U.S. general: Israel-Palestinian conflict foments anti-U.S. sentiment

Please check Federal News Service for transcript of what general Petraeus actually said and/or Commentary Magazine and/or google. He did not say what many are reporting and although he is in command, he is far from loved by our currently authoritarian government. I don't think he is against Israel BUT please let me know since he is rumored to be among potential GOP presidential candidates. I am very tired of our current administration rife with anti-Semites and self-hating Jews and want to avoid that. Like most Jews from NY,I was raised a knee-jerk liberal...and then, I grew up. Trust me, we have far more reliable support among Conservatives and yet our people persist in supporting the Democratic Party. Just go to their site njdc.org and try to find a single assessment that disagrees with their opinion. They rationalize everything from Jimmy Carter to Obama's snub of Netanyahu and refuse to discuss it on any level--no comments are posted, no emails or phone calls returned!

When those Saudis were rushed out of the US on the quickest flight 12th was because the Bush family were entertaining the Saudis when the terror occurred and partying at home as their guests. They were not the terrorists. However,they had to usher them out of harms way because of the devastation caused to the twin towers, 3,000 + dead.Not to mention the attack on the Pentagon. Adding 1+1=2 get it? not wanting the authorities finding them there. You are an obnoxious and silly woman. Of course it was Bin Laden. He was/is/belongs to one of the high ranking Saud family. Both dynasties:The Bushites and Saudis have been together for eons. Why the name calling Dr.L Brnd who is telling us all the historical narrative exemplifying with the Pearl Harbour attack which I know not how to explain. Acting like a belligerent bofoon with rudeness is hardly ladylike. He is also quite correct in his assumption on Pakistan a culprit for what is happening in Afghanistan and the force of the Taliban for YEARS even as we speak. Wonder if you'd have the nerve to read this if it gets published and LEARN THE TRUTH. There has never ever been a reason for the US to fight on behalf of Israel. If you hear otherwise,then you are delusional believing in MYTHS. Israel has been taking care with itself throughout the years since its rebirth,and continues to fight and die if necessary without outside help.

As the old adage goes "Ignorance is bliss" and you are a prime example It seems all the "Intelligence Agencies" you cited also thought that Iraq had WMD's I have a link, go to it and read, just maybe the facts will sink in www.thereligionofpeace.com Seems the Muslim's have problems all over the world, not just in Palestine Would you mind explaining why they're killing each other in Pakistan, almost on a daily basis, Iraq & Iran, and those are only three examples, where Jews aren't present

It is disgusting how so many Americans here are airing out their dirty laundry. Remember what Churchill said about not criticizing your government when abroad (or in this case when posting on a foreign web site). You can make up for it when you get home (or in this case when you are posing on an American website). I did not vote for the man but he is our President right now and in the end Americans need to respect that and understand that its their country right or wrong. Elections do have consequences and it is the President who sets foreign policy.

And the ever so slightly well humor within them. But this last one beats the rest of them. For the points you put are so apt pertaining This "David" as though he was OUR KING DAVID personified--NOT! Exactly what you implied of his NONE.. accomplishments. Particularely the two wars the US has won(made me smile).Apart from that the Afghan problem is nowhere near completed,and if the Russians could not finish the job after 8 years and gave up,what does Petraeus think he'll be capable to do any better? Meantime the Taliban is in charge. Al Qaida/Bin Laden has not been apprehended. (although his son asked for sanctuary in a European country who's name escapes me)And the Americans having this opportunity did nothing. What a laugh What about North Korea? What about Pakistan being terrorized? What about dealing with the Iran? Not a peep on Iran ha? And a somewhat less important:The Iraqi elections full of holes.

Israel does not run around the US,but it is the US who runns around Israel. Get your story straight,and stop reversing the truth you DUMBITE. Puny,distorted,and ignorant post for sure. You say:important part, none of those countries where american troops are in have ever attacked america, most want to be friends, like syria, lebanon? Are you dreaming again or paranormally you have yet again received your news? Friends with Syria?Lebanon? Have you lost your mind completely?I SAY YES MOST PROBABLY. Go and put a couple of drops of valium to calm your nerves and may help you think more clearly.

This one is the BEST Of the BEST,OF the REST. Telling them they are not unique,but only Run of the mill militarily speaking. I was pleased you pointing out the mere: "two wars" they faught and won. Comparable to several of OURS. Big "cheese" does not mean it is palatable. Small and milder ones are GOOD for the digestion However,when I say we are mild,I mean MILD with STRONG abilities. Winning wars with credibilities.

Rue the day,by imposing one exclusive law for itself,and BE DAMNED the rest of the world. But time is running short for the big boss USA. They will soon realize they cannot be the ONLY BULLY in the political playground. Just wait awhile people until China begins to flex its GIANT muscles. Then we'll see whose voice will be greater.The US,or GIANT CHINA's?

Where you been, Ben? The consensus in the U.S. State Department, worldwide intelligence agencies, and experts on terrorism, is that Israeli policy, its occupations, and its treatment of Palestinians, are prime motivators, and recruitment aids, for Al-Qaida and other Islamic terror groups, and that American support for Israel is a major source of Islamic antagonism towards the United States. Maybe you'd be more up to date on facts if you spent a little more time paying attention to what's really going on, instead of the crap spewed from racist propaganda websites like the one you mention.

So Osama says that US support of Israel makes Al Quaeda hate America. True. But for the general to make out like the free world would not be in danger if the Jews hadn't got control over a few square miles of their own (much larger) ancestral lands is ignorance. He ignores that the same Jihadists also hate the US for such things as: Not forcibly converting Americans to bow down before Allah (each Jihadist to his own brand of Allah) Coke McDonalds Playboy Not forcing their women to be uneducated Skirts that do not look like tents Not hanging homosexuals in football stadia Eating pig meat corn-dogs / bacon & eggs Budweiser Jack Daniels etc etc Any excuse will do. But instead there are Talkbackers on here justifying 9/11. Bizarre.

Only during the 1973 Yom Kippur War did the US start supplying Israel with weapons. So the arms embargo they had in place did not win any friends. At that time there were no settlements and the US was not hated because it supported Israel. The US is hated be despot nations who lack freedom and prosperity and hate those who have. The Palestinians could have had so much, much more than what they are asking for today, had they accepted the 1947 partition plan. So supporting Israel is the right thing to do. Sometimes one must do the right thing. And it is because of lack of support for the Jewish nation, from the US, that has helped fuel the conflict. The US must come out in support for the Jewish connection to the the land and Jerusalem. Palestinians can share but not at the expense of Jews. The world will know no peace if Israel is allowed to go down under the Muslim hammer. You will be next. Do the right thing!

It's all about Israel, isn't it? Yep, it's all about Iraq and...India and the Sudan and Algeria and Afghanistan and New York and Pakistan and Israel and Russia and Chechnya and the Philippines and Indonesia and Nigeria and England and Thailand and Spain and Egypt and Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia and Ingushetia and Dagestan and Turkey and Morocco and Yemen and Lebanon and France and Uzbekistan and Gaza and Tunisia and Kosovo and Bosnia and Mauritania and Kenya and Eritrea and Syria and Somalia and California and Kuwait and Virginia and Ethiopia and Iran and Jordan and United Arab Emirates and Louisiana and Texas and Tanzania and Germany and Australia and Pennsylvania and Belgium and Denmark and East Timor and Qatar and Maryland and Tajikistan and the Netherlands and Scotland and Chad and Canada and China and Nepal and the Maldives and Argentina and Mali and Angola and pretty much wherever Islam is taken seriously.

I have been reading your posts for some time, and you are certainly an America-seconder.

anti-U.S. sentiment because the U.K-EU are not happy with the U.S not yet under dhimmitude . Anti-Israel and anti-U.S feels because most of the U.N members no like objectivity.

I have been reading your posts for 2 years. You are no "American Firster".

Look at the history of the world.The United States and other countries have obtained most of their territory through conquest.Have you heard of "six flags over Texas"? Texas was a Spanish territory.Then Mexico defeated Spain and Texas became part of Mexico.Then Texans defeated Mexico and Texas became a separate country.Then Texas joined the United States as a state.Then Texas joined the Confederacy during the Civil War.Then Texas became a state again when the South lost the Civil War.So who owns Texas? The last group that won the last war owns Texas. So Israel gets to keep the territory from the 1967 war that they won by conquest.What are the Palestinians offering Israel for additional territory?They offer nothing but a worthless treaty.Palestinians want their own country so that they can import all the armaments and terrorists they need to launch another war against Israel.Their goal today is the same as in 1948 to take over all of Israel and kill or convert all non-Muslims.

Madame, Your persistent advise to Jewish Americans to go to Israel makes sense. Return to the roots is beautiful idea. When are you planning to return to Africa?

in the rest of the world? www.thereligionofpeace.com

SDHD: "The Islamic countries hate the Jewish country and don`t provide as many concessions to the U.S. since the U.S. supports the Jewish country." It's not *just* that the USA "supports Israel", but that this USA support is uncritical and unthinking. Arab nations are like any other i.e. they have "national interests", and they will pursue those even if it is personally distastefull to the leadership. The USA, for example, will prop up terrible dictators, vile strongmen and heinous villians if it is in the USA's national interest. It is the same for Arab countries: they will support the USA even if the USA is allied to Israel **IF** they have good and sufficient reason to do so. The obsequessness of the USA towards Israel prevents those Arab states from supporting the USA, precisely because it is not in their national interests to support an Israeli glove-puppet.

There is no linkage. The arabs were fighting the christian crusaders a thousand years ago...they were and still are fighting each other, sunni versus shia...iran vs so called arab "moderates"...they sided with hitler PRE Israel, PRE 1948... osama wants back andalusia, which was never theirs to begin with...they`re overtaking european cities and european values and soon their laws....this has nothing to do with israel in reality..only anti semites make that linkage. Petreus may not be one, but his master sure is. The fact is, even if the arabs killed all the jews in the world, they would still keep coming for all of your stupid christian arses...boy are you people dumb... By the way, why did obama have the time to go to copenhagen but not to israel, his best friend...lol...doesn`t he make grand speeches about uniting and healing racial tensions? isnt that what he ran on? jeeez....what a slimy liar he has turned out to be...

'Our Boys' and 'Our Flag' and 'Our Country' have a much broader and deeper resonance in the US than any whining of 'anti-semitism' by Fr. Cohn, AIPAC, ADL and the other 'usual suspects' of 'The Jewish Lobby'. Time to 'listen-up' to 'J Street'! QED

Throwing Israel to the wolves will not make the US safer. Quite the opposite. Show terrorists that their methods work, and you will get more terrorism. That the Palestinians would be better off governed by themselves is true. The "Arab World" shafts them at every given opportunity. But so do their own leaders. Rejecting every chance for peace by demanding the impossible. Tiny Israel cannot give up Jerusalem. Just because the Jonny-come-lately Arab world stole Jewish lands does not mean that Jews getting some of them back is some unconscionable sin. A Pal State would be founded on very Jewish land. They do not need the heart of Judaism as their capital, just because they are getting used to having a Judenrein presence there. The General is doing the free world a dis-service, and waylaying a Pal State too, by giving them unreasonable expectations. The Muslim world are fed horrendous lies by their media about Israel. Only no Israel would be acceptable to them.

I mean a bad penny always turns up. And that one did,but only for a short period. .).).).)!!

His biggest sin was to find a way to eventually end the planned 100-year occupation of Iraq many decades earlier than some wanted. And he's now helping to find a way out of Afghanistan, too. He has and is proving that forever-war is possible to avoid. So yes, he got promoted to CENTCOM. That makes him have to look at things that affect US interests throughout the CENTCOM area and affects the risks US GIs are taking in the area. It is no longer the 19th Century where what happened in China or India had little effect on what happened elsewhere. People in faraway places like Kuwait and Iran and Iraq have all kinds of modern stuff: flush toilets and telephones and computers and TVs and running water. They get news and form opinions all on their own.

This case must be a challenge to The Lobby, and so far they have been peculiarly quiet. Petraeus is too respected as a military expert to be dismissed as somebody who doesn't understand the issues involved. Some Talkback people have already called him an "anti-Semite". But the Lobby people are smarter than our own clowns. They know that you must have some grain of an indication in such an accusation. My suggestion: Just try to corrupt him. Offer money, women, or some other desirables. That will be easy to satisfy. I bet some great minds are working on this problem right now!

To: Michael Oren: Ambassador of Israel From: Michael Caciopoli Re: For Israel and America, a Disagreement, not a Crisis Date: 18 March 2010 Dear Mr. Oren, As an American I support the nationhood and integrity of every country. But this support has conditions and for me is limited to nations that abide by international law. I was a young boy when the State of Israel was created by a United Nations decision. My support for the State of Israel is for the state that was defined by that decision and is no smaller or larger than that decision defined at the time in November1947. My support for the State of Israel does not extend to a state that confiscates property that it does not have a legal right to annex. In your op-ed piece for the New York Times refers to land ?incorporated into Israel in 1967? without reminding readers that that illegal confiscation took place after the Arab-Israeli war that year. However far back the policy of confiscation goes does not make it right, moral or legal. It is clear to this American that Israel takes risks not for peace but for its own self aggrandizement at the cost of the lives of real people who must be displaced to achieve its national goals that disregard the original mandate of 1947 as well as the basis for the armistice of 1949. Incorporation by any name is confiscation, and the people of Israel, whose ancestors have a long history of property being confiscated, should have a keen sense that this is the wrong thing to do. And Israel can not rely on continued support from Americans and the United States government when its policies fly in the face of international standards for nationhood. The state of Israel can not rationalize its illegal activities because it has ?frozen new construction projects in the West Bank?. The construction should not have started in the first place. If Israel has expectations for the Palestinians, it should be clear that we Americans have expectations for Israel and that the Palestinians also have expectations. These expectations are ignored by Israel at great cost to a sense of trust that must exist between nations and their peoples. One state can not impose its will and expectations, especially since the United Nations mandate of 1947 did not assume similar expectations for Israel. It is possible to envision a scenario when Israel is not ?a fundamental national self-interest on the part of the United States?. Israel has responsibilities to maintain its status with the people of the United States.

It all boils down to this... The Islamic countries hate the Jewish country and don't provide as many concessions to the U.S. since the U.S. supports the Jewish country. They simply don't hate Jews in the U.S. the way they do in Europe and the Middle East. Johnboy blames the U.S. for that. In the entire history of the U.S. there was never a systematic persecution of Jews. However, there have been numerous instances of systematic persecution in Europe and the Middle East. This racist creep believes the U.S. should hate Israel as much as the Islamic nations do, in order to obtain increased support from them.

did he really just come to that conclusion now? this has been well known for decades. this general isn't as brilliant as people think.

Afghanistan is far removed geographically and culturally. The population is 80% illiterate, and can't even develop a national awareness, much less an international one. Communications are very poor. I doubt that one person in a thousand over there could even find Israel on a map. Not one in ten in USA can, even with our educational system. IMHO the only reason why the general is there is to put OBL's head on a pike. Anything else is futile. When we leave, its back to poppies and keeping the females ignorant. All this nation building nonsense will vanish like the morning mist.

Really glad to see you back!!!We have missed you.

Soon... and stay there. There is a gathering thunder in the US among the gentiles. And when the storm breaks (inevitably), it's going to be worse than anything you've ever seen. Yes... ANYTHING.

Edward from Germany/USA: This is drivel, Ed. All that's happened is that the world patience with Israel is running out. We're not going to continue to underwrite unacceptable behaviour, you know. Your use of the word betrayal is interesting; why is this justified?

I am glad to see that some Turks with common sense also are posting their views in Haaretz. As you mentioned Israel and Turkey are facing similar threats from local terrorists such as PKK and Hamas as well as regional thugs like Iran therefore they should be allies. Furthermore in the past years when such an Armenian bill was presented Israel used her influence to stop it. Israel was also instrumental in removing the US arms embargo over Turkey which was established after the Cyprus invasion of 1974. Israeli politicians have shown some desire and actions to correct the situation apologizing for the ugly incident by Ayalon. It is time for Turkey to do the same, maybe apologize for Davos. I would not say Obama's policies are poor but it could be better. I hear it is warm and sunny in Istanbul. A nice day to enjoy a lufer izgara at sariyer or beykoz with a glass of raki. Iyi geceler

Historian's analysis is absolutely correct: if the conflict comes down to support for US troops v. Israel's inability to achieve peace with the Palestinians, the US Congress will side quite rightly with our troops. I haven't gone too far in the responses to this article yet, but am sure I will find cries of "antisemitism" if a critic of Israeli policies is a gentile, and cries of "self-hating Jew" if the critic is a Jew. Please, just stop! A solution satisfactory to all concerned can be found, but a good-faith effort must be made. I know, I know there are Israelis and Palestinians who don't want peace no matter what form it takes. Witness the rocket launch from Gaza yesterday! But, that is no reason to punish the Israeli people or the Palestinian people with perpetual war.

It is interesting that Obama is against his own interests. Obama upsets both Israel and Turkey in the region! It is an unfortunate that Israeli and Turkish relationship has tension and not as it used to be now. I wish Turkey and Israel would have been closer. They get the same exact treat from Obama! Do you guys know that Obama wants Turkey to recognize the so-called Armenian genoside? If it passes the full house vote in the US, it will rock Turkey. Honestly Israel and Turkey are the two most effected countrys by Obama's poor and demanding leadership and both need to be strong friends in order to survive and stand up for their rights in the region. It is too bad , Turkey has a govenment not that friendy with Israel! Somebody needs to amke up with Israel.

Lets go one by one 1) The American industrial miliary complex( C.W Mills' nonsense? ) is totally supportive of Israel's role as a gendarme of American imperialism in the Middle East despite Patreous stupid argument. Is someone going to take Israel place? Ohhhh yes...Hizbala...or Johnboy 2) That means that Israel should be kept strong. How strong makes Israel sitting is Silwan is another question. Not even Patreous will remove Israel from ALL east Jerusalem. 3) And then what?????? An strategic shift in America????Wanna bet???? My bet 1)America veto will stand in favor of Israel 2) America will keep arming Israel to its teeth 3) America will reject palestinans proposals 4) America understands that the Gulf countries and Israel are in the same boat, and all what the Gulf countries demand from Israel is a bit of good will towards the palestinians. So do I. 5) The american Israel rift fades away. 6) War on Iran is looming.A hard bet....but...

If Palestinian Arabs had accepted the Clinton plan as Israel did there already be a Palestinian state in all of Gaza 96% contiguous WB + 4% Israeli land and capital in East Jerusalem. Israel made peace with Egypt returning all of oil rich Sinai. Don't just blame Israel for the lack of peace. at least 50% blame belongs to Arabs. Selam

CJK: "JB, of course Patraeus has a 'comeback' " How odd, because Petraeus says the opposite. Perhaps you aren't listening? CJK: "all he has to do is tell the arabs and other muslims that they have been behind all terror attacks against americans for decades." And how does that get THEM on HIS side? Because this is Petraeus' argument: 1) CENTCOM is in a war against Islamic terror 2) CETCOM can't win without the aid of these Arab countries 3) These Arab countries can not offer CENTCOM that aid while America is seen to be Israel's sock-puppet. There is no point berating THEM for that. There is no point baying at the moon over that. America is showing cowardice in the face of Israeli intransigence, and while it does that then these Arab regimes would be committing suicide if they offered assistance to CENTCOM, and Petraeus knows that as much as they do. The solution is pretty obvious, Cippie.

And aren't Jews blamed even for catrina, and other disasters of the world( sad if it wasn't so serious).Therefore it is not surprising to blame Israel for the misfortunes America is under. Hey,was Vietnam connected to Israel as well? Was Somalia,Darfur,Pakistan? Oh and what about PERLE HARBOUR? Methinks it all a load of BS. General D.P stop whining and do your job.

Duty bound to chastize the real culprits i.e the Islamofascists who have for years and continue to attack tghe US. Israel is not part of thei equetion at all. Stop the other side ATTACKING YOU and NOT ISRAEL who happens to be in the region where it belongs. By the way G.D.P I have read the many complaints pertaining your stance coming from the American street. You are a general NOT A POLITICIAN. Sorry to say you are showing your fear by blaming Israel.And Israel is not going to bend backwards to accommodate the Arabs. There it is for you to ponder.

My o my. The shadows are getting taller in the night for isreal. Just from the commnets on this paper in recent months some of you guys should realise the game of polishing the turd is up. You greed and the 3000yr story has cought up with you. Good luck

Answer: a perception... The perception that the US supports the Israeli policy of denying indigenous non-Israelis, in the occupied territories, full participation in the political process of formulating the policies and laws that are used by Israel to control and colonize those occupied territories. Many Americans are beginning to realize that the "light unto the world" is treating the non-Israelis in the same sad way the US treated native American Indians in the 19th and early 20th centuries. I believe that Israel believes that it has a "manifest destiny" to create a "greater Israel" from the Med. sea to the Jordanian border with the Indigenous Arabs/Semites relegated to several non-contiguous tribal-areas/refugee-camps/reservations with no representation in the Israeli government controlling those reservations.

Actually, first, I am an American....I'm an American Firster....I strongly believe the US needs to be more even handed and push harder to get Israel to work seriously for peace. Because of this belief, there are issues where I differ from many of my Palestinian friends. An Israel Firster is an American who places Israeli Interests over his own. Constant appeasement to a country bent on destroying the peace process is not in American interests. Shalom, cousin.

all he has to do is tell the arabs and other muslims that they have been behind all terror attacks against americans for decades. all he needs to do is tell them that the u.s. will withhold its protection from them and they can fight for their own survival. obama and patraeus need to grow a very stiff spine and tell the arabs to stop their blackmails, their bullying and their terror.

CJK: "JB, of course the Arabs blame Israel" The point that Petraeus makes is that when they do he has no comeback. CJK: "the arabs are really good at blaming others for their own perfidy." And Petraeus points out that he can't make any rebuttal while America remains in thrawl to Israel. CJK: "islamic terror is behind the murder of americans." And the point that Petraeus makes is two-fold: 1) America's pandering of Israel strengthens Islamic terror, and 2) in the fight against that terror the pandering of Israel is preventing CENTCOM from getting the help it does need from those who can provide it i.e. from the Arab regimes. For CENTCOM those are unforgivable blunders, and to Petraeus the answer is blindingly obvious i.e. the USA should lean on Israel to make it cease those actions that so infuriate the Arabs. He's looking after his men, Cipora, and he's looking after the interests of the USA. A radical idea, I know, but there you have it....

Scapegoating Jews had a long tradition: "when things go bad Jews become scapegoats". Petraeus is just stepping up to plate to shove responsibility for the U.S. military failings in the Asian war theater (Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan) with the wide spread antisemitism of these peoples. Petraeus would argue that he's not against Jews or Israel but since most of these peoples hate Jews as long as American is viewed as friendly to Jews and pro-Israel it will be viewed negatively. Most all of the textbooks of these countries (and all of U.S. friends in the Muslim world) vilify Jews. A significant number of their religious leaders repeatedly express the belief that its the will of Allah to see all Jews dead. Jews are considered evil and Synagogues the house of Satan. Since Jews are a tiny minority in the U.S. and Israel is a small country its no great price to pay. He's being a good soldier looking to sacrifice Jews as pawns to save his queen.

the arabs are really good at blaming others for their own perfidy. it is not israelis killing americans all over the world, including in the u.s. islamic terror is behind the murder of americans. to blame islamic terror on israel is deceitful.

Always the perpetual victim, eh! Yeah, right. Mr. Bush proudly proclaimed to us Americans when Wolfwowicz went to the World Bank that he was the "architect of the Iraq War". The President of Georgia proclaimed (after Russia kicked his ass) that "Israelis are in charge of our (Georgia's) war and peace". Dig around in the muck and whallah, what do you find? Yes, yes, the purported 'perpetual victim'. Forget it. Your gig is up ole buddy.

Cipora and her fellow aliyah dodgers have trouble reading tea leaves; apparently the problem has been historical for them. I see God/justice working in the enlightenment of US voters as Israel's intransigence has been on network news EVERY DAY and on YAHOO, and the US bloggers that respond to aticles about Israel's intransigence are real eye openers!!! What a blessing. One can't help poor Cipora; she's a hasbara parrot. I like your posts!!! Right on point!!!

Petraeus: "Due to the perception of U.S. favoritism" M: "What a moron that guy is, that is not a perception, that is a fact!!" He was being polite, Marcelo, because a serving soldier can't come out and tell US politicians what they have to do, much less tell them that they are a pack of gutless bum-lickers. However much he might want to say that, so sorry, he has to be polite. Well, in public, anyways.....

ML: "General Petraeus has been making this case strongly in Washington for two months." He has actually been pushing this case since at least September 2009 http://armed-services.senate.gov/statemnt/2009/April/Petraeus%2004-01-09.pdf "The conflict has created a deep reservoir of anti-American sentiment, based on the perception of US favoritism for Israel. Arab anger over the Palestinian question limits the strength and depth of US partnerships with governments and peoples in the AOR and threatens the continued viability of moderate regimes in the Arab world." But, yes, he in now pushing this case much, much harder. And, of course, he can do that because he has stopped being a lone voice in the Pentagon.

Hooray for Petraeus!!! And, forget about AIPAC sending money to unseat him as is their MO. You are ridiculous. Just because he tells the truth and doesn't follow your increasingly unpopular 'party line' means he is a free man, yep, to tell it like it is!!! You never tire of making excuses for Israel from Germany!!! You are an aliyah dodger and Israeli Firster. You don't believe what you post. Nope, you don't. Have tea and absorb truth. Make aliyah and don't let the Germanic door hit you in the buttocks on your way out!!!

Head on over and don't let the door hit you in the ass on your way out!!!!

According to every major poll taken recently, more than 50% of Americans don't believe the 'story line' about 9-11, including eminent physicists, engineers etc from MIT, Harvard and around the world. If we wanted Bin Laden, we would have gotten them. As for yourself, an aliyah dodger, you and your fellow aliyah dodgers can make aliyah if you don't like Obama because America elected him; Israel did not. American attitudes are changing vis-a-vis Israel, except for the wingnuts. Read US blogs following reports of Israel's intransigence. UN is gonna set up a Pal state, can't wait for the two stepping Israeli gov't to do it. And, best of all, no threats to the General from AIPAC about funding his replacement!!!!! Yep, Jesus said the truth shall set you free.

Have you not heard of the dancing Israelis in NY that were arrested, held and said they were there to film to event (witnesses called police after seeing filming and celebrating; they were arrested)!!! Did you forget Bibi saying that 9-11 was 'good for Israel'. Selective memory, eh!!!

to prove your loyalty, and that you don't belong in the United States. One thing when you do though, don't expect your home to include the West Bank or East Jerusalem, because YOUR extremely limited historical perspective is not shared; not by the United States, or by any other country in the world other than yours. Have a nice trip.

Gen. Petraeus and countless others who agree with him are not 'blaming the Jews' for America's failure to build a Middle East policy that is in its national interest, they are saying that it is America's support of Israel's behavior that has negative consequences for our diplomacy in Islamic countries. There is a big difference between these statements. I suspect that you will not see it. Anyone who thinks that Israel's degrading treatment of its Arab citizens and neighbors has no effect on the geopolitical opinions of Muslims vis a vis Israel's only ally, the USA, should think again.

For General Petraeus to simply state the obvious is a very good sign indeed. That the special relationship is nothing more than the relationship of parasite to host would be more honest though. The USA does not need Israel, and in fact could only benefit from ending the relationship with this little country. There is no way this was not on purpose, just as Bibi's insult was. Obama is finally figuring out he has to go for it, both in health care and our relationship with the pariah state. And, I am delighted to observe is how he truly feels about Israel. Times are changing in the USA and Israel's future is no longer seen as our problem.

The majority of anti-US sentiment is caused by the arrogance of the US, demanding everyone else obey rules, but exempting themselves from those rules when they feel like it, writing new rules themselves, then expecting others to obey them, and basically taking the position that the only viewpoint that counts is the American one. There is a little caused by the hypocrisy of its dealings with Israel, (especially amongst Serbs who tried to use exactly the same arguments that Israel has to justify their actions in Yugoslavia, but found that the US only considers those arguments to be valid in Palestine) but all the other bits of American hypocrisy cause a lot more.

gulf war 1 - america liberates kuwait and moves into iraq- iraq launches missiles at israel. America ASKS israel not to respond so as to preserve the multinational coalition, some of whom were arabs -israel does not respond to the iraqi missiles. the coalition is preserved. That war was about oil and specifically, kuwaiti and saudi oil. It had nothing to do with israel, yet israel was absorbing rocket blows and out of respect for the US, did not respond. the point being, there is no linkage, only muslim rage. The linkage the obama team is trying to make is both dangerous and wrong. It will only give the arabs another crutch to cling to... america supports israel because they believe in democracy, human rights, freedom of the press, freedom of speech. America supports all countries that have universally accepted norms of freedom and free society. If the arabs are angry over that, it's not israel's fault. Israel is a fact, both historically and in the present. American officials like petreus who allow the arabs the excuse to be angry because of israel are walking us and themselves down a slippery slope. remember, israelis weren't the ones dancing in the streets after 9/11. America is increasingly looking like fools with these cheap baseless simplifications. It smacks of racism and is more of the same from the obama administration.

In defending Israel, the USA has cast doubt on it's integrity. Human rights abuses against Arabs are business as usual for Israel. Inflamatory racist statements emit from Israel's foreign minister and even from some settlement rabbis. The human rights abuses are documented. The Internet has allowed the world to witness Israeli transgressions. It is nothing less than anti-Arab sentiments that have permeated the Israeli culture. Support of Israel confers the same image on the USA when the USA should be advancing the cause of human rights for all. It is time for the USA to reevaluate it's relationship with a country that places such a high value on it's own alf interest at a deprecating cost to it's ally and it's neighbors. Regional peace is a lost cause with a nation that prizes the demands of zealots at a debilitating cost to it's future as a responsible partner.

General Petraeus has been making this case strongly in Washington for two months. The argument is simple. As long as Israel prevents any peace agreement the USA will continue to pay a high price for the pleasure of supporting, both financially and politically, Israel. His argument is that Israeli intransigence places US forces in danger and prevent any effective US foreign policy in the Mideast and South Central Asia.

If Israel wishes the world to honor it with the rule of law, then Israel must abide by the rule of law. No matter what the Jews think that "god" said; no matter how they hate Arabs; no matter how much land, water and resources they steal: It is still a fact that all that Israel occupies or settles not GIVEN to it by the UN was stolen, pure and simple. Spin it any way the right wing wants to spin it; Israel is and will ever be in violation of international law. That is why it is heading for a situation where Israel will have not ONE friend in the world. So be it.

into afgahn and iraq. US's failure to plan, is not the fault of israel the universal values it (ought) to represent.

If you fail, blame the Jews. It always works How about leaving them alone? Stop your financial support and leave them alone. See if the other side would love you more?

Israelis expecting a more compliant American administration will emerge after the 2012 U.S. presidential election should google David Patreus. Patreus is the darling of the neocons. George H.W. Bush appointed him over many more senior officers to the ranks of lieutenant general and general and to command all U.S. operations in Iraq in 2007. Bush was so pleased with Patreus' support for the neocon agenda that a year later he again appointed Patreus over more senior generals to head CENTCOM. There is deepening anger spreading among Americans about Israel's arrogance and intransigence. The insult to Biden struck a nerve among Americans of all political persuaions. Don't take our support for granted.

gulf war 1 - america liberates kuwait and moves into iraq- iraq launches missiles at israel. America ASKS israel not to respond so as to preserve the multinational coalition, some of whom were arabs -israel does not respond to the iraqi missiles. the coalition is preserved. That war was about oil and specifically, kuwaiti and saudi oil. It had nothing to do with israel, yet israel was absorbing rocket blows and out of respect for the US, did not respond. the point being, there is no linkage, only muslim rage. The linkage the obama team is trying to make is both dangerous and wrong. It will only give the arabs another crutch to cling to... america supports israel because they believe in democracy, human rights, freedom of the press, freedom of speech. America supports all countries that have universally accepted norms of freedom and free society. If the arabs are angry over that, it's not israel's fault. Israel is a fact, both historically and in the present. American officials like petreus who allow the arabs the excuse to be angry because of israel are walking us and themselves down a slippery slope. remember, israelis weren't the ones dancing in the streets after 9/11. America is increasingly looking like fools with these cheap baseless simplifications. It smacks of racism and is more of the same from the obama administration.

There is no doubt that the longstanding, unconditional and biased support of Israel by the US (and particularly the US congress) is a major issue for the Arab world and the 1.4 billion Muslims throughout the world. Anyone who tells you that this support has no negative impact on the Arab street is a fool and most probably a self serving Zionist. This is a major liability for the US and can only be fixed when the US becomes an honest broker in the Israeli Palestinian conflict. The Jewish lobby, with all its power and money, will do absolutely everything in its power to maintain the status quo, and use all the old tricks up its sleeve (never discuss the substantive issues, "never again", antisemitism, and yes last but not least Israel's security). Now that the lives of American troops are at stake in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Jewish lobby will have a heck of a time with their PR campaign.

This is a very complex issue with both sides having their strong points. Obviously there will not be an agreement or a compromise on a resolution-- as neither side trusts the other...No wonder, with all that has happened over time I would feel the same way myself! I must wonder though. If an agreement was made, and the Pals were given "what they deemed to be theirs" (such as a return to the '67 borders)...and then if the Pals and/or Arabs continued to push and fight further into Israel, would that not pretty much give Israel the Green line to take whatever they deemed fit to secure their borders...again? Not that I am against the idea at all..It is that if the world is against Israel on this, and if Israel gives into pressure only to prove once again their National Security is compromised..And doing it to satisify the "Regional concerns", should Israel not have the right to push their boder to a secure point and hold it, Forever more? What would other Nations do?

is led to believe that in the ME conflict there is only one party--Palestinians. It takes some some kind of blindness to bring this idea forth, let along accept it. The notion that Israel's interests are the same strategic interests as the U.S. is idiotic. Fortunately, Petraeus has gone on the record to say what we have known for years and years. Our country, the U.S., does not share the same strategic interests as the Israelis. Yes, in some cases we do, but it is obtuse to ignore the truth that over all, we just don't. It is healthy and honest to say what Petraeus has said. I am not fond of the military, but in this case the good general is calling a spade a spade. It's about time and Americans should thank him for it. The shift that his words will have in the relationship between Israel and the U.S. will be profound. And it is welcome!

There is a problem with being anti israel policies and actions? KMA, then. What is anti-semitism anyway? The same as being anti israel policies and actions according to you. Why can't you have any respect for the real victims of anti-semitism?

"unfortunately obama thought he could give a few speeches and america will be loved. not so. the arabs will continue to hate america. they resent u.s. role in the middle east." So you have acknowledged that the U.S. will continue to be hated because of our biased support for Israel? Time to do something about that bias, I think, and take an even handed role in this fratricidal conflict.

The General must have been brainwashed by the Taqiyya (deceit) of the Islamist-Jihadist world of blaming Israel for their belligerence and aggressions. He should learn from General Pershing who had battled Islamist-Jihadist terrorists in Southern Philippines in 1900-1906. He should do alot more reading on the subject of Islamist-Jihadism from the experts. Islamist-Jihadist scholar Omar Abdel Rahman says, "There is no surah called 'Peace.' Jihad and killing are the head of Islam. If you take them out, you cut off the head of Islam." (p.24, "Islam and Terrorism" [2002] by Mark A. Gabriel, PhD). "Islam is full of discrimination--against women, against non-Muslims, against Christians and most especially against Jews. Hatred is built into the religion. The history of Islam...could only be characterized as a river of blood." (Ibid.,P.5).

You asked me several days ago what Abe Foxman was so frightened of. Here is your answer: he is frightened of General David Petraeus, because it is CENTCOM that is pushing this linkage to a very, very spooked Obama Administration. And he has been pushing that line since at least January, and Abe Foxman finally got wind of it (even if you didn't) and was thoroughly spooked by it too. But you? Still in ignorant denial, I'll bet....

There's an understatement...There's a "perception" that the US favors Israel. much like the perception that pandas prefer bamboo, or the perception that bears like salmon...or the perception that mammals like breathing...perhaps that perception exists because, no matter what Israel does, they get a blank check from the US, except for the occasional light public 'scolding' (while the cash and weapons keep flooding in, unimpeded). I don't think this does anyone any favors. I don't think that this particular issue can ever be resolved while one side continues to play out a major strategic advantage...it simply does not lend credence to negotiations whatsoever....feels like a sham, like burning the candle at both ends, and in the middle, too. Similar to writing up marriage and divorce papers all at the same table...how festive can the wedding possibly be? ...but I know the Israelis generally feel like it's their God-given right...that is just so anti-diplomatic..fake?

Look what you went and figured out! when one billion muslims want to see Israel go away, you get the feeling it might interfere with their US sentiment.... it has been said many times before... ISRAEL GET YOURSELF A top PR COMPANY (preferably in NEW YORK, run by smart Jewish people) and Gen. Petraeus, with all due respect, get one too.

Contrary to the past, nowadays there is no more spare capacity left in the world to meet the need if Arab OIL falls (partly) away. There is Iraq, for which the US needs the Arabs for a well end and a US favorable new beginning, there is Iran for which the US needs the Arabs to contain, there is the war-on-terror for which the US needs the Arabs to win, there is China which slowly but steadily presents itself as alternative partner to the Arabs and last but not least: instead of amateuristic army's loaded with inferior tanks and other weaponry, the Arabs has learned how to threat Israel, the whole ME and thus OIL flow, namely by missiles. The Arabs also have learned how to invest and generate financial power with their oil dollars instead of foolish spending on prestige objects. Next step may be they even learn how to lobby Or is that already happening?

Petraeus is a dupe and a fool? Only..... what has happened is that every Arab leader that he has spoken to has told him that Israel has been treating him like a dupe and is playing him for a fool. And it has FINALLY caused Petraeus to wake up and shout "Oh My G-d! What a fool I have been! We've All Been Duped!" Sorry, Cipora, but you have your shoe on the wrong foot; Petraeus isn't being duped NOW, rather, he has woken up to the fact that the USA **has** been, and **is** being, manipulated. By Israel.

Don Rosenberg-move to Israel- you are a disgrace to america and if you don't leave we will put you in prison to rot with your traitor brother Pollard - USA Jews are a state within a state.They are loyal to Israel before USA.This attitude is why every country sooner or later throughout history has expelled the Jews. NOWHERE have Jews ever received greater freedom and opportunity and protection like they have in USA and see how they appreciate it. They call USA recists and our government and Genersals racists and the US Jews vow to fight against USA.If it wasn't for the USA Jews banging the drums for war we wouldn't even be over there. US young men are dying in middle east to protect Israel and the US jews and israel jews can't wait to throw usa under the bus.As they have always been, they are weasels.

back when isreal was right no matter what it did...not anymore...US is sick and tired of being used by the jews...its over...we don't give a damn for your AIPAC or jump(for the jews)street....its over..you mark my words...things will never be the same again and instead of worrying about iran you should worry about USA.....

You may want to know that your comment has been forwarded to the FBI. You are a symbol of the 5th column in USA. Shame on you and other Americans who openly side with a foreign country.

Don Rosenberg of Il said: "As an American Jew I am angered by these stupid comments by this so-called General. Israel is our land, period !! - - - - As a Jew I will fight the US, and all racist entities that try to annihilate Israel. Death to all anti-Israel racists/fascists" Patreus is a General and it is infantile to use the term' so-called'. However he says that 'Israel is our land and that he will fight the US. The question is he an American or an Israeli or just a self-hating American?

You could not have said it more eloquently. Since Arab irredentism, fascism and terrorism against Jews and Israel seem to garner such support and credibility from Western lefty circles, maybe we should learn from those who dehumanize us and try to annihilate us and dish it back. We can start by hijacking planes, blowing up schools with little children inside, decapitating innocent Arabs and Westerners with blunt knives on tv. That seems to be the recipe that works for these Arab animals represented by 23 Arab countries, 63 Muslim countries and the UN against tiny Israel, which despite 62 years of incessant warfare instigated by its Arab neighbors is a first world democracy whereas the Arabs wallow in illiteracy, ignorance, superstition and under the boots of dictators.

Are you an American or are you an Israeli. You need to make up your mind and move to the country you love most which makes me think that you should move to Israel.

Selling out Jews, if not outright slaughtering Jews, expropriating their property or trying to humiliate Jews, has been a pastime of both Western (for 1850 years) and Muslim culture (for 1350 years). Now we have the audacity to defend ourselves like any other nation and the world is in uproar. What chutzpah.

tell me cipi you say the arabs are shameless, then why is it that your government runs around the world and to america always looking for support? and the most important part, none of those countries where american troops are in have ever attacked america, most want to be friends, like syria, lebanon and yes cipi, even iran. and as for citizenship for pals, why should they give them citizenship? they have a country, it's just that it is occupied, so they will host the good ones and not criminal, which they have a right to oust anyone causing trouble.

give me a break !!! since 1948 palestinians and jews have been talking about peace. over sixty years and nothing. nobody has been able to bring peace to the region, and believe me, the next 6000 years will pass and an agreement is not going to be reached. watch this space.

Talks about others who are "racists" and in the very same breath calls all arabs "animals". It is very sad that such ignorance exists anywhere in the world.

Well it looks like the Obama administation has bought the Arab narrative that says if only the world didn't support Israel they'd all put down their weapons and spread love: http://anothermudpit.blogspot.com/2010/03/president-obama-has-bought-lie.html

Tired of your like who insert 'our land " in every equation and discussion. You are in Palatine , so stay there and let the indigenous Palestinians live their lives. Also every penny paid on this "Israel venture " should be paid back by taxing the US Jews.

Not that Petraeus said this: he has been saying this since at least January, and that quote came straight out of his written, prepared statement to the committee. What I'd be interested to know is what the committee members said in reply: did they question him at length on this? Did they let it drop like a hot rock? Did they pretend their hearing aid went faulty at just that very moment? Petraeus can say this until he is blue in the face, be HE doesn't make policy.

President Obama is so anti-Israel and in my opinion antisemtic from years in Rev Wrights Church. My question to the General is how far will the US go to appease the Arabs. My second question is even if you appease them through Jewish blood, do you think they will stop chanting death to America?

Spot On. I dare every elected official to go against the Military. Obama had more cards than everyone thought.

You asked me what Abe Foxman was so frightened of. Here is your answer: he is frightened of General David Petraeus, because it is CENTCOM that is pushing this linkage to a very, very spooked Obama Administration. He has been pushing that line (Israeli actions are putting GIs at risk) since at least January, and Abe got wind of it even if you have been blissfully ignorant.

GWB called him David. David this. David that. What in heavens name has this David done.? Mr.Bin Laden sits and smiles. The Taliban are beating the hell out of the US. Whilst David appears so frustrated that he has been redeployed to Washington and is now the mouthpiece of a failed and miserable past and definitely present Administration that can only blow civilians to pieces using drones with missiles on tribesmen who have now become a thorn to the worlds greatest military that has only won two wars, that is Panama and Grenada. Meanwhile, Israel has beaten the crap out of armies 100 times its size. How I love to see these highly decorated Christmas trees. Give me a US Marine Battalion (GRUNTS) and I would have beaten Mr.Bin Laden and his tribe right to hell and gone. Yes, I am a real ZAHAL vet with many a war, that I fought. Good night.

No matter your alma mater you can still be amoral and stupid when analyzing the big picture. He definitely will not be the future US president (true i can't be 100% sure after I saw the election of Barak Hussein Obama)

1) Petraeus spoke the truth...and somehow because his views differ from yours he's now a "so-called General"??? 2) That Israel is "your land" is indisputable, but does that mean that it's OK for Israel to steal/annex chunks of land until Greater Israel shares borders with Jordan??? 3) Of course the Arabs could have had a country 60 years ago...but is their incompetence justification for an unending round of building facts on the ground on land that Israel does not own??? 4) You suggest that we impeach Obama for incompetence and lying (do Monica Lewinsky and Iraqi weapons of mass destruction ring a bell?)...yet we didn't impeach the last two...so Obama is probably safe. Sometimes Don, it's your friends who tell you the truth...your enemies won't care enough to do so! America is still Israel's friend, and Petraeus (however distasteful to you)spoke the truth.

By what right as an Israeli do you say that he is unfit to command? Worry about your own leaders - although I do agree that American power is waning, I also believe that Israel is a failing experiment that is unsustainable - mark my words - in 50 years, there will not be an Israel, at least not one that we can recognize as Jewish and dominant in the region - more than likely if the name Israel remains for the land, the PM will be Palestinian - and slowly Jews will move away that eventually it will be renamed Palestine.

What a moron that guy is, that is not a perception, that is a fact!!

Israelis expecting a more compliant administration will emerge after the 2012 U.S. presidential election should google David Petraeus. Petraeus is the darling of the neocons. George H.W. Bush appointed him over many more senior officers to the ranks of lieutenant general and general and to command all U.S. operations in Iraq in 2007. Bush was so pleased with Petareus' support for the neocon agenda that a year later he again appointed Patreus over more senior generals to head CENTCOM. There is deepening anger spreading among Americans about Israel's arrogance and intransigence. The insult to Biden struck a nerve among Americans of all political persuaions. Don't take our support for granted any more.

If the desire is to make life easier by throwing Israel under the bus in favor of the more numerous (millions and millions and millions) Arabs and Islamic believers why not come out and say it without all this indirect psychological malarky? Arabs and Islamic communities harbor many perceptions which, alas, while shared by some posters in Talkback, are delusional: that America is not only "favors" Israel, but is run by Jewish Zionist cabals; that Israeli Jews seek to destroy Al Asqa mosque, that the Jews cause AIDS and distribute hormone-laced chewing gum to cause Arabic men to be sterile and Arabic women to be promiscuous. If foreign policy needs to be run to assuage all Arab feelings, perceptions, and wounded emotions America will have to give up more allies than Israel and, ultimately, roll back history to the days of Arab glory. Good luck.

"... over emphasizing the security of Israel ... Israel is the strongest state in the area against all Arab states combined military strength." Well, yes, marma, good morning, great insight. And the moment that is no longer true, we will witness Holocaust 2.

the arabs are really shameless. they have been sowing terror for decades against the u.s. and its allies with all impunity. the u.s. went to the aid of the saudis and kuwait when saddam invaded. the thank you note was sent on nine eleven. unfortunately obama thought he could give a few speeches and america will be loved. not so. the arabs will continue to hate america. they resent u.s. role in the middle east. if the arabs really cared about the palestinians, they would not keep them in camps. however, the arabs, with the exception of jordan, have refused to give civil and political rights to the palestinians. saudi has revised its citizenship law in 2004, but excluded palestinians. the palestinians are used as a pawn by their loving arab brethren. the u.s. would be foolish to play along with this cynical game.

Several years ago, when General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker were putting their credibility on the line, advocating the "surge" in Iraq, I bet the idiots who are calling him an "anti-semite" in their postings probably thought he was the greatest thing since sliced bread. The very people who are the first to cry "anti-semite" at the slightest criticism of Israel were all for engaging in a nice little war to rid the world of Israel's enemy, Saadam Hussein.

Anti-Samite is a broken record. It is a laughable word and please stop using it.

"Peace for Petraeus and all Israel bashers will come when Israel commits suicide by giving in to the arab muslim animals". And then you add: "As a Jew I will fight the US,and all racist entities that try to annihilate Israel. Death to all anti-Israel racists/fascists" Calling Muslims, and Arabs (since you do not want to forget the Christian Arabs I suppose) and claiming to fight racism. LOL... Get help, you see enemies everywhere and dare claim some "Non-Jewish" humans are animals... I'm starting to believe your first name ain't Don... but Alfred... Catchin' my drift there?

After 62 years hibernation. US must stop all aids to Israel.

Wel said and true. Israel is going to miss the train forever.

Generals should not dabble in polical issues. Petraeus should read a little history about Thomas Jefferson and his war with islamic terror long before Israel was a reality, and how Islam has never allied with the US. Appeasement has never worked and never will. Suggesting 'balance'is naive. Why should the US view arab thugocracies and dictaorships as the same as Israel?

General Petraeus and other Middle East experts know that the Israeli/Palestinian conflict is the root of all evil. Mrs. Tony Blair said that more than 10 years ago and no one beleived her. You Mr. Rosenberg, who has a real jewish name, must not interfere what experts are saying because you are not an expert. The only thing you are a Jew and obliged to defend Israel and not the United States of America where you a living and making US money. Shame on you foreigner.

So now the USA want to blame the Jews for their problems. Anything new?

So this ignoramus wants to feed Israel to the wolves like Europe did to Czeckoslovakia in 1938.

Wow, these are really stunning statements, considering they came from a US general. Unfortunately, he is drinking the Koolaid on this one, buying a theory sold by so-called "moderate" arab states. These countries have their own interests in resolving the crisis, most importantly, tamping down extremists who threaten their governments. The reality is, however, that Islamic extremism and its views towards the West are not based on Israel. At best, it is just another one of their causes, but resolving it will by no means change much. Hamas and other extremists' views are based on religion, not nationalism. Hence, they refuse to relenquish terrorism - all is fair in a "holy" war, and will not lay down their arms for political legitimacy. Nasrallah will not go away, regardless of what Israel agrees to. Let's be real here - the Arab/west conflict is based on religion and the feelings of suppression shared across the Middle East, feelings that are not by any means unique to Gaza.

Wow, Don, you are one racist guy. Frightening. Did you ever think about leaving IL and moving to Israel? You say it is your land. Why are you not there?

which conflict in the world will also end were israel and the arabs to suddenly make peace ? name just ONE. If you canot then it is obviously a load of rubbish.

US blind support of Israel. US used to be the most beloved until Dubya came in. Now even the Europeans hate the US. What an unholy alliance. And we will be hated as long as the US turns a blind eye to Israel stomping on the Pals and stealing their land. What will happen? Well, the UN will have Pals declare a state and the int'l community, including the US, will recognize it, bet on it. The world can't wait for thieves and murderers to decide to mend their ways. Tea?

Let's hope his wife is not forced to wear burka,

""Know your enemy". Petraeus understands nothing about the `other side`, is unfit for command and is thus a danger to America, itself. Just like his Commander-in-Chief. We are witnessing the decline of the USA - and as history has always shown, they will all blame the Jews. Just like Petraeus is doing now." Just who the Hell are you to say that they're unfit for command? You're just pissed off that they, unlike numerous US Ambassadors to the UN, as well as Presidents and Generals and Admirals, are not knee jerk Israel apologists. They actually look at the big picture, rather than some racist like yourself, who will continue to act like a spoiled little brat whenever you get told NO for once.

other mainstream US polls, including ABC, CNN and NBC, more than half of Americans believe 9-11 was an inside job (and that's why no Bin Laden; in fact US flew them out on 9/12), and prominent Harvard, MIT and other severely credible folks have stepped forward to say it was a lie to foster support for killing Arabs for oil and Israel, spawned by our beloved aliyah dodging Wolfowicz, who Dubya loudly and proudly proclaimed was the "architect of the Iraq War". You need to become your own patient I fear. It's hard to be an aliyah dodger and Israeli Firster all at the same time while squatting in the US. Israel is calling!!! Hurry, hurry and don't let the door hit you in the ass on your way out!!! Have tea and grab your umbrella for the coming storm you cannot see.

But I have been following your posts for over a year now. I must say and you must admit that you belong to the "Arabs first" group and this does not bother you.

But the general is an American general, serving the US and is responsible for US solders and interests. He will be judged based on his performance serving those interests and not zionists ones. You should move your suffering ass to E. Jerusalem and stop suffering here.

Your gig is up. Anti-semite has become synonymous with disagreeing with Israel in her bid to rid the Pals of their land. Israel is on the US News every day loudly pointing out her two step BS---you oughta read the blogs from yahoo from Americans that follow. Nobody is gonna kill off all Arabs based on Israel's say so. Forget it. Move on. In fact, prominent Americans are questioning 9-11 being an inside job. There will be more like Petraeus and the American people now have access to the two step BS Israel has been doing every night on national news, every night. Change is coming. Grab your umbrella after you have tea. AIPAC has had to lay back after being exposed as spies on more than 1 occasion.

I would refer you to the Foreign Policy website to read the whole report on this link: http://mideast.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2010/03/14/the_petraeus_briefing_biden_s_embarrassment_is_not_the_whole_story I also stress the following request by Gen. Petraeus: "....Petraeus sent a paper to the White House requesting that the West Bank and Gaza (which, with Israel, is a part of the European Command -- or EUCOM), be made a part of his area of operations. Petraeus's reason was straightforward: with U.S. troops deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan, the U.S. military had to be perceived by Arab leaders as engaged in the region's most troublesome conflict ..." This means the US military want the Occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip under its direct command and not the Israeli Army's control. Meaning: 1: Total withdrawal of Israel from WB&G 2: stationing US troops in West Bank. Dayton is already there training the Palestinian security forces. Do you get the message?????

i have a modest idea for general petreaus, use the army to plant non violence movements in afghanistan, iraq, and iran. general macarthur has accomplished this task in japan. am i right?

Israeli Firsters to head to Israel and put your ass on the line instead of spouting BS from IL. Americans elected Obama. Jews stole land and killed its owners. Simple. Return the stolen land and behave or move out!!! The Pals never left and those Khazars have NO claim to the Holy Land as is evidenced by their troubles there. Actually, Sephardi and Africans have a vested interest in the land, however, they are kept out and/or mistreated by Khazar Jews. Why do you suppose the fake Jews in charge of Israel are having so much trouble and have had a horrible history having been kicked out of every country because of idiots thinking like you. Grow up. Israel will not get the whole of the land. Period. Nobody supports it except zealots in Israel and other aliyah dodgers like you. No more of our men and women to die in the desert listening to BS. Have tea and calm down.

It is readily apparent that your allegiance to the United State is tenuous at best. Perhaps it is time for you to leave the country and move to the country that has your full allegiance, Israel. We won't miss you. Bye, bye PS. By referring to Arab Muslims as "animals" you show the same type of racism that has been used by others against us - too often with horrible consequences.

"As a Jew I will fight the US,and all racist entities that try to annihilate Israel. Death to all anti-Israel racists/fascists." You will fight the US, huh? Then get the **** out of my country, now. I cannot in good conscience support people who put the interests of a racist State above the goals and interests of the United States. I did not join the military to defend scum like you. Get out, and go live in Israel, if you love it so much.

General David Petraeus a fascist who hate both Muslim and Jews and he should look first at his crimes against humanity in Iraq and now in Afghanistan before he blame Israel for his problems

Let all Americans including the approximately 2 % being Jewish, define and protect American interests, We don't need anyone including Israeli's to tell Americans what is good for Americans. Let's have some proportionality here. Let's let the 98% have their own say (and not parroting the New York Times, WSJ, Washington Post biased media). American interest by Americans, for Americans and of Americans (not Israel, not American Jews etc.)

is the one where the guy call Arabs animals & then says he's going to attack everybody who is against Israel. That's real attractive. I come on here to find out what's doing in the Middle East. When I see remarks like this it tells me Americans need to have nothing to do with any of you, Arab or Isreali. You're both cracked.

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.

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.

we should fulfill all demands by Bin Laden - betray Israel and remove any American presence in ME. The Us will be universally loved by all Mohammedans and Russians who will fill the empty spaces. Why not? For love?

Following the logic of General Petraeus- the US must abandon Israel so that American's can occupy Moslem countries without incurring Moslem wrath. I get it General, it has nothing to do with US Foreign Policy as all roads lead to that "Shitty little country" and its Jews.

Do not blame Israel for US and British interest and strategy in entire M,E ,did the US and British intelligence service have calculated all the thing before they have move to Iraq and Afghanistan ,did they knew that there is more risk to go to that wars because of the conflict between Islamic nations and State of Israel and it is all because of their hates and jealousy to Jews and Christians? When are you going to understand the reality of that conflict? Their hates will not be end with Israel, let assume God forbid they will take over of Israel, do any body believe there will be peace and end to that conflict? Stop be naïve and stop blaming State of Israel they will come after all the non Muslim.

Do not blame Israel for US and British interest and strategy in entire M,E ,did the US and British intelligence service have calculated all the thing before they have move to Iraq and Afghanistan ,did they knew that there is more risk to go to that wars because of the conflict between Islamic nations and State of Israel and it is all because of their hates and jealousy to Jews and Christians? When are you going to understand the reality of that conflict? Their hates will not be end with Israel, let assume God forbid they will take over of Israel, do any body believe there will be peace and end to that conflict? Stop be naïve and stop blaming State of Israel they will come after all the non Muslim.

The us army is the only American institution that has a voice stronger than aipac in America. Now aipac has to just shut up.

to America if not for Israel.And Egypt would grow all the cotton you want ,also for free so you could walk organically dressed ,shod in genuine leather sandals graciously supplied to all Americans from Morocco. Your wife would bath in real myrra from Yemen..think Colin ,World without the Zionism ,a Paradise

In the runup to the Iraq war, the neo-cons asserted that the "road to jerusalem leads thru Baghdad". That was the most disingenuous bullcrap if there was any. Just about anyone who knows the hitory of the middle east and the Arab-israeli conflict knows that the "road to Baghdad leads thru Jerusalem. Arab and Muslim leaders who are friendly to the US, including those that maintain relationship with Israel have repeatedly emphasized the need to resolve the conflict to improve the US position in the Arab and Muslim world. What General Petraeus aid is nothing new.What's new is that he said it in public to the discomfort of many. Well, tough s--t.

Bravo sir for standing up to the Israel-firsters in Congress who care more about protecting a rogue foreign country over protecting our troops and national security interests.

1) It's clearly true. 2) The vast majority of Americans know that it's true. A few wealthy APIAC loyalists cannot change the truth. You are skating on thin ice, so stop a moment and do the right thing.

anti-israel and anti-semitism. the last refuge of the incompetent scoundrel.

A constant and continuing independent police presence is needed, just like what there has been in Somalia, Haiti, Uganda, Yugoslavia, Pakistan, Iraq and others. UN pecekeepers need to be in Mexico, Chechnia, Indonesia, Southern Philippines, China, Tibet, Nigeria In much larger numbers and with broader powers. The world has a lot of work to do, such conflict and costs have been preventing any change in the overall human condition since Genghis Khan. Police action allows freedom, not restricts it. When police action turns to punishment, all is lost.

The hatred of the Arab World to the West, dates back to the time of crusades, when Israel was a non-entity.

Instead of getting the parties to the table they are doing everything possible to drive them away from it. It seems to be deliberate...what with the bullying and demands. The anti-US sentiments comes from their amateurish approach which only shows they are out of their league. Obama lets anger and not wisdom rule him and he acts before he thinks.

Anyone who thinks that Americans are threatened by Islamo-Fascist forces because of... Israel... simply has no understanding of Islam. The Arab and Islamic world hates the West (not just the Jews, not just the USA) because it is central to the concept of Islamic Supremacy. When your towers are taller, your banks richer, your armies stronger, your professors smarter, they are OFFENDED and howl in righteous religious rage. If Israel didn't exist at all and there were no Jews on the planet, they would still hate America. "Know your enemy". Petraeus understands nothing about the 'other side', is unfit for command and is thus a danger to America, itself. Just like his Commander-in-Chief. We are witnessing the decline of the USA - and as history has always shown, they will all blame the Jews. Just like Petraeus is doing now.

It will get the US about as much peace as it did England when it handed Czechoslovakia to Hitler in 1938. Appeasement of Islamo-fascism will only make them hungrier and they'll demand even more concessions across the board, and still not provide peace. They want what they want--now Israel, tomorrow self-rule in Europe, secession in areas of the Far East, including in Russia and China, and on and on. Hold the line on Israel and you're literally protecting the rest of the world. Iraq will shortly become an Iranian ally not because of Israel, but because of the Shiite-Sunni antagonism. Afghanistan has nothing to do with Israel. Time to give up seeing Israel as the bogeyman behind every flashpoint--it's incorrect analysis, and to the contrary, will worsen the situation by leading to incorrect actions.

another o'bama (st. pats day) puppet openes his mouth.

It is terror and incitement that has killed the Two-State option. It is the only US plan and it is never going to happen..get real! Build Israel. The Obamanites have taken the Arab line..demand more and give nothing! Every Christain in America worships the "God of Israel". Obama is looking more and more like a one term President while God's Promise is timeless. Build Israel is the Jew's side of the Promise.

Those 1600 stinking apartments just got VERY expensive.

A google search of Rachel Corrie will show her burning an American Flag, yet the Palestinians name a street after her.

18 months after Pearl Harbor, US forces had hunted down and killed mastermind Yamamoto. Yet 9 YEARS after the Twin Towers attack, our generals don't want to go get Bin Laden in "wild North Waziristan", size of Conneticut. Pentagon response to 911, worst attack in our history, was moving some rocks around in Afganistan. What do we pay Petraeus for?? The 911 attack (#1 reason Petraeus is in Afganistan, which he seems not to understand)had nothing to do with Arabs and Israelis (as Bin Laden himself stated), was a re-stage of the Bin Laden's failed 1993 Twin Towers bombing that occurred in midst of Oslo-era optimism! Petraeus needs to get his butt in gear and do the job he gets paid to do, maybe with far fewer "collateral damage" mistaken drone rocketings of Pashtun tribemen, why the locals hate us, not because of Israel 4000 miles away. Has it occurred to Petraeus the real #1 problem is Pentagon idiots' favorite client state Pakistan, working against US interests non-stop for 50 years!

to talk some sense to Petraeus? WOW!

But the damaged has already been done by successive administration by over emphasizing the security of Israel over the legitimate PAL demand for a viable state of their own.Israel is the strongest state in the area against all Arab states combined military strength.

This man is rabid anti-semite that should not be listened to, he cares more about pouncing on innocents jews than worring about the Muslim hoards at the gates.

Let the anti-US sentiments foam away. Don't appease radical Islam.

Your bold (and utterly truthful) assertions on this matter will save thousands of American lives. Thank you Sir!!!!!

our israel-FIRST friends have so watered down the term, we hardly know what it means anymore. Shameful.

Wow someone finally said it! Its easy for Israel to play these games and use the United states as a big mean watch dog. now that we are drawn in the region, any hostility will be directed at our soldiers and be a auto proxy army for Israel. No defense agreement like NATO exists between our governments.

"Arab anger over the Palestinian question limits the strength and depth of U.S. partnerships with governments and peoples [in the region]..." Ya think?

Glad to see US is opening their eyes to both sides

Osama's original beef was with the US for being in the Muslim holy kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the home Mecca and Medina. It was only later that he hopped on the Anti Israel Bandwagon. The Arabs hate the US more than Israel. This is expressed in the Arab press where the US is called "Big Devil", while Israel is called the "Small Devil".

Israel and the non-jewish inhabitants of the occupied west bank?

Petraeus is showing anti-semitical tendencies with his latest outburst. Ne needs to be replaced. Pure and simple! How long must we suffer?

...what anyone decides to make of this article: During the last decade--at least--the Evangelicals in the US have been among the most vocal when it comes to "supporting the troops." There are surely a variety of reasons for this, but whatever those reasons are, few would seriously argue that it isn't a fact.

...if he does not need to give account to lobbyists who will fund his election campaign. Where will this end?

As Mrs Clinton said that israels behaviour is against U.S. interest, she knew very well that whatever heppens in Israel reflects on the U.S. because of their unprecedented support that my country gives to israel that made it like a spoiled kid.If America tells Israel "BEHAVE' israel's politicians throw a tantrum. Israel should know that they are not the only one in the world. We have many other interests, we are fighting more than two wars in islamic countries, when israel misbehaves we get our soldiers killed or injured. Moreover, israel is insignificant in the scheem of things. Their ego is way overblown out of israel's size.

Finally, a glimpse of reality...Israel should recognize that we are their only ally and major financial supporter...acting in it's own self interest at the expense of it's so called"ally and friend" in not in it's best interests and they should be called out on their lax approach towards peace negotiations...Peace is in everyones best interests..Israel will end up being further isolated from the international community and the United States must take a closer look at our one-sided relationship. Israel believes the winds of change will come in the United States next election and it will be business as usual for them as under Bush...those days are over.

As an American Jew I am angered by these stupid comments by this so-called General. Israel is our land, period !! The arabs could have had a country 60 years ago but refused. Everyone always forgets the truth. Axelrod's comment about behaving ? this guy, and the fake and lying president, osamass obamass should be impeached for incompetence and lying to all Americans. Peace for Petraeus and all Israel bashers will come when Israel commits suicide by giving in to the arab muslim animals. As a Jew I will fight the US,and all racist entities that try to annihilate Israel. Death to all anti-Israel racists/fascists.

"U.S. General David Petraeus said on Wednesday that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was fomenting anti-American sentiment due to the perception of U.S. favoritism towards Israel." The word "perception" should be changed to "realization." That would be more accurate. U.S. "favoritism" toward Israel is an OBVIOUS GIVEN. Over $150,000,000,000 given to Israel's 6,000,000 Jews. 300,000,000 Americans got a $2,000,000,000 stimulas package from our President. Will somebody do the math, please? Again, thanks General, we see the light. Salaam/Shalom

back in 2009 i was completely outraged with israel invasion of gaza. israel wanted to make gaza a isolated enclave. a pariah regime. now its israel turn to feel the heat. israel is becoming a pariah state. I was Israeli backer but no more. The callous way Israelis accepted the dozens of innocent pali children killed during cast lead is unforgivable. Feel the heat.

The hubris... this guy dares to pass the blame! Of course he's right, but to ignore the nice history of American oil-based imperialism in our region is, well, how shall we put it - HUTZPAH! Michael

It's in the US national security interests to see the conflict resolved. Bin Laden attacked the US for very few reasons, one of which is US support for Israel. Another of Bin Laden's calls, which the General continues to conveniently ignore, is US support for corrupt monarchies and dictatorships in the middle east. The so-called spreaders of democracy and democratic values continue to support corrupt, anti-democratic regimes throughout the Middle East, I.E. Egypt, UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia. Oddly enough these are the hotbeds of anti-american sentiment and birthplaces of most of the 9/11 terrorists. I wonder why?

arab states : "we hate that you don't hate the jews like us" general petraus: "our lack of hatred for jews causes us problems with the arab world."

The US should fulfill all requirements put by Bin Laden - namely, betray Israel and remove all presence from everywhere - then there will be no anti-US sentiment - even Tehran will love Washington. Why not?

This is a fact, if you get in the bad side of the military, beware. If the interest of Israel conflict with our military objectives not one represenative will side with Israel over our soldiers and their leaders.

after fall of Saddam ,tens of thousands of them. Then bring back 300.000 pals expelled from Kuwait after the country wasliberated from Iraqis. And Petreus ,Sunnis bombing Shia mosques and vice versa do it because of the "palestinian question" ?