White House Meeting Over, Obama Avoids Question on Freeze (photos of Bibi at White House again)

arutz sheva ^ | 07/06/10, 8:46 PM | Gil Ronen

[Cinnamon Girl]

United States President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu ended their first meeting in the White House Tuesday and faced reporters before heading off for a joint working lunch.

Obama was asked if he wanted Netanyahu to extend the ten-month freeze on Jewish construction in Judea and Samaria that is to end in late September. He did not answer, and instead, praised Israel for showing “restraint” on the matter of “settlements,” as the Jewish communities in the biblical heartland are often referred to. This restraint, he said, has created more opportunity for direct talks.

Obama said that he hopes face-to-face negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority will resume before the freeze expires. He also said the bond between the U.S.and Israel is "unbreakable" and hailed the easing of the IDF blockade on Gaza as “real progress.”

[Camel Joe]

I hope Bibi brought along a food tester!

[TSgt]

A cover meeting for taking out Iran?

[newfreep]

Bibi was met at BACK DOOR by a STAFFER? What a glaring insult to Bibi and Israel!

[freekitty]

I can just see Bibi trying to get something real done; while all Obama can do is lecture and appear like he is doing something good.

[hwkbeer]

“In that day I will make Jerusalem a stumbling block for all people; all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the earth gather against it.” (Zechariah 12:3

[musicman]

"Did Bibi have to use the special “Jews and Crackers” back door entrance to the White House?"

[stephenjohnbanker]

Obama only threatens in private.

[PetroniusMaximus]

What gives? I didn't this Jews were suppose to associate with pigs...

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks Cinnamon Girl.

...instead, praised Israel for showing "restraint" on the matter of "settlements," as the Jewish communities in the biblical heartland are often referred to. This restraint, he said, has created more opportunity for direct talks. Obama said that he hopes face-to-face negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority will resume before the freeze expires.

[SevenofNine]

That cold very true comment ROFL

[SubMareener]

Gee! Both of them are wearing their REAL country’s tie! Bibi is wearing Isreal’s Blue and White, and 0bama is wearing the United Socialist States of Amerika’s Red! ;-)

[BARLF]

That's a post turtle not a pig.

Make that a female post turtle.

[kelly4c]

This fruitcake makes me sick. What’s up with his hand? Why is he sitting that way? Weirdo

[SevenofNine]

Maybe he has hemmoroids LOL!

[jackv]

Last week bo met with the saudi leaders who probably told him to support Israel regarding Iran. They want rid of Iran too but will let Israel do the dirty work.

Of course bo will follow saudi orders to be nice today.

(can't stop gritting my teeth for some reason)

[reagan_fanatic]

Obama couldn’t look any more effeminate if he were to shove a couple of grapefruits underneath his shirt and slap on some red lipstick.

[saltus]

I saw it differently. Bibi seemed serious, but often smiled.
I think they both talked about their political pressures and recognized their dilemmas.

At some point, to fulfill Biblical prophecy, Israel has to become self-sustaining.

[CJ Wolf]

[SumProVita]

Looks like a protective posture to me....

[wxgesr]

Best foto evah!!!