New Rift Between Obama and Netanyahu

[homersapien 11,366]

I love that this is a news story. barry is shown to be the liar in chief more and more every single day...

I don't normally respond to Timmy's little drive-by poo flings, but I just couldn't pass up the irony:

Netanyahu Reveals His Duplicity, Demagoguery and Deceit

Alon Ben-Meir, Senior Fellow, Center for Global Affairs, NYU

In a follow-up question to the statement that Prime Minister Netanyahu made during an interview with the Israeli website NRG -- in which he stated that he thinks that "anyone who moves to establish a Palestinian state and evacuate territory gives territory away to radical Islamist attacks against Israel" -- he was asked if that meant a Palestinian state would not be established if he is reelected. Netanyahu replied, "Indeed."

This was not in the least a surprise to me, as I have never believed that Netanyahu was sincere when he declared in 2009 at Bar Ilan University that he supported a two-state solution, nor did I ever believe him when he repeatedly stated that Israel is prepared to make "painful concessions" to reach an agreement with the Palestinians.

Netanyahu's travails and misguidance go back decades. He is a blind ideologue and a revisionist Zionist who defied and denied the right of the Palestinians to a home of their own. As Prime Minister, during the past six years in particular, Netanyahu has caused more damage to Israel domestically and internationally than Israel's worst enemies could have possibly contemplated.

Domestically, he did next to nothing to reduce the cost of living, housing became unaffordable, and hundreds of thousands of children joined the ranks of those living under the poverty line. He allowed huge corporations to monopolize major industries and did nothing to introduce education reform.

Netanyahu deliberately undermined Israel's democratic and human rights principles by allowing open-ended discrimination against Israeli Arabs in jobs, housing, funding for schools, infrastructure and the overall economic development of predominantly Arab villages and towns.

On the Palestinian front, he systematically pursued the expansion of settlements, expropriated increasing swaths of Palestinian land, enforced a brutal occupation regime and simply exploited Palestinian cooperation on security matters only to serve his own narrow interests. To make matters worse, he waged two wars against Hamas at extraordinary human and material cost, especially on the Palestinian side.

Moreover, his discriminatory policy toward the Palestinians and the continued occupation gave rise to increasing anti-Semitism around the world, making Israel appear ever more as a pariah state with no scruples about human rights violations, defying both the international community and Israel's own moral principles on which the state was built.

Tragically, Netanyahu has caused immense damage to relations with the United States, the most indispensable supporter of Israel on all fronts -- militarily, economically and politically -- without which Israel as we know it could not possibly survive.

He has consistently lied to the U.S. about his intentions to negotiate with the Palestinians in earnest to achieve peace based on a two-state solution. He used the pretext of national security to stampede any efforts by the U.S. to ease the conflict with the Palestinians.

Netanyahu has undermined the U.S.'s efforts to reach an agreement with Iran's nuclear program; time and again, he insulted President Obama, especially when he accepted the invitation to speak at a joint session of Congress to challenge Obama's potential deal with Iran.

To be sure, no leader of any country, let alone a close ally of the U.S., has weakened the U.S.'s standing and credibility among the Arab states more than Netanyahu. He abused America's unfettered support of Israel, paying no heed to the fact that without the crucial political support of the U.S., Israel would become dangerously vulnerable to international political pressure.

In addition, due to his reckless policies toward the Palestinians and his inborn dishonesty and dismissive attitude, Netanyahu managed to alienate the entire European Union community, creating a situation where Israel will sooner than later be subject to intensified sanctions and further isolation.

Meanwhile, he lost an unprecedented opportunity to work closely with the Sunni Arab states to bring about an end to the vicious cycle of violence with the Palestinians by embracing the Arab Peace Initiative.

As a result, a majority of Israelis, the United States, the European Community, the Palestinians, the Israeli Arabs and the Arab states all dread the possibility (hopefully very remote) that Netanyahu will form the next Israeli government.

Netanyahu's reelection would be a horrifying development that will cause irreparable damage to Israel in every which way imaginable. In particular, he will scuttle once and for all any prospect of peace with the Palestinians, inviting them to seek an independent state though the UN and opening up the possibility that the Obama administration will no longer provide Israel with blanket political immunity.

As he will continue to expand the settlements, expropriate more Palestinian land and impose ever-harsher measures that will be needed to maintain the occupation, it will be only a question of time when the Palestinians rise against Israel and plunge both sides into a major conflagration that will exact blood and treasure beyond anything that we have seen thus far.

In the interim, Israel will lose what is left of its legitimacy and will be treated as an apartheid state subject to international condemnation, sanctions and divestment. To be sure, the stakes for Israel have never been higher.

If Netanyahu wants his legacy as Prime Minister to be that of preventing the establishment of a Palestinian state, he has succeeded. In his wake, however, he left a troubled nation -- a nation filled with anxiety and fear for the future.

Should the next government end up being led by Netanyahu, every Israeli will live to mourn the demise of Israel as a democratic and Jewish state and the home of brave pioneers who made a millennium-long dream a reality.

With Netanyahu's hopeful retirement from the political arena, Israel will be far better off as the nation's spirit, tenacity, creativity and inner strength will triumph, ushering in a new dawn and hope for all Israelis, Jews and Arab alike, to live in harmony and peace.

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[AURaptor 1,122]

The mere fact that Obama will placate our enemies and the enemies of freedom ( IRAN ) while trying to undermine the Israeli elections should be proof enough for a blind man to see that BHO is utterly out of touch w/ America,and the Western world.

The most amazing thing is that you have no appreciation for how ironic your post is.

That would be because it isn't.

[homersapien 11,366]

The mere fact that Obama will placate our enemies and the enemies of freedom ( IRAN ) while trying to undermine the Israeli elections should be proof enough for a blind man to see that BHO is utterly out of touch w/ America,and the Western world.

The most amazing thing is that you have no appreciation for how ironic your post is.

I agree. Bizzarro world.

[TexasTiger 12,829]

The mere fact that Obama will placate our enemies and the enemies of freedom ( IRAN ) while trying to undermine the Israeli elections should be proof enough for a blind man to see that BHO is utterly out of touch w/ America,and the Western world.

The most amazing thing is that you have no appreciation for how ironic your post is.

I agree. Bizzarro world=Raptor's mind

Ftfy

[WarTim 3,456]

You may want to adress this at the next girls sewing circle get together. Lots of "Stuff"!to get on the same page in lock step about....busy busy busy...hehehehe

[cooltigger21 0]

Barry and Lurch live in a pretend world where everything is nice and neat. Bibi lives in reality. He is surrounded by people who are sworn to just get rid of Israel and all the Jews. Iran is negotiating on the nuke deal while still making it clear that Israel must go, permanently. This administration has such a wonderful record. Tyrants never had such a friend.

[TexasTiger 12,829]

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[icanthearyou 4,462]

You may want to adress this at the next girls sewing circle get together. Lots of "Stuff"!to get on the same page in lock step about....busy busy busy...hehehehe

Wow! Thought provoking and intelligent.

Libtards are dumb.

hehehehe bwahaha

Your enlightened views and insights are an inspiration. Please post more often.

[icanthearyou 4,462]

The mere fact that Obama will placate our enemies and the enemies of freedom ( IRAN ) while trying to undermine the Israeli elections should be proof enough for a blind man to see that BHO is utterly out of touch w/ America,and the Western world.

The most amazing thing is that you have no appreciation for how ironic your post is.

I agree. Bizzarro world=Raptor's mind

Ftfy

Not bizarre at all. Narrow, ignorant, but not bizarre.

Liberal thinking is a scourge that must be eradicated. Rush Limbaugh 101.

How do you erase the utter failures of Nixon, Reagan, and GWB? Attack all things liberal.

[alexava 6,973]

Israel needs the U.S. The U.S. Does not need israel. Piss on bibi. They have always been a pain in the rear, tell him we are backing off on Iran to go ahead and do what he needs to. See how long it takes for him to change his tune.

[Proud Tiger 4,261]

If we don't need Israel, the only democracy of sorts in the ME, why do we care about having a democracy anywhere over there?

[alexava 6,973]

If we don't need Israel, the only democracy of sorts in the ME, why do we care about having a democracy anywhere over there?

good question

[TexasTiger 12,829]

If we don't need Israel, the only democracy of sorts in the ME, why do we care about having a democracy anywhere over there?

good question

If Israel will not pursue a two-state solution they need to allow those in the occupied territories to vote if they want to be a democracy.

[cooltigger21 0]

Israel needs the U.S. The U.S. Does not need israel. Piss on bibi. They have always been a pain in the rear, tell him we are backing off on Iran to go ahead and do what he needs to. See how long it takes for him to change his tune.

what is it with you and your hatred of Israel? Did they kick your dog or something? They have done our dirty work for us several times. We do need them. Remember Iran and all the rest hate us too.

[Strychnine 1,802]

If we don't need Israel, the only democracy of sorts in the ME, why do we care about having a democracy anywhere over there?

Collectively, we don't. I know I certainly don't care whether Middle East nations are a democracy or not. Considering how long the House of Saud has ruled Saudi Arabia, it doesn't seem their people care that much either.

Why is it any of our business what sort of government any of those nations have? We often seem eager to talk about promoting democracy, but we also seem eager to engage in business with Saudi Arabia. In fact, we consider them an ally.

[Strychnine 1,802]

Israel needs the U.S. The U.S. Does not need israel. Piss on bibi. They have always been a pain in the rear, tell him we are backing off on Iran to go ahead and do what he needs to. See how long it takes for him to change his tune.

what is it with you and your hatred of Israel? Did they kick your dog or something? They have done our dirty work for us several times. We do need them. Remember Iran and all the rest hate us too.

Someone questioning the wisdom of the traditional policy of blindly backing Israel does not equal "hatred of Israel".

[TexasTiger 12,829]

If we don't need Israel, the only democracy of sorts in the ME, why do we care about having a democracy anywhere over there?

Collectively, we don't. I know I certainly don't care whether Middle East nations are a democracy or not. Considering how long the House of Saud has ruled Saudi Arabia, it doesn't seem their people care that much either.

Why is it any of our business what sort of government any of those nations have? We often seem eager to talk about promoting democracy, but we also seem eager to engage in business with Saudi Arabia. In fact, we consider them an ally.

Funny how when the Muslim Brotherhood was democratically elected how support for democracy in the ME changed on this forum.

[icanthearyou 4,462]

Israel needs the U.S. The U.S. Does not need israel. Piss on bibi. They have always been a pain in the rear, tell him we are backing off on Iran to go ahead and do what he needs to. See how long it takes for him to change his tune.

what is it with you and your hatred of Israel? Did they kick your dog or something? They have done our dirty work for us several times. We do need them. Remember Iran and all the rest hate us too.

Someone questioning the wisdom of the traditional policy of blindly backing Israel does not equal "hatred of Israel".

Exactly. And, not supporting Bibi and his policies does not mean you do not support Israel.

[WarTim 3,456]

Israel needs the U.S. The U.S. Does not need israel. Piss on bibi. They have always been a pain in the rear, tell him we are backing off on Iran to go ahead and do what he needs to. See how long it takes for him to change his tune.

what is it with you and your hatred of Israel? Did they kick your dog or something? They have done our dirty work for us several times. We do need them. Remember Iran and all the rest hate us too.

The pure Hate for the Jewish people is growing at an alarming rate.......

[icanthearyou 4,462]

If we don't need Israel, the only democracy of sorts in the ME, why do we care about having a democracy anywhere over there?

good question

If Israel will not pursue a two-state solution they need to allow those in the occupied territories to vote if they want to be a democracy.

They allow them to pay taxes. Isn't that enough?

[homersapien 11,366]

Israel needs the U.S. The U.S. Does not need israel. Piss on bibi. They have always been a pain in the rear, tell him we are backing off on Iran to go ahead and do what he needs to. See how long it takes for him to change his tune.

The first thing he will start backing off of is the rejection of a two state solution to the Palestinian problem.

Frankly though, I don't think it will matter. No one in the world believes he supports it. He's already demonstrated he doesn't. His true feeling is now out.

He has turned Israel onto a crossroad away from a lasting peace and away from his traditional allies in the US and EU. I hope and expect this mistake will limit his time in office.

[autigeremt 6,598]

Israel needs the U.S. The U.S. Does not need israel. Piss on bibi. They have always been a pain in the rear, tell him we are backing off on Iran to go ahead and do what he needs to. See how long it takes for him to change his tune.

The first thing he will start backing off of is the rejection of a two state solution to the Palestinian problem.

Frankly though, I don't think it will matter. No one in the world believes he supports it. He's already demonstrated he doesn't. His true feeling is now out.

He has turned Israel onto a crossroad away from a lasting peace and away from his traditional allies in the US and EU. I hope and expect this mistake will limit his time in office.

What a bunch of BS! Peace isn't a one way street in that region of the world.

[homersapien 11,366]

Israel needs the U.S. The U.S. Does not need israel. Piss on bibi. They have always been a pain in the rear, tell him we are backing off on Iran to go ahead and do what he needs to. See how long it takes for him to change his tune.

The first thing he will start backing off of is the rejection of a two state solution to the Palestinian problem.

Frankly though, I don't think it will matter. No one in the world believes he supports it. He's already demonstrated he doesn't. His true feeling is now out.

He has turned Israel onto a crossroad away from a lasting peace and away from his traditional allies in the US and EU. I hope and expect this mistake will limit his time in office.

What a bunch of BS! Peace isn't a one way street in that region of the world.

Isn't that the point though?

Do you think the concept of a two state solution is BS?

[homersapien 11,366]

How Israel is losing Europe

http://www.washingto...-losing-europe/

Israel risks losing support from US, Europe

http://www.al-monito...ations-eu.html#

Us and them The pummelling of Gaza has cost Israel sympathy not just in Europe, but also among Americans.

http://www.economist...among-americans

Israel Election 2015: Netanyahu Leverages European Censure For Domestic Political Support

http://www.ibtimes.c...support-1763066

[WarTim 3,456]

Israel needs the U.S. The U.S. Does not need israel. Piss on bibi. They have always been a pain in the rear, tell him we are backing off on Iran to go ahead and do what he needs to. See how long it takes for him to change his tune.

The first thing he will start backing off of is the rejection of a two state solution to the Palestinian problem.

Frankly though, I don't think it will matter. No one in the world believes he supports it. He's already demonstrated he doesn't. His true feeling is now out.

He has turned Israel onto a crossroad away from a lasting peace and away from his traditional allies in the US and EU. I hope and expect this mistake will limit his time in office.

Irony is so very Ironic.......