Netanyahu to Clinton: Israel has proven its commitment to peace

News on BBC.Netanyaku calls Clinton and tells her "We are from now making a serious efforts to make peace"! Does this means "we have not...until now?" candid admission or.....?

Is Israel committed to peace we africans do not believe that. Israel has the same policy like the previous south african government. The country is walking on a dangerous mine field. Your wealthy Israel lobby in America control the president and the congress, and since USA blindly then the destruction of Israel is near. Why are you grabbing Palestinians land and denying them planning permission to build houses? You are the same controversial nation as mentioned in the Torah, Bible and the Quraan. You will never keep promises or agree to any undertakings by your government. Netanyahu is an example all the time releasing statements that Israel is committed to peace at the same time eroding the arab history in east jerusalem and around israel. You are all a nation of settlers, let us see how long you will keep going on. History repeats itself, you are now commiting holocaust in palestines and no nations in europe or america speaks about it. You kill in the name of fight against terrorism.

Sorry, we all believe in justice now. So your god being for the zionists must be an unjust god. We support Palestine now. Your anti-semitic accusation just make us laugh now.

All the zionists have to do is to change the political situation and economically take upon them the same treatment they have been imposing upon the owners of the land for 65 plus years and peace will reign. Most of the zionists have two passports anyway, why on earth should I worry about them. they will just move back to New Joysey.

Please leave Israel alone if you have any fear of God's wrath. The white et al are trying to drag down Israel with their own deranged mindset and I can say I believe is just as Anti semitic as you can get. It's very easy to attack to integrity of Israel ,if you don't stand by Israel. But I do stand for Israel and my name is not on this one. I believe if Americans continue to stand silent in these matters, it will expand into something no one wants to see. Where are the Republicans in this one? Does any one out there still believe in a free , independent and sovereign Israel?

You think that Israel with a majority of arab citizens will change in a good way? Consider Lebanon. For a long time they had a majority of Arabs and a ruling Christian minority. The Christians desperately held on to power because they believed that they once they lost they would lose everything. They refused to have a census to put off officially noticing that they were a minority. They did vote fraud. They invited Israel in to whomp on their arabs. They tried to keep their militias better-armed than arab militias. By cracking down on arabs they put off the collapse for a long time. Israel could severely discriminate against a majority for a very long time, given the will. Mississippi did that for over 100 years.

Actions speak louder than all the words of Netanyahu.

Clinton is following the "Blair" agenda which may be why Rahm Emanuel wants to leave the White House. Blair particularly influenced the policies of the Clinton Administration as they believed Blair knew what he was doing. They were wrong. Many of Obama's top economic advisers are from the Clinton era which may be another mistake. Feel sorry for Obama!

Akram, imagine this: Two brothers have an inheritance but their father left no will. One brother says, "We should talk about this and find a solution we both agree with. I will talk to you as long as it takes, ten years, twenty years, fifty years, until we find a just solution. In the meantime I will spend the money as fast as I choose." Is that fair? Isn't it better that he wait until the agreement? If Israel agrees not to build in any of the disputed territories that does not say who will get the disputed territories. Israel can say that all of Jerusalem will go to Israel. That's fine. Give Palestine something they are willing to trade for their share of Jerusalem and you can have all of Jerusalem. But if you say "We're taking Jerusalem and we won't give anything for it, the discussion is entirely about how much of the West Bank you can keep" why would they agree?

I see you are in need of coal. 1)What have you done that is different then before bibi? 2)Abbas has been shown to be your puppet, you will have to deal with Hamas next. 3) you have shown the real Israel to the world; You have no more friends. I see that you have won.

Yes it is going to be fun. Two states now impossible there will be ONE with zionists minority and justice will be done!

The way i see it, this is only an excuse for the U.S to find a fault to blow it and take the initiative against israel legitimate resistance against a lame peace ! I can't see anything good in a peace which is just in name ! The two parties fighting one another in the morning and hugging one another in the afternoon ! Remember the historic picture of Araft shaking hands with israel prime minster in the lawn of the white house in a beautiful day ? And what happen the day after ?! So, all this we are seeing now is only for a repeat with different faces ?! No one can invent a historic moment ? It can only blow up on his face with no gratitude ! Chamberlain did it & bragged about it when he arrived home ! It ends up to be a curse that followed him to the grave. I sincerely wish this will not be Obam's legacy !

This is not diplomacy or mediation. this is putting the card before the horse ! If by admission, jerusalem is on the top of the list of the core issues; one may ask, how it is possible for israel can accept the U.S demands without negotiation ! What will be left only the fringes of the core issue to discuss and not the issue itself; a ridiculous situation for any one to accept ! Obama is in a hurry . Israel who waited for over 2000 years is not ! The could be another core issue. Blaming israel for not choosing the right time can't be an insult for an honored guest & certainly not for the world supper power country to to be upset ! It can only be wisdom thrown through the window !

Thank you for your very clear explanation which I share 100%. I am not a Jew, let alone zionist. But when It was the time of Leon Uris's "EXODUS" I was for "Israel" lock stock and barrel. Long time has passed and I have seen too many crimes committed by the "chosen people". It is a surprise that some people are still swallowing the lies and the "playing the victim" and as I am very old now I have hear many times about the traditional sionist character. Regrettably there is nothing new. The same old story for about two thousand years. Is it surprising that the previous supporters are now turning away from such cynical arrogance? Even in the diaspora. The cat is out of the bag.

There is nothing to do now but go about our business with total disregard for what passes as a U.S. administration, until the 2010 elections when the House and hopefully the Senate will return to Republican rule. And then on to 2012 when this most anti-Semitic administration in the history of the USA will be put to rest.

Israel must immediately stop its acts of aggression. AL-Aqsa is a holy site for Muslims, why would you want to stir more unrest by trying to annex all area around it and restrict access to it? Israel , you are making me very sad.Many American jews are shaking their heads in disbelief. Don`t do this in our name! We want peace and justice and not shameful conduct shown by Bibi`s administration over and over again!

There is a mortal threat to Israel's existence. Your government. Take away their shovel and send them to bed without dinner before they dig your grave.

"With regard to commitments to peace, the government of Israel has proven over the last year that it is commitment to peace, both in words and actions," - Bibi Netanyahu Does he deny his actions over the last year? Or does he think the world is full of idiots? The man is a liar. His lies are proven by the actions of himself, and his administration. He continues to lie, he isn't even man enough to be honest. What a pathetic worm. Game is over Bibi. You lied and fought any move towards peace last time you were PM, and you have done exactly the same thing this time. Two strikes, and you still don't have it in you to be decent or honest for a moment. The only thing you have left Crime Minister Netanyahu, is the fact that your fellow gangsters, Lieberman, Yishai and Barak are even more feckless than you are. Which is it Bibi Netanyahu? Do we hear your words which say your actions are lies, or believe your lies which are proven by your actions?

The clown administration has taken the United States to the point where Israel faces a hostile world alone. The Arab world, along with the Europeans, would have no problem seeing the Jews driven into the sea. Now the US is siding with the world.

The theme has always been- YOU JEWS WANT TO CONTROL THE WORLD. WRONNNNNNNG We just want to live in harmony with you guys. But just wait till the Moslems get their voting act together. Then you'll see the changes on the horizon. If you did not like the occassional synagogue next door wait to see all the mosques and minarets. In the meantime we Jews will emigrate to Israel...after all you keep tell us to go back home.

I agree that there is only 1 real solution: 2 states, both with secure borders. Everyone expects that Arabs who want to live there, will be able to remain there. In the new Palestinian state - are Jews allowed? If so...why all the fuss about housing?

Under Jordanian/Moslem rule Jerusalem was locked out to others. Under Israeli rule Jerusalem is open to everyone.

The power of the Us is still there but unless Obama changes his ways the power shift will accelerate. As we both know Israel has been working more closely with China over the last few decades. There are many Israeli ideas that China needs in increase their food production including better ways to utilize their water system which is extremely polluted due to mass manufacturing plants. The USA has handicapped Israel in other instances which are of a hi-tech nature. If the USA is going to continue down this path of bashing Israel, then let the chips fall where they may. Israeli exclusivity to the USA will no longer be in effect.

Israel has evolved to a position where she is dependent not merely upon US support, but on completely uncritical US support. Can she keep getting it? The jury just stepped out...

"...According to a report in The Washington Post on Tuesday, U.S. officials say that Mitchell's visit will remain on hold until the White House receives an Israeli response to key demands. Israel must reverse its approval for construction in Ramat Shlomo, make a "substantial gesture" towards the Palestinians and publicly declare that all of the "core issues" in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including the status of Jerusalem, be included in upcoming talks. The three conditions, set by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in a 43-minute telephone call to Netanyahu on Friday, have not been publicized by the U.S. - but Israel is expected to provide a formal answer on Tuesday, the Post reported..." There's going to be a display of submissive piddling at some point. By whom, has yet to be determined. Can the US still face down a state with 2% of our population that is totally dependent upon our support? It's a close call...

right about the American choice of places they like. Ask them how many will visit though--that number is pretty low. The numbers were higher pre Cast Lead and neext week--post "Cast1600" they will hit the floor. Regards

The road for Muslim extremists to Washington runs from Jerusalem, Paris, London and finally the USA. To all the dimwits on here that simply want to castigate Israel for all the woes open your eyes and look at history. Sure Israel is not perfect and made a stupid mistake in this policy announcement. I am not a fan of Bibi or the right however this vilifying Israel with vitriol comments is beyond rational condemnation its bordering on incitement and pure bigotry and ignorance. THose that claim is not for peace history other wise. When Sadat offered " genuine" peace Israel reciprocated. When King Hussein extended his hand out for a "genuine" peace Israel again reciprocated. Infact over 90% of the land conquered in 1967 has been returned. Facts are facts. Israel as late as 2008 on Olmert offered a serious peace deal. Even cry baby Saeb Erakat said it was very impressive. Where was ABbas's response. Bottom line the Palestinians are not strong enought to pull the trigger for peace.

"I notice, dear, you didn`t responsd to my query about land grabbing being "a little thing"" I notice you have comprehension problems. Jews are grabbing land in their own neighborhoods?

"Everyone knows you can get desired poll numbers by framing the question. I seriously doubt Israel the level of support so often claimed in this blogs." I know for a fact you know next to nothing about polling compared to gallup.

Every time the US talks about its "unshakable bond" with Israel, Israeli politicians are more emboldened to make fools out of them. If the US will always support Israel no matter what it does, what does it matter what Israel does? Pressure needs to be brought to bear if the US expects any change in behaviour.

It's a bit of a ridiculous statement coming from the side which has 100% control. Who needs preconditions when you can enforce your opinion? People love to use that statement "no preconditions", but it's become utterly meaningless. Both sides have preconditions. It's just a question of whether or not they are occurring. I'm on the brink of joining the vast percentage of the population who believes that this peace will never happen because the people who can affect it just want to get more power. How many times are we supposed to watch this back and forth game go on, before we assume that it's all a charade? What really needs to occur is religious reconciliation, but the parties are driving each other further and further away...I wonder if it's even real, or if there's some mega-corporation who owns the whole thing uses it to perpetuate global conflict, then sell everyone weapons. It seems unbelievable that something can fail so many times by chance.

Do you think you make your point when you call people dumdum or dingdong, Moron? All you do is show how ridiculous you are, A-H.

What he is not particularly interested in is justice and self determination for the Palestinians. The Palestinians have been told by almost all western nations and Israel, that if they just quit struggling for a state then it would be magnanimously provided for them by Israel and the international community. Just stop the bombings, and the demonstrations, and now they have to stop the "incitement" what ever that is, and they will earn the right to self determination. Of course none of that is true, at least as far as Israel is concerned. Of course BB wants peace, that's the easy part, what is he ready to do for justice?

the u.s. is not a good mediater in conflicts between peoples/countries. the u.s. thinks first at its own interests/power/influence. the u.s. wants to be the mightiest/richest country in the world in order to subdue the world to impose its will, so that everybody/every country will obey to the u.s. unconditionally and automatically. others wanted this too in history and we all know how that ended. i have nothing against americans, but iam against american domination/hegemony. the united nations is/will be a better mediater/negociater in conflicts.

This is nothing more than open hostility toward the nation of Israel - perpetrated by the long-standing anti-Israel hotbed of the European Union, the United Nations, and Russia - now joined by the United States... all to force a 'peace policy' on Israel that will lead nowhere near 'peace.' I hope Israeli leadership will simply say, No! And, say it loudly.

Netanyahu, please stop this farce. You are not kidding anybody. You are most probably the worst person to represent Israel at this time, and we Israelis will not let you get your way in giving Jews a bad name in the Middle East neghborhood and in the West.

claim upside down. Americans will easily abandon Israel if it means supporting the US military. That wide support you quote is very shallow. It can easily evaporate overnight when Americans perceive that Israel is causing problems for the US. It would be a huge mistake to think that Americans will support Israel unconditionally. Keep in mind that the US has eventually screwed EVERY ONE of its so-called partners over the last 200 years. The US will screw Israel too, it is only a matter of time.

"Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu again calls on the Palestinians to enter the tent of peace without preconditions, because that is the only way to reach a settlement that will ensure peace, security and prosperity for both nations," Well, they WERE about to enter it, but then they found they couldn't hear a word that was being spoken above the sounds of the jackhammers. The cacophony was far too distracting, not to mention potentially dangerous: after all, a tent doesn't provide much protection against a D9 armoured bulldozer... Ya' gotta make the workplace safe if you want the workmen to take up their tools and get on with the job in hand. The working environment you have created is MUCH too dangerous, so they are right not to enter until you've fixed up all the Occupation Health And Safety problems. Start with those jackhammers, Bibi...

"JD why do we need other world countries to agree to Israels right to build in its own capital" It's capital ISN'T in Israel. "And do we care" No. And world is beginning to wake up to it at last.

Looks like it to me. If "the coalition" thinks it can, just keep up the bullshit, and it will have its chance.

Is the heading on this article some kind of cynical Israeli joke. The traditional blind man and his dog could tell you that Israel's only commitment is to the filching of land from Palestinians. No one in Europe believes Israeli politicians anymore. Those that did in the past are silent like those members of the family and their attitude to the drunken uncle - embarrassed

Look at his "examples".... 1) "Netanyahu's inaugural foreign policy speech made at Bar Ilan University" This being the one where he listed his preconditions for talks, even as he decried the Pal preconditions. 2) "the removal of hundreds of roadblocks across the West Bank" Am occupying power is SUPPOSED to remove roadblocks when there is no immediate military need for them i.e. that ain't a "committment to peace", but a "committment to the law". 3) "its decision to freeze temporarily construction in West Bank settlements" An occupying power is absolutely prohibited from colonizing occupied territory i.e. that ain't a "committment to peace", because even a slowdown is still illegal. 4) "The latter, said the statement, was even called by Clinton an "unprecedented" move" !!! So a Clinton-pronouncement is "authoritative" when it suits Bibi, but is merely an "orchestrated de-legitimization campaign" when it isn't suitable for Bibi. How. Very. Convenient.

quote: It also arrests Arabs without charge, detains them without trial, turns a blind eye to settler violence, etc., etc. Unquote Where do you live? If you live in USA then you will see if Arab dominate your country and tell me after that if peace is there in your Arabian neigbourhood. You who so blindly by the consumption of TV media news forget to dig the real reason why Pal and Arab want to wipe out Israel.. Look into their number one book Koran and their stupid prophet muhammad.. They teach Jews are apes and not human. If you are so objective and wish to see the truth, buy yourself quran and hadith and you will see the main reason... it has nothing to do with land.. it is the religious teaching... The land originally belongs to Jews as they have evidently in history been living there thousands of years... the cause of the matter is the belief system muhammad generated to his fool followers. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mkn-sA7kOCc&feature=player_embedded

U.N and Arabs condemmed Israel for arresting Eichmann in 1960. Crazy U.N says it was against international law to kidnap Eichmann in 1960 and demanded they send him back to Argentina. If that dont show how crazy U.N and Arabs are, nothing will. U.N said it was against international law for heroric Entebee raid in 76 and bombing of Iraq's nuclear facility in 81. U.N = Unnecessary Nonsense

Quote "Err... It built 200,000 Jew-only homes - on Pal Arab land. To facilitate that illegal venture, it seized and stole the land, demolishing homes, taking over farmland, felling olive groves. " Your conclusion is on the weak premise. Look, you have already declared the land is of Pal Arab. Would you dare to prove it that it belongs to pal Arab? Since when? Are you also one of those gullible people who fall the the Pal Arab taqqiya (lie)? Go to history from thousands of years.. Dig the land and find all the historical evidences.. Are they Pal Arab? You must be joking!!! and try to pretend to be stupid??? Jews built houses on their land which was illegally claimed to be pal Arab.. Shame on you...

Proof Golan is historically Israels. Brilliant article http://xrl.us/bmfrf

As far as I can see the Obama's administration has been in palestinian side all along. Thus, making USA as the mediator of indirect peace is so unfair and justifiably bias. If I were Binyamin Netanyahu, I would make a brave move to challenge the present Obama's admin.. And recall the embassy from USA till the new President come to power. In this instance, you will see how in US history the worst ever illegal president of US destroy his friends and befriends with the terrorist countries.

Can you name one country that has more pressure on it than Israel, that has ridiculously high standards such as Israel? It's not just about nations, it's about looking at a trend and realizing that there has been and still is an unfair bias against the Jewish State. Why not shift our concerns more towards the real humanitarian crises of the world?

Peace requires mutual respect. I don't see Israel doing what is should to promote that principle.

if Jerusalem is so sacred to the Christians, why doesn't the Pope move there? If this is where your religion began, why Rome?

Of "historical Palestine"?Jordan! Problem is "International community" could have forced Arabs to accept partition,Give the Pals a state on the WB & Gaza when they controlled it accept the Clinton plan etc. Any collective thoughts from the collective?

I have to wonder if US President Barak Obama is a racist. He, like US President Franklin Roosevelt, has surrounded himself with Court Jews--or Good Hebrews if you like--to make it easier for him to, well, screw the Jews. Of course, he may be simply a swarmy opportunist.

Was it really good for Bibi, because I don't think it will be good for Israel. Obama is a one-term president who because he is a one-term president...can do pretty much whatever he wants to do (within Constitutional limits)because the next election won't matter to him. So, you might want to consider what the cost will be to Israel when he stops being just mad...and decides to get even. Israel insulted my Vice-President and I'm mad too. Go for it Mr. President.

Just take your post and wherever Israel or Netanyahu are mentioned, replace it with your name. Then your post is 100% on target. it's like you were looking in the mirror and seeing what we all see, about you!

Does our money and support by us the right to dictate every little thing to Israel? First, what we are demanding is not a little thing. However, if you prefer you are free to refuse our money and support and try to make it without us. We can use the money at home.

It may not be recognized by the International Community but the fact is that under Israeli law, Jerusalem East and West is one City, belongs to Israel and they can build apartments there if they want to. Why did the world not protest when Jordan occupied East Jerusalem in 1948 or build apartments then? If the Palestinians sit down to negotiate, they may well win concessions that part or all of East Jerusalem will be returned as part of a Palestinian State. Until then Jerusalem is one City and captured in a War launched against it in 1967. Israel should make that clear to the US. If the Palestinians want East Jerusalem as part of their State, then sit down and negotiate it and not make preconditions prior to negotiation. Israel should inform the US that they are not interested in speaking indirectly to the Palestinians and that they have made enough concessions to the Palestinians with nothing reciprocated except rockets from Gaza and stones from East Jerusalem Arabs.

Why should Israel subject itself and its security to his folly" Because Israel can't make it without out help, and we could withdraw such help.

mitchell and the u.s. really cannot/donot want to mediate in the israeli-palestinian conflict. they are biassed to one of the parties. furthermore the u.s. thinks first to its own interests and wants to lord (dominate) the world/world-hegemony. they can better stay away from now on. every country thinks first to its own interest and is not fitted to mediate/to negotiate. let the united nations mediate as an impartial, neutral, interestless, unbiassed, objective party in real and fair mediations. i wish both parties much luck and wisdom.

Despite the political stresses recently, Iranian and Israeli doctor$ have been cooperating with one another FULLY in developing new radical surgeries to solve one of the oldest problems in the Middle East. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/7259057.stm Recently, Israeli doctor$ also assisted some Thai doctor$ (in Bangkok) in refining a related surgical procedure... The results are vi$ible online (I don't have the link here). Medicine is EXTREMELY lucrative to those doctor$ willing to perform complex procedures in third world countrie$. Israeli doctor$ are LEADING THE FIELD in assisting those $urgerie$. American $urgeon$ are probably in $econd place, but we are catching up to I$rael QUICKLY...

Pride is not enough and most definitely not a substitute to reality check. If Israel is bent on pursuing its own agenda, come what may, it should be ready to deal with the consenquences. Israel should not expect the US, the EU and definitely not the Palestinians to take Its unilateral actions lying down. Obama is an antisemite as much as Netanyahu is an honest person and unless the latter realizes that the world is slowly but surely is getting fed up with israel's policies and politics, he will cintinue to drive Israel into a ditch.

We think you should tell Clinton and Obama it is your country. How dare Clinton DEMAND Israel do what she wants or Obama desires. Build your housing units. It is your country. We are proud of you.

Israel and America have been allies for a very long time. Disagreements are a part of every relationship. I'm confident Israel and America will get through these disagreements eventually.

And they are making it that Israel will be also!

with regards to the status of Jerusalem as a core issue of discussion and its future with two states alongside one another. Both administrations denounced construction development when boundaries are not yet established. Why would Republican congressmen challenge the U.S. position regarding the undecided status of Jerusalem? Both administrations have been challenged the same way upon visitation by U.S. officials to Israel during any substantial negotiations (eg. Olmert & Abbas 2008). Secretary of State Hillary Clinton surprisingly continued the condemnation publicly after that of VP Joe Biden, unlike we've seen former Secretary of State Condi Rice, but the U.S. positions regarding the core issues are similar.

Look Silvienne: Please do not be arrogant. Tell me under what right do you have as a Christian or Muslim to say that Jerusalem is more holy to you as your 3rd 4th or 5th holiest city compared to it being our holiest city. Besides nobody except Muslims are saying that any religion does not have a right to worship or claim part of the city as holy to them. However, you're willing to play with our history and say hey buddy International Law says it doesn't belong to you. Imagine that, International Law can change history.

Bibi is clearly only interested in inflaming his base. His choice.

Hillary should keep her mouth shut regarding peace and Israel! Her and her husband's hands are quite stained with Jewish blood. It was the phony and destructive (to Israel) Oslo peace that brought the pedophile/murderer arafat back to Israel along with fifteen thousand of his henchmen. The intifada followed shortly. Where was Mrs. "It Takes a Village" then, when Jewish civilians were killed and maimed for life? She, like Obama, are cut from the same arrogant piece of cloth.

Netanyahu's words are always a cover-up for his actions. People are learning Netanyahu speaks out of two sides of his mouth .... one version is for the USA and another is for the Israeli settlers. In the end Netanyahu's actions make it clear that he does not stand for either peace or justice. Settlement building is not peace. Planting trees and telling settlers that Israel will never give up the land is not peace. Insulting the USA is not peace. Enabling Lieberman as foreign minister to preach his brand of racism is not peace. Why should the USA trust Netanyahu? Why should Abbas trust Netanyahu? Negotiations are fruitless unless the Quartet is prepared to intervene and effect a balance that will bring peace with justice. Netanyahu's brand of peace will be fatal to the Palestinians.

"To be America's enemy can be very dangerous. To be its friend, can be fatal." Netanyahu will probably wait to see just how the health bill goes this week before any major new move vis a vis the Obama administration. If Obama wins the health care bill, Netanyahu will announce additional confidence-building measures with the US (and accelerate the construction of that promised memorial to the Soviet Army, just in case). If Obama loses the health care bill, Netanyahu will know he can hold back, because Obama will be dead-man walking for his FINAL two years, and Congress will turn Republican.

Im so happy to see a PM making THE right moves at THE right time! Bless Bibi!

What do you call Netanyahu's demand to keep the settlements in the WB in any final agreement, have an Israeli presence in the Palestinian state, controlling its airspace and borders, no right of return and the coup de grace asking the Palestinian to acknowledge Israel as a "Jewish" state thus eradicating its responsibility for the plight they had been suffering because of it for the past 60 years. Are these preconditions or post conditions?

As a strong supporter of Israel, I find Natanyahu's behaviour and political acumen to be horrible. I believe that outside of the USA, Israel has no friends. His religious cohorts and right-wing Likudniks are compromising Israel's security. It is time to bring Labor back to power. Shalom Jed Nightingale

Philadelphia, USA at 4:20 EST Tuesday the 23rd of March; News for all my friends in Israel; Called my senator and the aid said the phones are ringing of the desks; Americans are mad that the Obama Administration is using such harsh words toward Israel over the 1600 housing units announcements while Biden was kissing Abbas on the WB; I think that where he kissed him? Callers are demanding that the president layoff Israel and start using harsher language toward Iran. Don't count the American people out on these issues facing Israel; Americans have no love for the Arab/Palestinians who danced in the streets on 911!

Israel and stupid America are baboon ? run King Kong, rampaging through the glob LASHING OUT at anything remotely Islamic. The fact is apartheid israel is fermenting Arab EXTREMISM and sadly STUPID America and its moral values have been destroyed by its alliance with its ?Fifth Column? (AIPAC+Zionist Congressmen). Link: http://pakalert.wordpress.com/2009/03/16/six-jewish-companies-own-96-of-the-worlds-media/

Differences too fundamental.

Obama's administration is Israel's enemy. Its goals: (1) allow Iran nuclear weapons (stopping Israel from attempting to prevent that). (2) sever security alliance with Israel (and neutralize American Jews' support for Israel with lies and intimidation). Israel and American Jews are in jeapordy. Ha'aretz is Israel's enemy as an international anti-Israel propagandist.

"Peace requires Israel to COMPRIMISE." Why does it only require Israel? Was not hte moment for compromise in 1947, when "Israel" was ready compromise, even before she was a country. But wait what happened on this notion of compromise? What has happened at every peace deal? What was the arab peace initiative, did it have room for NEGOTIATIONS? NO IT WAS TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT, BUT THANKS FOR YOUR BS YOU GENIOUS. YOU SHOULD CONSIDER USING YOUR BRAIN, POSSIBLY READING A BIT OF HISTORY IN AN ANALYTICAL FASHION. ALLAH GAVE IT TO YOU SO YOU'D USE IT, NOT SO YOU CAN IGNORE IT. WELL, IF HE GAVE IT TO MUSLIMS SO THEY CAN IGNORE IT WELL THEN ISRAEL AND JEWS CAN BREATHE A BREATH OF FRESH AIR, HAVE A SMOKE AND RELAX.

Unbelievable arrogance or just plain stupidity. Can't tell the difference with Israel these days. Becoming a bit of a laughing stock really. Games up!

" clings to his Israeli narrative, regardless of how silly it is. He ignores the fact that the entire world does not recognize Israel`s annexation of East Jerusalem. " According to the law what are the protocols for Annexxation and why does Israel's of Jerusalem not meet this criterion. I can not wait for your argument, please give me the specifics how they conflict with the objective protocols and how the non recognition is not a result of Political Posturing. SOMETHING THAT SHOULD HAVE NO IMPACT ON LAW AS ONE IS BASED ON OBJECTIVE PARAMETERS WHILST THE OTHER IS BASED ON INTERESTS.

This situation created by the White House is a travesty of major proportions. The failures of the US admin. is so pronounced, that the only way out is to trap and ensnare Israel.If only the Netanyahu cabined would SHUT UP and continue to do what is right,some kind of peace will reign in the minds of our people. NO leader in their right mind in Israel would give in to such a madness as is prevalent in the White House,given their inability to challenge IRAN or the other despots, but find it ever so easy to vent their frustrations in all their failures since the beginnning of this administration, It is a pathetic sight, and I am sure Obama's advisors must be beaming with the pride of their hatred. But as we all know Pride DOES have its fall and the world will be here to witness it. MAY G_D BLESS ISRAEL AMEN

What does Israel want more from Obama? 1) Weapons 2) 3 Billion in aid every year 3) Vetoes at the UN 4) unqualified support in its "fight against terrorism", and constant state of war with it`s neighbors. It is quite simple

I would rather believe in horses with wings rather than a definitive stop to the settlement construction in West Bank. Settlemet freezes are always TEMPORAL which means no freeze at all! Gaza is under a constant blockade from land, air and sea and Israel shamelessly argues that they "left" Gaza. Gazans cannot even fish in the Med freely. What Bibi wants is confrontation, confrontation within US, between powerful lobby and its supporters and the others who criticize Israel when it needs to be criticized. As long as Bibi and his likes are in power peace will be elusive, more elusive than ever.

Obama is sucking up to Congress Congress is sucking up to AIPAC+ Co. AIPAC+ is sucking up to Israeli right wing fanatics. Right wing fanatics are sucking up to expansive Zionism!

You really need to get Israeli hands out of American pockets and Israeli lobbyists out of the American decision making process. That?s the biggest threat to stupid America. Stop worrying about Israel and get on your job.

American meddling in something they no very little is igniting something very dangerous here, and you may find the people you call PALS will explode things in your very own backyard. The world hates Americans because you people thing you know it all - not because of any friendly association with Israeli's. American's just don't get it!

"Isreal - please realize that not all Americans are the tree hugging, bunny kissing, liberal pieces of crap that our administration is. The actual people of the USA support you. Three more years and we will be rid of this itiot. Until then, please know we love and support your decisions" Finally, The above quote provides the empirical evidence needed to prove that bible-thumping, imbecilic, uneducated, lowbrow, unaccomplished and backyard dolts due indeed exist. Miller??? That's not even a Jewish name, yet you provide unwavering support for Israel. Please enlighten us Denise....... what exactly has Israel done for the United States to warrant such ardent support? Oh.... one more thing, all one has to do is read your statement and it quickly becomes obvious that your certainly no "tree-hugging", "bunny kissing", "liberal piece of crap". However, it does suggest (like I mentioned above) that your the perfect stereotype of a poorly educated conservative.

moderate the current government. Push out Lieberman and Shas.

With your views, I was sure you'd be perched on a hilltop by now, eyeing up the local Pals' olive groves and fixing up your chain saw. We have a very sensible, moderate and progressive Jewish community in the UK, who are seriously concerned about Israel's actions and stampede to the right. I hate to be the one to tell you, but... err... you are rather out of step with everyone here you know. Wouldn't you be happier in Israel really? Go on, you know you would, think about all these jolly Israel-firsters tormenting the local Arabs, you's love it! THREE CHEERS FOR IAN!!! He's getting on a plane at last!!! Her Majesty adds that she'd be much obliged if you didn't return until you understand what allegiance means in this country.

So Long as America Agrees to uphold Israel's annexation, i'd agree wholeheartedly with what you've written. Except for the last line, it is never good to take pleasure at others distress pain discomfort etc..., you should take pleasure only in your own happiness, success, fortune or helping others. In fact, by honouring it, I think the Israel would find it more difficult to create housing like this. Furthermore, it would remove Jerusalem from the core issues table, imagine sweeeping the rug out from violent protesters, who interestingly, knew it was giong to get violent, I believe thats Mens Rea. Furthermore, a statment recognizing Israel's LEGAL ANNEXATION BY ALL OBJECTIVE PROTOCOLS could even be used to solidify a place of "secondary" importance like, Hebron for Palestinians, and from this we might have the foundations of peace, since each party would hold something of value to themselves as well as the other. and from there trust could be nurtured...

The article is mistaken in omitting fact that Israel made it clear its settlement freeze does not apply to East Jerusalem and that Clinton earlier claimed Netanyahu's agreement to halt West Bank construction without halting Jerusalem construction was itself a positive move. All of a sudden it's negative.

have the Palestinians done? Clinton, and her handlers, are starting to look like petulant fools. Do these people read the history or do they have foot in mouth disease?

moment he took office, as well as open the door to unprecedented feelings of anti-semitism. Any person, Arab or otherwise who says he or she is happy with the mess Obama and his fellow Americans have caused in the ME and the negatives feeling many people are displaying towards Jews is an absolute fool. Has history taught Obama nothing - or is he very selective in what history he reads.

"You are completely ignorant of the facts and it is pointless to argue with you." No problem, I will cease communication with you, ma'am. " I believe and see that all religions can and do live in Israel with total freedom. " Palestinians in Jerusalem do not live in total freedom, they can't even get a stinking building permit. Palestinians from the territories can't travel from town to town and today can't get to Jerusalem... "Has anybody asked the Arabs in East Jerusalem if they want to live under Fatah or Hamas? I doubt it as they would lose their good normal life." Perhaps you are unaware that the Arabs in Jerusalem have stubbornly refused Israeli citizenship for decades. I wish you luck in your attempts at understanding, but I am not holding my breath.

America floods Israel with money, weapons and political support, and then fights Israel?s wars for them. In exchange, Israel spies on America, refuses peace making efforts, and interferes with America?s political and economical systems. There is no worse enemy that America has in the world today than this fake friend.

The Jewish lobby has, over many years since WWII, kept a firm finger in every American pie. From banking to mortgages, defense industry to Foreign Policy and now even the US intelligence community seems unable to function without the Jewish lobby's say so.

"historian." Let's hope that your suggestion to "Judiaze Jerusalem" in exchange for "cleansing" the "Western world" of Jews was a mere provocation. Bring all of the Jews to Jerusalem, and then build a wall around them? Comments like these are unacceptable. They lead Jews to believe that people who think like you are normal. And you are not.

You seem to think Muslims are not a voting power as yet in the US. I think the reason for the pressure being put on Israel is because Muslims outnumber Jews in the US 10 to obe. In addition, of course, there is the minor matter of Obama being of Muslim descent (based on the religion of both his father and step-father) and his 20-year adherence to a church in which Jews were condemned every week.

The gallup poll didn't include Ireland, Mexico Costa Rico, any South American State, Cuba, any Carribean state in fact. but did include Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran. To say the poll was skewed to manage a favourable result for Israel is an understatement. Fact is we do not know the true level of support in the United States for Israel. What we do know if asked to choose between Iran, Afghanistan, Iraq or Israel the average American will choose Israel. Hardly a ringing endorsement.

has its time. Don?t make the mistake that the Israeli people do support this if they were informed and clear-sighted. Lots of Jewish people devoted to Israel do fight the same fight, ridding itself of faulty ideas and in practice evil politics. The Germans did the cleaning, the Japanese and so on. The Jewish people are too great not to take the lesson and change. Can you see the vision of an undivided Jerusalem, protected by all people (UN), living in harmony. It is possible in my life time. Protect the Justice movement. Support the UN-procedures, support the EU acting and the Arab-initiative. The result will not harm Israel, on the opposite, it will revitalizing it.

"living in non-violence over a 20 year period can cure the population and the leaders." Are you referring to Israel? I wish they would give up violence for a 20 day period...then perhaps they would show the world they are indeed serious about peace. Israel currently is doing all she can to inflame tensions and spark violence. Israel prefers violence from the Palestinians. Notice that Abbas and Fayyad have pacified the West Bank. Hamas has pacified Gaza....and guess what? All eyes are on Israel, a nation which is fast loosing excuses for its behavior. Shalom.

Your argument could very much mirror that of Iran's right to nuclear technology and its reasons behind shrugging the US and Europe due to its own sovereignty - Iran is the longest continuous nation in the region.

I can not understand ,why do we continue to carry this heavy burden."security of Israel". We do not need Israel.We can get whatever we need from the middle east and Asia and Africa without the help of Israel. As a matter of fact, Israel creates problem to us. We have to pay billions of taxpayers dollars. We have to use the Veto to defend the war crimes commited by Israel. It jeopardized our relations with the Arabic and Moslem worlds, with whom we have more interest and we need them. Israel pushed us to send our army to Iraq. We lost billions of dollars, thousands of our young men and women and our vaues and prestige. Israel is trying to push us for an other war, against Iran. Iran is not our enemy. We have to say enough is enough to Israel. We have to care about our real interest, the American interests, not the israels. Weneed CHANGE in the blind relations with Israel

... these are empty words, or otherwise Bibi has no idea what either 'commitment' or 'peace' mean. ... so far the Pals have seen from Bibi only empty assurances and proken promises, eg the settlement freeze travesty. ... the blatant attempts to push the Pals out of their ancestral capital in East Jerusalem, compounded with plans for yet further invasion of their hinterland... 1,600 Jewish-only dwellings, which are only the onset for a planned additional 50,000... ... hells bells, what is this peculiar 'commitment', and where is this peculiar promised 'peace' to be found...?!

"mitchell will just to wait. forever!" you are right.israel doesn't want peace. it wants piece!

The Israeli/Republican right excel at them. E.g. 'What if Canada suggested to the U.S. that it wanted us to limit building in Buffalo?" Canada is not of course the sovereign power in Buffalo, so has no legitimacy there. (Rather like Israel has none in E J'sem or the WB, despite its claims). Obama and the US of course come at this from a totally different corner. The USA is (a) leader of the democratic west, which Israel claims membership of (b) Israel's principal backer and financier and (c) a permanent member of the UN Security Council, which confers an international duty to uphold UN resolutions and the rule of law. These two situations are totally chalk and cheese! The USA is not speaking as the sovereign power in Palestine, it's speaking as Israel's friend and ally and as the world's policeman. The States needs to get along with the Arab world too, life can't be all about this small nation of 7 million in the M-E demanding continual attention and privileges!

Land under the control of Arabic municipalities has been cut by half since the beginning of the state of Israel, despite the fact that their population has grown by a factor of 7. 2. Israeli Arabs constitute 20% of the population yet they only live on 3.5% percent of the land. 3. Urban plans for Arabic towns take on average twice as long to be authorized compared to Urban plans for Jewish towns. 4. Land around Arabic villages in the Galilee have been confiscated by the government to build Jewish only settlements, along with industrial and other complexes to support them, leaving Arabic towns with no room to expand to, turning them to extremely crowded places. Yet no body talks about "Natural Growth" for Arabic Towns.

Every time there is a hope for peace, the israeli government do its utmost to ruin it and they always blame the other side. This is a classic.

The annexation of East Jerusalem was declared ILLEGAL by UNSC Resolution 252 (1968)of 21 May 1968 UNSC Resolution 267 (1969) of 3 July 1969 UNSC Resolution 271 (1969) of 15 September 1969, UNSC Resolution 298 (1971) of 25 September 1971, UNSC Resolution 465 (1980) of 1 March 1980, UNSC Resolution 476 (1980) of 30 June 1980 And yet, Israel defies the International Community.

You mention that the US gives Israel '...a ton of money'.In 1944,I understand gold that had belonged to Jewish inmates of Auschwitz , was transported from Budapest to Vienna, under the auspices of the US army. I am sure that as a reasonable person you would factor that into your statement

Israel has lost all credibility. The rest of the democratic world is losing patience with what is essentially a lying, spoiled, selfish brat, with NO respect for anyone and with "mine, mine mine" as its driving motto. A bully in the playground, with a completely twisted view of their own motives. I used to defend Israel. But it?s too much now. It?s become a dark, nasty, selfish clown.

Fully agreed, RW. It looks like a well orchestrated "crisis", just to calm Pals and the US public. AIPAC has got an absolute grip on US foreign policy in ME and the "crisis" is part of covering up exactly this fact. Made to have the US look like they got a mind of their own. But I think the result you predict, is totally realistic.

I thought you'd know by now. The Israeli Zionist living in America doesn't have a cognetive argument to the things that are glaringly obvious. Therefore they sit in front of their PC's declaring war on Iran, Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan or whoever is the current bogeyman screaming adjectives at those who dare to disagree. After 60 years of supporting the attempted genocide of a people, it is all they have left.

ISRAEL IS NOT A "JEWISH" STATE. They are A MAFIA STATE that has infiltrated THE USA GOVERNMENT. STUPID America is Zionist jewish HOSTAGE. This MAFIA has taken over CONGRESS and the WHITE HOUSE. They dictate America's Foreign Policy and Economy. When will AMERICA BE FREE AGAIN as well as PALESTINE from apartheid ISRAEL? Zionist Jews are grab and greed' people. Link: http://pakalert.wordpress.com/2009/03/16/six-jewish-companies-own-96-of-the-worlds-media/

They would be jailed without trial, be denied building permits because they are under Israeli control and interational community can only watch while they yell desperately for help. Israelis are also victims of their own nationalism. The War in Lebanon was partially launched to avoid a two state solution and many Israeli young men who would have supported peace were killed. How many American soldiers have died thanks to Israel's inflaming of religious sentiments? Biden's son has friends in combat. Does Israel care about its own people sacrificed for nationalism?

It should sound something like this:"Yes,we are friends,at least you pretend so,but how can a friend who means you well dress you down publicly so much and expect us to honor him? Stay out of our building codes as we do not go to your Capital and tell you what and where to build.Stop promoting aparteid against jews as they are free people and can live any place they desire.Now,again,go home and make your people prosperous instead of supporting our enemies!The arabs are no friends of yours either!If you love them so much we will send the next suicide bomber over to your place.Have a happy day and stay away!Jerusalem is our Capital, get over it!BTW, reign in your excitable secretary, Bambi/Rham and take a valium too!"

Can there be a single Israeli left who believes that the Obama administration is a committed ally of the State of Israel? Or is that just a one way street. Israel is supposed to be the committed ally of the US AND the US gets to tell Israel what to do??? The POTUS says "jump" and Israel is supposed to say "how high?" Mrs. (the rottweiler) Clinton should mind her mouth since her only contribution to the dialogue has been to even further piss of Israelis. Friends of America are getting pretty thin on the ground since they now owe China for every damn move they make. It is abundantly clear that the US is too weak to buy off its enemies and too weak to defend its friends.

I'm sure you're both bitter about the elections results. But where do you suppose US regional policy should be set? And who should make US policy? Should US elections have no meaning at all? You both tend to confirm that you think US policy should not be set by the elected President of the United States.

So proud and prosperous and sure of themselves, that they thought nothing could ever happen to them... Lets hope that what happened to the Polish Jew Never happens to the American Jew... because as its going with Jews likes you loosing support for Israel the next time something like the Shoa happens there wont be an army to save you just like there wasn?t one to save the pols...

"Americans, majority, support Israel as they should. 6 million Muslims a year are converting to Christianity" Silvienne this time you have reached the absolute bottom in stupid posts. I think that it might be the other way around. Can you please post a link or is this another product of your imagination.

especially your rockets.Get the hell out of Israel you beggar and thief.

Why is it you cannot grasp the FACT that East Jerusalem was ILLEGALLY annexed? Israel has NEVER legally annexed ANY territory. Yet day after day, you blindly advocate what amount to WAR CRIMES under the Geneva conventions. One can only surmise that your denial is prompted by a pay check, no one in their right mind can be so blatantly ignorant.

This is madness, the media in the US is quick to put the fundamentalist lable on the muslims when they seem to protest at the israeli regimes actions. Yet when these fundamentalist fake zionist jews carry out such henious crimes the whole world is suppose to just accept that. Noboday denies the Holocaust was a horrible crime but that doesnt justify the israeli crimes againsts the innocent people of Palestine. I mean it was the romans who destroyed the jewish holy sites not the muslims. These people of Palestine have lived their for hundreds if not thousands of years. Who are we to decide which one of them has the right to be priviledged based on what religion he or she chooses to follow. Because underneath the skin they are all human. How stupid is this idea anyway imagine everyone in the world had a god given right to claim back where they supposed to have lived over three thousand years ago. How fanatic is this idea and this is what akll the intellectuals are asking themselves today

Israel. That is the reason we don't trust people like you.

"Yes, or find another country to give you a ton of money every year." SILVIENNE THE USA DOES NOT GIVE ISRAEL A 'TON OF MONEY' It gives Israel LOANS CAN ONLY BE USED TO PURCHASE AMERICAN MILITARY HARDWARE AND LOAN GUARANTEES. How about posting ad infinitum about the BILLIONS given to the Palestinians for which there is absolutely nothing to show except for Swiss bank accounts and Sulcha Arafat sitting in Paris.

who else would Israel need?

america has other priorities and other interests. yes israel is commited to peace but will not sell out the country's security. we have learned our lesson when 6.000.000 of our brothers were sent to death camps, and the international community turned the other way.

Do not be surprised if the republicans oppose Obama's/Clinton's "apparent" position toward Israel. i lived and studied in America for 10 years many years ago, and American Jews are unlikely to side with the Palestinians or any other non Jewish group or country in the area, why should they? But i have been wrong before?

The "but" is the mention of Yitzhak Shamir Now there was a good and trusworthy Likud PM, not once,but twice. I know he is still with us,but the powers that be as usual have not provided him with secure and good accommodation in his old age. Shame on their lot. I would have liked to see him in charge of Likud now.He did not give a hoot about anyone's shenanigans of the nature taking place now with the USA.Oh he would react,but more robustly to get what he wanted POINT BLANK with as much respect as he could muster(which would have been minimal).

"JERUSALEM IS ISRAELS CAPITAL AND ALLWAYS HAS BEEN, AND WILL CONTINUE" Err, not quite. There were bronze age tribes there two millenia before the migrant Jews pitched up and pinched it from the Canaanites! It has been ruled by Babylonians, Assyrians, Persians, Macedonians, Seleuchids, Romans, Crusaders, Ayyubids, Arabs, Tartars, Mamaluks, Ottomans and most other people one can think of. So no, it has not 'always been Israel's capital', that is an historical fiction. Israel is just one of more than 20 former ruling tribes. Of course none of these ancient land claims would stand up in court today, any more than Vikings in Sicily or Mongols in Hungary. Modern (i.e. post-1947) Israel has a claim to West Jerusalem that the Pals are graciously not contesting. You are lucky. I'd go with the flow if I were you, rather than with ancient land claims and ethnic mythology, they are always suspect and arguable.

Hey Lou your slip is showing. You are starting to show your true colors and your posts get more and more rabid and anti semetic. You are really getting frustrated Lou. I would not talk about about Isreali being a beggar state seeing as the Palestinians have received many billions of aid from the world and what have they accomplished. You mention Swiss Bank Accounts. Are you referring to Yassir Arafats account or some of the other PA leaders who have siphoned off most of the aid. Israel receives loans which can only be used to buy made in America military harware and also Loan Guarantees on which not a penny has been lost because Israel always pays its loans. "Whores in congress", "Christain Zionazis" You sound like a great American patriot. And for your information Lou there were no Jews in charge of Lehman Brothers and Goldman Sachs either. Ah yes Lou Medel you know this is the truth. And the truth hurts.

Mitchell's role in Northern Ireland was nothing more than as a fig leaf to cover the IRA's shame when they were forced to surrender and come to 'negotiated' terms.There was no point to diplomacy in Northern Ireland until the IRA was beaten to a pulp by the British Army in a way that would turn Goldstone blue,and was desperate to come to terms. Unfortunately,because Tony Blair wanted the credit for the Northern Ireland agreement as his legacy rather than the army's,Mitchell's role was exaggerated leading to unfounded expectations of him in the Middle East. Mitchell might as well stay away until the PA and Hamas terrorists are beaten into submission and desperate to come to peaceful terms with the State of Israel. THREE CHEERS FOR ISRAEL!!!

SDHD is a fine figure of a man and a good JEW If you were offended,then you deserved it. If the shoe fits..then wear it.

It's about time this administration showed some backbone on this issue. Why in the world should we allow Israel to violate international law, binding UNSC resolutions and ICJ rulings at the Hague? This Israeli government has no serious intentions whatsoever to pursue serious negotiations with the Palestinians. The only way this will happen is if President Obama finally develops a spine. If the right-wingers don't like it that's just too darn bad.

You think your style is uncommon? It is well known for me. You call for a transfer of US citizens, basing your premises in racist, pure racist, antisemitic considerations. I would never sign nor use a US uniform based in yours.

You always promise us fun but until now noting happens. Remeber how much fun you have pormised us with Dhuai affair--well where is the fun? I guess it is all in yur wishfullthinking mind.

Israeli policies make it a dangerous friend indeed. And, by the way, no is the answer. America does not need a friend like the current renegade Israeli administration. And strangely enough neither does Israel's citizens. It's gov.t is part of the problem not part of the solution. And if Israeli's want to exercise their much vaunted democratic credentials try obeying some international laws for a start. Like the one about not building on occupied land.

Silvienne I can take some of the rabid anti semitism that we see on this site. I can even takes some of the rabid Isreali right wing posts on this site but enough of your vapid stupid posts. You have made several of these today about the "American Money/Funds" that is being given to Israel. Can you post one link about actual American $ being given freely. The financial aid given to Israel by the USA consists of loans which can only be used to buy American military hardware providing jobs for thousands of American and Loan Guarantees which has not cost the States one penny because Israel has always paid its loans. I do not see you protesting about Foreign Aid being given to Eygpt and Jordan and the billions being spent on the Obama stimulus plans. Silvienne try reading a book or at the very least doing some research before you sit down and post your rubbish. Much appreciated.

SDHD. Are you a dual citizen? Have you served in the military? In the IDF? You certainly have a loud mouth, going about calling those who disagree with you names. You are angry, arrogant and a danger to the US, as is Israel today. Why don't you go there and carry on your fight among friends of yours and enemies of the US. Yes, Israel is the cause of most of the hatred of the US, and is therefore a danger to our service men and women. Prove that statement is not a fact. Prove it without calling names, for a change.

"Pleae all Israel firsters (traitors)living in America move to your homeland Israel." Exactly. I didn't put on the uniform of the US Armed Forces to protect people who put the interests of another nation above our own.

Enough said!

"According to gallup polls, the American people are very supportive of Israel. In fact, it`s in their top 5 favorite countries and has some of the highest approval ratings it`s ever had" You're reading the polls backward...

"the American people are very supportive of Israel." I'm not one of the people supportive of Israel. Not while it continues practicing racist policies in regards to the Palestinian people.

I notice, dear, you didn't responsd to my query about land grabbing being "a little thing"... But of course, you couldn't...

survival, who would be?

An Israeli specialty seems to be the ability to make any sort of statement with no connection whatever to reality, keeping a straight face all the while. Netanyahu has a lot of experience in doing this and he is really good at it. there seems to be sort of self hypnosis involved, as Netanyahu seems to believe his own lies every time. He could have a great career in stand up comedy after he is thrown out of politics.

"To all you supporters of Israel`s right to build in East Jerusalem, can you name even ONE country in the world that agrees with you? I dare you to name one!!!" JD why do we need other world countries to agree to Israels right to build in its own capital. And do we care. Can you name even ONE country in the world that tried to stop the Holocaust. I dare you to name one !!!

'As an Israeli-born Canadian Jew, I am quite offended that all this, you argue, comes down to the political U.S. support from congressional elections to either the Republican or Democratic parties.' Friend, I am *not* arguing what you claim. What I am arguing is that the Obama White House may be starting to back off its very public denunciations of Israel. Reason: every administration has staff watching polls and public perceptions, and advising the president of the interplay between those things and his actions. Sometimes this advice carries more weight, sometimes less. For the moment, the Obama administration seems to be backing away from losing significant Jewish electoral support. 'There`s nothing really different from the State Department intentions for the Middle East peace process between the Obama administration and the Bush administration.' Please explain. You mean there's nothing different between Condi Rice's and Hillary Clinton's views of the peace process?!

Everyone knows you can get desired poll numbers by framing the question. I seriously doubt Israel the level of support so often claimed in this blogs. The US Politicians make their lofty hot air statements because they're always counting votes. Wait till US Muslims become a voting power and watch the tune change. The writing is on the wall for Israel to change it's zionist racist policies. Apparently, they haven't the moral guts to counter their internal religious extremist. I strongly suggest the US set a deadline for the Jews in Israel to come to terms with the Arabs in Israel and the occupied lands. If the current stall tactics and land grab continues, the US should join the European Union with a unilateral recognition of the Palestinian State based on the 67 border.

If Israel wants to build in East Jerusalem, let them. But it is time to let the Palestinians vote in Israel elections. The two-state option has failed. Until the apartheid system is dismantled and Palestinians can vote in a democratic Israel, we in the democratic west need to withhold our support and our investments. Let's spend our money at home, not in the Middle East quagmire.

Israel has announced the building of a further 426 settler homes in East jerusalem. That is in addition to the 1600 hiomes announced earlier during the Biden in the long term future of the State of Israel. This is going to be fun

"The U.S. could publicly offer to withdraw its objections to the 1600 housing units -- if Israel agrees to take measures to ensure the units will be available to non-Jews as well as Jews." As much as you've been on these forums, colon, you are aware of the retro-permitting of Arab homes in East Jerusalem which were built without them, aren't you? Now, why the heck would anyone but a Haredi want to live in a Haredi neighborhood? So they could feel like they were under a microscope?

"Americans are getting tired of Israel`s Arrogance" Bull. According to gallup polls, the American people are very supportive of Israel. In fact, it's in their top 5 favorite countries and has some of the highest approval ratings it's ever had.

"Playing favorites... where was that phrase when Sharon was beating the hell out of Ramallah in 2002?" Does the name "Park Hotel" mean anything to you. Does the name "Maxims" mean anything to you. Does the name "Sbarros" mean anything to you. No you just whine and cry and never think of the consequences of your actions. Its ok for you to slaughter our women and children in public places, buses and on the streets. Did you think that our goverment would not defend us against the scum from Ramallah. Typical Arab response. Never accept responsiblity for anything. Its always the non muslims fault.Your way of thinking is just leave us alone to go ahead and kill and maim. And you want a state to call your own. Dream on.

Me: "Does that buy us rights to dictate every little thing to Israel, including unreasonable demands?" Sil: "Yes, or find another country to give you a ton of money every year." No, dingdong. There are agreements in place for the aid. There is no stipulation that the U.S. gets to tell Israel every little thing they must do. When a man buys you dinner, do you automatically feel obligated to sleep with him?

. 'the American government is no friend of Israel.' writes Serge. Israel is no friend of America let alone the rest of the world which is getting fed up with it behaving like a gangster state, setting its own rules and playing the persecuted victim when others have the temerity to challenge its highly partial interpretation of events. Roll on the day when the US finally sees the light and disabuses Israel of its pretensions to be above the law.

not a fair deal. Israel wants all water and all ports and all good land .americans wake up to Israel firsters in our midst. They are not allowing truth to be told. They think we are Goyim(stupid cattle).

Wake up and smell the coffee. Israel cannot continue to steal Palestinian land unabated furthermore the US must get the Jewish state's honest commitment to a final peace agreement with Palestinians and Arabs which Israel has failed to do. Israel is worst that the Iranian state when it comes to stalling the peace process in order the achieve it's Zionist objective which is to continue stealing Arab land which angers Palestinians and causes some hardliners to take drastic measures. Israel can than display to the world that it is only protecting it's people. The game is getting old, school kids can pick up on the lies of the Netanyahu regime so all you Zionists out there don't even pull out the anti-Semitic card this time around that's getting old also. Face the truth and deal with reality uncle Sam can only protect you for so long. It's time to pay the piper, the buck stops with President Obama...

Can someone confirm the wonderful news of hundreds being removed, including names, places, and dates ? Perhaps Machsom Watch has these statistics ?

We need to stop sending our tax dollars to Israel to pay for oppression of occuppied territory and tax dollars to Egypt and Jordan to bribe them to have cold peace with israel, and stop vetoing at UN when votes are 330 to 2 against Israel(US and Madagascar only countries to vote with Israel),LOL.

For those of you who talk about the Gung-Ho support of the American people for Israel have to be operating on the assumption that 60 % of Americans actually can find Israel on the map. Israel's desire to build on land that is not theirs violates international law. This makes Israel a rogue state. Why should the United States support illegal activity?

The U.S. could publicly offer to withdraw its objections to the 1600 housing units -- if Israel agrees to take measures to ensure the units will be available to non-Jews as well as Jews. Of course, Israel has to specify what those measures will be. In fact, I kind of enjoy the thought of your reaction to such a proposal.

i hope silvienne is not a partisan hater, and can understand that the palestinian future depends on non-violence. living in non-violence over a 20 year period can cure the population and the leaders. it will also convince israel that peace is possible.

Dose the us want a friend in the middle east or not. Israel is the single most power full state in the Middle East that democratic for real (not like Hezbollah?.lol). Israel maintains a democracy aspect in the Middle East. Without Israel North America in general is toast with no control over that part of the world. To add to it Israel provides teaching bases for us services and in return they only request us support for maintaining democracy in the middle east which they should get.!!!!!

Good for Mr Netanyahu!!!He stood up to a bully who got carried away with his power and tried to get his own way,just to get his own way.Obama's parody of diplomacy did nothing except give the PA unrealisable expectations and killed off the little that remained of the peace process. What Obama forgot,but the State Department knows very well,is that the Iran nuclear issue is looming larger and larger and the US NEEDS Israel,if only its passivity. As far as I can see,the only good thing to come from this folly is that the PA lost heavily and Abbas has been shown to be yesterday's man. It could just be that the demonstration that they are bereft of US support will finally make the PA get real. THREE CHEERS FOR ISRAEL!!!

90% of american jews voted for the man-child Obama. Hey, you get what you deserve. obama said Jerusalem must remain Israel undivided capital... Sheesh we havent been taken for a ride like this since the snake conviced Eve to eat the apple!

so much violence was characterizing the palestinian leaders that only a rehab treatment can cure them. when will they be committed?

Pleae all Israel firsters (traitors)living in America move to your homeland Israel.

Tired of watching American foreign being weighed down in Israeli concerns while Israel plays it for all it's worth. I say - Good luck to you Israel - truly - We wish you well. But do it completely on your own.

between an Imam and reporter.

I support Israel in its struggle for peace. Look at the history. All of this mess was caused by Arab confrontation.

It is unlikely that somebody will stop building of own house on own land under pressure coming from somebody living in other country. Israel needs peace but never will make peace with those who have an idea to eliminate Israel as Jewish state. Mrs. Clinton knowa well what HAMAS or Hizbollah wants to do with Israel. HAMAS and Hizbollah have strong connection with Iran and each other and have a common aim - eliminate Israel.

Our relationship with the Clintons has swung a full pendulum. I think that ex President Bill Clinton would never have been so amateur as to dictate foreign policy between two third party nations, even if it goes against the way in which the USA would like things to transpire. I wonder what he privately thinks about what is going on??? This is our nation, our democracy, and for good or for bad, we need to bode with the decisions of our elected leaders, and not that of directives from a foreign government based 1000 light years away in Washington (no matter if they are "friends"). The same, I dare say, goes for the Palestinians. Ultimately, peace will only be achieved by bilateral agreements between the Palestinians and the Israelis. The US has done a magnificent job in the past for brokering peace deals, and Israel is in her debt for that. Today's administration is just the opposite, and I fear that the naive US efforts to bring peace here, will only quicken a next intifada or war

Netanyahu is not a strong leader. Rather, lacking solid convictions, he is unusually subject to acting under pressure. The question is now: Whose pressure would he feel more strongly, his Likud members or the US? In the past, Shamir could stand up to Jim Baker (who gave him the telephone number of the White House in case he was interested in peace). Yes, but Shamir fell in the coming elections. The Issraeli public understood where the policy was leading. My guess is that Netanyahu will give in. It might take a little more time, such as when the Labor party threatens to quit the coalition, or when the Quartet comes up with an anti-Israel declaration. Let's just wait and see how Netanyahu tries to arrange a soft landing for himself.

First of all I am an old lady who lives in Israel but am an Australian. You are completely ignorant of the facts and it is pointless to argue with you. I believe and see that all religions can and do live in Israel with total freedom. Has anybody asked the Arabs in East Jerusalem if they want to live under Fatah or Hamas? I doubt it as they would lose their good normal life.

No I would not be speaking german nor England I may be of an Irish descent,but I live in England and am a British citizen. Had you read my post with out your blinkers you would have deduced my view points & perspective. One thing I forgot to add:That the present American administration is just following all the previous ones who were somewhat leery to accommodate Jews.Thus following the same pattern I remember during the Watergate affair Nixon's thoughts of a Jewish conspiracy at work.When he was the guilty party. Saw a Jew under his bed throughout.

Obama will be politically crippled in November. wait him out. He is not anti-semitic, he is anti-American. Tries to hide it, but when you put him under pressure the truth leaks out. We Americans put him in office because the alternative was just too dreadful to contemplate. But his power is limited. Just look at how little he has accomplished in his first year, a time when presidents with talent usually push through an agenda. He is our first affirmative action president.

90% of american jews voted for the man-child Obama. Hey, you get what you deserve.

That's the first time I've heard the US government invite Hamas. Up until now they've tried to isolate them. More fallout from the Israeli screw-up?

The so called alleged tension between the US and Israel is just a ruse to fool the Arabs that the US is impartial in its dealings in the Middle East. LOL. Anybody with eyes and half a brain knows America backs Israel in anything and everything Israel does.

As a moderate Jew who lives in the US and spent a lot of time in Israel I want to let you all know that we Jews outside Israel ARE getting pretty darn disgusted with the way Shas and far-righters seem to control the whole country and the attacks on Obama (calling him "The One") etc. only make us MORE disgusted. I used to be a big supporter of Israel, but keep this up and those of you who say "we don't need the US's money or support" WILL get your wish. It will be sad to me to give up hope on Israel, but with your attitudes I hate to say you will deserve it. I'll have to settle with my "personal Jewish homeland" in the USA. VERY SICKENING AND SAD. (Robert Berger wrote: " Israel is not only a hair`s breadth from losing the critically important support of the only true friend it has in the world, the U.S., it is also coming frightfully close to alienating permanently huge swaths of the Jewish Diaspora population which has sustained it.")

Israel stand strong!

"Americans, majority, support Israel as they should. 6 million Muslims a year are converting to Christianity"

It is about time that America has stood up to Israel. Israel has used our military might to do whatever it wants. Israel settlements withing Palestinian territory are clearly illegal. There is no justification that will change that fact. Americans are getting sick of backing an ally who acts so arrogantly. Lets see how tough you are without our support.

"Does that buy us rights to dictate every little thing to Israel, including unreasonable demands?" Yes, or find another country to give you a ton of money every year. Requests to stop land grabbing unreasonable? I think not.

What if Canada suggested to the U.S. that it wanted us to limit building in Buffalo? Well, Canada has a vested interest in Buffalo, N.Y. it is on the border with the U.S. next to Niagara Falls, and has strategic importance. Where would the U.S. tell Canada to go to jump? Stop taking the Holy U.S. money, ($5 billion) and tell them to give it to Haiti. to stick

Netanyahu is not a strong leader. Rather, lacking solid convictions, he is unusually subject to acting under pressure. The question is now: Whose pressure would he feel more strongly, his Likud members or the US? In the past, Shamir could stand up to Jim Baker (who gave him the telephone number of the White House in case he was interested in peace). Yes, but Shamir fell in the coming elections. The Issraeli public understood where the policy was leading. My guess is that Netanyahu will give in. It might take a little more time, such as when the Labor party threatens to quit the coalition, or when the Quartet comes up with an anti-Israel declaration. Let's just wait and see how Netanyahu tries to arrange a soft landing for himself.

"For the past 40 years, no Israeli government ever limited construction in the neighborhoods of Jerusalem," Yeah! for 40 years the whole place is the root cause of all the issues around the world...may be its time to rethink the old ways & strategies and see what makes sense to bring peace to the region. Clinging to old habits is going to make the place a living hell for everyone... With China & India growing super powers in the next decade they might be the tipping power and if those countries align with the powers working against Israel the future looks very bleak...oil in the next 10-20 years will be a crucial negotiation weapon which I think will work against Israel. With EU already pissed and looking at opportunity to restrain Israel...these silly petty politics is making the future for all wonderful people of Israel at stake... For heavens sake...bite the bullet and make the change!

The issue is not the condemnation but the harsh and berated tone by the US administration. A bit overreaction if you ask many. Even for Clinton to denounce Israel in such harsh tones leads me to believe its been orchestrated by Obama and his self hating jew henchmen, Axelrod and Emmanuel. Obama has show time and time his disdain for Jews and Israel and now he has let the cat out of the bag. He is playing with fire and it will eventually backfire. Mr. Obama clearly is selling out Israel to bridge closer ties with Muslims. Its not about Jerusalem or Settlements but rather a political alliance with Muslims all over the world. Israel is threw him a bone with dumb announcement to build those homes. Wake my fellow Jews don't be naive or fooled by this administration. Just because he has some jews as his advisors its a smoke screen. Axelrod and Emmanuale are spineless fools who sold out their heritage for political gain. Obama out in 2012.

the 2.4 billion to Pakistan, 100 million a year to Egypt, 34 million per year to Jordan etc;, then and only then should that be considered. I find it abhorrent we support countries who flog women, commit feminicide, teach children to hate other religions, and have deplorable human rights. It saddens me to know a fellow human being, particularly a US citizen, would cheer for theocracies and monarchies above a democracy such as Israel.

There is no crisis in Israeli/American ties because Netanyahu is going to do what he is told. If he doesn't do what he is told then there will be a crisis between the Obama Administration and the Netanyahu coalition. This ploy was last used in 1975, by the end of 1979 Israel was no longer in the Sinai and the US was paying Egypt not to attack Israel. Same principle at work here.

As an Israeli-born Canadian Jew, I am quite offended that all this, you argue, comes down to the political U.S. support from congressional elections to either the Republican or Democratic parties. There's nothing really different from the State Department intentions for the Middle East peace process between the Obama administration and the Bush administration. The activities we are witnessing are just a follow-up to the Road Map of the Quartet's and not particularly unusual.

You say that predy ross is whats wrong with Israel... Well did you ever think that you are whats wrong with the Arabs? "About Jews from the Middle East who we all know, went to Israel quite willingly" Do you know how ignorant that comment was? Have you ever met a Arab Jew? Trust me they werent happy about being kicked out of their homes... some of which they had been living in since the first Diaspora... Yes this conflict does need compromise but that will require something a little more then giving up partition Palestine... something which the pals have Zero right to since the land was taken legally (it was not till 1950 that the world made it illegal to acquire land threw war and is the main reason why anti-Semites say Jews have no right to east Jerusalem even though it was ethnically cleansed of Jews in 1948?) So yes Compromise... Israel has done lots... Can you name even one Olive Branch that the pals have offered?

You are NOT our friend. The ME hates us cause we take your side[stupidly[ [but thats over now] Grow up

we know that you have pledged loyalty to the U.S.A, so at least I don*t consider your rants about Israel honest. So, I wonder what you are here voicing them for? Trying to convince us on how "good" U.S.-citizens you are? AND why do we need know that, I wonder? OR would you like Israel to pledge loyalty to the U.S.A before she will do to you?

"Because this "deceitfull" Obama pays your bills." Really? All of the bills? The U.S. receives an exchange for the assistance. If someone buys you dinner, do they get to order you around for a week?

as they should. 6 million Muslims a year are converting to Christianity.

"Israel cannot continue to build in E J`sem, it`s plain illegal and always has been " It's not illegal for Jews to build on lands they owned or purchased, only because they were kicked out by Jordan for 19 years, dummings.

Me: "Why should Israel subject itself and its security to his folly?" Sil: "Because we give Israel a ton of money each and every year." Does that buy us rights to dictate every little thing to Israel, including unreasonable demands?

for ramping up the violence. Congress is having a fit over this. He's such an amateur on foreign policy. One term wonder.

What a racist your are!! Missing the good all days of colonialism, aren't you? When you could keep the "wags" down under the nasty boot of your British Empire? Well, those days are over, better get used to the idea. As they soon will be over for Israel.

Isreal - please realize that not all Americans are the tree hugging, bunny kissing, liberal pieces of crap that our administration is. The actual people of the USA support you. Three more years and we will be rid of this itiot. Until then, please know we love and support your decisions

" That`s the problem!! - everyone has been too soft with Israel. So it just keeps taking more and more, " If Jews are developing in their own neighborhoods, who are they taking from, dummings?

Israel has no friends left to hide behind. Look like they has to change like South Africa

But it is not just Obama you must repell. It is the entire international community. We are all utterly disgusted by your behaviour towards a defenseless people.

Most of the secular Israeli Jews I know visited Jerusalem once, maybe twice, including school field trips in their youth. Perhaps that is one reason they want Jerusalem so much, it moves more of the religous Jews out of their towns.

He clings to his Israeli narrative, regardless of how silly it is. He ignores the fact that the entire world does not recognize Israel's annexation of East Jerusalem. He refuses to believe the city has holy significance to Muslims and Christians, not just Jews. And he endlessly whines about Jews from the Middle East who we all know, went to Israel quite willingly. Israel is yearning for more Jews to immigrate....so we all know it is quite disingenuous to complain about all those darker skinned Jews who moved to Israel when the modern state was formed in 1948. Get with the program Freddy!!!!! Peace requires Israel to COMPRIMISE.

How about you all just figure it out on your own? we've tried and tried, and sent BILLIONS of dollars to Israel, and honestly I don't see the point anymore. Even being a democracy doesn't carry much water. You're democratically going to do what you damn well please, so why the illusion? I see less and less alignment with US and Israeli strategic visions anymore. The demographic clock is ticking for Israel. Our tax dollars are going to get re-directed---they will have too soon. Go get with the Chinese---they use the ME oil far more than we do anymore. They're known for their honest dealings and commitment to religious identification too! LOL! sad story all around and no one is able to see the forest for the trees. Good luck Israel---see you when we see you...

There must be a rational explanation of the fact that all those who, in history, tried to destroy the jews disappeared in not a very nice way ! Lets see what will happen with Barak Hussein Obama the powerful president of the powerful America !

'Clinton said she did not think ties between the U.S. and Israel were in danger. She said the United States and Israel have a "close, unshakable bond" and that Washington remained absolutely committed to Israeli security.' Crisis? What crisis? It's barely a half-year to the November congressional elections, and it seems the poll-watchers are gaining the upper hand over the bomb-throwers in the Obmama White House. My Jewish friends - and I have many of them, of all political stripes, and with whom I'm in frequent touch - are nearly unanimous that Obama went much too far in his public condemnations of Israel. And as a result, there is a pronounced swing amongst them toward supporting Republican congressional candidates. It seems to parallel a broader electoral move toward the GOP. The Obama Administration may effectively end long before January 2013. MV

Giving up the Sinai,the West Bank etc which resulted in rockets on schools,busses and innocent people. Homicide bombers willfully killing innocent civilians and you want Israel to prove they want peace??Get real and cut the BS Hillary,Barack and co!!!There will never be peace because the terrorist arabs dont want peace.They want NO Israel and guess what?,that aint happening. Give em hell Bibi,keep building on Jewish land.

Do As I Say Mother To Child Condescending Word Spitting Manipulation Paradigm? I tought so... Ms. Clinton, Israel is not your child and if you will not treat it as equal you will be ignored altogether. Disrespect never worked in any relation be that Human Or International...

I thought for certain he'd be seen throwing rocks at Israeli soldiers. That's the level our administration has sunk to isn't it?

"Your government has proved many stereotypes this past week in a huge number of minds around the world. Congratulations." Sir, Just curious - what kind of stereotypes about Jews were proven by Israeli govt.?

To this point I have not seen any commitment by Israel to a peaceful solution to this problem. If Israel were meet the 3 demands of the US and honestly came to the negotiations table, I would have no problem with the our further support of their government. If they seriously want to take over that entire land and continue an apartheid regime, then I say we can do without them.

I have learned my lesson. I will tell all of my Jewish friends to not give another cent Israel. Maybe it's time you all learned a lesson.

In the near future when the Iranian nukes are stockpiled Obama can always say that it was a few apartment buildings built in the ultra-orthodox neighbourhood of Ramat Shlomo, Jerusalem (Israel) that caused him to divert his attention from doing ANYTHING to prevent Iran's nuclear stockpile buildup. That should sound convincing as above nukes are fired first.

Clinton is showing her arrogance by suggesting Israel has to "prove" it's committed to peace. Set aside all those concessions that Israel has already made; what have the Palestinians yet done to suggest *they* are committed to peace? They continue to incite to violence, continue to demonize Israel at every opportunity, continue to honor "martyrs", while they sit on the side waiting for the US to "deliver" them a state on a platter. No, what's clear is that the US has shown that its words, understandings and assurances have a limited shelf life. Obama-Clinton disavowed the Bush-Sharon understandings. Now Clinton is pretending that Israel had agreed to freeze construction and planning in eastern Jerusalem when they did no such thing. World leaders see that years of friendship and alliance mean nothing to Obama, that his words and assurances can't be trusted. People take notice of such things.

nothing will happen! America will do nothing and in a few days will find a way to justify its inaction and even find words to congratulate "Bibi" for its declarations that it will take years to start building ah ah!

No point in blaming the present administration If one goes back to the previous American Presidents they were all warry in trying to accept Israel's sovereignty or becoming ultra friendly toward them. This one is just following in the same pattern of all the previous ones.

If I were an American taxpayer, I would be less than thrilled at the arrogance and bilge of some of these sympathisers of expansionist banditry. Surely successive American governments have been complicit in Israel's excesses, which has bolstered Israel's arrogance. American should show Israel that recalcitrance has consequences, not just hot air. How many times does your child have to slap you in the face before you take away his toys and allowance? Those Congressmen under the control of AIPAC etc need to be brought to book by thinking constituents. The time is now.

I personally think that Jerusalem may well be part of the US Exit Strategy. When I mean exit strategy, I mean part of the way out of the whole mess in Afghanistan,Iraq,Yemen and Pakistan. Also it well be a way of appeasing Tehran. Sure, we all know that sanctions will never work. We also know that the US will not force the issue with Iran and its Nuclear Weapons Program, simply because its political suicide and obviously will place its 200.000 plus troops in the ME and those great looking warships in the Gulf as sitting ducks, for Iran has a fast boat navy and plenty of missiles. So, its boils down to this. Israel must comply. Period. That is where the failure comes, for the US is lacking in true leadership. Meanwhile the 200.000 brave men and women fight for,what.? Freedom.? For whom.? Whilst Israel, is RWA to take the lead. G·night.

Until the rest the world starts taking those Israeli mushrooms they'll never understand the rules of the little game.

....no crisis. Fair enough, if Israel obeys, she should have good relations not only with the U.S., but with the whole world. Just curious what will happen if Israel doesn't obey....

"R CUMMINGS YOU ARE A REAL SMEDDRIC. JERUSALEM IS ISRAELS CAPITAL AND ALLWAYS HAS BEEN, AND WILL CONTINUE" Because you say so, I suppose?

Maybe liberal Jews will finally learn something?!! They voted Obama into office. McCain would have been a powerful friend of Israel! Naive liberal Jews continue to hurt Israel.

#84 JJ Goss Your paying to much attention to the withering vine of Christian fundamentalist. Did you not notice that our Military Commanders are saying that Israel's unwillingness to resolve its problems are endangering our troups in the ME. Sorry, but American's love for our soldiers will win out every time. Plus we've put enough time and money in this disfunctional relationship. I think we talking divorce here.

About time that an American Administration get a spine and hopefully keeps it stiff ! For Israel's on good ! Israel is just too used for AIPAC to pull its chestnuts out of the fire. Let's hope that Hillary stands her ground and doesn't genuflect before AIPAC as is usually the case with its "guests". David

I am concerned that the White House has decided to continue its course of actions following last weeks events. My President, President Obama, the Nobel Peace Prize winner, has a thing or two to learn about international diplomacy. A lasting peace in the Middle East is in "EVERYONE'S" best interest. The American people elected an untested, remarkably inexperienced person, to lead us and the free world. He is not doing a very good job, at home and abroad. We must stand with Israel, and strive for peace. Together, we can achieve it. We will not if we continue to weaken Isreal.

And Israel is not in Gaza which is so fertile. All the Jews who were forced out of Arab countries didn't resort to violence but built their lives again successfully. Something is wrong with your attitude as it was the Arabs in 48 who started a war and caused people to run in all directions. The Arabs who stayed in Israel have a good normal life just like mine.

1. Denied the validity of any Jewish religious rights. 2. Turned down an offer that would have given the Arabs 98% of what they wanted. 3. Respond to all Israeli concessions with additional demands. When will the PA be asked to prove its commitment to peace?

R CUMMINGS YOU ARE A REAL SMEDDRIC. JERUSALEM IS ISRAELS CAPITAL AND ALLWAYS HAS BEEN, AND WILL CONTINUE.

I know that I'm a picture of G_d, in me lye all the beauty. HE has had me chosen as the most chosen of all. When I look in to the history I can see what HE meant, and I know that HE knows. The problem is all the rest. They haven't understood my glory, my special talents my universal? They are jealous, they hate to stand in my shadow, and they want my destruction. That is why I stand all alone in the world. None is mature enough to be my mate. I can?t help feel the bitterness of my faith sometimes.