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US abstains in key Israel vote, clearing way for condemnation of settlements
Fox News.com ^ | December 23, 2016

Posted on 12/23/2016 12:13:28 PM PST by Kaslin

A "shameful" abstention by the U.S. in a United Nations Security Council vote Friday allowed passage of a resolution condemning Israeli settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank.

The resolution was put forward by New Zealand, Malaysia, Venezuela and Senegal after Egypt withdrew it Thursday under pressure from Israel and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.

It was adopted with 14 votes in favor, to a round of applause, after U.S. Ambassador Samantha Power abstained. It is the first resolution the Security Council has adopted on Israel and the Palestinians in nearly eight years.

Reaction from U.S. Republicans and Jewish leaders around the world was swift and sharp.

"This is absolutely shameful," said House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis. "Today's vote is a blow to peace that sets a dangerous precedent for further diplomatic efforts to isolate and demonize Israel."

The Obama White House, under heavy pressure from the Israeli government and its supporters to veto the resolution, kept everyone guessing until the vote whether it would stop shielding Israel from council resolutions and permit it to pass by abstaining.

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To: Kaslin

I will bless them that bless thee. I will curse them that curse thee. I’d hate to be on the wrong side of God.


181 posted on 12/24/2016 2:52:17 PM PST by Lent
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To: enumerated

There were consequences-many Jews with Soros help-but no consequences for Soros.

He pretended to be a Christian.

Check out the video at the link, and then the next one in the que.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBdDn-heZgk

You can see for yourself in Soros’ own words.


182 posted on 12/24/2016 2:55:07 PM PST by Syncro (Facts is facts)
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To: JBW1949
Obama believes he will go down in history as the greatest and smartest president ever elected in the United States.
I believe he will get a really big surprise.
He has no idea the disdain the public has for him.
He is basing his beliefs on the group that loves him, that will include most members of the democrat senate members and a few house members, the Hollywood crowd and Michelle.
Most that worship him will disappear when he can no longer grant favors.

We have so much to look forward to in 2017—President Elect Donald Trump, Senate and Congress. Help is on the way.

183 posted on 12/24/2016 2:58:26 PM PST by DaltonNC
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To: Kaslin

Happy F-n Hannukah to Israel from the muslim in chief. He has no idea He just spit in the eye of God! Or maybe he does.


184 posted on 12/24/2016 2:58:32 PM PST by Karliner (Jeremiah29:11,Romans8:28 Isa 17, Damascus has fallen)
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To: Karliner
Happy F-n Hannukah to Israel from the muslim in chief. He has no idea He just spit in the eye of God! Or maybe he does.

I can understand in some ways why Britain and France both voted for it, they have substantial populations of mudslimes living within their countries. They voted out of fear. I can understand China voting for it, they are communists and simply hate religion.

I can't understand Russia voting for it. They are a Christian nation, a nation that understands and has taken strong actions against muslime terror. Why did they feel the need to attack who should be their their best ally against the horde?

185 posted on 12/24/2016 3:16:47 PM PST by Mystic1911 (Trump, Our Last Best Chance.)
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To: Kaslin

The UN is condemnable. Abolish it.


186 posted on 12/24/2016 4:04:13 PM PST by Ray76 (DRAIN THE SWAMP)
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To: Kaslin
clearing way for condemnation of settlements

Hey, U.N. you feeling lucky today? or,

Go ahead, U.N., make my day.

187 posted on 12/24/2016 4:08:08 PM PST by AndyJackson
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To: rhubarbk
What are their products other than shoe polish?

Fabulous lamb. More sheep than people.

188 posted on 12/24/2016 4:16:08 PM PST by AndyJackson
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To: Kaslin

So Obama did this out of spite? What a punk.


189 posted on 12/24/2016 4:41:39 PM PST by NotchJohnson
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To: Kaslin

The most populous & most powerful Christian nation’s gift to the Jews for the Sabbath & Chanukah.

Esau vs. Jacob.

This gift (with a divided Jerusalem...) should make the news in other ways...through 1/1.


190 posted on 12/24/2016 6:13:17 PM PST by Mr. M.J.B.
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To: Mr. M.J.B.

Note: Christmas eve in America and the top story* is America f’ing Israel.

You just can’t make this stuff up.

* Drudge - picture of Jerusalem top-center with all caps headline: “ISRAEL ON DEFENSE AFTER LANDMARK UN VOTE”


191 posted on 12/24/2016 6:35:35 PM PST by Mr. M.J.B.
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To: Mr. M.J.B.
Morton Klein, President of the Zionist Organization of America, was "shocked and devastated," as he spoke with Haaretz moments after the vote. "President Obama has just confirmed the fears that some of us had, that he is a hater of the Jewish state of Israel," Klein said. "By supporting this anti-Semitic and racist resolution he has shown that he supports the Hamas-Abbas terrorist authority. And has sympathy and support for Islamic terrorism. Despite many begging him to veto, he ignored it all."

Morton suggested that once Donald Trump becomes president, he may reconsider U.S. funding to the UN in the wake of the resolution.

"I spoke to many of Trump's people, and he is considering what he is going to do to punish some of these countries economically, and he is also considering U.S. funding to the UN," he said. "I know he is considering it, but he has not said it publicly."

Malcolm Hoenlein, executive vice chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, commented on the U.S. decision not to veto the resolution, telling Haaretz that "The passage of the resolution today is shameful and I think they will come to regret it in the future. It is just going to embolden those who do not want a peace process."

"Despite all the good," Hoenlein added, "this will become the legacy of President Obama, and the U.S.-Israeli relations."

192 posted on 12/24/2016 6:54:36 PM PST by af_vet_1981 (The bus came by and I got on, That's when it all began.)
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To: af_vet_1981

“Under the resolution, he [Bibi] said, Jerusalem’s Jewish Quarter and the Western Wall would be considered ‘occupied territory’...”

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-12-24/obama-staged-shameful-ambush-against-israel-netanyahu-says


193 posted on 12/24/2016 7:20:42 PM PST by Mr. M.J.B.
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To: Mystic1911

Can’t say I understand Russia’s vote either. One step closer to Ezekiel38.39. They’ve never had good relations with their Jews. Obama may have started another war that is certain.


194 posted on 12/24/2016 8:12:36 PM PST by Karliner (Jeremiah29:11,Romans8:28 Isa 17, Damascus has fallen)
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To: Kaslin

Fortunately, this will be reversed in a month and the world knows it.


195 posted on 12/24/2016 8:40:14 PM PST by tbw2
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To: Kaslin

NO, I don’t believe the majority of the media.

However, that article is by a #nevertrump Evangelical who explains why Obama got more evangelical votes than Clinton did. Evangelicals turned out more for Romney than they did Trump for similar reasons.

Either the exit polls are wrong for both Jews AND evangelicals (imo, that’s most likely the case given what we just saw with polling this past election), or evangelicals supported Obama the same percentage Jews supported Trump.

Since there are way more evangelicals in this country than Jews, that would mean more evangelicals supported Obama by a significant margin.


196 posted on 12/24/2016 8:52:47 PM PST by Read Write Repeat
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To: Yulee

Thank you for recognizing the eternal covenant between Hashem and Israel.


197 posted on 12/24/2016 9:15:47 PM PST by Read Write Repeat
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To: Syncro

Thanks.

Jon Voight is a rare treasure - I trust his opinion.


198 posted on 12/25/2016 6:17:01 AM PST by enumerated
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To: Kaslin

This vote was going to go against Israel no matter what.

Most of the world sees Israel as a colonial power, and hate them.


199 posted on 12/25/2016 1:12:35 PM PST by redgolum
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To: redtetrahedron

That’s a slippery slope. The list of adjectives that could be applied goes on and on. I’d hate to leave one out and offend anyone.


200 posted on 12/25/2016 2:39:42 PM PST by Kellis91789 (We hope for a bloodless revolution, but revolution is still the goal.)
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