'Israel pressing U.S. not to send new envoy to Syria'

Dear friends: My country made a very complicated step in order to achieve peace and good diplomatic relations in Mid East. It is only a dream, but not realistic. USA will have only troubles and a big headaches for 10-20 years. Today your friend Israel asks USA to freese to send ambassador to Siria, but H.Clinton will visit Syria. Again it will be explanation of double standard practical steps. Sincerely, Vlad

You are of course quoting from what is known as Third Isaiah. Some say 2nd Isaiah. Basically none of which is anything to do with Isaiah. A much later work adopting the earlier name to gain more interest.

After the war between Israel and Syria, the bible tells us in Ezekiel 38 & 39 that a nuclear equipped Russian/Iranian led coalition forms to invade Israel. But we can be assured that Israel`s God will supernaturally intervene, and when all is finished, the Muslim religion will be stripped of all its glory. Don't know what you are on...but you are certainly a part of the problem.

Dear Hillary: My realistic head did not understand: what USA/Obama/Clinton try to acieve in USA diplomatic relations with Syria? It is not a secret that Ahmanidjad try to make a new agressive military "group of banditos" to destroy Israel, but without Iran. Israel in a very diplomatic way asks USA to freeze to send ambassador to Syria. What is your answer? I think that Syria will bring to USA only trouble. There is no sanctions on Iran, why? Sincerely, Vladimir

The snow cover on Mt Hermon gets thinner each year, while Damascus below keeps breeding like fruit flies. The rest of the "country" is a 7th century gravel pit. Assad has not done much thinking about a water pipeline from the Euphrates, would rather spend money on missiles and tanks. The general welfare of the nation is not a priority with an essentially tribal culture and mentality. Even in petrol-megarich SA, it is a bitch being an Arab unless you have close connections to the House of Saud. This lack of national perspective is the saving grace for Israel. Summer is coming, Damascus.

America needs to be seen in much of the world as anything but a ruthless invader of Muslim nations and Israel's tool. Israel needs to keep the American welfare and tax breaks coming and America's veto in it's pocket. So far Israel is winning 100% and America is losing 100%. But does this mean that BOTH nations could not win? Israel says no and America won't stand up for it's self. This is NOT Israel's fault. It is America which fails it self.

I agree that neither the US or Israel should 'dictate' to the other. Reality is that Israel has become used to dictating to American, and America has become used to discarding it's national interest if it differed from Israel. I would have liked to see Obama stand up to Israel as G.H.W. Bush did and tell Netanyahu that America too, has national interests and that we should not suffer for being an ally of Israel. But Obama didn't. He caved in, as he did to the republicans last year. He seemed to think you could play nice with hard-ball guys and when proven wrong failed to play hard-ball back. He is Netanyahu's boy. His choice.

Sam, the reality of politics keep both America and Israel from acting in their best interest. In America the democrats have to consider their very loyal and very dedicated to Israel 'Jewish Block.' The republicans have to cater to their religious right which equates the rise of Israel and it's ultimate destruction with the Second Coming of Christ. In Israel the political system ensures that the government will be either center-right or extreme right, neither of which would benefit from peace, and both of which seek a 'greater Israel.' A year ago Obama had enough support from Americans, and Jewish democrats to stand up to Netanyahu. Instead he caved in totally. Then Netanyahu went home to Israel and bragged about how he had skunked Obama, how he had Barak in total submission. Even that arrogance brought no reply. "Israel shouldn`t dictate America`s foreign policy and vv." - Sam Agreed, We should not dictate to Israel, and Israel should not dictate to us.

The US did not just fall off the turnip truck. We have been having relations with countries for several years now. And we are allowed to make our own decisions and mistakes. We have been independent longer that a lot of countries that once were colonized. Overthrowing Iranian democracy was a mistake in the 1950s. We are paying for it now. Punishing Syria by having no boss in charge at the US embassy was a mistake by the Bush administration. Sending people, including innocent Canadians to Syria for enhanced interrogation by Syria, was a mistake, too. And last I checked, Turkey and the UAE were allies. The UAE even gives the US basing rights for the 5th Fleet. And Turkey is a NATO member. So is Qatar and Kuwait, even if they don't make a home port for a US Fleet. We even have a very friendly relationship with Jordan and Egypt. And if Israel were not so unfriendly, the relationship probably would be better.

by dancing to israel's tune in the middle-east for decades. it's time for it to follow its own foreign policy interests instead of the singleminded approach spawned by israel's paranoid perspective. the ONLY way to change the status quo is through dialogue and the pursuit of mutual interests. israel's approach favors further distancing of relations and divergence of interests. israel thrives on conflict. why should the u.s. allow itself to be dragged into israel's self-maintained conflict any more than it already has? assad is never going to isolate himself from iran as long as he has no other recourse. the u.s. is fully aware of this, and hopefully, it's also fully aware that until that recourse is available, assad's rhetoric regarding relations with iran is NOT a reason to change the current strategy of american foreign policy...which unlike israel's, tends to serve america's best interests at a regional and international level. by the way, it doesn't take any stretch of the imagination to understand why assad's reiterations of syria's relationaship with iran coincide with syria's increased relations with the west. it's something he can't afford NOT to do as long as closer ties with the west do not exist...more specifically with the united states. in case you missed it, he was doing the same when progress was being made in peace talks with israel.

...there are still people who support Obama.... He is a total failure,and I just hope that 3 more years of his "rule" before he is replaced,will not totally destroy the USA. It almost seems as if that is his aim.

Damascus wants good relations with the United, without a doubt. However, it feels that the US is too pro-Israeli and it shows that when it says little about the building of settlements in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, or the Golan Heights. Iran has been a reliable ally, even though Syria's secular dictatorship doesn't like the religious aspect of Iran. The US has acted sectarian with its policies that harm Arab Christians and Muslims. I am showing you how it seems Damascus thinks based on my reading of their politics over the decades. It doesn't trust that it can rely on the Us to be an honest broker when it comes to Arabs. Israel can behave in the most racist way vis-a-vis Palestinians and even Arab-Israelis and the US won't protest. Europe is getting fed up with Israel, but the US isn't yet. If the US does, then Israel will be in trouble. It's losing supporters in the US with its brutal way of treating the Palestinians.

The prophecies of Isaiah and Jeremiah predicting the Lord's awful punishment for His people's worship of idols, of prostitution beneath every tree and sacrifices upon the hilltops were proven true. After millennia of tribulations, Israel is now first among nations: Isaiah 60:10: "Foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings will serve you." Isaiah 60:12: "For the nation or kingdom that will not serve you will perish, it will be utterly ruined." Isaiah 61:5: Aliens will shepherd your flocks; foreigners will work your fields and vineyards." Nobody can mess with Israel. These are the words of the Lord.

peace is our enemy. It gets in the way of the real goal--The Greater Israel. so stop trying to ram peace down our throat--we dont like the taste. Period.

Has anyone noticed that Israel is a very wealthy country that has yet to be annihilated even when they were only a country of 1 day? Why don't you believe God that he gave the land to his people, but it is his land, and that the Jew is God's chosen? Can you explain how he fortold Israel would be surrounded by enemies, would be rebirthed in 1 say or that the whole world would hate her? Can you explain the state of the world? God said he will bless those that bless his people. He also said you will be judged for your treatment of his people. So keep going against God and this world will be judged. You think it is bad now.... Have you ever even wondered why the whole world hates the Jew? why they want their little country? Even if the Jew was to vacate their land, the world would still hate them as in the holocaust, although we benefit immensely from their contributions to our day to day living, from innovated farming, to computer technology, to health innovations.

Even the US isn't concerned with its own welfare or it would quit bowing down to the terrorists and twisting israel's arem God said he will bless those who bless his people. Have you looked at the hatred of the world towards Israel or the state of the "world" economy? God said Israel will be surrounded by its enemies. He also foretold of what is happening now....PS 83 and Isaiah 17. Hate Israel, deny God, have your world government, but judgement is coming and the bible says Israel wins, the world loses.

Where to even to begin. You don't know history, don't know the bible, and certainly don't know the mideast/muslim culture. World Vision??? You mean kill all the infidels (non-muslims)or be beheaded and give them your country for "peace". Well, you will be getting your wish. The one world government is coming and you will have to worship the one world leader, take him mark or be beheaded. Hope you like your world vision!

I agree no country has the right to tell our country what to do, but for you to think it is in our best interest to lie in bed with crazy mideastern people that want to destroy the big satan in their twisted mind is in our best interest....I don't know what you eat for breakfast...liberalism and the destruction of the US?

So, I guess you think it is a good idea to have someone who wants to blow you off the map to meet with them??? Tells me you must be for all of Obama's muslim appointments and the teaching of Jihad here. Of course, this would also mean that you agree obama has got to quit forcing Israel to give their land to their adversary???zz(assuming you know history and the bible and not propaganda). Really, you aren't alarmed at the destruction of this country or maybe you aren't an american?

""I find it strange how they talk about Middle East stability and at the same time talk about dividing two countries," Although the purpose was to keep them on democracy side, they are at least acknolwedging their deceit, for they know dividing Israel will not create peace.

to make peace. We will leave you in the dust. We arent going to sacrifice any more blood of our children for a "dream" of a Greater Israel anymore. Its just as ridiculous as the muslim fanatics believing they will get 72 virgins. Just look at ignorant confused people like Under My Shadow who actually believe fairy tales of being blessed because he supports a murderous regime. These are the types of people who got us involved with Israel in the first place and Israelis used these poor mislead people to the max. Its about time we began "unparalleling" ourselves from Israeli policy.

stringing together bible passages to make a really stupid message....you are crazy enough to believe yourself but no one else does

Let's give superjew a giant super-megaphone. So he can talk the mullahs into submission: problem peacefully solved.

condi rice and mr. burns have said that nothing could be accomplished. madelaine albright said the same.

That's funny you chose, "Get a Clue" for a name for yourself. That in itself is "prophecy" right there! I spoke of God?s commentary on a future conflict between Damascus and Israel, not my own, so I'm not a false prophet nor am I "inspire hatred and monger war." I have not turned the good book into the evil book. The current existence of Damascus, will very soon turn into its historical absence. Have you read Isaiah 17? God takes the guess work out of any future events, if we would only seek him with all our heart and ask for wisdom. After the war between Israel and Syria, the bible tells us in Ezekiel 38 & 39 that a nuclear equipped Russian/Iranian led coalition forms to invade Israel. But we can be assured that Israel's God will supernaturally intervene, and when all is finished, the Muslim religion will be stripped of all its glory. We are living in the end times. These mentioned events will signal the Great Tribulation which God speaks of in Revelation.

lol.. as for obamas advisors, well, lets just say they are somewhat ...rabid? naive? calculating? yes, they are trying to change things, and it will be the ruin of many...this wont bring peace..but jew haters dont care about that, they just SAY they do... oh yes, the haaretz usual crowd here wants iran to have nukes, and hamas should have missiles and hezbollah should have armies etc..etc..yaaa, like that will bring peace...its so insane, you're all crazy...I mean, really crazy...is your jew hate so strong that you will sacrifice peace? what is it with your crowd that allows you to deny facts,deny history, deny the present...yet you accept the protocols of zion, you accept trash like jenin or goldstone...honestly, what is it with you people?

'i suspect that at least he (Assad) feared bush.' Now cast your mind back. After 9-11 Assad and iran for that matter offered full co-op with the US on al Queda and in Syria's case this included arresting questioning and deporting members of fanatical Sunni groups who the Americans wanted to nail. it was immediately after 9-11. Yet the co op lapsed soon after as Bush simply lumped Syria in with the bad guys(suiting israel in the short term). Ever since that point Assad would not play ball over Iraq. So you got events the wrong way round. If Assad feared Bush then he would not have stalled on Iraq (requests to stop insurgents crossing over border) and withdrawing co op on al Queda suspects.

we are commenting. are we to assume that you do not believe in free speech? enough said.

I meant America's Massa. And like Morris Valentine rightfully said, Israel shouldn't dictate America's foreign policy and vv. An understanding could not happen in the ME without peace between Israel and Syria. Everything can be negotiated. Just do it.

Military intervention by US/NATO has only aided Iran's position. They are now the largest trade partner with Iraq and will be in Afghanistan. US taxes helping Iran. Those were Reagan/Bush/Bush policies that lead to the current situation. Israel is a small nation and its allies are running out of money and the will to fight. And yet their policies are more hard-line than ever. Demographically, Israel won't be able to maintain its current military. The haredi and arabs are the only ones having children.

We Americans are lucky that our president has advisors such as:SuperJew andCipora(countries of residence unknown) Yonatan(israel) and now David (Romania)

if we want anything out of you we will just squeeze

the bible is big enough to make any message you want to so picking and choosing your says nothing about god, little aboiut the bible and a lot about you and your need to inspire hatred and monger war....good going you have turned the 'good book' to the 'evil book' by your selective reading and presentation....you are a false prophet and an evil man

it has been reported that numeorus envoys have been sent to syria in the past year, including mr. burns, number three at state. assad has not responded in kind to these overtures. i seriously doubt that he will respond differently to the appointment of a new ambassador. assad is not a mature politician and he is a hard liner. i do not believe for an instant that syria will give up its defence pact with iran. i do believe that ever since various countries in the west have made attempts to open relations with syria, assad has become more overtly aggressive and defiant. i suspect that at least he feared bush. best regards, cipora

How dare you say Israel can demand what they want from the US. We support you, we send you money(which we can use for our healthcare system) we send you free weapons of all kinds. Don't you dare say that we cannot request what we want from Israel. Israel is our wellfair child. This is the ,iddle east which is always trouvled. honestly, who are we to tell SYRIA what to do. we do not give them money, weapons or any type of support. Why would they listen to us anyways. They helped during the gulf war and yet we still considered them enemies.

We need to look no further than to what God has to say in the scriptures to find out what's in store for us in the future. Psalm 83 is a prophetic prayer that fortold events that are happening now: "Come," they say, "let us destroy them as a nation, that the name of Israel be remembered no more." We are now living in what the prophet Isaiah talked about in chapter 17, when he made a proclamation against Syria and Israel. "Behold, Damascus will cease from being a city, and it will be a ruinous heap." God choose Israel to carry his name. In Genesis 12:2-3, God said, "And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: and I will bless them that bless thee, and I will curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall ALL families of the earth be blessed. Psalm 41:11: I know that you are pleased with me, for my enemy does not triumph over me."

you dont go rewarding syria immediately after they tell the IAEA to piss off, and immediately after assad convenes a conference of dictators and terrorists. When syria DESERVES proper diplomatic ties, they should get them. Right now, all they are doing is playing the US for fools, playing on obama's CHANGE mantra, hoping to get him to drop his ally...if you think this will change because you open an embassy again, you're deluded.Syria will never play ball in any meaningful way. They are a backwards, alowite minority group of thugs and scum...if america wants to clean up this cess pool, maybe a little tough love would work better. Otherwise, this is just political theatre. as for poster # 36, your not even worth replying to...your just a jihadist in denial.

I look absolutely splendid in my Kafiya as do thousands of teenagers who appreciate style over prejudice.

Cipora, Israel has also rebuffed Obama at every turn. We will do what is in our own best interrests not Israels. Funny, 10 years ago I was one of Israels biggest defenders. Not anymore.

By forming relations with Syria, the US is acting smartly and under current theories of geo-politics. Thinking regional and building relationships even if they are tenative in the short run, with a Syria, because in the long run it may be very beneficial. Israel would be smart to take a note from this playbook. Act Regionally. The Iranian threat to Israel is also a threat to Israel's Arab neighbors. No better time to act Regionally.

who then is America Massa?

..israel was negociating with Syria as recently as Dec 08..literally days before the Operation Lead Cast began. If your diplomats can talk and have relations with Syria 15 months why can't the US?

Israel's in a tough neighbourhood. It can, and should, make its concerns known to Washington, for when the US sneezes, Israel catches cold. It's incredible so many Talkbackers fail to understand this, and instead ascribe to the old, anti-Semitic notion that 'the Jews control everything', including the US. I must, tho', respectfully disagree with you about sending a US envoy to Syria. While this action has risks, options to detach Syria from the Iranian axis must be explored. This may result in some US pressure on Israel regarding the status of the Golan, which in turn carries risks for Israel. But Israel, a sovereign nation, must then decide for itself whether the rewards of a proffered Syrian engagement justify the risks; for just as Israel does not dictate policy to the US, the US must not do so to Israel. Kind regards. MV

My friend, you misunderstood; I hope I can clearify. First, I didn't say anthing about sacrificing an ally --(Israel.) America is talented enough to have diplomatic relationships with both countries simultaneously. Syria helped the US immediately after 9/11 in many ways. There continues to be an opportunity for Syria to help the USA, espeically since our Army will be in Iraq for years to come. Hey SuperJew, remember Israel is also a beneficary of having a US Army in Iraq. Remember, when Anwar Province went with US-Iraqi forces with the help of Syria, the Iraqi war started to turn. America can't fight everyone--voters and taxpayers will not allow it.

we are very clear that you do nothing but lie and having you for a friend means having lots of enemies and for good reason....i suggest you clean up your act and save your advice for yourself....

"Does the US President need permission to go to the bathroom, too?" - Mark of Lewiston Don't put any ideas in Netanyahu's mind. He loves humiliating his faithful servant Obama.

you realize what you are saying stephen a? you are overtly saying, america should give in to syria's blackmail of violence, which syria has been doing against your troops in iraq for over 8 yrs, running al aqaida people and weapons from syria into iraq to hurt US troops..and therefore you are advocating that america sacrifice one of her allies to give in to this extortion? what a wonderful policy you have there stephen..it will get you far... maybe if america stood up to syria in a significant way your troops would be safe from these state sponsored blackmailers and terrorists.

israel existed well before there was a united states. Israel will continue to exist. the united states has been a friend and ally of israel for many reasons...one of which is her democratic government, her committment to a free, pluralistic society with a wonderful judiciary along with free speech, freedom of expression, the right for ALL to vote, for ALL to run for office. Aren't these the hallmarks of american society? When your country was tangling with the russians, who was there on the front lines doing your bidding as a bulwark against russian hegemony in the region? you forget all too fast my friend dov..and now, now you want to reward psychos like syria and iran and turkey? come off it, your president is a seriously idelogical anti israel zealot. Why has he not been to israel(his staunch ally) to give one of his famous speeches on healing racial divides? he could talk about the falsehood and danger of anti semtism, and the bogus protocols of zion...no?

"we as israelis must do what is the best for our national interest and don`t count on any country" Without the U.S., Israel would not exist. You know it; the world knows it. Saying differently makes you sound like a fool.

No one talks about USA's security issues and concerns. I find it very selfish, that most posters only think of Israel; but I can't think of one instance where Israel though about US' secuirty interests. When the America "officialy" finishes in Iraq, the US will still have 50,00 or more troops in Iraq. We need help, especially since Syria has a long border with Iraq.

So how will you look in your kafiya?

Obama's middle east policy is not a disaster; the difference is between a "comfty" eight years w/ Pres Geo W., who had a complete hands-off policy with Israel. The difference from no policy to some type of control and direction is the SHOCK to ISRAEL. Israel, you became spoiled under Bush. America taxpayers want action towards peace. Normalizing relations with Syria is long overdue. The middle east thinking of showing weakness by compromising is "old thinking" and doesn't work any longer in diplomacy. CJK think of the past year as Act One of a Four Act play just finished and there's more to come.

Obama continues to reward the evil dictators/troublemakers and continues to browbeat his democratic and staunch allies. If you ask me, this president has it all wrong...it's not imperial, it's just plain stupid. It has been postulated on many times...what is his middle east approach? try to calm the arab street, get them onside, whisper platitudes in their ear and bow where required. I thought he was supposed to be a smart man, a harvard man, law school review and all that...if you ask me, he is tickling the dragon, naively thinking that if he just serves up israel publicly, all will fall into place...and boy is he wrong...what he IS doing is isolating israel, stirring up anti semitism, and in the process, distancing any chance for peace...unless of course all those nefarious associations of his were actually something to be worried about...you know, khalidi, power, said, brzezhinski, wright, freeman, etc..etc.. one really has to wonder, what is wonder boys true plan?

You were saying: "given that iran-syria have rebuffed obama at every turn, it would seem a bad idea to send an ambassador to syria". Can you fill in the following statement please: "given that Israel has rebuffed obama at every turn, it would seem a bad idea to ...?

just wait!!! Gilad has done his job!!!

that the US president is responsible to the people of US NOT the jews in the ME, germany, or other diaspora, 'imperial president' has nothing to do with it....got it now stupid? and your 'tude and rude behavior are never on vogue

That expression was effectively coined during Bush's tenure, for good reason. Executive granted itself powers at home and abroad under the rubric of security threats. Cheney himself said that whoever won the election would inherit a Presidency with the strongest powers in history. I dare say you had few complaints back then about the Imperial Presidency? Then again the US paid scant attention to its allies in the West on foreign affairs. Now Obama has reversed that little foible and he does so with regard to Syria with enthusiastic backing of the EU. Imperial? That said. At home Obama has put much of his ambitions in jeopardy in a vain attempt to get Republican backing for domestic policies. Imperial? Hardly.

Your English is quite good for a first-generation American citizen, originating from - what Muslim country did you say you came from?

The USA middle east policy has been a joke. You are all losiung two different wars and your president... barack hussein obama has forgotten his only friend in the region is... your president is a joke and your same callous anti jewish anti israeli rhetoric grows old. by the way... good job on slaughtering 21 innoccent civilians in afghanistan buddie. think we should bring your leaders to the hague.

If Obama sends an ambassador now, then he doesn't care about the international standing of the US. Obana is not a Muslim, but one can discern a special empathy towards the Muslim World that has not existed before and is not only oil-based.

Do you really believe that saying "please" and "thank you" to Syria and in turn Iran will get the US anywhere? Obama tried it already with the Saudis and other Arab countries and got nothing in response except the perception that America is weak. Israel has learned from it's past from the White paper of 1939 through to Camp David and then the Gaza pullout that in the Middle East, unilateral concession is perceived as weakness and that the show of strength alone wins respect and gets results in that neighbourhood.

That expression was effectively coined during Bush's tenure, for good reason. Executive granted itself powers at home and abroad under the rubric of security threats. Cheney himself said that whoever won the election would inherit a Presidency with the strongest powers in history. I dare say you had few complaints back then about the Imperial Presidency? Then again the US paid scant attention to its allies in the West on foreign affairs. Now Obama has reversed that little foible and he does so with regard to Syria with enthusiastic backing of the EU. Imperial? That said. At home Obama has put much of his ambitions in jeopardy in a vain attempt to get Republican backing for domestic policies. Imperial? Hardly.

Great ally relationship. "Friend" with Israel; here's a list of your new enemies.

That expression was effectively coined during Bush's tenure, for good reason. Executive granted itself powers at home and abroad under the rubric of security threats. Cheney himself said that whoever won the election would inherit a Presidency with the strongest powers in history. Then again the US paid scant attention to its allies in the West on foreign affairs. Now Obama has reversed that little foible and he does so with regard to Syria with enthusiastic backing of the EU. Imperial? That said. At home Obama has put much of his ambitions in jeopardy in a vain attempt to get Republican backing for domestic policies. Imperial? Hardly.

to send their emissaries wherever they see fit. Don't like it? Leave the UN. Forgo the protection of the US veto vote in the UNSC. Forgo the benefits of being an IAEA member etc...

Potobac, do you honestly believe "that Israel isn't even mildly interested in the welfare of the US?" Any country (even Israel!) has the right, nay the obligation, to be primarily concerned with its own interests. It's a fair argument to contend that, sometimes, Israel's interests do not always align perfectly with the US but the US-Israel relationship history shows that it is quite similar. I think that your real goal and those of other Israel haters who devote an amazing amount of time on this site is to try to persuade people that the US should do or allow to happen whatever it takes to weaken Israel. It would be interesting for Haaretz to require those who post to submit, with each post, "Your Truly Desired End Game", in addition to "Subject", "Name", "City", and "State."

So, American Citizen, is it your conclusion that Israel has no right even to express its preference to the US about an issue that Israel perceives to affect is very existence? You sit comfortably in Washington, DC. Israel does not.

give me a break !!! US is interfering in the world dipomacy to impose its model of society in every corner of the world ,it is called the power of money where the human being is piece of shit ! in fact this model has crashed it self alone with the financial crisis and believe me or not i don't want israel to be dependant on American money or to copy the american way of life ! for the fact that US send an envoy to syria it is written clearly in the article the syrian are making fun of the weak Obama and its politic of surrender ! we as israelis must do what is the best for our national interest and don't count on any country

and is the cause of "ALL" of it,s problems in the ME. And it will be rehabilitated or removed. So get used to it --"Traveller from Outer Space".

Well Israel we have supported you enough, so get off our back a little.

"When the egg is trying to teach cock how to crow...."

It's seems that Israel would rather us bomb Iran and Syria instead of using diplomacy. Enough with this blatant interference in our foreign policy. The US military backs these diplomatic moves because war with Iran is out of the equation. Israelis should set back and take notice because Israel's current insane policy towards its neighbors means nothing but endless until we're all bankrupt.

The US has been frustrated by Israel so many times in the past but has always succumbed to its demands. If Obama can't be the one to stand up and say no to Israel, then his days are numbered.

At the time Western diplomats in the M.E.have noticed that when Sharon on 5 June 1982 with his IDF illegally entered Lebanon to get rid of the PLO in a direct reaction from all sides support came in for the PLO. In Syria about 1500 members of the Iranion Revolutionary Guard arrived. They were not that welcome and were send already the next day to Lebanon were they did not support the PLO but created the Hezbollah. Netanyahu and Lieberman are now - as most of their predessessors - each time with new tricks trying to block a just and honourable M.E.peace.

It so happens that Israel isn't even mildly interested in the welfare of the US, being concerned solely with its own interests, and that any suggestion by Israel must be understood in those terms.

Israel always adopts a belligerent attitude. Israel prefers brute force rather than diplomacy something which, with the current leadership, will prevail to its cost. Syria, Iran and Lebanon will be an integral part of any Middle East peace so Israel better adopt a more conciliatory attitude. Seems to me that all this posturing is indicative of Israel?s slow but inexorable slide towards peace but not on the terms it so forcefully demands from the International Community. The lack of a politician or statesman with a World vision, speaking on behalf of the people of Israel, is a sad indictment of the way the country is being run.

These people have to take a course in politics and diplomacy. An ambassador is sent to a country to represent the interest and viewpoints of the sending country (i.e. the US) and not the recieving country (i.e. Syria) so we dont really give a dam about sending one or not. Second, the US cannot expect to win anything by removing what Bush imposed. They can send an ambassador, remove sanctions, etc, and then we start a negotiations. We will never pay a price for cancelling Bush measures

You apparently have no idea at all if you think Obama's is an Imperial Presidency. Haven't had such a good laugh in quite a while. Was that in the McConnell memo? Or from John Boehner? Israel doesn't have to recognize Syria if it doesn't want to. The US has an Embassy there and it's already staffed. The idea of having no boss, no ambassador, as some kind of punishment is ludicrous. The idea that any country tells the US how to make its own decisions is offensive. We have a right to our own sovereignty as much as Israel does. And we have the right to make our own decisions based on what is in our own interest.

Obama has placed the US and other contries at distinct disadvantage in the ME. Israel is shakings its head at some of the assinine decisions taken by Potus and his people. Syria is not breaking away from twehran, and so Obama rewards syria with a high level functionary being installed in Syria. You dont reward bad behaviour. Syria and tehran are preppingat a furious pace for war. It remains to be seen how many US assets get taken down by these two terror supporting countries. Israel is in effect the sober second thohght, But as usual the US is deaf. Then agaion the US makes demands on ISrael , so the pot calling the kettle black applies. The US was once a great power, under Obama it is a stae full of no account bureaucraps, has a President whpo is afraid to take any decisive action and who does not lead. GHis policy of appeasement does not work. Potus Is a failure and a big one at that

Assad Sr kept his distance from iran and hezbollah while assad jr bragged about giving hezbollah long range rockets and building up their infastructure and bunkers. Assad jr grew up mentoring hezbollah and is very close to iran. The leftist administrtion of Obama and Clinton don't understand that syria under assad is very close with iran and hezbollah and there is no way to break it up.

obama's middle east policy has been a disaster. it so happens that israel is a country in the middle east. it so happens that israel is deeply affected by the policy of the united states. obviously israel has every right to make its positions known. given that iran-syria have rebuffed obama at every turn, it would seem a bad idea to send an ambassador to syria. obama can do as he pleases. imperial presidency seems to be in vogue.

Is there no limit to the arrogance of the current Israeli government? Does the US President need permission to go to the bathroom, too? Is the US allowed any independence from Israel's current government? Mr Obama is POTUS, NOT Mr. Netanyahu or Mr. Lieberman. Mr. Obama had to remind McCain Yesterday. Maybe Mr. N didn't get the word.