Posted on 01/26/2010 4:08:35 AM PST by Tigen
A senior American diplomat recently told representatives of the Israeli Defense and Foreign ministries, "I don't want your security officers to check our cars. What if there are settlers among them? I will not have my people end up like (slain Prime Minister Yitzhak) Rabin."
The remark was made by Tim Laas, the regional security officer at the American Consulate in Jerusalem, during a discussion in the office of Deputy Inspector General Meir Ben-Yishai, head of security at the Israel Police.
The discussion was held following a serious diplomatic incident, which took place about two months ago at the Gilboa crossing in the Jenin area, when a Defense Ministry inspectors stationed at crossing between Israel and the Palestinian Authority stopped a convoy of vehicles belonging to the American Consulate.
The security guards asked the convoy passengers to identify themselves, but the latter refused to open a door or a window and barricaded themselves inside the vehicles in protest of the Israeli demand to run a security check, blocking the crossing for hours.
The discussion's protocol revealed that the American representatives made rude gestures to a female security guard, and one of the Palestinian drivers tried to run over another security guard.
According to another claim, the convoy's passengers attempted to smuggle a Palestinian woman without a stay permit into Israel. The American representatives said in response that the woman was a translator working at the consulate.
'We are not a Coca Cola truck' Following the incident, the Defense Ministry filed a complaint with the Foreign Ministry against the American Embassy and is considering filing a complaint with the police against the Palestinian drivers.
Laas said during the discussion, "It's inconceivable that American diplomats should have to open a door to identify themselves. I find it unacceptable to have a simple guard run a security check on senior officials and diplomats. We are not a Coca Cola truck."
A representative of the American Embassy apologized for the incident during the meeting. Foreign Ministry representative Gil Lainer said that "there are procedures and rules and they must be honored."
Deputy Inspector General Ben-Yishai concluded the discussion by saying that the Americans acted inappropriately and that the security guards were simply trying to check the Palestinians driving the vehicles.
At the end of the discussion it was decided to form new procedures, according to which only Palestinian drivers would be checked and passengers refusing to identify themselves would be detained for an unlimited period of time.
IF I was ISRAEL, I think I would be doing some revamping of Diplomat Security. Maybe they should reconsider accepting USA Diplomats...
Class. Pure class. There was a time when our diplomats were expected to be educated and cultured ladies and gentlemen. Now they are just a bunch of yahoos. It has been the downfall of our country.
“I find it unacceptable to have a simple guard run a security check on senior officials and diplomats. We are not a Coca Cola truck.””
What an arrogant asshat.
I’m just so proud that Obama is restoring America’s standing in the world.
Tim Laas should be recalled. Reason? He’s not qualified to wear big boy britches.
I have not problem with it.
All those in favor of hiring Mosard to revamp the CIA, FBI, TSA, Homeland Security, state and local police say Aye !!!
So much class by B.Hussein Obama and the State Dept.
Then the ‘diplomats’ could stew in their car all day long without inconveniencing the rest of the populace.
We need a picture to judge that claim.
Oh that's just freakin' dandy! To the marrow of my bones, I am ashamed of this lot.
Mr. niteowl77
Stick to your guns, Israel
Let those snotty diplomats cool their heels and offer them temporary quarters in a flea infested hovel while you “coordinate” with Washington
Laas, does that rhyme with ass?
Brings to mind how contagious arrogance really is. It’s a pandemic amongst the Left.
In other words, dont' F*ck with us or some of your Arrogant, Embassy As*holes, could end up being a "Guest" of Israel, until they learn some manners!
Here we have a ("supposed") ally (who is fighting for its very survival) and we are acting like (at least since last Jan 20th) a true Ooguly American, but ONLY in regards to those we should be most cooperative with and not against our SWORN enemies.
This is beyond reprehensible and the chicanery, deceit, and obdurate practices of this Administration in attempting to affect a 2-State Solution by imposing unreasonable expectations on Israel, while ignoring every act by Hamas/Hezbollah, simply reinforces the suggestion that Dear Leader is not only an appeaser and apologist to/for all of Islamic republics/organizations, but is in fact a facilitator--if not outright supporter--thereof.
“We are not a Coca Cola truck.”
Indeed. The Israelis like Coca Cola.
Mark
Then the ‘diplomats’ could stew in their car all day long without inconveniencing the rest of the populace.
I LOVE it! The "Rachel Corrie school of traffic & pedestrian control!" lol!
Mark
Maybe instead of objecting to excellent Israeli security measures our State Dept should be taking notes.
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