Building off the momentum against the peace process since the Palestinian unity government formed, far-right members of the Israeli cabinet are stepping up calls for the immediate annexation of major portions of the occupied West Bank as a retaliatory move.
The calls are coming, predictably, from the same cabinet ministers who were opposed to the peace talks in the first place, Communications Minister Gilad Erdan (Likud Party) sought the annexation of the “Area C” portion as a chance to declare to the world that the major settlements within will always be part of Israel.
Finance Minister Naftali Bennett, the leader of the Jewish Home party, sought to go a step farther, demanding the annexation of the entire 60 percent of the West Bank that is outside of the direct control of the Palestinian Authority.
Bennett also argued that Israel should grant limited citizenship to the Palestinians swept up in the annexation, saying that being a minority in Israel was the best the Palestinians could hope for, and that those living under occupation “already have the best life in the entire Arab world.”
"a chance to declare to the world that the major settlements within will always be part of Israel."
With this action Israel declares to the world they have no intention of observing international agreements or treaties, and no interest in peace.
I don't think the UN or international community would stand for that.
The Zionist with 200nuclear weapons do not give a "SH~~T what the world thinks.
I wish the UN or international community wouldn't stand for that.
They don't give a shit.
What is this concept of "limited citizenship"? The government controls your entire life but you have only a fractional, if any, input into the government. This is irrefutable evidence of the Racist core of the Zionist project.
Erdan and Bennett are Racists and Americans should demand their immediate removal from the Israeli government. Remember the howls about Trent Lott's innocuous comments about Strom Thurmond on the occasion of his 100th birthday that emanated from those most supportive of Israel? The recipients of US tax dollars should not be held to a lower standard than our own citizens. Erdan and Bennett must go.
The ADL and the $PLC should be leading the charge. But, as they are Racists, they will not. Those who have screamed abuse towards Austrian nationalists like Haider, French nationalists like the Le Pens, and Dutch nationalists like Wilders support Zionist Racists like Erdan and Bennett.
If there is do be even a credible whiff of morality to American foreign policy, Washington must clearly state that the propositions that we are told our nation is founded upon make support of a government with a seat for either Erdan or Bennett not tenable. They have crossed a red line between decency and evil. Their presence in the Israeli cabinet puts Netanyahu's government beyond the Pale.
Didn't the Yanks do the same to the native americans.
Limited citizenship! I love it. I guess with Jews only laws, Jews only roads, Jews only towns, Jews only rights, that they had to come up with some spin, ABRACADABRA…….limited citizenship! For the compliant US press and bought politicians, "limited citizenship" is much easier to give billions of dollars and unlimited military and diplomatic support than say, apartheid, or master race, or Aryans and untermensch.
And YES – Rand Paul finally makes his stand – he will introduce a bill in the House to punish the Palestinians by cutting off what little foreign aid we give them. The small amount will probably go to Israel to help in the Genoicide. Many might have wondered where Rand Paul stood on justice for the Palestinians and capitulation to AIPAC – I never had any doubt.
"…being a minority in Israel was the best the Palestinians could hope for, and that those living under occupation “already have the best life in the entire Arab world…"
Bennett doesn't care that his statement reeks of racism. He has his millions and a chauffeur and is a full Israeli citizen – screw those less fortunate.
It's interesting: the current kerfuffle underway in the US over racist comments by an NBA team owner who basically said the same thing as Bennett. Obama and others are all whacked out over the racism in Sterling's words. I wonder if Obama and the US press will display the same outrage over the equally racist statements by a member of the Israeli government?
Bottom line, there is no respect for the Palestinians authority by Israel. Israel prime minister Barak (a former genera) said in 1999 "the Palestinians are the weakest of our adversaries. As a military threat they are ludicrous."
CRIEMA annexation by Russia BAD. Shock Horror by Western World.
PALESTINIAN land annexed by ISREAL – GOOD .Arabs living under occupation have the BEST LIFE IN ALL THE ARAB WORLD.
AMERICA WHERE IS YOUR HONOUR?
CRIEMEA annexation by Russia BAD. Shock Horror by Western World.
PALESTINIAN land annexed by ISREAL – GOOD .Arabs living under occupation have the BEST LIFE IN ALL THE ARAB WORLD.
AMERICA WHERE IS YOUR HONOUR?
Kerry just got lambasted for using the "A" word and now he's been proven right.