President Obama Promises Israel Visit in Second Term: Can Israel Trust Obama?
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President Obama has received much criticism from the Jewish and Israeli community about his treatment of Israel and Prime Minister Netanyahu in particular.
Obama began his presidency in 2009 with a trip to Cairo, Egypt to extend an "olive branch" to the Arab world. Obama used the speech to set Israel up as a stumbling block to peace in the Middle East: "Israel must also live up to its obligations to ensure that Palestinians can live, and work, and develop their society...Progress in the daily lives of the Palestinian people must be part of a road to peace, and Israel must take concrete steps to enable such progress." Since Obama's speech, the Arab world has erupted in mass bloodshed (euphemistically called "Arab Spring") and increased anti-Israeli sentiment.
Obama snubbed Netanyahu in 2010 according to this Telegraph report:
Elise Cooper itemizes more of Obama's anti-Israeli posturing in the American Thinker article:
Ms. Cooper accuses the president of campaigning on a pro-Israeli policy, but acting differently during his presidency:
In 2011, the White House deposed Hosni Mubarak in Egypt, a dictator who established peace with Israel and suppressed Egypt's radical Islamist groups. Obama has supported the Muslim Brotherhood's ascendancy in Egypt, which has shown violent anti-Israel actions.
Also in 2011, President Obama did not pressure Hamas to release Israeli prisoner Gilad Shalit, but repeatedly called on Israel to show restraint in retaliating against terrorism directed at its civilians.
"Obama has been in office three and a half years, and he has had time to do more fundraisers than any other first-term American president, has probably played more rounds of golf than any other president since Dwight Eisenhower, and yet he has not had time to fit into his busy schedule even one trip to Israel," Bolton told WABC Radio's Aaron Klein.
THEHILL.COM reports:
Did President Obama's aide promise a visit to Israel to appease the Jewish and pro-Israeli voters? Why hasn't President Obama visited Israel during his presidency? Why has Barack Obama criticized Israel so often? Can Israel trust President Obama?
Obama began his presidency in 2009 with a trip to Cairo, Egypt to extend an "olive branch" to the Arab world. Obama used the speech to set Israel up as a stumbling block to peace in the Middle East: "Israel must also live up to its obligations to ensure that Palestinians can live, and work, and develop their society...Progress in the daily lives of the Palestinian people must be part of a road to peace, and Israel must take concrete steps to enable such progress." Since Obama's speech, the Arab world has erupted in mass bloodshed (euphemistically called "Arab Spring") and increased anti-Israeli sentiment.
Obama snubbed Netanyahu in 2010 according to this Telegraph report:
Obama snubbed Netanyahu for dinner with Michelle and the girls, Israelis claim
Benjamin Netanyahu was left to stew in a White House meeting room for over an hour after President Barack Obama abruptly walked out of tense talks to have supper with his family, it emerged on Thursday.
Elise Cooper itemizes more of Obama's anti-Israeli posturing in the American Thinker article:
In 2010, a political offensive was launched against Israel after it announced the construction of apartment buildings in Jerusalem.
Ms. Cooper accuses the president of campaigning on a pro-Israeli policy, but acting differently during his presidency:
While in campaign mode, the president said in March 2007 that Israel is "our strongest ally in the region" and, in April 2008, that Hamas must "renounce terrorism, recognize Israel's right to exist, and abide by past agreements."
In 2011, the White House deposed Hosni Mubarak in Egypt, a dictator who established peace with Israel and suppressed Egypt's radical Islamist groups. Obama has supported the Muslim Brotherhood's ascendancy in Egypt, which has shown violent anti-Israel actions.
Also in 2011, President Obama did not pressure Hamas to release Israeli prisoner Gilad Shalit, but repeatedly called on Israel to show restraint in retaliating against terrorism directed at its civilians.
"Obama has been in office three and a half years, and he has had time to do more fundraisers than any other first-term American president, has probably played more rounds of golf than any other president since Dwight Eisenhower, and yet he has not had time to fit into his busy schedule even one trip to Israel," Bolton told WABC Radio's Aaron Klein.
THEHILL.COM reports:
A campaign aide to President Barack Obama said Monday that the president would travel to Israel — if he was elected to a second term. We can expect him to visit Israel in a second term should he be elected, Colin Kahl, the former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East, said on a conference call with reporters.
Did President Obama's aide promise a visit to Israel to appease the Jewish and pro-Israeli voters? Why hasn't President Obama visited Israel during his presidency? Why has Barack Obama criticized Israel so often? Can Israel trust President Obama?
Read More: http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/2...
Top Opinion
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BrianD3 2012/07/23 19:07:21
This truth is not what Netanyahu wants to hear and if Israel does not reach some kind of accommodation with Its neighbors, it may not survive without these subsidies. Just because these facts are unpleasant does not mean they are not the truth. The path of tough love that Obama has chosen with respect to Israel is never easy but a spoiled child is a threat to themselves, the neighbors, and their parents. I just hope America hasn't waited too long.
How many dollars in aid per Israeli does the US spend?
What is the per capita income of Palestinians?
What is the per capita income of Israelis?
And the answers are
US Economic and Military Aid to the West Bank and Gaza.....$ 4.18/person
US Economic and Military Aid to Israel ................................ $385.62
That was 2010 here is the source http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
Per capita income of Palestinians....... <3,000 (difficult to get a precise number)
Per capita income of Israelis ............. 11,479 (not known whether this includes the occupied territories)
Does it seem fair for the US to subsidize rich Israelis and refuse to help thirsty Palestinians? $4/person doesn't seen like a whole lot for Americans to spend to help Palestinians get enough water for the children while $300 /person seems like a lot to spend so Israeli kids can have newer video games.
Here is the difference...There is not a congressional ban on funding Israel as there is for funding the Palestinian Authority (who then use that money against us).
But as usual, Obama doesn't care, acted like a dictator and did it anyways.
Stop feeling sorry for yourself and make some adult choices.
1) Is Israel a modern, secular democracy? If so, then my comments were about the citizens of the State of Israel and not Jews. Or is Israel a theocracy like Iran? In that case, my comments can indeed be construed as revering to a specific ethnic/religious group.
2) Is Israel an adult, self supporting nation, a western colony, or a poor developing nation? If Israel is an adult nation, it should be giving foreign aid rather than receiving foreign aid. If Israel is a colony, it about time for the indigenous people to be granted the right of self government. If Israel is a poor, struggling nation, investments should go to help the least fortunate within Israel.
As a child, I sometime complained to my mother that everyone was picking on me. She would respond, "What did you do to attract their teasing?" As I have grown older, I have come to realize that others tend to treat me as I treat them. If I perceive myself as better than everyone else, they perceive themselves as better than me. If I hit them, they hit me. If ...
Stop feeling sorry for yourself and make some adult choices.
1) Is Israel a modern, secular democracy? If so, then my comments were about the citizens of the State of Israel and not Jews. Or is Israel a theocracy like Iran? In that case, my comments can indeed be construed as revering to a specific ethnic/religious group.
2) Is Israel an adult, self supporting nation, a western colony, or a poor developing nation? If Israel is an adult nation, it should be giving foreign aid rather than receiving foreign aid. If Israel is a colony, it about time for the indigenous people to be granted the right of self government. If Israel is a poor, struggling nation, investments should go to help the least fortunate within Israel.
As a child, I sometime complained to my mother that everyone was picking on me. She would respond, "What did you do to attract their teasing?" As I have grown older, I have come to realize that others tend to treat me as I treat them. If I perceive myself as better than everyone else, they perceive themselves as better than me. If I hit them, they hit me. If I kill their women and children, they kill my women and children.
Quit whining and figure out what kind of world you want. Then "be the change you want to see in the world"
Obama's scandalous speech:
“… it is hard to remember a time when the United States has given stronger support to Israel on its security. In fact, I am proud to say that no U.S. administration has done more in support of Israel’s security than ours. None. Don’t let anybody else tell you otherwise. It is a fact. (Applause.)
“I’m proud that even in these difficult times we’ve fought for and secured the most funding for Israel in history. I’m proud that we helped Israel develop a missile defense system that’s already protecting civilians from rocket attacks. (Applause.)”
http://www.veteranstoday.com/...
Go read and learn all of the cool things Israel does for us. We get first crack at all of the new techs, new medical techs, intelligence. AND we have a long standing agreement with them for us to help them in every way. If we stop, we die.
There you go.
typical libbot.
Israel has done false flag terror operations against US.
Lavon affair - admitted
USS Liberty - admitted
911 involvement - organized disinfo and cover up
US top military plus European leaders know Israel did 911.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, however, is viewed favorably by only 45% of Israelis.
No wonder Netanyahu allies with Republicans to drum up this "Obama is anti-Israel line". Obama's more popular with the Israelis that Netanyahu!
Sources:
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/...
http://www.jewishjournal.com/...
False flag terror attacks of Israel on Americans..
USS Liberty - admitted
Lavon affair - admitted
911 involvement - Jewish controlled media and government disinformation campaign
Top US military knows..
History..
USS Liberty - admitted
Lavon affair - admitted
911 involvement - Jewish controlled media and government disinformation campaign