Posted on 10/25/2009 4:31:37 PM PDT by Tigen
Israel says PM did not consult Obama ahead of trip because meeting on peace process unnecessary.
WASHINGTON – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's intention to visit Washington for the annual UJC General Assembly has surprised many on Capitol Hill and was apparently not coordinated with the Obama administration.
An American source told Ynet Sunday that news of the visit had been received with reserved astonishment.
The Obama administration has not yet responded to questions of whether a meeting with Netanyahu was forthcoming due to their surprise over the unscheduled visit. On the other hand, failure to invite Netanyahu to the White House may be perceived as a diplomatic crisis.
Sources in Jerusalem say Netanyahu did indeed decide to attend the GA without first consulting President Barack Obama, but that since the latter would also be present at the event the two may meet in any case.
The sources say a summit between the two leaders would be superfluous at this point in the peace process, and for this reason an official meeting has not been scheduled.
An official statement regarding Netanyahu's visit is scheduled to be published soon in the US, and an unofficial oral announcement has already been given by the Jewish Federations' leaders. The prime minister's visit is scheduled to take place on November 8-10.
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So Bebi won't meet with the Obozo just out of respect. Obozo has not only diminished the presidency here, he's destroyed all respect for it abroad.
LOL!!!
Who says he has to report to Obama each time he comes to D.C.?
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I agree and I agree because that’s all he really understands how to do.
There are so many things to appreciate about Netanyahu. This is simply another one. God speed, Bebe, and safe travels.
I hope Bibi meets with Fox News and Sarah Palin.
Any chance Obama will refuse to let Bibi into the USA ?
Wonder what Rahm is telling Obama to do
It's a matter of diplomatic protocol, when a state leader visits another state.
(No wonder they didn't announce his visit).
I just love this. The bully on the block gets dissed by a REAL warrior.
Bump... I hope he knows that obama doesn’t speak for all of us... :-/
Actually I don’t know if Bibi still have American and Israeli dual citizenship he could come into the country I think so unlike President Obama
Bibi went to MIT
Both leaders who were more supportive of Bush than most world leaders. Not a good thing, no matter how much schadenfreude it gives us.
It's pretty clear that he's chosen to support the Arabs and Palestinians over Israel.
Doesn't leave much to talk about really. Obama would just use it as another opportunity to lecture Bibi.
Nuts to Barry!
I believe this is personally directed. Given an appropriate change in the White House, I suspect Bibi would turn around on a dime.
I would venture to say that Bibi has more credentials and eligibility for being a U.S. president than B.O.
ping
Great for Netanyahu. He’s insulting 0bama same as the Iranians Russians and N Koreans. Why should Israel take crap from 0bama when no other nation does?
F U 0bammy! Effin loser! Go run off and play hoops and golf and plan your next Jay-Z concert at the WhiteHouse
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