Head fake, Israel. Netanyahu knows this is a head fake.
If this administration is okaying use of Israeli ground forces, then it knows something Israel and we don’t.
Tread very carefully Israel.
If I were Israel...I wouldn’t want Obammy backing me up.
You’ve got to watch what Barky does - it’s almost always the opposite of what he says.
First (and probably last) time I will say this on FR, but I am pleasantly surprised that the Obama administration has done this.
Obama is inciting the Islamists to attack. His goal.
Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes said it would be "up to the Israeli government" whether to follow up punishing airstrikes with a ground assault. .."Our view is that the Israelis have the right of self-defense when their citizens are faced with the threat of indiscriminate rocket fire from within Gaza," Rhodes told reporters on a conference call. Asked whether the Obama administration would have any issues with an Israeli ground assault, Rhodes replied that ultimately, it's up to the Israeli government to make determinations about how they're going to carry out their military objectives.".
My interpretation is the WH is saying, we understand you need to defend yourselves.
And when it’s over, Israel will be expected to withdraw to the pre-1967 border.
Right after we fix Pakistan’s sewage and water and fire engines and rug manufacturing and typewriter ribbon and dog sleds and ...
This is simply a statement by a low level white house hack that sends a message to Hamas to back down the attacks....
Silence from the white house would be tactic approval for Hamas to continue...
I am sure Obama would rather want Hamas to wait until of the pieces fall into place to force Israel into pre 1967 borders...than to force Isael hand now...
The sex circus is in town in DC while some serious S***T is coming down around Israel as they are calling up 30,000 reservists.
Really?
I am quite surprised.
Words. I’ll assume it is empty words from the Muslim In Chief.
Deputy Dog Who from the gummit?
Israel, do what you must do to survive this existential threat.
Pay no attention to the nationalist socialist anti-God Marxist communist liar in DC.
Does not compute! Dear Leader has clearly stated that when push comes to shove, he will side with the muslims. Therefore, those were empty words, much like the empty promises he gave NYC & NJ the days before the election!
You can bet the farm that somehow, through back-channels or in some manner, he is supplying Hamas, et al with Israeli military secrets and/or plans, or in SOME FASHION he is aiding and abetting her enemies!
It’s a crying shame to HAVE TO believe that, but the man has given overwhelming proof of that over the last 4 years, and especially on and since Sept. 11, 2012. That is how he operates. To brush the evidence aside and think otherwise would put me in a league with Juan Williams and Chrissy Matthews! God forbid I ever become THAT delusional!