Column One: Obama’s war on Israel

Jpost ^ | 3-19-10 | CAROLINE GLICK

[Tigen]

Obama himself claims that he has launched a political war against Israel in the interest of promoting peace. But this claim, too, does not stand up to scrutiny.

On Friday, Obama ordered Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to present Netanyahu with a four-part ultimatum.

First, Israel must cancel the approval of the housing units in Ramat Shlomo.

Second, Israel must prohibit all construction for Jews in Jerusalem neighborhoods built since 1967.

Third, Israel must make a gesture to the Palestinians to show them we want peace. The US suggests releasing hundreds of Palestinian terrorists from Israeli prisons.

Fourth, Israel must agree to negotiate all substantive issues, including the partition of Jerusalem (including the Jewish neighborhoods constructed since 1967 that are now home to more than a half million Israelis) and the immigration of millions of hostile foreign Arabs to Israel under the rubric of the so-called “right of return,” in the course of indirect, Obama administration-mediated negotiations with the Palestinians. To date, Israel has maintained that substantive discussions can only be conducted in direct negotiations between Israeli and Palestinian officials.

With the US president treating Israel like an enemy, the Palestinians have no reason to agree to sit down and negotiate. Indeed, they have no choice but to declare war.

[BigFinn]

What would you expect from a president whose ultimate loyalties are to Islam?
You are seeing the beginnings of detachment from the alliance with Israel. Israel will ultimately stand alone against the world... just as the Bible predicted. And ... just watch how far America slides from the favor of God now that we are positioning ourselves against Israel. Mark my words.

[autumnraine]

“Fourth, Israel must agree to negotiate all substantive issues, including the partition of Jerusalem (including the Jewish neighborhoods constructed since 1967 that are now home to more than a half million Israelis) and the immigration of millions of hostile foreign Arabs to Israel under the rubric of the so-called “right of return,” in the course of indirect, Obama administration-mediated negotiations with the Palestinians. To date, Israel has maintained that substantive discussions can only be conducted in direct negotiations between Israeli and Palestinian officials.”

Does this mean he wants to divide Jerusalem? I hate this man.

[autumnraine]

By the way, it’s starting to sound like Obama’s idea of “peace” is every Jew in Israel committing mass suicide. Only then will they convince the world they truly want peace.

BAH! I am heart broken because as bad as I imagined Obama to be, he is far far worse.

[kickme]

Yeah - this prophecy....I remember before I heard of Obama thinking how/why would America ever turn her back on Israel...thinking we would be nuked outta existence before that would happen...then as soon as BHO began denying his islamic bkgrd....I knew...but I still can’t believe my eyes... you are right...fasten your seatbelts folks (oh, and of course, pray!) This is very scary...(even worse than the health care garbage and that’s bad enough on it own!)

[Diogenesis]

“America’s Shiny New Palestinian Militia
No matter how events play out, this story ends with U.S.-trained soldiers pointing their guns at Israel.
‘The stupidest program the U.S. government has ever undertaken” — last year that’s
what I called American efforts to improve the Palestinian Authority (PA) military force.
Slightly hyperbolic, yes, but the description fits because those efforts enhance the
fighting power of enemies of the United States and its Israeli ally.

First, a primer about the program, drawing on a recent Center for Near East Policy
Research study by David Bedein and Arlene Kushner: Shortly after Yasir Arafat died in
late 2004, the U.S. government established the Office of the U.S. Security Coordinator to
reform, recruit, train, and equip the PA militia (called the National Security Forces or
Quwwat al-Amn al-Watani) and make them politically accountable. For nearly all of its
existence, the office has been headed by Lt. Gen. Keith Dayton. Since 2007, American
taxpayers have funded it to the tune of $100 million a year. Many agencies of the U.S.
government have been involved in the program, including the State Department’s Bureau
of Diplomatic Security, the Secret Service, and branches of the military.”

[kickme]

...and ya know, Israel already offered the “palestinians - arafat” everything and the kitchen sink, and they STILL WOULDN’T agree to peace....they have one goal, and one goal only to destroy Israel....and Barry is playing into their hands....Hil’& Mitch are singing in the choir...and most of the congress is passing the plate.... I can’t believe my eyes....

[Will88]

and the immigration of millions of hostile foreign Arabs to Israel under the rubric of the so-called “right of return,

As if Obama's other demands were not insane enough, that is a prescription for Israeli suicide. Where are the supporters of Israel in Congress speaking out against this?

Obama is beginning to sound like a maniac, or a damned fool who is overplaying his hand. He is definitely showing his Third World mentality and hatred and resentment of successful nations.

And Hillary is on board will all this?

[Pollster1]

I’s as worried by his war against America as I am by his war against Israel. Obama love and bows down to evil and hates countries that are good.

[bert]

Ha, ha, ha.....

That is the ultimatum of an irrelevant son of a bitch

The rockets from Hamas and Hezbollah will erupt before Bibi arrives to be scolded

[dps.inspect]

I predict that as a result, Califorication will fall into the sea.

[CORedneck]

There is something sinister to have a speaking engagement at a stadium where the Nazi's had a "party" back in 1933. It is a shame that American Jews are asleep at the wheel and voted for this buffoon.

How would we like it if Chavez of Venezuela told us to vacate prime areas of this country ? It is Israel's decision where to build, not our business.

[668 - Neighbor of the Beast]

Israel already offered the “palestinians - arafat” everything and the kitchen sink, and they STILL WOULDN’T agree to peace

Indeed, concessions only encourage them. Netanyahu made unprecedented concessions.

I respect him higher than any other present leader, but we have a saying here:

DON'T FEED THE BEARS.

[kagnew]

Couldn’t agree with you more. Israel will stand alone and we in the US will suffer the wrath of a just and righteous GOD. May God have mercy on all of those in the US who truly love HIM and SUPPORT ISRAEL. That is our only hope. SHA-AUL SHALOM YERUSHALAYIM, pray for the peace of Jerusalem and the Israeli people.

[tessalu]

If Obama is a Muslim, he is the pig eating, alcoholic drinker, nicotine addicted kind.