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Kerry phones Netanyahu to complain about insults
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Posted on 03/19/2014 1:18:38 PM PDT by Sub-Driver

March 19, 2014, 03:43 pm Kerry phones Netanyahu to complain about insults

By Rebecca Shabad

Secretary of State John Kerry called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Wednesday morning to protest insults the Israeli defense minister directed at the Obama administration this week, the State Department said.

In a speech at Tel Aviv University on Monday, Moshe Ya’alon criticized President Obama for having a weak foreign policy, and said Israel could no longer rely on the U.S. to lead nuclear negotiations with Iran.

“Secretary Kerry spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu this morning. And he protested to him his concerns about these comments,” State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki told reporters Wednesday.

The United States, Psaki reaffirmed, maintains an “unshakeable commitment” to Israel’s security.

“So it is certainly confusing to us why Defense Minister Ya'alon would continue his pattern of making comments that don't accurately represent the scope of our close partnership on a range of security issues and on the enduring partnership between the United States and Israel,” she said.

On Monday, Ya’alon slammed the Obama administration for the slow progress on nuclear talks with Iran. It was not the first time he has been critical of the U.S.

“If we wished others would do the work for us, it wouldn't be done soon, and therefore in this matter, we have to behave as if we can only rely on ourselves," he said.

America’s power in the world is becoming increasingly diminished, Ya’alon argued.

“Weakness certainly does not pay in the world," he said. "No one can replace the U.S. as the world's policeman. I hope the U.S. will come to its senses.”

Ya’alon’s comments were “not constructive” and “inconsistent,” said Psaki, who added they don’t reflect the government of Israel.

While Psaki declined to describe the conversation between Kerry and Netanyahu, she said Kerry “has a tough skin and is happy to move on beyond this.”

Asked if the U.S. would like an apology, she said, “We're ready to move forward and keep talking about the peace process.”

Israeli newspaper Haaretz reports Ya’alon plans to clarify his remarks during upcoming meetings with senior U.S. officials.


TOPICS: Egypt; Foreign Affairs; Israel; News/Current Events; Russia; Syria; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: egypt; gaza; iran; israel; kerry; lebanon; lurch; netanyahu; russia; syria; waronterror; yaalon
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To: Sub-Driver

Team Obama throws a fit...
21 posted on 03/19/2014 1:34:31 PM PDT by SoFloFreeper
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To: carriage_hill

He is a bolt necked stooge!


22 posted on 03/19/2014 1:35:11 PM PDT by dennisw (The first principle is to find out who you are then you can achieve anything -- Buddhist monk)
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To: Sub-Driver

I sincerely hope somebody, maybe an Israeli, straightens Kerry out. Let his inner lost, be found.


23 posted on 03/19/2014 1:38:38 PM PDT by veracious
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To: Sub-Driver

HEY CUPCAKE! CATCH!

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24 posted on 03/19/2014 1:41:51 PM PDT by smoothsailing
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To: Sub-Driver

And Kerry can’t find the time to call Moscow. I wonder why.


25 posted on 03/19/2014 1:42:19 PM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: illiac

He probably did. Notice Kerry’s spokesperson is rather vague.


26 posted on 03/19/2014 1:43:41 PM PDT by jch10 (Election Day, 2014. May be the most important day since Bunker Hill.)
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To: Sub-Driver
"Backstabber" would be more accurate ... but then Kerry has a reputation for that already here at home ......

TEL AVIV – In recent weeks, representatives for the Obama administration have held meetings with a senior politician here in which the U.S. delegates brought up the possibility of replacing Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister, according to an informed Jerusalem diplomatic source.

White House seeks to replace Netanyahu?

27 posted on 03/19/2014 1:45:14 PM PDT by Qiviut (It's hard to be a donk if you're sane & it's hard to be a pubbie if you have any integrity.)
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To: Sub-Driver

They're beating the snot out of him

28 posted on 03/19/2014 1:45:53 PM PDT by bert ((K.E. N.P. N.C. +12 ..... History is a process, not an event)
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To: Sub-Driver

29 posted on 03/19/2014 1:48:17 PM PDT by Dallas59 (Obama: The first "White Black" President.)
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To: Sub-Driver
" Hello ? Bibi ? I really must protest what your Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon has been saying recently . America most certainly has Israel's best interests at heart !" " Look John , thanks for your call , but really we have had about enough of your שקר שמשקרים במצח נחושה . Moshe has proven himself to me over the years , you never have . Have a nice day "
30 posted on 03/19/2014 1:48:36 PM PDT by LeoWindhorse
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To: Sub-Driver
Secretary of State John Kerry called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Wednesday morning to protest insults the Israeli defense minister directed at the Obama administration this week, the State Department said.

Please tell me this is a joke and that the Executive Branch of the United States of America really isn't this shallow and insecure.

31 posted on 03/19/2014 1:50:18 PM PDT by Hoodat (Democrats - Opposing Equal Protection since 1828)
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To: Sub-Driver

32 posted on 03/19/2014 1:50:56 PM PDT by JPG (Yes We Can morphs into Make It Hurt.)
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To: Sub-Driver

Well, whaddya know...

...Kerry wears a pantsuit, too.


33 posted on 03/19/2014 1:50:57 PM PDT by logi_cal869
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To: Sub-Driver

Secretary Cupcake.


34 posted on 03/19/2014 1:51:12 PM PDT by Obadiah (I Like Ted.)
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To: Sub-Driver

Dear Mr. I Served In Vietnam: I will take his place. You are a piece of scum. You hate Israel. You hate America. You even probably hate yourself. Next flight, go to Peru and somewhere, and just STAY there.


35 posted on 03/19/2014 1:51:25 PM PDT by RetiredArmy (MARANATHA, MARANATHA, Come quickly LORD Jesus!!! Father send thy Son!! Its Time!)
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To: bert

That was facelift part 1.


36 posted on 03/19/2014 1:52:56 PM PDT by Vinnie
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To: Sub-Driver

Kerry Kerry quite contrary how do your pansies grow...


37 posted on 03/19/2014 1:52:58 PM PDT by PoloSec ( Believe the Gospel: how that Christ died for our sins, was buried and rose again)
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To: EQAndyBuzz

How much you wanna bet no such call was placed to Puin?


38 posted on 03/19/2014 1:53:36 PM PDT by liberalh8ter (The only difference between flash mob 'urban yutes' and U.S. politicians is the hoodies.)
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To: EQAndyBuzz

Catsup boy didn’t have anything else to concern himself with today?


39 posted on 03/19/2014 1:53:54 PM PDT by AD from SpringBay (http://jonah2eight.blogspot.com/)
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To: LeoWindhorse
John Kerry is such a פוץ. (Sounds like 'putts')
40 posted on 03/19/2014 1:54:42 PM PDT by Hoodat (Democrats - Opposing Equal Protection since 1828)
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