In case you haven't noticed, we depend greatly on Pakistan, Iraqi muslims, Afghani allies and others to prosecute the war on terror. The President is fully aware Israel will do what it has to do. Why should the President of the USA inflame those on whom we rely, in addition?
Because Israel is our ally and they have been attacked.
This is the White House statement from yesterday.
White House Statement on Condemnation of Hizballah Kidnapping of Two Israeli SoldiersFor Immediate Release
Office of the White House Press Secretary July 12, 2006 Statement on Condemnation of Hizballah Kidnapping of Two Israeli Soldierswww.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/07/20060712.html
Today Hizballah terrorists operating from Lebanon kidnapped two Israeli soldiers and launched rocket attacks against civilian targets in Israel. The United States condemns in the strongest terms this unprovoked act of terrorism, which was timed to exacerbate already high tensions in the region and sow further violence. We also hold Syria and Iran, which have provided long-standing support for Hizballah, responsible for today's violence. We call for the immediate and unconditional release of the Israeli soldiers.
Hizballah's terrorist operations threaten Lebanon's security and are an affront to the sovereignty of the Lebanese Government. Hizballah's actions are not in the interest of the Lebanese people, whose welfare should not be held hostage to the interests of the Syrian and Iranian regimes. We reiterate the international community's insistence that all parties in the region fulfill their obligations under UN Security Council resolutions 1559 and 1680, and cease all support for Hizballah.
It acknowledges the situation, and identifies the responsibe parties.
Please explain to me how that statement inflames our Pakistani (who just attacked our Indian non-ally), Iraqi, and Afghani Muslim allies.
The State Dept. followed your advice and added
All sides must act with restraint to resolve this incident peacefully and to protect innocent life and civilian infrastructure.
to their statement. Apparently the WH followed State advice today.
Do you really believe that our Pakistani Iraqi, and Afghani Muslim allies are now pleased with the US, after being angry yesterday? If so, I'd love to know what you base that on.
Do you think the terrorists are pleased by a call for restraint? I do, based on the fact that world opinion is how they end their conflicts prior to destruction. That implact the US as well as Israel.