Israel's Titanic moment: Does Obama want Bibi's head?

What US does or does not do vis-a-vis Israel and elsewhere is irrelevant or very soon will be - it is a failed state running multi-trillion dollar deficits, with 48 states insolvent and its industrial base gone(shipped to China) Try to understand Burston; it is kaput, finished, finito! We are all awaiting the final act complete with the economic implosion, hyperinflation, bloody chaos and break-up. Why do you think Obama was "elected" - to serve as a scapegoat for the ruling elite, who know that the game is up and like the fact that not only he's not one of them but does not look like them. Let the mobs go after that stuffed suit with Hussein middle name

Rumors of The President's political death have been much exaggerated. PM Netanyanhu seems to have tied himself to the Republican Party, and The Party of "No You Can't" lost what it called the political Waterloo of health care reform. Quick note: the US has tried since President Truman to pass something approaching Israel's health care system, but Republicans have insisted each time that health reform leads to Stalinist gulags. The President doesn't care about details of Israeli politics, but deeply wants a foreign policy based on alliances and international consensus. The Republicans have insisted that the US ought to be a world empire, or "single point of world power". Thus, Bush II invaded Iraq with support from no one except Britain's Blair. Bush, Cheney, and Rumsfeld expected that the US military would overpower each middle eastern government in a benign domino effect. Obama is undoing this nonsense.

it's only possible in Israel... Wish you a good Pesah! Miron.

It is time for Israel to get serious about a two state solution and stop expansion in East Jerusalem and the territories. If not, the US should begin withholding aid. Enough is enough.

3,000 years from now rchaeologists discover the foundations of a building in territory of what is today called WASHINGTON D.C. The team leader of the dig tells his U.S.A.#3 nation that thse are the foundations of the fabled WHITE HOUSE long buried for 2500 years after invaders destroyed U.S.A. #1 and deported their people to other countries...Mirculously the people were allowed back in and re-established American life re-poulating the place building anew adjacent to the old ruins.Funnily AGAIN invader armies did it to them again-this time Americans were thrown out of their land for another 18 and a half centuries UNTIL -miracle U.S.A. #3 was (re?)constituted. In all that time Americans in diaspora NEVER gave up their claim on their homeland and constantly talked of the fabled WHITE HOUSE times .... Now they got their land back and everywhere the DIG UP THEIR HISTORY..500 to 600 years after the end of U.S.A. #2 a squatter people OCCUPIED American soil.Hence Squatters' PLIGHT.

Obviously ignoramouses like Burston and Obama think historyonly started in 1948 or that nothing before that counts towrds THE PROBLEM (The PROBLEM being THE PAL "PLIGHT" and the "RIGHT" to a HOMELAND --on somebody else's claimed land). I draw your attentio to "ING SOLOMON"s FORTIFICATIONS FOUND" a video link in today's Jerusalem POST online ebsite(Soory for mentioning a rival newsapaper org.) THat's a 3,000 year LINKAGE in JEWLAND to the JEWISH CLAIM ...so my dear BB and OBAMA --start getting REAL --the PLIGHT is a SEPARATE ISSUE FROM THE "RIGHT" and until you "get it" you cannot BULLY us JEWS into APPEASING and CONCEEDING for a RIGHT WE DON"T RECOGNIZE AS SUPERIOR RO OUR OWN---go ahead --ADMIT WE ARE the BETTER CLAIM-then we'll talk solutons about the PAL's "PLIGHT". EVRYWHERE you DIG-youfind JEWISH history IN that land -way BEFORE any PAL history-and you expect us to give up THAT "CONNECTION" to gIVE them THAT lAND and the "RIGHT" to wipe out that history? ARE YOU NUTS?

It is interesting for an American to read Haaretz. - President Obama does not care enough about Netanyahu to want to "bring him down" - The President worries about wars in Afganistan and Iraq, to which the entire US ground force has been tied for seven or eight years. Israel is irrelevant to both struggles, except when the Israeli government does something encourages terrorists to "commit martydom acts" against US troops. That's called recruitment. - If any Israeli thinks PM Netanyau is more polular than President Obama, take a deep breath of fresh air. Americans don't know who is PM, and probably most would answer Ben Gurion, or "that heroic woman", or Ariel Sharon. Tell us the PM is "Bibi" or "Zippy", and we laugh. Americans just don't follow foreign politics that closely. - Claim that President Obama has lost his base, and you have been listening to too much Murdoch "news".

The entire orthodox Jewish establishment is nuts, and growing; Rightwing nationalism is on the rise and is alienating Israel from the inside and outside; there are a few hundred nuclear weapons in Israel's desert bunkers; many Palestinians live in miserable conditions; the settlers; etc. It makes me sick.

The Issues over Jerosalam is strongh Netanyahu by fact stand up to Obama and fact Obama can not force his will on Netanyahu. It also weaker Palestinain hold on Jerosalam. Netanyahu settement freeze send clear message to world that we not give up Jerosalam.

Hello Miggy... You're wrong... I know full well what's going on in East Jerusalem. And yes... it's despicable and discriminatory. What I was talking about... is how this conflict is characterized in religious terms, where in reality it is a struggle between Israelis and Palestinians. Both sides have responsibilities that they don't live up to. Now... East Jerusalem, as you know Arafat... at Camp David, could have had an agreement. For what ever reason... he refuse an arrangement. And now Palestinians in E. Jerusalem are not citizens of either state... not even their own. Hence Palestinian ID's and no right of return after 6 months. The fact that they are denied services... is also a consequence of Fatah's corruption and incompetence. About Judeazation of East Jerusalem, what I find odd... is that nobody ever talks about new apartment blocks being built in the vicinity of Mecca or its Islamization. And you know what, to most Israelis... Jerusalem is Mecca. Cheers...

I think you have either missunderstood or missread his thesis,speeches. I have yet to read any inflamatory speeches on sexism,or racism. I suppose you are attacking him for writing the truth pertaining "jihadism/Islamofascism" Point of fact many of his co- partners happen to be Muslims---all be it liberal thinking ones. You underestimate his valuable books,speeches. Why not read and explore what he says. Incidently should you not also accuse Geert Wilders? I suppose whenever any one brings forth the truth on fundemental Islam is labeled as racist/sexist? Gee the latter applies to Islamists don't you know...I mean "sexists"..

With all the propaganda that have been doing the rounds these past few weeks,conclusion was already moot. In expectation of a Pal' state. Perhaps in a couple of centuries,or failing that[as we have said it] relocate to where ALL their brothers LIVE...i.e Jordan. Whether Bradley likes it or not,it is what many have said for eons.And should be implemented without delay.

Or rejuvenating synagogues etc. A more apt and important aspect as an example: Do we Israeli/Jews get offended when the Christians go through the VIA DOLOROSA with great pomp and circumstance? That is the beauty of the free Jerusalem for all including the Muslim's [big share] undeservedly may I add. Because I was under the impression Judaism "THE TRUE FAITH" came at least 1.500 + years before Islam was even dreamed of. So should "WE"Jews or Islamists object to the Christians who come during their HOLY DAYS TO Jerusalem to worship freely? I think not.

because the Palestinians are not ready for it and neither does Israel like the idea of sitting next to an entity which wants its destruction. Who would? The next generation of Palestinians could be even worse as they have been brainwased into being the true descendants of the 'Ancient Jews'.....!

"erasing Jewish self-determination from the planet?" Jewish Self-determination will eventually be seen as narcissistic if it is at the expense of another people on the same land. eventually. Self-determination is a powerful idea. Indeed, it has shown how quickly Jewish community has risen after the events of Holocaust. But make no mistake, once the "self-determinaton" becomes blind, as it has in the minds of Zionists, it leads to apartheid, like it is currently. Israel needs to take on a higher road now. Forget the arab dictatorships, they won't dare attack a secular state that includes Israel-Gaza-West Bank, backed by US.

( see obama : no crisis )

how much did the Hamas pay you ( with EU money) for all this bull??? are you are on something illegal provided to you by yours friends? Hamas? Idiot! how can you print this garbage? maybe you thin that we need some humor?

racist, sexist speeches. Pipes has been described as being, "Islamophobic," "anti-Arab propagandist," "neo-conservative" and "to Muslims what David Duke is to African-Americans." I like the name, Daniel Pipes... sounds like a Scott but he's not...

Can you quote something more rational and less fanatic? OK, that's wishful thinking.

Obama reelection will be directly tied to his relation to Israel, Bush the father, Carter were strong anti Israel presidents, not only they were not reelected they were failures. As far as Netanyahu is concerned he must stick to Israeli interests first and foremost with strong considerations to Israel ally the USA., and not worry about reelections. If the people of Israel will feel that he protect Israel Interests they will repay him and reelect him.

radio show here in L.A. Keep up the good work. Thanks for your input.

March 17, 2010 Cross-posted from National Review Online http://www.danielpipes.org/blog/2010/03/the-worst-crisis-in-35-years On the surface, that the Obama administration decided one fine day to pick a fight with the government of Israel looks like an unmitigated disaster for the Jewish state. What could be worse than its most important ally provoking the worst crisis (according to the Israeli ambassador to Washington) since 1975? A closer look, however, suggests that this gratuitous little spat might turn out better for Jerusalem than for the White House. (1) It concerns not a life-and-death issue, such as the menace of Iran's nuclear buildup or Israel's right to defend itself from Hamas predations, but the triviality of the timing of a decision to build new housing units in Israel's capital city. Wiser heads will insist that White House amateurs end this tempest in a teapot and revert to normal relations. (2) If Obama et al. hope to bring down Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's government, they can't count Knesset seats. Peeling away Labor will lead to its replacement by rightist parties. (3) An Israeli consensus exists to maintain sovereignty over eastern Jerusalem, so provoking a crisis on this issue strengthens Netanyahu. (4) Conversely, U.S. histrionics make the Palestinian Authority's Mahmoud Abbas more reluctant to enter into Washington's counterproductive negotiations. (5) A recent poll of American voters shows an astonishing 8-to-1 sympathy for Israel over the Palestinians, so picking a fight with Israel harms Obama politically ? precisely what a president sinking in the polls and attempting to transform one-sixth of the economy does not need.

The justified ire of the Obama administration with Israel is also stoked by the fact that Netanyahu chose to insult biden and derail the 'indirect' talks at a critical moment when Obama is fully engaged in getting congress to pass the much awaited health bill, that will determine where his administration is heading. Israel has undermined Obama, and you do not have to be an 'anti-semite' to have a long memory and take care of your adversaries. Yes, Obama should consider Netanyahu and his government as adversaries who will sabotage his agenda to broker a peace agreement between the Israelis and the Palestinians. It is not a matter of wanting his head. Once the president is not occupied with passing the health bill he should teach the Israelis as well that there is a price to pay for double crossing the US.

actually only bibi can give the right's stamp of approval to an agreement with the palestinians.so allow a few days of gathering us anger and pressure than confront liberman , yesai and the ultra right with it leaking it to the press...invite tzipi and barak for tea announce that yishai did not speak for the government ,disown the 1600 plan and for goodnes sake ..NO MORE SPEECHES

ibi, remember how Sharon dealt with Bush and his Roadmap? Sharon was interested in Bantustans for the Palestinians, not in a real state. So what did he do? He came up with the "Gaza Evacuation" diversion exercise, throw something you don`t need to the wolves and keep what you need for yourself. And you can do the same, Bibi Baby. Sacrifice the Golan and keep Eretz Yisrael. A great deal. The Golan is not part of historic Eretz Yisrael (where the 12 tribes dwelled), but is merely a high-ground which, nowadays, with missiles and some electronic listening stations, can be given back to Syria safely. Indeed, Generals Rabin and Barak, along with NETANYAHU himself (in his previous incarnation as PM) promised it to Syria in return for peace. Once the peace initiative with Syria starts, criticism of Netanyahu will stop in Israel and abroad (from the left), and he will become a heroic figure. Not a bad deal, especially since Likud ideologues would not agree to a reasonable compromise with PA.

How long will we let a fake God ruin the lives of millions? Lets stop the spreading of religion and "pride" of Israel by letting them fund and fight their own battles. Its been thousands of years since the crusades began in that same area are we going to keep remaining stubborn believing we are fighting for a god? Let Israel fall if they want to be a holes

He'll take the first plane back to Berkeley, and install an eternal flame for Yasser Arafat in front of Campbell Hall.

I used to be a moderate supporter of Israel (support of Israel's right to exist, while respecting Palestinian refugees), however, at this point I'm incensed. It's obvious that Hamas is a reckless body, but Israel is the one in control of the area via occupation. The power dynamic places the onus on Israel to be the one to control the direction of the peace agenda. Everytime, however, peace is brought up Israel places so many pre-conditions and takes so many backwards steps (settlements) that I just can't support this anymore. If Israel ever wants peace, it is in their power to obtain it. Stop expecting unconditional American support, because it won't be there soon if this continues.

Bibi can be replaced given one lone moment of sanity, and Obama is around until 2012 at least. However, the probability would be that the democrats will suffer in november and the rest of Obama's term will be painful. No winners!

1000bc 70ad 1917 1924 1948 one city called jerusalem jordan invades in 1948 and captures part of the city FROM THE EAST. prior to the invasion it was jewish quarter. 1967 israel recaptures the occupied part of the city ,in which jordan had exxpelled the jews and placed arabs . miggy irish blarney is your strong point .

Bibi, remember how Sharon dealt with Bush and his Roadmap? Sharon was interested in Bantustans for the Palestinians, not in a real state. So what did he do? He came up with the "Gaza Evacuation" diversion exercise, throw something you don`t need to the wolves and keep what you need for yourself. And you can do the same, Bibi Baby. Sacrifice the Golan and keep Eretz Yisrael. A great deal. The Golan is not part of historic Eretz Yisrael (where the 12 tribes dwelled), but is merely a high-ground which, nowadays, with missiles and some electronic listening stations, can be given back to Syria safely. Indeed, Generals Rabin and Barak, along with NETANYAHU himself (in his previous incarnation as PM) promised it to Syria in return for peace. Once the peace initiative with Syria starts, criticism of Netanyahu will stop in Israel and abroad (from the left), and he will become a heroic figure. Not a bad deal, especially since Likud ideologues would not agree to a reasonable compromise with PA.

mr. burston is off on a couple of fronts- a- the crisis between israel and the usa was looming from obama's first day. he was itching for it. b- flwed"pro settlement policy' is what the peace now ,the -j-street meshugaim are after-- let's face it- 2 state solution is not vaiable. this conflict will go on for many years ... until...and unless something drastic out side the box takes place... arabs to jordan and egypt , jews to the land of israel. period.

It certainly is not "rumour and innuendo". Palestinians (both Christian and Muslim) are loosing out bigtime in East Jerusalem. They are 35% of the population and get 10% of the services. There is blatent discrimination. They have no citizenship or travel rights. They are not allowed Israeli passports, they get what's called "Jerusalem ids". (Jewish citizens get Israeli passports). If Palestinians with these "Jerusalem ids" leave East Jerusalem for more than 6 months at a time they have no right of return. I met a Palestinian in Bethlehem who was born in Jerusalem about 10 miles away and he is not allowed to go there, hasn't been there for years. It is a slow process to Judeaize East Jerusalem and they are getting there in forcing the Palestinians out. It's called the 20/20 plan. 20% Palestinian population by 2020.

Personally, and i speak only in my name, its not what I want but I could live with it. There is a lot in what you say - neither Israel or Palestine will ever have a leadership strong enough to survive handing over what we both see as the core of our existence to the other side - so that could be a good compromise

Hamas' "logic" is much like Pakistani "logic" against India--both think the other will fall from within, and both fail to realise that their hate-based positions are tenuous and will lead to their own collapse (in case of Pakistan, revealed in 1971 and especially post-1977 when a war-criminal tyrant set in motion a process leading to the rest of Pakistan also in danger of collapse). In the case of Hamas, they also have the additional burden of divine proscription ("Palestinians" are largely descendants of Moabites, Edomites and Ammonites--all three groups divinely proscribed from EVER AGAIN setting up a nation/kingdom).

the great conundrum with Biby has always been is he a p@#*k that has ballooned up or a balloon that is waiting to be pricked. And before you laugh at the analogy consider this- his whole aim is to stay in shape - pushing him one way and he will bulge out and then return to shape - he just floats around reacting to the environment but without actually initiating anything as he engages in his perpetual battle not to let all of the hot air out at once, without futting off into oblivion.

of a Jerusalem, undivided, under the protection of ALL people (UN). Having the international court to judge on the things people cant solve themselves? That would be a holy place fore all?

If Israel wants Obama to loose his power, than all jewish Congressmen and women must vote NO for Obamacare. Once, his healthcare reform is defeated, Obama will be worthless and won't be able to govern his own. Seriously, israeli lobbies should push preassure on the Jewish Dems now. If this healthcare reform passes, you watch Obama demanding everything from israel to domestic tax increases and all, You can imagine...

any chance that obama is on the usa side.how are the israelis on his side when he has a 6%? approval rating in israel?convoluted delusional logic.

Bradley, I suspect that the Israeli government has been self-destructing for some time. In my experience, whether it be in the home, at work or across the globe, if mission critical issues become undiscussable, the fester and "silence like a cancer grows". From Ben-Gurion: If I were an Arab leader I would never make terms with Israel. That is natural: we have taken their country. Sure, God promised it to us, but what does that matter to them? Our God is not theirs. We come from Israel, it's true, but two thousand years ago, and what is that to them? There has been antisemitism, the Nazis, Hitler, Auschwitz, but was that their fault? They only see one thing: we have come here and stolen their country. Why should they accept that? They may perhaps forget in one or two generations' time, but for the moment there is no chance. So, it's simple: we have to stay strong and maintain a powerful army. Our whole policy is there. Otherwise the Arabs will wipe us out.

Perhaps it is time for the Likud to stop offering the lie that we can hold onto the territories and remain the sort of society that we want to live in. It is time for Bibi and Livne to be honest to their voters who want a secular democratic state with a Jewish majority and to realise that the purse demographics are working against them and against the sort of Israel that has a future. The religious extremists on both sides both ours and the Palestinians breed four to five times as far as the slim secular majority. If we do not act soon peace will be impossible. Nobody wants to give any of our land away, we all believe that Jerusalem is our eternal capital - some of us are intelligent that right is not smart or sustainable, that no Palestinian leader will ever give up on both the right of return and East Jerusalem, and that we have to stop having our relations with the world determined by the bouncer who masqerades as a foreign minister and the octogenarian distorter of Judaism

Jews of conscience such as yourself always see the better way. I would prefer to see a 2 state solution as I think it would be easier to accomplish but in any case peace must be achieved.

Burston and his left wing colleagues vote again for the Phased Plan for the Destruction of Israel, an integral part of Palestinian Constitution dating back to 1974. Impetus for plan was the once again military loss to Israel in the surprise Yom Kippur War, attack on Israel on the Holiest day of the Jewish Calender.

Gen. David H. Petraeus could never have been more right. The unresolved Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the source of current instability in the Middle East and the principal motivation of Islamic terrorism elsewhere in the world including in our country the Philippines. Unless the Israeli people renounces the self-destructive politics of its far right politicians, Israel may soon find itself at the brink of extinction with no sympathy from the rest of the world. Lest Israel forgets, it is the sympathy of the world that has allowed its people to rise from the holocaust and to found a nation against all odds in a hostile region. Unfortunately, Israel is wasting away this capital with unnecessary arrogance inspired by extremists in its midst. Israel must soon be a citizen of the world for its own sake.

If you have read Josephus' account of The Jewish War against the Romans and Dio Cassius on the Bar Kochva revolt as I have, then you would understand to whom this land belongs and the unshakeable bond of the Jewish people to the land of Israel.

The borders defined by a war of self-defense that prevented the annihilation of our people that was so proudly broadcast on national radio in 1967 throughout the Arab world. Perhaps, you are too young to remember the government-sponsored "popular" demonstrations in Cairo and Damsacus calling for the "Death to the Jews". Check your university libraries' newspapers on microfilm from May 1967. I remember it well. I was preparing for my Bar Mitzvah.

you are right that the issue is political and needs to be solved through negotiations. where you go wrong is when you claim that we have no historical claims to jerusalem. we do and we always did. israel has historical claims to israel, as the declaration of independence clearly states. without jewish historical claims to the land, there would be no israel. there would be no jewish state. as for jerusalem: areas like gilo and ramat shalom will stay under israeli sovereignty. there is no possible argument in this regard.

I believe that the UN Pres cannpt loose face in this way. If he were to go down I for one, will see him bring you down with him. Samson and the zionists.

David - did you accuse others of arrogance at the same time as saying that you have a grand plan of erasing Jewish self-determination from the planet? Very good, David. Very well thought through. So you think that a magic wand can be waved and all the Jihadists will suddenly turn to democracy, happy to live alongside Jews? And your precedent for this Arab tolerance would be what? West Bank? Lebanon? Syria? Gaza? Do you see any Jews living there? So you think that East and West Germans, separated for a few brief years but essentially one people, can be equated to Jewish Israelis and those Palestinians who consider school-bus martyrdom as the preferable negotiation tactic for removing all Jews? It's bizarre, the nonsense and childish drivel that Haaretz will publish on this talkback (and that's aside from the bare Jew hatred they let through the filter).

Israel has disappeared in Babylon, in Rome, and the third time will be here soon. Or else I am wrong, and conversion of all the Jews into christianity and Armageddon will follow.

It seems Steve you are the problem in the ME. Your stauch belief that noone else can share this land with anyone else and the jewish superiority syndrome that you seem to wiel is dedstroying the morale not only in the ME but with your allies too. Israel should exist yes, to which borders - well that should be negotiated, but Judea and Samaria ? Well that's as bad as arabs wanting the jewish lot out of the ME. This extremism should purged from all sides. So if you're suggesting that Bibi is too an extremist then we should remove him from power? So figuratively speaking is that what the US should do? regime change?

I am not religious... not by a long shot. But what I find offensive, is that Hamas can proclaim... in religious terms 'defense of the Al-Aqsa Mosque' or a 'day of rage'. And after Friday night prayers young Muslim boys assault the streets with their rage or violence... based on pure rumor or innuendo. But Jews are held accountable to a rejuvenation of their Synagogue... as if this is an insult to Palestinians and their religious rights. The re-dedication of the Hurva Synagogue is in the old Jewish sector of Jerusalem... what religious right does this infringe on Moslems, anyway. I'm not certain, if religious ceremonies and their language can be toned-down... at least for the sake of co-existence. But I guess that's not the way things work in Jerusalem or the religiously infused middle east.

he just foresaw the inevitable. That Zionism will "disappear from the pages of time". No threat implied - just stand back and watch them do it to themselves...

One can quibble with your definition of sane. Your ideology might well be blinding you to the real perils of your course. I suggest you consider the Jews of years 70 and 135 who were equally convinced of their course.

Dear Cowboy. The power that you ask about comes from from from soul, mind & brain. Soul that gave the world the both Testaments & Holocost, mind that gave it rational modernity & brain that bestows on the same world its achievements. For Winston Churchil it was Athens, Rome & Jerusalem that that laid down the foundation of Western civilization. For you it is a page from the high school textbook of science or history You were never able to understand. . This power also comes from what Einstein attributed to Jews as independence , love of knowledge & striving for fairness. You have neither of them. Otherwise, You would not post Your blog. The number of Jews in Israel are slighly above 6 million. Not 7,5. The world is not preoocupied with Israel. Antisemits are. In political & military sense Israel has no power at all. China has, Russia has but not Israel. Nonetity as You are, You are part of most powerful nation & whence You power comes. Jews have it in them.

Hamas is well aware that they feature prominently on America's list of terrorist organizations. Hamas is also aware that many Americans and Europeans were disappointed with Israel during Cast Lead for not completing their mission of search and destroy Hamas. Hamas is the main reason that peace is not possible between Israel and the Pals. Now that America's restraining power on Israel has been removed, Israel may well complete that mission next time and the USA can not be blamed anymore for aiding Israel.and America and the EU will attain their goal of peace in the ME, without the danger of nuclear devices smuggled into their cities by Hamas.

...or maybe after a health care bill sneaks in... everyone is in love again

Nah!!! It is known that Obama is not smart enough to get Bibi's head. . . Probably it is Rahm Emmanuel advising Obama instead. . .

Israel, unfortunately, is planting the seeds for it's own demise. Somewhere down the line, it is going to be seen more and more as aggressor. The younger generation in the US, the university students, has views much different than the older generation. And rightly so. Only solution that will work requires a compromise. I think two state solution is vaguely similar to the east and west germany scenario. One state solution is a the real solution, where the compromise is Israel letting go of the idea of it being a Jewish state. One state - including Israel+Gaza+west bank - needs to exist where all have equal right regardless of religions. And the constitution is so strong that whether Jews, Christians, or Muslims are the minority or majority, the rights are reserved The arrogance displayed at present time will lead to endless pain.

Hey Cowboy, get of your hoarse. If any body is arrogant here that is you. Israel has vital interests and Jerusalem is one of them. Treating the country that help you to win cold war and help you around the world is not just immoral but stupid. Obama's short sighted polices, inside and outside of the country, already have a boomerang effect. As far as military concern as a rule there are in love with Israel.

You conveniently forget that Jerusalem has mixed population, and NOBODY in the world approved the annexation of East Jerusalem. No country can unilaterally declare a city its own when there are other claims on it. It's a matter of negotiation and finding a just solution for both parties not only one. Israel's historical rights to the city have no more international value than if Spain claimed Sicily or South America only because they once ruled there. The only international legitimacy that Israel has is the United Nations partition resolution, like it or not. Everything else is open for negotiation,

It is now time to give Razzie awards for Israel's most dangerous enemies. For policies set to destroy the Democratic Secular State of Israel and the two state solution, those prepared to ruin the work and sacrifices that heroes such as David Ben Gurion and Menachem Begin gave, the nominees are: Mahmoud Zahar Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Avigdor Lieberman Eli Yishai Benjamin Netanyahu And the winner is........... All of the above!

Israel will NEVER be brought down. This is the age of the end. Read the book of Revelation's prophecy regarding Israel. Israel will prevail. ANd in the end United States and Britain will ALWAYS stand with Israel no matter what OBAMA, BIDEN AND CLINTON do or say ( Book of HOSEA). God's Word forever settled in Heaven is TRUE.

Thirty-five years ago when we were studying together at MIT, Bibi Netay told me "either we are in Judea and Samaria, or Yasir Arafat and his PLO terrorists will control the region". Bibi's last name may have changed back to Netanyahu after his brother Yoni's heroic death during the rescue at Entebbe, but his ideology has not. Instead of Arafat's gang, we now face Hamas and their Iranian sponsors taking control of the land of Israel. We will build in ten months in Judea and Samaria because there is simply no sane alternative.

if soros is the man behind obama's curtain, and he is similarly the man behind streets curtain, does this not present a conflict of interest? failing that, surely a very heavy bias...the fact is, eric cantor is right. Obama is a left wing ideologue, who deeply believes in the palestinian narrative, as they have told it, from the mouths of close friends like khalidi, wright, brzezhinski, edward said etc... I think the obama admin and friends has really set things back. Clearly, obama is NOT a friend. Sure, the arabs have to feel like they are being treated fairly, but does that necessitate obama treating his close ally so poorly? It makes no sense,unless of course jesse jackson was right in paris in 08' in his open mic goof... if obama were really a fair friend, a racial healer, he would have already been to israel, not copenhagen. Tough love goes both ways, yet he only directs it at israel, his "friend". If he really wants peace, he better have lots of tough love for the pals and other arabs too, or he risks big problems. Connect the dots people, look at the last 10 months of subtle statements, the creeping innuendo, about loan guarantees(james jones), about security committments(clinton), the delays in weapons programs(f-22,f-35,gbu-29's), the obfuscations, the US embassy reopening in syria, turning a blind eye to hezbollah and its illegal weapons, verrry subtly using goldstone and his trumped up farce, etc..etc..all of it adds up to obama either really being anti israel as many are starting to see, OR he naively believes he can win over the arabs and still support israel. It wont work. On balance, israel has always had the moral high ground and still does, and THAT is what people hate.... obama should be calling out and standing up to the HATERS and anti west jihadist killers rather than stabbing his "friends" in the back to curry favour with the oil warlords. Wake up people, obama is not ushering in peace. It will end in disaster.

The United States understood that there was no building freeze in Jerusalem. Had they had good - will they would have accepted the Prime Minister's apology over the bad- timing of the 'Har - Shlomo' building announcement. Instead they tried to profit on it by humiliating the Prime Minister. They jumped in anger at their long- time friend and showed no understanding whatsoever. And this as they are perpetually silent about Palestinian Arab intransigence, incitement, violence etc. Even as all this was going on the moderate Abbas was cooking up a blood- libel about El- Aksa. So from the United States we did not get fairness, friendship we got the same one- sided rebuke and pressure which has been the Obama's signature relation to Israel.

obama is a left wing ideologue, who deeply believes in the palestinian narrative, as they have told it, from the mouths of close friends like khalidi, said etc...suffice to say, the last 10 months of subtle statements, the creeping innuendo, about loan guarantees(james jones), about security committments(clinton), the delays in weapons programs(f-22,f-35,gbu-29's), the obfuscations, the US embassy reopening in syria, turning a blind eye to hezbollah and its illegal weapons, verrry subtly using goldstone and his trumped up farce, etc..etc..all of it adds up to obama either being anti israel OR naively thinking he can win over the arabs and still support israel. It wont work. Tough love runs both ways- on balance, israel has always had the moral high ground and still does, and THAT is what people hate, rather than hating the HATERS and anti west jihadist killers. wake up people, obama is not ushering in peace. It will end in disaster.

It's incorrectly assumed amongst many correspondents here that Israel's biggest US critics come from the left. In fact they can be found with much more virulence in the right. What's more it's this group, the Ron Pauls of the world, who are gaining ascendency. Get rid of Obama and all your troubles will go away? Think again. Netanyahu may yet look back at Obama's Presidency as the good old days. The choice is either negotiate with the devil you know or take your chances with the one you don't.

What is hateful to you, don't do unto your neighbor. The rest is as they say is commentary. In pursuit of land for the zealots we are betraying, friend and foe alike. We would never tolerate being treated, in the same manner we treat our friends, let alone how we treat our enemies. This is Israel's wake up moment, either Israel lives up our Jewish ideals or I am sorry to say it has no reason for being.

It's pretty sad watching these two dysfunctional countries argue with each other...as if either one of them were a model society and wise in its policies...both foreign and domestic. While yes, i would rather live in either Israel or the US as opposed to virtually anywhere in the Moslem or third worlds, Israel and the US are merely like the one eyed kings in the world of the blind.

I too would much prefer to keep a strong relationship with Israel. I do not confuse the extremists in charge with the nation as a whole. I find the rapidly diminishing reputation of Israel in the world unfortunate. I cannot understand why the current government decided to demonize Obama and proceed to spend a year being as insulting and humiliating as possible. The Pentagon, especially Southern Command, is VERY disturbed by the actions of Israel and the threat it poses to the US forces in the middle east. We have problems of our own and don't need an ally treating us badly and trying to undermine our government.

The answer is Yes! Advised by the former ballerina R. Emmanuel, whose father was a member of the Irgun, who did not care much for Bibi's father, who also remembers how Bibi used to outfox his former boss, the odious Bill Clinton, it makes sense that perhaps the Chicago demolition crew, tutored by a certified 60's U.S terrorist, (Bill Ayre, no chum of Israel),assisted by the rotten David Axelrod, tutored by a certified Chicago Tribune Communist editor in the 80's, with Valery Jarret, a disreputable Chicago aparatchnik, with family ties to Communist Chicago going back to the 40's, what a collection of scoundrels, joined by Hilary Clinton, whose final paper in college was 100 pages raphsody on the great teaching of Jewish gangsters enabler, Saul Alinsky, who taught the American Left how to take the U.S apart, one brick at the time. This crowd of saboteurs is running the U.S into the stone age. Bibi, who defies them is fair game.

When barak was doing his deal with clinton the secret was only 30 out of 120 mp's were for splitting up jerusalem and same thing when olmert was doing his deal with abbas;

clinton and jerusalem mayor were going back and forth.

Pasta wasn't being allowed into gaza in january, february this year when obama was in office and olmert was in charge.

when it is an Arab palace. : ) Gulf Times 16 March 2010 Ruins of 7th century Caliph?s palace are identified in Israel Ruins in northern Israel previously thought to have been a synagogue have now been identified as a 7th century palace used by the Umayyad caliph who started construction of Jerusalem?s Dome of the Rock, archaeologists said yesterday. The site on the shores of the Sea of Galilee is that of the Al Sinnabra palace, which was described by early Arab historians but whose precise location had long been unknown, according to Tel Aviv University, whose Institute of Archaeology led the recent excavations. Archaeologists dug up the site in the early 1950s but identified it as the ruins of an ancient synagogue, a theory that was questioned in 2002 by a University of Chicago expert who identified the site as that of the Al Sinnabra palace. Read the full article: http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=349192&version=1&template_id=37&parent_id=17

It's much easier to bash those close to you than to show some balls, go out into the world and stand up to those who would destroy you. Hamas and their ilk don't just want the Jewish lands in East Jerusalem which were cleansed of Jews a few decades ago. They want all of Israel, Judea, Samaria, Jordan, Lebanon and Egypt. Iran want control of all of the Middle East. Their Jihadist ilk want Sharia in the USA and the rest of the world. Obama promised hope and delivers weakness. China, Russia and Iran will be loving this. The guy has a chance but wants to throw it away. Can he possibly think that bullying Israel into giving up her Capital city, or carving through the middle of it to make a border with a future Hamas State is a recipe for Peace? Is he trying to bring all-out war for Israel and the Palestinians? Peace means a realistic border. Hamas bitch about "Judaising Jerusalem"?? And Obama swallows it?

"but rather the part that often verbally functions as its butt end" Maybe Imodium to start with, Bibi, then a total change of diet.

First, to those that like to rail against Obama, please remember that when the President takes the office from the opposition party, he is almost ALWAYS re-elected, unless the economy is getting worse. So Obama will very likely be re-elected for a second term and his policies will continue for quite some time. The Obama administration knows that Bibi is constrained by his right-wing alies, who have no support abroad and a minority position within Israel. They would like to see this changed, and the current situation gives them a golden opportunity. They will push this in order to bring about some change in the Israeli government, whether Bibi standing up to these parties, or a new coalition, because they know that this is the only way to bring about a new policy.

Sorry, but this incident has awaken most Americas to rethink their position on Zionist Israel. Sorry to admit it, but it's been a slow spiral down. Israel you're ARE blowing it. I think Obama has an incident to justify the reassessment of US Israel relations. I hope he puts some teeth into forcing the current racist government to be more centrist. It's time for Israel to steer towards being a true democracy. Maybe if it treated all citizens equally and with respect, there wouldn't be the need for a separate State. On the other hand, it seems Israel Zionist are executing their own "final solution" strategy on an oppressed people.

I think everyone is missing a big picture here---this should not have been that big of a deal, but it is now the perfect opportunity for the White House to villify Israel, cut ties and take a neutral stance regarding Iran. Obama, like the rest of the world is afraid of Iran. By backing away from Israel, he gets away with leaving Iran up to France or Russia to handle, or worse, for Israel to face on her own.

As a registered american voter i say this to my israeli friends. KEEP BUILDING! Bibi, the last couple of p.m's offered the arabs more then they could have ever imagined only to be turned down flat. Tell our president that you will not sit down to discuss anything with the arabs until they accept israel as a "JEWISH" state with Jerusalem as its capital. Until they accept this precondition there will be no point in discussing another arab state west of the jordan!

Hey, Burston, whatcha smokin' man?

Precisely. I see little difference between the ultra-nationalist Israeli Jew, & the Muslim Extremist/Jihadi. Both claim to know what God wants. Both kill in the name of God. This discussion has brought out the nuts. Time to bail before someone decides to bomb me in the name of God.

A typical ani-Zionist/Jew response, Natalie. It is apparent that you have never traveled to Israel, but yet you dub all Israelis as greedy and arrogant. Such generalizations are not uncommon to your prejudicial commentary.

Hahahahaha, what a joke: Saudi Arabia(who throughout their history have shown they only care about their survival) would all of a sudden join Israel to take on Iran. First, Israel has snubbed Saudi Arabia by not taking the Arab League initiative seriously. Second, While Israel is somewhat away from Iran, Saudi Arabia can not say the same. Thirdly, if saudi Arabia, with all their cronyism and theft of that lands resources are on the brink of being wiped out. All they need to do is make one more real mistake and prove they're on the cancer we call Israel's side and that should just about do it for them. Get real, Sabra. Israel put itself in this corner, it needs to get itself out!!

The fundamentalists on both sides are a thorn in the side of Peace in the region.

Are Americans, including this American Jew, upset with Israel's building policies in East Jerusalem? Yes. Did last week's announcement by Yishai embarrass the U.S.? Yes. But the U.S. is not going to change its fundamentally strong relationship with Israel. The U.S. can't - and won't - demand changes in the composition of Netanyahu's government, although Bibi might be wise to look into it. In a month, this will have all blown over and we will be talking (and shouting) with one another about something else.

What will it all matter when the "go ahead" is given to Petraeus by Obama and old Ban to settle in the West Bank and Gaza? It will be fun to see how "objective" the NEW sheriff will be if things keep on this path! No more atrocities on either side... Set the time machine for early 1967!

Everything about Bradley Burston is negative, and this article is yet another example. The title of his blog is that he's in a 'warm place in hell.' And every editorial he writes is negative garbage about Israel

If you want to drawn your dog, you will always find that it is rabbid. Obama, was looking for any pretext, never mind how flimsy, to start a scandal and to blame Bibi, for his own Obama's failures. So he found one, it as good as anyother would be. Bibi stand fast, the fault is not yours this time. Do as you do now, stay polite, but firmly defend justice and Jewish rights.

What the heck? It looks like two tribes doing what they think is the bidding of tribal real estate g..ds. You would kill each other for this idea? This idea of tribal rights has nothing to do with any g..d of love. Look at what has been done in the name of the g..d of love. None of it has anything to do with love.

usual diarrhea of lefty supporting islamofacists, in this case also obama who is probably very rational intellectual representative of the same. usual dirt, totally brainless and clueless.

Very true and totally agree with you regarding the committment to the US. China is not a country to be trusted. Our founding fathers recognized the importance of Jews and their contributions to George Washington's Revolutionary Army. Unfortunately, the majority of Americans aren't aware of this and politically correct history books neglect to mention this. G_d blesses the Jews and Israel and will take his wrath on those that defy him. Stay strong, stay safe, and keep the faith; we will always have your back.

because we do need different prespective, maybe as ideologically driven like you, but it gives people like me to differentiate between two assymitric impression on reality that is more symetric to modest people like me. After all that, lets not get all exited, Obama has been puffing (in secret, I admit) different kind of cigarettes. Poolr lad, he's tried with no good result to give it up, but in his lesurly time he does however think with no extra opiumatic elements. That brings to conclude that life looks far more different when you stop smoking, irritating for a while, but not as bad if you are committed to turn a page.

Bradley, don't you get it isn't it perfectly obvious that Hussein Obama who grew up as a muslim,went to religious mulim schools in Indonesia,was mentored by and is close friends with extreme marxist lenninist revolutionaris. who for twenty years sat and listened to his preacher and personal friend rev. Wright how he cursed america,israel,and western civilization. this guy in the white house is working for the jihadist's of the world.it is as simple as that. you have to be blind not to see it

"They want to throw us to the sea; they hate us more than they love their children; They are all Islamic Jihad Nuts, etc. etc. etc." RayS: Can't you read lips if you are deaf? What the Palestinians want is small fraction (25% or so) of 1948 Palestine: 1-9-6-7 B-O-R-D-E-R-S... Hitler and the Nazis are dead RayS... Holocaust happened, but it's over! And to reassure you, even Ahmadinejad said the following: Whatever the Palestinians want, we will support them. 1967 Borders is hardly mass-murder now is it?

that I lived to a day to see Israel is one of those Middle Eastern countries, JUST AS ANY OF THEIR NEIGHBORS. I look for the day when AMERICA will be liberated

Bradley TAKE OFF THE BLINDERS!!!!It is not Bibi that the Obami want to destroy . It is Israel that they plan to serve up as an offering to Islamic radicals.. In every era there are those attempting to destroy us. AND there are people like you that aid them.

I would much much much prefer a world where Israel stays firm allies with the USA, than by getting into bed with the Chinese or another merging super-power. Most Israelis would agree with me. The USA is very popular for Israel, and most Israelis strongly identify with the founding principles of the USA. US foreign aid for Israel is a two-edged sword, for both the US and Israel. From Israel's perspective, it comes with a political price tag, as well as having a limiting effect on the Israeli arms industry to remain aligned with developing technologies of US military hardware, and not veer too far to seek alternative options "elsewhere".

I would understand that such a statement would come straight from Jerusalem (I reckon the man is hated over there and it is well known Israelis are careless about the mood of the rest of the World) but from a guy that comes from USA? USA under Obama does have friends... Even Chavez told him in Trinidad last year ("I want to be your friend"). You need to start realizing the man is in office, the World expects great things from him. This is not the time when World statesmen were seen embarrassed to shake hands with Bush (these images were highly unpopular throughout the entire world). Smell the 2010 air... USA is once again appreciated - and this is partly because Obama kicks the Zionists in the teeth when they give him the opportunity... So far, there has been plenty of occasions, and it ain't over!

I doubt Obama is giving too much thought to ME these days. There are much bigger things happening here at home.

Go ahead and do it. Israel is more than capable of developing it's own arms industry. It will be free to sell to Russia, China, or India Israeli made weapons without US restrictions. Even though Israel is required to spend ALL of this money on US manufacturers; it's a fraction of what the US gives to other arab countries without these requirements. The leftists in the US has already chosen the arab propaganda side. US Jews and Evangelical Christians will always support Israel, and there are 5 X as many of us than coastal liberal losers. Gee, what would ALL the technology companies that have satellite offices in Israel do without Israeli technology? How many Chinese spies work at these companies in Israel? G_d has already chosen sides, you are against him.

long overdue

Yaaawwnnn. It is really quite simple to stop building settlements. Honestly... The state of Israel knows this causes the hemorrhoids to flare up on Arabs when they do it so Israel is sorrily in the wrong. As for political fallout - who knows. And the world is starting to say "Who cares anymore?" Arabs and Jews don't give a damn about solving this - why should the rest of us be drawn into this any further. Let the blood flow already and get it over with. You both have a long history of hatred and your religions and politics continue to fan the fire. After 62 years - Israel is old enough to stand alone if it feels like acting out alone.

I agree with you and I don't agree with you. It is in Israel's interest to have in the long run a workable peace agreement with the Palestinians. There is no way that this is going to happen without some exchange of territory with them, and their ability to rule themselves without Israeli interference. So here, I disagree with you. But, in the CURRENT political and social climate of the region, I believe that there is no way in hell that hypothetical peace agreement forged between Israel and the Palestinian leadership (in the West Bank) is going to hold for any serious amount of time. Abbas the the PA is terribly unpopular amongst the people of the West Bank, and many see him and the PA as "corrupt" and as "puppets to the USA and Israel", be it true or not true. The PA will be toppled by Hammas or the Tanzim in the next elections, who will annul any agreements made. Peace needs the ripe environment to take hold. A forced peace agreement today is going to backfire terribly.

Good, if you think we're a liability, PLEASE stop taking the billions of dollars in financial and military aid we're giving you every year. Really. You think you're able to stand on your own? Stop taking the $$ and advanced weaponry. Perhaps you can borrow plans for bottle rockets from Palestine to protect yourselves with, and start warming up those stone throwing arm muscles. BILLIONS of dollars EVERY YEAR!! Are you children that need an "allowance"? The US in a major financial slump, but we're still able to fund your country. Please, show us your independence! Close those constantly open hands. If the hubristic ultra-nationalists find us to be a liability, get off your knees. Only beggars and whores kneel for money from anyone who will give it to them. (my apologies to the Israeli's, with which we have a bond of friendship, and are happy to give aid to)

Obama will be reigned in. Well AIPAC sent out it's attack dogs yesterday, and the message from Clinton today is the same as what it was on Sunday. There is a plan at work, and the administration is sticking to that plan. Mitchell going to Moscow, possibly via London indicates that the netanyahu coalition is been bypassed in return for the Quartet deciding on how the peace process will proceed. Israel is no longer going to be consulted, from now on Israel is going to be told. the party is over, here comes the bill.

How naive one can be ? The whole world is sick and tired of this arrogant an expansionist state. You don't see it ? Return in your tent.

Durson: "Hamas just wants its land back" Indeed in the narrative of Hammas, she is indeed correct. The Hammas map of the world has no room for Israel, as it is an illegitimate entity in their eyes. And Hammas wants its land back. They are 100% frank and to the point regarding this matter. The green line is not a part of their intended border. Durson, do you deny this? Hamas doesn't. If you do, then you basically are living in your own fragmented misguided understanding of what is going on here. A quick Google Search found this link: http://www.mideastweb.org/hamas.htm If you are serious about understanding the facts of this region Natalie, I suggest, that since you are likely to distrust Israeli web sites as sources for information, you start by finding direct quotes and writings from Hamas leaders, as well as their official charter. Then do the same RE: the PA. Focus on reference to their views of Israel's continued existence (or lack of). I think you will be surprised.

If Netenyahu wanted to jettison Shas and Israel Beiteinu for Kadima, what's taking so long? It seems to me that Bibi has elected to stay to the right. I guess we'll see how far he'll get. It's a pity since dropping Shas and Israel Beiteinu for Kadima would be a giant step forward for a two state solution. However, it is what it is. Abba Eban used to say that Palastinians never failed to miss an opportunity. Looks like Israelis have elected the same course. Rather than fight the U.S. on construction in East Jerusalem, they could be pressuring the U.S. to get livable terms from Sayyed and Abbas. What a waste of leverage.

Thinking that AIPAC will make Obama cave in is a fatal error. Certainly the powerful pro-Israel lobby, is a heavy weight player in the US policy. But unfortunately for Bibi more powerful than AIPAC is the Pentagon. The US army already fighting 2 wars has no interest in fueling the insurrection in Irak and Afganistan and putting its soldiers in danger. It is a strategic priority for the US, and nothing will jeopardize the US interests, not even some crazy right wings settlers ...... Sorry Bibi.

And an end to proportional representation.

Obama is getting some pretty sorry and worn out advise from losers like Dennis Ross, and Brezinsky (the Carter re-tread). The more you push Israel against the wall, the more the public will rally around Bibi. You leftist losers are on the wrong side of history again. Land for peace has been tried in the past and failed. The palestinians don't want peace, they want ALL of Israel; how many times do they need to say this until you believe them? There is NO peace process without a peace-seeking arab partner. Get over your utopian EU/UN/Leftist ideals; it doesn't pass the smell test anymore.

The five million American Jews form less than two per cent of the US population. Yet from within this tiny percentage, an even smaller percentage, AIPAC, is able to wield disproportionately huge influence. Why? Originally, the reason was based on Holocaust Guilt - that this oppressed people should have a homeland and unconditional US support to that end. Now, that has metastisised into an organization that with its money and political influence is able to influence every Congressional and Senate seat. All politicians are terrified of the consequences of not toeing its line. Thus we have the skewed US policy vis-a-vis Israel.

And now the Zionists are going to double down and compound the mistake of seeking confrontation with your only ally in the world. How? Buy getting all the bought-and-paid-for Zionist press mouthpieces to write supportive editorials suggesting this is nothing, a storm in a teacup. Which is certainly is not. When faced with a deliberate spit in the eye to the Presidency which everybody saw on the nightly news, and comparing it with the supportive editorials... SANE Americans will at last wake up to the reality of WHO is running their media propaganda outfits. This is going to snowball.

Obama a friend to Israel? Israel a liability to America? More like America a liability to Israel. Rebuild all destroyed shuls until THE TEMPLE is finished. Baruch Hashem

How about we together beat Communism again? The romantic plea reminds "people" of good old times. Hence, John Allen Mohammad devoted his life for his love ones. Yes, it was good old time, for someone only, not for all. Illusion makes people forfeit good value. Wise people never ask why? Chinese communism used to take away everything of my house, how could religious people let my family suffer second time?

Do it NOW!!!! Send him home. Sardines are not better!

"that failure to make meaningful progress on a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian will lead to more deaths of American soldiers." I of O Sir, As Bin Laden clearly indicated American good behavior will be gratified. Betrayal of Israel while advisable will bring very marginal results. America should fulfill all his demands - leave Iraq, Afghanistan, SArabia etc - that indeed bring no deaths of American soldiers.

There are no ?tensions? between the USA and Israel - - both are putting on a show for the Palestinians. Mitchell, Clinton, and Obama know that Israel will never allow anything more than a Northern Ireland (Ulster) Good Friday Agreement arrangement in the West Bank (Israel could not care less about Gaza, it proved that). The USA is pretending to be tough for the sake of looking credible to the Palestinians, and Israel is going along with the charade. All the Palestinians should hope for is a homeland similar to the structure of Northern Ireland; (Ulster has sovereignty to the UK).

Hamas just wants its land back. Israel is still taking more land outside of Israel. Hamas position is justified. Israels position is driven by greed and arrogance.

Israel and Netanyahu both have too many friends outside the administration for Obama to really matter. Obama was mentored for 20 years by an openly bitter anti-semitic black nationalist. Netanyahu KNOWS he doesn't have, nor has ever had, a friend in Obama. Netanyahu, then, is acting accordingly. Obama and his liberal kind absolutely abhor zionists. Any deals being worked out through this administration are inherently against Israel's interest. Bibi will be fine. So will Israel.

Bradley Burston is hereby awarded the "Slave to Fear of the Nations" award, in recognition of his mastery at raising being afraid of America to his altar space. I was against the reconstruction of the Hurva. The world all to easily forgets that our cousins have done what they've done and do what they do. I felt the Hurva should stand as a reminder. Thank you Bradley for giving me new insight. Whatever our cousins have destroyed of our patromony, whatever anyone has destroyed of our patromony, we SHALL REBUILD AND IF THEY DON"T LIKE IT, THEY CAN BE TRUE MUSLIMS AND SURRENDER TO THE ALL-POWERFUL WILL OF ALLAH THAT THE JEWS WILL NEVER STOP REBUILDING!!!!

It is great that we can click there to get it right and click here to read whats left!

Hi ; Hurry everybody run tooo the US Embassey ,and MOON then ! I want to see this on tv! Bob

....then J-Street won's sit on its mouth either and support the Obama administration. Then we will have an inner-Jewish fight between liberal Jews (Tom Friedman + Co.) and right-wing Jews (Abe Foxman + Co.), and let's see, who then the majority of the American people will side with. My guess is, that apart from the Evangelicals in the South and the Republican wingnuts, there won't be too much support for the Abe Foxman team.....

....the Obama administration. All I'm saying is, that then it's going to be a very bloody nose either for Obama or for Netanyahu, because for the U.S. admini- stration there is simply too much at stake now after Biden's, Clinton's and Axelrod's comments from last weekend. Make no mistake, world leaders have watched those statements very carefully. If you are confident, that Israel will have the upper hand in this, that's fine, we shall see....

Israel got what it wanted...no peace. I can not say all of Israel wanted this to happen but the government and jewish extremist have finally bursted a bubble with Washington. Israel please be aware that US is your only ally and only reason why you even have a strong milatary. I have also read some of the posts concerning the hate towards Obama. Believe me Israel nobody in the world despises Obama but yourselves. Obama is a great leader who has been pushing peace since day 1. Its time to wake up on both the Israel and Arab side

At least up to now. A person can have knowledge. A person can have all the knowledge in the World. The question is how to use that knowledge so people are safe. If I know anything, I'm just going to turn it over to the FBI for better or worse. Sometimes you just have to choose somebody you trust. That's why I just stick with you and them. That's all. No more 9/11s.

The world is wondering how a country as big as a city with a 7.5 million population has so much power in the world? Seems here in the U.S. that people are seeing a relationship. In fact, almost without exception the people who have driven the western world to the brink of economic collapse are supporters of Israel. All I can say is Oi Vey! Here in the U.S. these greedy warmongers and minority elite have shown more than one instance of bad judgement as regards the U.S. population as a whole. U.S. support for Israel is yet another mistake of many. What is operating in the background to make such a tiny rogue state so powerful I ask again? People are beginning to figure it out. Israel is its' own worst enemy and an enemy of the U.S. The history of spying, clandestine nuclear weapons, 60 years of lying, grandiosity, manipulation, and a disgusting propaganda machine are starting to add up. Even rejecting the Goldstone report written by a Zionist! Where does that power come from?

Jewish State must keep building and populating whole Jerusalem with Jews and Christians. Upon conclusion of Obamas one term(1 term president)next US president will uphold the special relation that US had(up until now) with only democracy in the ME, Israel. As for ahmadinejad, hams and other homicidal maniacs it does not take much for them to have smiles on their faces. Double standards applied to Israel by EU, UN and other archaic organization very often brings very happy smiles on the faces of perpetual evil...

Netanyahu & Yishai's stunt already hurt US regional policy and relations in many places around the world. It looks like Israel is running and/or dictating US foreign policy. And General Petraeus is right to be concerned. But this issue was bound to come up. When Israel decided to unilaterally violate the Geneva Conventions and unilaterally declared sovereignty over land acquired by conquest, the stage was set. It was wrong and illegal for Jordan to seize Jerusalem. And it is wrong and illegal for Israel to seize Jerusalem. The only legal, not-wrong way to achieve anything meaningful is to negotiate a deal where nobody gets everything. And everybody's rights are respected. Neither Yishai's not Netanyahu's head will do the trick. But Netanyahu flipping the finger at the US, yesterday, didn't help.

Just as with Titanic, there are not enough life boats to save Israel from the weight of a nationalistic, racist, apartheid regime, who keep saying that the ship can't sink.

He can't defeat the USA, EU, UN and the rest, who all support the Obama line. If he tries, he's looking at serious repercussions ref US diplomatic cover, finance, upgrade of EU ties, progress of the Goldstone report etc. He will not voluntarily relinquish personal power but is not strong enough to stand up to Lieberman, Yishai and the other extremist zealots on the right. Tzipi and Kadima offer him the only way out of the maze. It will be interesting to see how he goes about it, as it would take not just duplicity, which he has in abundance, but also wisdom and courage. Which I suspect are in rather short supply.

and what a 'friend' that turned out to be, who the hell needs enemies.Israel has proven to be an unrealiable friend and good for nothing when it come to American needs.

When the US military sensibly voices that Israel's illegal annexation of the territories is a threat to our soldiers' security, suddenly the miserble kvetching of AIPAC rings incredibly hollow. The times they are a changin'. Hooray!

They may have discovered the secret elixir for turning American Jews into Republicans. The Netanyahu blunder was indeed clumsy, and the US is right to feel insulted. But it knew Israel was not changing its policy of building in Jerusalem. It has no problem with the PA going ahead with honoring a mass murderer of children right after Biden left. And with the US's escalating outrage, I can't help but thinking of the famous line from Macbeth: "Methinks the lady doth protesteth too loudly." Could it be the fix was in for sometime, and Obama was just waiting for the right moment to be "shocked, ... shocked" to do another quote from the movie "Casablanca?" Meanwhile, I'm betting the memorial in Israel promised to Russia to honor the Red Army's fight against Nazism will coincidentally be erected ahead of schedule.

First, thanks for taking the time to read my post. Second, I don't know enough to either agree or disagree with you about the US military being both "scoundrels" and "anti-semitic" (assuming I read you correctly). Third, the American public--or any "public," for that matter--usually respond to what they "believe" to be the case (even when it doesn't jibe with the facts). Fourth, #3 is why God created spin doctors. Again, thanks for your time.

After the second Lebanon War, Human Rights Watch reported about the human tragedies caused by the indiscriminate aerial bombing (and cluster bombs delivered in civilian areas) by the IAF. Human Rights Watch produced material evidence for all its claims. For this, the Human Rights Watch came under attack by AIPAC and several parallel powers and was branded as an anti-semitic, barbarian organization. Talks of Condie and Bush afterwards have put the Human Rights Watch further into the shit hole. This is the power of AIPAC in branding a honorable organization as a piece of shit and make everybody to accept or pretend to accept that. There is absolutely now way that AIPAC will sit through this one, they will fight backs and heads will roll, probably Obama's as well.

Google has been linking to Ha'retz & Ynet for the past few days on their news page. Hundreds of thousands, if not more, Americans have seen anti-US headlines from the newspapers, as well as anti-American sentiment in the comments section. I don't know if the average Israeli is aware of it, but the US sends Israel BILLIONS (yes, you read it- BILLIONS) of dollars worth of aid in cash and weapons (advanced weapons, ones that Israel might want/need to turn Iran into a parkinglot). So, with all this anti-US sentiment, the US people are wondering why, in a recession, we are sending so many resources to a country that apparently dislikes us. It's secondary that Israel's ultra-conservatives are starting to behave in ways that mirror the jihadi & the nazi- using both G-d & nationalism as excuses to kick "undesirables" out of their homes, purge the land of them, fence them in, etc. But most importantly, the phrase "don't bite the hand that feeds you" comes to mind

Time for a "get." Everyone will be much happier. Salaam/Shalom

the usa should pullback all amed forces from the middle east. that would show the israeli government WHO is currently protecting the state of israel. NO MORE US TROOPS IN MIDDLE EAST = NO MORE SECURITY FOR ISRAEL! obama is a muslim..have you already recognized?? he can never be a friend of israel!!!! bibi is a puppet thats all.

I do think that the latest actions required serious thinking on the part of the Israelis, may be they should travel abroad to see how things look from outside and get a better perspective; may be should make politicians more accountable for their acts, Liberman treatment of Brazil's president.. and arrogance continues...

timate goverment of Israel. Your references to the "Russian-born Lieberman " are ridiculous and direcly racist. Where are you born ,Burston ? And where is your hero ,Bambi ,born ?

This 'crisis' was Israel's choice. The policy of humiliating American envoys, the Secretary of State and Vice-President was clear. It started when Bibi met Obama and came home bragging about how he skunked him. Some on these forums pointed out the insanity of the Netanyahu government's actions. The ultimate problem with the policy of total contempt rests in the relative positions of the two nations. Israel needs the USA and the USA doesn't need Israel. Which raises the question of what type men are running Israel if they cheerfully run America off? Is there a lunatic with his finger on Israel's button? Or just a petulant 13 year old delinquent?

dopey the democraps are facing disaster they dont need this one !

think of this like situation like a dog that did it where it was not supposed to. so you drag him to his *** and make him know that he did something wrong. the dog in this case is Netanyahu

the dimocrats never learn !!!

The noises coming out of the White House suggests that Obama doesn't just want Netanyahu's Head. He wants it served up on a platter. I am not sure if even AIPAC can get Netanyahu out of this one.

Since when does a sovereign state have to abide by the dictates of another against building in its own capital. We are all paying the penalty for the election of a president with 3rd world political views. Hang in there, Israel, only 3 years before he's voted out of office.

"Israelis woke on Tuesday to an Army Radio report that George Mitchell had abruptly cancelled his scheduled visit to Israel. . ." - Bradley Burston The day before Bibi was defiantly making it absolutely clear there would be no peace negotiations without total US and Palestinian capitulation. Mitchell might as well stay home. Why go almost 7,000 miles to get hit in the face with a shit pie?

The US is playing with nitro and it may well blow up in its face. Obama plays hardball with those he perceives as weak. What he may find out is that he gets sandbagged. I can see ISrael and SAudi Arabi who both fear Iran and its nukes, getting together in a mutual strike against Iran. This of course would be done in secret Between Riyahd and Jerusalem. With Obama left out in the cold. So Obama risks much. If such a alliance does happen, the US will have lost tons of prestige

After the smear and degradation campaign waged by Israel for the last year why should anyone be surprised that our government has finally gotten fed up? Israel made it very clear it intended to bring down Obama. I must admit I was surprised the guy finally showed some spine. He seems to have shocked Israel by standing up for America.

stan speak actual english. as far as israel is concerned, the cozy relationship they used to have with america is finished. it's very costly for the americans.

The U.S. is Isreal's and soon to be only friend. Isreal is fast becoming a liability to the U.S.

....a scientific article on what will (probably) happen in the U.S. over the next couple of weeks !! However, in view of current sentiment among mainstream U.S. citizens, AIPAC/ADL + Co. will probably decide to rather duck down this time, and sit the whole thing out. They will definitely have gotten their fair share of e-mails either over the past few days....

President Obama is neither a friend of Israel nor all of America. If only this were not a pretext and a genuine crises over Israeli zeal but a pretext it is. Israel cannot, unfortunately, permit Obama's pressure to compel Israel to liquidate core national values to Palestinian rioters in the streets without national struggle.

why do you call it "the holy city"; you have no faith in the city, the people, the government, or the land itself. i don't think you really have faith in yourself, as your text oozes hate. when will you learn to be constructive, burston? what about all those lovely new buildings in ramat shlomo to house the residents in splendid surrounds instead of living in horrible places like the USA. tell us something is going right for a change. give us a break.

President Obama does not represent American popular opinion. His non-stop outreach to the Iranian regime, his cool response to baseless and inflammatory rhetoric by the Iranian President, his non-response to Palestinian rioting, and his outsized personal belligerent determination to strip East Jerusalem away not from Bibi but from Israel show his inner self--a radical New Leftist in a metrosexual natty sheep's clothing who lied barefaced to supporters of Israel during his campaign and is prepared without conscience to throw Israel under the bus while continuing to display infinite patience with Ahmadinejad and Hamas. This is not on Bibi's head. Obama is a foe of Zion, not Netanyahu.

The coalition is, and always has been a twisted way for Bibi to take and hold power. It will forever be his legacy. His blind ambition and the reckless course it forces him to take will lead him into Jewish infamy. I truly feel that I am understating my position.

the 300 million are lots more important and come in every color and religion

watch out. so far he is failing everywhere. he faces the real possibility of being another failed president just like jimmy carter.

Stan, as the saying goes, with friends like that, who needs enemies. By continuing to build settlements and derailing the negotiation process, Israel is not only engaging in self-destructive behavior, but is endangering American interests and the cause of peace in the Middle East.

Those right-wing zealots, including Netanyahu will bring upon, very soon, all the World against them and against the unholy expansion policy, if not against Israel itself. It is high-noon to join hands and stand all over the world to say enough is enough. There must be a just solution and equal rights to the Palestinian people in their own land.Time is ripe to start with. May be Obama will revive his image that he created during the election campaign and say, YES, WE CAN, YES FOR CHANGE!

Israel (media, policiticans, public) had better pay attention to this: http://mideast.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2010/03/14/the_petraeus_briefing_biden_s_embarrassment_is_not_the_whole_story Because regardless of whether it is a Democrat or Republican in the White House, the ground is shifting in the U.S. establishment. And kneejerk AIPAC directed support is on the wane.

they could not get by a democratic election. which is why racist obama likes muslim leaders. like all intellectuals he is attracted to totalitarian leaders. the wise sage george orwell said it long ago.

shas and YB hold disproportionate amounts of power with no real mandate. we have to change the countries voting system so we can start to move in a clear direcion. KADMIA, LABOUR, LIKUD coatlition. I only trust Tzipi out of the three but thats what we need. Barak and Bibi are both a waste of time.

to blame. they are real losers is they think blaming israel will lesson their losses. anti-semitism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.

Bibi had the option of just dragging his feet during Obama presidency and just buy time. Instead he became even more agressive than ever, by this 1600 homes thing. Well, he did this to cause a precipitation, a show... Bibi seeks confrontation with Obama, in order to prove and show to the world who is the boss. Even during Bush Israel did not make such a horrible move on the settlements. Bibi did this in purpose, to defeat Obama in front of everybody, to demostrate the real power of Israel lobby and to make Obama feel really like shit. Mearsheimer and Walt should write a scientific article on what happened.

I think if Obama is serious about peace he has no option, but to make Netanyahu's current postion untenable. Either Netanyahu does more than merely paying lip service to peace (unlikely) or he has to go. Show me a man who seriously believes that Netanyahu has changed afetr years of firmly being in the anti-peace camp and I will show you a man who is deluding himslef. Seriously do people think Netanyahu can do a little song and dance number a la Saddam Hussein doing "I Can Change" in South Park the movie and he's magically reversed his entrenched postion on the two-state solution? Esepcially as he has made zero concrete moves in this direction.

...that failure to make meaningful progress on a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian will lead to more deaths of American soldiers. This concern is not something to be taken lightly, inasmuch as (a) the military has a strong voice in congress, and (b) it is the sort of thing that can make the American public in general sit up and take notice; i.e. "over there" is now "over here."

What a coincidence ! It turns out that what Obama really wants is just what Bradley Burston wants ! How lovely to be able to see oneself where ever one looks.

Israel's right wing is in danger of turning 'Never Again' into 'It's our turn'.

This President has lost site if he had any on which side he is on. The Muslims seem to have infected his brain with oil molecules and he can't think strait. The only friend he has is Israel and he seems to kick them in the face. Shame on this President as he should support Israel all the way. Shame, shame shame.

Sorry to say, but I see absolutely no way out for him. If he continues to defy Israels only important friend (not to even mention the rest of the world), he and Israel will pay a tremendous price, which will have a deep long term effect on the size of the wallet of the average Israeli citizen. There is no way that Obama and the other Western leaders are going to retract from their concrete demand of an unlimited stop to all further settlement expansion into the West Bank and East Jerusalem. And if Netanyhau gives in, his right-wing coalition will break apart in a matter of hours. Again, sorry to say, but whatever he is going to do, he is (political) toast. (Ha,ha, of course NOT SORRY at all!:)