President Obama finally ended the snub on Thursday, calling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to congratulate him on winning Tuesday’s election. The call, and comments that came after, still raised the stakes in a diplomatic row that is growing dramatically in recent days.
Israeli officials referred to the 30-minute phone call as “difficult,” and said Obama gave the Israeli premier the impression that he could no longer count on the US to veto Palestinian statehood at the UN.
Netanyahu dramatically shifted his campaign in the last week before the vote, disavowing Palestinian statehood in a dramatic rightward shift. While this paid off on the campaign trail, Netanyahu has tried to backtrack since the vote ended, insisting he still supports the two-state solution in theory.
The White House is not buying it, however, and is continuing to publicly express “doubts” about Netanyahu and demand that he clarify what exactly his position is on Palestine.
Fuck the US federal government and Obama. Unless hatred grows for the US and Israel the Palestinians will never know peace.
Now we're going somewhere. Still, he shouldn't have called. Any change (finally) regarding US position on Palestine could have been announced by Kerry.
Next, cut the welfare for israel.
probably cheaper for us to call, rather than wait for israe to call collect
The "lap dogs" who masquerade as "American Lawmakers" will never let that happen. To them subservience to Isreal is more important than what is good for America.
It has gone too far and must be stopped.The world is laughting at a America a racist country.
Do not insult dogs "MAC"
The recent trained seal performance of these "American Lawmakers" and their televised, on-site supervision by piggish owner, Sheldon Adelson, lend an unsettling credibility to the Nazi-era characterization of "international Jewish bankers" that once held such sway. It is almost as if the old calumnies have become desired objectives. Present day Israel and its most belligerent cheerleaders are a disgrace to the Jewish people.
the Zionist must be stopped in what they are trying to do to America "tail wagging the dog"
You want a confirmed, self-revealed liar to make clear his position on Palestine? Seriously?
What is there to clarify? Netanyahu wants to maintain the status quo on Palestine and opposes any change. The only change he's looking for is for the U.S. to go to war with Iran to make sure it doesn't develop nukes (which likely requires regime change.)
"…clarify what exactly his position is on Palestine."
I thought he stated that very clearly when he said that there will never be a 2-state solution. It's what they've been working toward since 1948 and there has been only one deviation from that plan – and they took care of that when they found a wackjob rightwinger to gun down Rabin. Problem solved – plan back on track. And the gullible Americans safely in tow.
exactly!!!
Bibi is a snake oil salesman. He has been lying for years. How can you bomb woman and children and claim to want peace?
The only phone call made should be the one that tells the parasite they are cut off.
I'll believe it only when I see it
Time to cut the cord on these Zionist. They made their bed so let them sleep in it. The US republicans can scream all they want. Let the UN set the agenda for the Middle East and lets stay out of it.
Do you walk in light — Or are you brainwashed in darkness?
For if you believe the brainwash put out by all of mainstream media, that Israel funds our politicians and thereby rules our Empire, then you think that a simple law is the solution and on a sunny Saturday by a friendly protest we can restore democracy.
On the other hand, if you see clearly that since 1776 our European white rich nobility have kept our Empire USA a rich man’s paradise, Then truth has set you free with a conviction that the root cause is systemic to the white European race, that their being the most intelligent race on earth has inflated their ego such that they will always use deadly force to hoard all the wealth and power.
In short, wealth inflates pride and so long as most of humanity feels they deserve the pleasure of being rich, enslaved by the rich they will surely be.
As soon as the Israeli Agents at State give him his marching orders, Kerry will beat up Obama and force him to go to Israel. They will both let Bibi yank them around by their gonads again.
I have to wonder at the anger of the Israeli voters who changed their vote to Likud based on his 'no Palestine' statement. Not a week after the election and he's already backing off that promise he was elected on- I am not privy to the day-to-day politics of Israel, but I wonder if there is any mechanism for recall or some such legal recourse. Impeachment already, perhaps? I'm not angry with Israelis for voting for him- his propaganda machine is formidable- but rather I feel sorry for them for being duped as bad, or worse, than the US public was when Obama was elected.
2 things:
1. His backing off was strictly for his American audience. He's not saying that for the Israelis.
2. If he is unable to put together a coalition to govern (quite very possible given his overt radicalism) then a new election is called – but I think it takes a while to do…next year?..I forget.
Netanyahu has six weeks (42 days), to put to together some kind of coalition, then the question becomes how long it holds together. The minor parties want major rewards to join a coalition, and Nutty only has a limited number of favors to bestow. Defense and Finance are usually the most sought after cabinet posts. If a coalition does fall apart, other parties are offered a chance to form coalitions. If no party is able to form a coalition of at least 61 seats, another election is scheduled. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elections_in_Israel
Israel does not seek PEACE, In fact, the majority of Israelis supported the massacre that took place in Gaza. They took pleasure in it and cheered it on! There is something utterly devious in Netanyahus evil mind and I hope I am wrong, but I have no doubt that another bombing will take place in Gaza! That monster` cannot be trusted! Israel is no friend of ours!! Its been said that Israel has a vibrant democracy—but does a vibrant democracy blockade Gaza and steal land in the West Bank? Israel is an Authoritarian state-not a democracy!! Palestinians are the true natives. They have suffered much!
Netanyahu speaks with 2 sides of his mouth. He pretends to want peace, but actually does not want peace.He would like nothing better than to have the Palestinians wiped off the face of the earth! Then to continue on to other invasions, to achieve the Yinon Plan —the expansion of Israel! God only knows what goes on in his evil devious mind! He sure has many people fooled even to the extent that they would love to have him for our President, The majority of the Israelis supported the massacre that took place in Gaza! Might happen again!
Netanyahu speaks with 2 sides of his mouth. He pretends to want peace
I doubt if the post will be approved and I would like to know why?? I might as well stick to Information Clearinghouse-there I know it will be accepted.
[moderator’s note: Yes, the post was approved. The reason it took awhile is that I customarily sleep for a few hours each night – TLK]
Netanyahu may preach peace, but all he wants is war! Why people believe in him is beyond me!!He speaks with a forked tongue!!
to the moderator: Please forgive me—I truly am sorry. I acted too hastily!
[moderator’s note: maricia — nothing to forgive! Just wanted you to know that 99% of comments do get posted; some get caught in our spam/garbage filters, and I fish them out as quickly as I can get to it, but I sleep at night, and during the day I do have other jobs … so give it awhile :)]
Netanyahu and Obama are just the political puppet WWF actors in this Empire drama.
The nature of that Enduring and Unbreakable Relationship:
The enduring and unbreakable relationship between the US and Israel is most accurately described as the relationship between the metropole/HQ of the Disguised Global Capitalist Empire (only 'posing' as Vichy America) and its critically important border-fort of Empire, "Vichy Israel".
Of course, adhering to such an enduring relationship is much more dangerous for the 'border-fort' of the DGCEmpire than for the metropole of the Empire.
Isn’t it clear from the history of this region? Netanyahu and his ilk want a Jewish state, from the banks of the River Jordan to the Nile. They are content to drive the Palestinians to the edge of the sea, to the internment camp they call Gaza. As we post, the richest land in the West Bank is being gobbled up by settlements and land grabs. The lip service paid to the two-state solution is the real lie, whether it be from the lips of Netanyahu, Obama, or Ban ki moon.