Israel/Palestine
Related: About this forumUS OK with EU labeling rule for settlement goods
Bibi's charm offensive, not such a triumphhttp://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/us-ok-with-eu-labeling-rule-for-settlement-goods/
The US clarification of its position comes a day after the decision by the EU, which applies to goods produced in Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
We do not believe that labeling the origin of products is equivalent to a boycott, State Department spokesman Mark Toner says. And as you know, we do not consider settlements to be part of Israel. We do not view labeling the origin of products as being from the settlements as a boycott of Israel.
Jefferson23
(30,099 posts)not be able to shield Israeli policy forever. Remember the Kerry.." poof" comment?
And as you know, we do not consider settlements to be part of Israel. lol
I doubt the Palestinians expect much to come from this, but it is
good of Obama to say it..very good.
geek tragedy
(68,868 posts)It means "you're on your own."
The Israelis have made it pretty clear they don't want Uncle Sam's paternalism. Okay, no listening to lectures from Uncle Sam, but no protection from Uncle Sam either.
(Note: this applies to diplomatic/moral support, not military aid)
Jefferson23
(30,099 posts)directly from the EU too before the last round of negotiations..they blew it off, its
what they do.
geek tragedy
(68,868 posts)That's a win for the US, a win for the Palestinians, and a loss for Israel, and probably the EU.
I also don't see Clinton or Rubio reclaiming that role. No one will trust either to be anything more than a cheerleader for Israel.
Mosby
(16,350 posts)Your OK with hurting their livelihood?
It's a win?
geek tragedy
(68,868 posts)same argument re "you're only going to hurt the oppressed class" was used against sanctions re: South Africa
Mosby
(16,350 posts)Your OK with Palestinians losing jobs.
It's a shame that Palestinians continue to suffer because their leaders suck big time.
geek tragedy
(68,868 posts)not a terribly persuasive role model to follow
and, accurate labeling information is completely inoffensive to anyone without a nefarious agenda