassination of Rabin.
this will demonstrate the power of AIPAC. were i to acvocate the assassination of the leader of israel ---- i am certain i would be object of scurtiny of several secret orgs. and not in a nice way.
"forehead1 " is equating AIPAC with the mythical "Elders of Zion". Not only that, look at the approval rate - 68 to 3 at this writing. There are a lot ofcloset anti-Semites out there.
In a country that is civilized and do not even threaten to kill an ordinary person let alone a President, you sound Jewish and you do not give two hoots of anyone's life
you have no right to call for the assassination of the president. that is an act of terror.
Since when To propose killing US president is a free speech.
is not the same as freedom to threaten (especially when POTUS is involved). go look it up.
is not the same as freedom to threaten (especially when POTUS is involved). go look it up.
Tell that to Helen Thomas or anyone else who has been vilified and lost their job after speaking out against the bunch of war criminals who run Israel.
why would there be Mossad hit teams in the US if they aren't going to try to intimidate US officials or commit acts of terrorism?
That's the perfect example of one of our illustrious dual citizenship. They should throw him in the gulag for the rest of his life. Pollard needs company, maybe they can kill each other.
he is trying to get obama killed ! what a sham . to kill our president because of israel .?! see jewish people just use america to get what they want . they dont care about america and its people . shame on youuuuuuuuuu
DON"T YOU DARE BLAME ALL JEWS FOR THE RANTINGS OF THIS IDIOT. SHAME ON YOUUUUUUUU!
It is a proven fact that not if but when the Israeli support declines in the US, Israel will consider acts of terror in the US and probably blame it on Hezbollah, Hamas or Iran. Just as they tried to start a conflict between Iran and the US by posing as CIA agents to recruit terrorists and carry out terrorism activities in Iran.
You and Adler should team up to write a Clancyesque novel of international skulduggery...
seems to me that someone has indeed read one tom clancy novel too many; and anyway, first two options are enough and will probably be needed, seeing that both the irrational iranian regime and their murderous terror proxies refuse to listen to reason
That's a new form of anti-Semitism, isn't it?
Tell me what would it profit Isreal to assassination the president of the united states ?He dose not control what's going on in Isreal it would not benefit .Mr.Adler's commit would hurt his self and the jewish community I do thank God for the fast reaction of the Jewish leaders for the apologies . Let us pray for peace and not war . For only God can help Israel and not man . All we can do is seek God for directions and peace . May God mercy be upon both country .
America would be better off getting the Israeli albatross from around the neck of the American people and getting the grasping Israeli hand out of the pocket of the America tax payer. It is no surprise that Israel's right wing Jews would seek to make a Jewish empire in the mideast, but why do they expect goyim to open their wallets and send their children to die on Israel's behalf. The usual sanctimonious cry we hear from right wing Israelis is, "What's bad for Israel is bad for the world". Oh brother. We will take that risk. Now get lost.
except to see if you are worth prosecuting or suing.. And stop using that fake Hebrew penname - Mt. Zion. There is a real poster named Harzion, and he is an Israeli. You are an anemy.
Its time to cut our losses. Isreal has gone too far
Just imagine, what if it was suggested by a Muslim?? Another muslim country would have been invaded!
is there anything else?
Where is the ADL on this one? This is a =n act of sedition at minimum and treason at worst! This man should be arrested.
The arrogance of israel is just incredible. Israel and AIPAC may own most of american politicians and congress, you might be able to dictate our foreign policy, but the american people owe you people in Israel NOTHING. You are a grown up state and you can take care of yourself. Your security is not and never will be the responsibility of the United States. GET USED TO IT. The american president is there to serve the american people, not the jewish nation of israel. If we have common interests to defend, then we will work together as allies. That is how it should be, nothing more nothing less
Thanks for sharing your ignorance and bile with us and pleading for its posting.
Adler is not an Israeli. One man makes an idiotic comment and you blame a whole nation for it. Typical anti-semitism
Your comment was published. Please don't dump one man's sins on an entire people, these ridiculous ideas came from the head of one man: Andrew Adler.
Stop blaming Israel or most Jews. That is outright ANTISEMITIC.
...only proves that there ARE Jewish lunatics in America, too.
... It transcends religion, race, gender, class, etc.
He would have already been in Guantamo with a bucket of water down his throat. Despicable, disgusting and disgraceful!
I agree with your three D's, but if it had been a Muslim, we would never have heard about, and if we had there would have been calls for tolerance because of cultural differences. Moreover, if Gitmo detainees are simply people with big mouths maybe you could ask your politicians to house them in your home town in a minimum security facility.
No true supporter of Israel would write something like this. The only way to get rid of Obama is the political process. Stories like this only help Obama advance his anti-Israel agenda.
Unfreakingbelievable! I hope Homeland Security pays this guy a visit. It's the least he deserves. As far as Israel is concerned, it's time to stop this toxic association, for the sake of preserving the US existence.
What a shocking thing to say. It sounds aa though his allegiance is not to the country in which he lives.
And decide its foreign policy. No wonder the US is effed up.
I hope the Fatherland Security picks up this Adler, charges with him attempting to assassinate the president or inciting his murder and buries his sorry ass in Guantanamo. It's the least he deserves!
Why Mr. Adler is not been arrested yet?
If a Christian or Muslim said that, he would be in jail already!
but FREE SPEECH is protected by law.
Not every form of speech is free speech. Incitement for instance, is not protected. Threatening of the president or calling to his harm is also a felony in federal law.
- that should be a simple case of replacing any terms relating to Israel, Jew/ish etc and replacing them with Iran, Islamic etc......how much do you think the writers apology would be worth then?
ADLER has taken leave of his senses... Firstly, Biden needs 2, maybe 3 promotions to be an idiot...would anyone trust this bumbler with the nukes? Attacking Hamass and HEZ at the same time isn't the best of all war thinking...a 2 front war? and then hitting Iran? No, I was right ADLER has taken leave of his senses...
out in the open, they did it once before, and now they want to do it again.
That have led the US the new Crusades of the ME. Americans deserve what Americans get for being stupid. If they had an iota of common sense, it would be Israel they invade, occupy and blow back to the Stone Ages
Eeeh.. slow down a bit , you talk like the chairman of Neturei Karta. Or are you one of the members of the Board.
Specualtion for the sake of considering all aspects of an idea is always meritorious. That Adler recognized that it was egregious as soon as it was spoken and has apparently retracted it, is sufficient. Besides, Obama is only for Obama. He doesn't give spit for Israel or anybody else that interferes with his pans to become the Supreme World Potentate. His ego IS that large.
Obama is the president of the United States of America, not Israel. This type of threat to his life will not make him more pro-Israeli. How dumb can you get?
How evil he can be to have this kind of thoughts cross his mind. An apology will do no good. He should be investigated ASAP and locked up for the safety of our president and his family. You kill Obama and the result will be AIPAC members will be hunt down and culled.
Far be it from me to defend Adler, but isn't it a crime in the United States - and other countries - to publicly call for arson and mass murder?
God help us from what the nation that saved us and took us in will think of us now - some of Bibi's friends are they?
is a crime in the US. How strange this guy wasn't arrested, huh?
Threatening the President of the United States is a class D felony under United States Code Title 18, Section 871. The offense is punishable by five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
When the journalist is an amature, thats how.
a newspaper owned by an arab is arab, that's how !!