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Gaza Crisis: Israel Outflanks the White House
WSJ ^
| 14 Aug 14
| Adam Entous
Posted on 08/14/2014 9:43:48 AM PDT by elhombrelibre
JERUSALEMWhite House and State Department officials who were leading U.S. efforts to rein in Israel's military campaign in the Gaza Strip were caught off guard last month when they learned that the Israeli military had been quietly securing supplies of ammunition from the Pentagon without their approval.
Since then the Obama administration has tightened its control on arms transfers to Israel. But Israeli and U.S. officials say that the adroit bureaucratic maneuvering made it plain how little influence the White House and State Department have with the government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and that both sides know it.
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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; Israel
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To: elhombrelibre
I’ll choose Israel over the White House (present dork-O-dent only, obviously) any day.
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posted on
08/14/2014 9:46:00 AM PDT
by
Da Coyote
To: Da Coyote
Can’t read article. Must be a subscriber.
What does it say?
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posted on
08/14/2014 9:53:23 AM PDT
by
CapnJack
To: Da Coyote
I recall the dissident Iraqis who were supposedly begging America to remove President Hussein. I wonder what were the number of Iraqis who welcomed regime change. We have our own President Hussein, there are more of us in America, and greater percentages who’d welcome liberators.
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posted on
08/14/2014 10:06:57 AM PDT
by
demshateGod
(The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.)
To: demshateGod
Watch. Obama will disallow any patriot or iron dome parts to Israel.
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posted on
08/14/2014 10:11:41 AM PDT
by
EQAndyBuzz
("“Manchuria Called. They want their Candidate Back!”")
To: EQAndyBuzz
Obama will disallow any patriot or iron dome parts to Israel.
If that happens there could be trouble - Mosaad might do something unthinkable, and make it look like ISIS did it, and that would complicate matters.
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posted on
08/14/2014 10:26:27 AM PDT
by
BigEdLB
(Now there ARE 1,000,000 regrets - but it may be too late.)
To: BigEdLB
Israel will do whatever it takes to defend their country and people.
When was the last time our leaders were like that?
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posted on
08/14/2014 10:31:37 AM PDT
by
GeronL
(Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans)
To: GeronL
Israel will do whatever it takes to defend their country and people.
That was my point... But it could create complications in many areas...
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posted on
08/14/2014 10:33:25 AM PDT
by
BigEdLB
(Now there ARE 1,000,000 regrets - but it may be too late.)
To: EQAndyBuzz
we should disallow him AF 1
To: CapnJack
To: LeoWindhorse
link didn’t access the content on WSJ
Just sum it up for us.
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posted on
08/14/2014 11:06:18 AM PDT
by
Zenjitsuman
(New Boss Nancy Pelosi)
To: elhombrelibre
It doesn’t take much to outflank this clown and his followers.
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posted on
08/14/2014 11:11:07 AM PDT
by
Busko
(One thing is certain, nothing is certain.)
To: elhombrelibre
Obama is trying to get Israelies against US military like LbJ did by sending that spy boat against Israel.
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posted on
08/14/2014 11:29:39 AM PDT
by
lavaroise
(A well regulated gun being necessary to the state, the rights of the militia shall not be infringed)
Did You Know? The Current FReepathon Pays For The Current Quarter's Expenses?
Now That You Do, Donate And Keep FR Running
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posted on
08/14/2014 11:30:14 AM PDT
by
DJ MacWoW
(The Fed Gov is not one ring to rule them all)
To: demshateGod
What role is Valerie Jarrett playing in determining the undeniable tilt of the Obama administration toward Hamas at the expense of Israel? I believe both of her parents hold prominent roles in the Muslim Brotherhood.
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posted on
08/14/2014 4:53:22 PM PDT
by
StopGlobalWhining
(He was supposed to be the Messiah but turned out to be an imposter)
To: StopGlobalWhining
I think you are talking about Hillary’s big buddy and former close aide who is married to the infamous Anthony Weiner. Jarrett is more aligned with Iran, I think.
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posted on
08/14/2014 7:19:44 PM PDT
by
expat2
To: lavaroise
The U.S. spies on everyone, including our allies.
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posted on
08/14/2014 8:20:02 PM PDT
by
SatinDoll
(A NATURAL BORN CITIZEN IS BORN IN THE US OF US CITIZEN PARENTS.)
To: elhombrelibre
Israel doesn’t need the approval of the Obama Regime or Stateless Department to request prepositioned equipment. the WSJ is reporting regime propaganda.
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posted on
08/15/2014 10:50:21 PM PDT
by
rmlew
("Mosques are our barracks, minarets our bayonets, domes our helmets, the believers our soldiers.")
To: rmlew
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posted on
08/16/2014 1:21:43 AM PDT
by
elhombrelibre
(Against Obama. Against Putin. Pro-freedom. Pro-US Constitution.)
To: expat2
Yes it’s Huma’s parents, you are correct. Thanks for setting the record straight.
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posted on
08/17/2014 7:48:42 PM PDT
by
StopGlobalWhining
(He was supposed to be the Messiah but turned out to be an imposter)
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