BREAKING on MSNBC: Less than 1 hour after Obama's speech, Israeli PM strongy rejects Obama's plan.

Per a message on MSNBC which was said to have come from the AP Breaking wire. Very sad. The Israeli government never misses a chance to miss a chance.

You would have figured they could have at least thought it over for an hour before shooting it down. :eyes:

UPDATE1:Being retweeted by Reuters, BreakingNews & Christiane Amanpour:


That response is BS- President Obama said the 1967 borders should be the starting point for a land swap between Israel and the Palestinians. Again, this rejection is just BS and it's twisting what the President suggested so Netanyahu can keep collecting American money without lifting his finger for Peace.

UPDATE2:From Haaretz breaking news:


This is just uncalled-for hyperbole. It makes Netanyahu look like even more of an ass, grasping at bullshit to defend his indefensible sloth when it comes to the Peace process. But the concept that Obama is promoting plans which endanger Israel's existence play very well with the fundie crowd over there.

UPDATE3:From CNN's John King via http://twitter.com/#!/JohnKingCNN">Twitter:

Honor...Bush agreements?

:rofl:

UPDATE4: Official response from Netanyahu on Facebook (I'm not kidding! I've verified it as legit and quotes are already appearing in major news articles):


The second-to-last-sentence, about the "Jordan River" implies Israel might not allow a contiguous connection between any Palestinian state and the Jordan river. Which is a direct contradiction to Obama, who went out of his way to make it clear that Palestinians living on the West Bank would have a border with Jordan.

PB

Obama may need to consider other means of persuasion, outside of the rhetorical ones, to get them to listen...

Do we need to support them? Yes... Do we need to unconditionally allow them to continually provoke more strife, violence, and terrorism? Hell no. Something's got to give IMO.

:patriot:

Like an ungrateful adult child, maybe Israel should leave the security of US money and support and pay its own way. Boy, that would be novel...and MATURE.

J

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Don't start wars you don't want to fight, tiny country, by pissing all over people that have tried to help (Turkey, the US) sort out the differences.

THAT will make them reconsider.

and of course the media would be hyping that one up

I think for once, we might hear both sides. The NY media isn't what it once was.

Notice who they always come running to when they have a problem. Maybe we should close the door to them for a little while so they'll be a little more grateful.

:evilgrin:

Anyway, it's allposturing at this point...he's playing to his home crowd.

Too bad, so sad.

PB

Same can be said for any altruistic intent toward Israel from Arab nations.


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Always prefers war...FUCK HIM!

I hate that *********.

so the question is, what's the real plan?

Is there a real plan?

Rejection means nothing... that asshat is as bad as our own Pubbies in that regard... money talks;)

I sure as hell would like to know.

The one thing that I can think of is the thing that has not been tried -- the only thing that might work - threaten their purse strings (banking as well as aid), cut a few, count the minutes until Israeli policy changes.

All I can say for sure is that Obama struck a nerve with both Hamas and Netanyahu... that tells me he's on the right track.

I think a thread of witholding aid is a very good idea.

At this point, who knows which actors are playing to which audiences?

Yeah. What's the real plan? Both Obama & Netanyahu have their little song & dance routines all rehearsed for Act I.

There was a post about it here.

On edit: It was Tuesday:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=102&topic_id=4854502&mesg_id=4854502

Robert G. Sugarman, ADL National Chair, and Abraham H. Foxman, ADL National Director issued the following statement:

We welcome President Obama's compelling speech on the priorities for American policy in the Middle East. We applaud his strong outlining of the principles which motivate that policy, including supporting the universal rights of free speech, equality and religious freedom, opposing the use of force and political repression, and promoting political and economic reforms. These are a reflection of American values and promote American interests.

We further commend his strong affirmation of the importance of the deep and unshakeable U.S.-Israel relationship, and his clear articulation of the moral and strategic connections between America and Israel. We support the President's vision of a negotiated Israeli-Palestinian settlement with strong security provisions for Israel, and a non-militarized Palestinian state. We appreciate his direct rejection of a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state and his understanding that the Hamas-Fatah agreement poses major problems for Israel.

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/adl-applauds-president-obamas-strong-outline-of-principles-for-us-policy-in-middle-east-supports-his-vision-for-a-two-state-solution-122245123.html

My program says the next one on stage will be a "responsible" Palestinian spokesperson.

They don't support President Obama, and you know it. They just support the call for preventing a Palestinian state being declared in the UN. Something which has popular support at the moment, from other world governments.

PB

Here is the whole press release:

ADL Applauds President Obama's Strong Outline of Principles for U.S. Policy in Middle East Supports His Vision for a Two-State Solution

NEW YORK, May 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today commended President Barack Obama for his statement of U.S. priorities in the Middle East, his strong affirmation of the deep and "unshakeable" relationship between the United States and Israel, and expressed support for his vision of a negotiated Israeli-Palestinian settlement with strong security provisions for Israel and a non-militarized Palestinian state.

Robert G. Sugarman, ADL National Chair, and Abraham H. Foxman, ADL National Director issued the following statement:

We welcome President Obama's compelling speech on the priorities for American policy in the Middle East. We applaud his strong outlining of the principles which motivate that policy, including supporting the universal rights of free speech, equality and religious freedom, opposing the use of force and political repression, and promoting political and economic reforms. These are a reflection of American values and promote American interests.

We further commend his strong affirmation of the importance of the deep and unshakeable U.S.-Israel relationship, and his clear articulation of the moral and strategic connections between America and Israel. We support the President's vision of a negotiated Israeli-Palestinian settlement with strong security provisions for Israel, and a non-militarized Palestinian state. We appreciate his direct rejection of a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state and his understanding that the Hamas-Fatah agreement poses major problems for Israel.

The Palestinians must heed the President's warnings about imprudent and self-defeating actions, including through campaigns to delegitimize Israel, plans to unilaterally declare statehood, and a unity agreement with a Hamas which remains committed to violence, rejection and anti-Semitism.

This Administration has come a long way in two years in terms of understanding of the nuances involved in bringing about Israeli-Palestinian peace and a better understanding of the realities and challenges confronting Israel.

The Anti-Defamation League, founded in 1913, is the world's leading organization fighting anti-Semitism through programs and services that counteract hatred, prejudice and bigotry.

SOURCE Anti-Defamation League

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/adl-applauds-president-obamas-strong-outline-of-principles-for-us-policy-in-middle-east-supports-his-vision-for-a-two-state-solution-122245123.html

Nothing has been misrepresented, altered, or even commented on in any way by me.

The Arab Spring are dandy...except for Palestinians.

:evilgrin:

Hindu mercenaries?

:rofl: :thumbsup:

:eyes:

Sad. He should have slept on it.

PB

...information.

PB

On the other hand, it would be entertaining if he did.

:popcorn:

Thanks for the thread, Poll_Blind.

n/t

in any meaningful way and hold them to it. Netanyahu says screw your bold new plan. Now what? It's laughable.

Watch the ride - there will be a more moderate PM