Posted on 03/21/2015 6:24:07 PM PDT by Dave346
Jerusalem is concerned that Washington’s threat to reassess US policy toward the Middle East diplomatic process is an effort to deflect attention from the Iranian nuclear negotiations as they approach a conclusion, diplomatic sources said Saturday.
Despite a congratulatory phone call from US President Barack Obama to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday night, and Netanyahu clarifying in several US media interviews since his reelection on Tuesday that he remains committed to the two-state solution, Washington continued to threaten to “reassess” its position on the Mideast diplomatic process over the weekend, even as it continued to pledge continued security support for Israel.
Some in Jerusalem viewed this as a way of putting Israel on the defensive, and perhaps blunting Netanyahu’s criticism of a possible deal with Iran.
In a related development, Netanyahu on Saturday gave his full backing to Israel’s ambassador to the US, Ron Dermer, amid whispers in Washington that replacing Dermer may be necessary to restore a better working relationship with the Obama administration.
A statement put out Saturday by the Prime Minister’s Office said Netanyahu made clear at the AIPAC conference earlier in March that he “couldn’t be prouder to have Ron Dermer representing Israel in Washington.”
“That is as true today as it was then,” the statement read. “The prime minister has full confidence in Ambassador Dermer, whose service to the people and State of Israel continue to reflect his extraordinary dedication, professionalism, and passion.”
Boehner, meanwhile, is expected to visit Israel before the end of the month. One government official, asked about the wisdom of Boehner – a stalwart Obama political adversary – coming now at a point of great friction between Netanyahu and Obama, said “If the speaker of the House of Representatives wants to come to Israel, he is a welcome guest.”
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Any deal struck with Britain by General Arnold became null and void as it became clear of Arnold’s intentions.
Just as well Streits is now gone forever. This Passover, I’m going with Osem Israeli Matzah.
Hamas Covenant: “There is no solution for the Palestinian question except through Jihad. Initiatives, proposals and international conferences are all a waste of time and vain endeavors.” (1988)
Our petulant man/child in Washington has perhaps forgotten the Palistinian position on negotiations for a two state solution.
Hamas rejects negotiations outright and Fatah wants to eliminate Israel though the death of a thousand cuts at the negotiating table.
Choose your poison.
Well said. Isn’t that unreasonable of Bibi to reject concessions with these people?
Neither of the rival Palestinian Arab factions wants peace with Israel.
They share the same goal but differ on how best to get there.
That’s why the so-called two state solution is sheer folly.
When the deal with Iran is done , Iran will claim victory over the US and now it will destroy it
[and 85-90% of the world's Muslims are Sunni, IOW, Shiites kill twice as many per capita]
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