Leading Israeli newspaper lauds George Bush

Bangladesh News ^ | January 2, 2009

[2ndDivisionVet]

One of Israeli's leading newspapers says only one one leader has shown genuine understanding of Israel's dilemma.

The Jerusalem Post says George W. Bush's understanding has been steadfast during Israel's confrontation with Hamas.

The newspaper said Bush's approach contrasted with that of British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, who initially said he understood Israel's stance, but then allowed the Foreign Office to join with Europe in calling for an immediate ceasefire.

"In contrast, from Texas, where the president has been marking the holidays, his spokesman Gordon Johndroe placed the onus for the hostilities where it belongs: "Hamas's continued rocket attacks into Israel must cease if the violence is to stop," he said. "The administration was satisfied, Johndroe added, that the Israeli army was doing everything possible to avoid civilian casualties," said The Jerusalem Post editorial.

"Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice also blamed Hamas: "We strongly condemn the repeated rocket and mortar attacks against Israel and hold Hamas responsible for breaking the cease-fire and for the renewal of violence there."

"As the week progressed, however, a certain slippage in Rice's rhetoric was discernible," said the Post. "The ceasefire must be restored immediately and fully respected," she said.

The Israeli newspaper's view was that a ceasefire would be premature, and would set the stage for more violence later.

The Jerusalem Post went on to say in its editorial, "This newspaper expresses its appreciation to President Bush for his goodwill, and for the diplomatic backing of his administration. We do not take this support for granted."

"In just 18 days," the article continued, "Barack Obama will be sworn in as America's president. We are reasonably confident that the incoming administration will cut Hamas no more slack than the outgoing one."

[2ndDivisionVet]

I wouldn't hold my breath.

[antiunion person]

You sure as hell won't see this on MSM networks and propaganda newspapers. If it's something that President Bush has done correctly, it will never be seen in the United States.

[LeoWindhorse]

Jews in Israel understand that George W. Bush has been a good and true friend and ally . Yet many Jews here in America
are total ingrates and invite disaster by going along with the
weak kneed Democrat herd . Shame on them ! They invite God’s wrath .

[napscoordinator]

I would hope that Israel would give support to George Bush. He has supported that country for eight years. I definitely don’t think any Palistinians newpaper is going to laud him...lol.

[Junior_G]

Any idea if the majority of Israelis were rooting for Obama like the rest of the world? I certainly hope they would have more sense than that.

[napscoordinator]

I don’t know that answer, but I am with you when you mentioned that they should have sense not too.

[iopscusa]

OBummer was clearly not the choice of the polls coming from Israel pre-election. Just look for the answer on the INNERWEBS.

[kenmcg]

Too little too late!! The paper should have come front and center for McCain prior to the election to try and sway American Jews in order to continue Bush's support of Israel. Now they're stuck with Obama, whose policies will push them further to the sea.

[Larousse2]

GWB is spot on! Condi, not so much.

Please recite psalm 20 daily for Israel. Psalm 20 is recited during times of distress.

Reciting Psalms 91 and 121 are wonderful as well.

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