Netanyahu Praises Obama, U.S. For Role In Brokering Cease-Fire

[Freeper]

ProSense (91,430 posts)

Netanyahu Praises Obama, U.S. For Role In Brokering Cease-Fire


 
Netanyahu Praises Obama, U.S. For Role In Brokering Cease-Fire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday praised the efforts of President Barack Obama for helping to broker a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.

Netanyahu said Obama was steadfast in his support for Israel's right to defend itself as well as in the country's Iron Dome system, an Israeli air defense system which the prime minister said successfully intercepted most of the rockets aimed at the country from Gaza. He added that Obama pledged to help Israel prevent the smuggling of arms to terrorist groups — "the vast majority of which," according to Netanyahu, come from Iran.

“I have to say all this was done with the firm support on the part of the leaders of the international community. And I would like especially to thank President Barack Obama for his unreserved support for Israel’s actions in the operation and for Israel’s right to defend itself, as well as his support for the Iron Dome systems," Netanyahu said.

Netanyahu offered similar praise for the work of U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and expressed his "appreciation" for Egypt's role in the agreement. Netanyahu said that

http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/netanyahu-praises-obama-us-for-role-in-brokering

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021862926

ProSense (91,430 posts)
1. WH statements:

Readout of the President’s Call to Prime Minister Netanyahu

President Obama spoke to Prime Minister Netanyahu today and reiterated his commitment to Israel’s security.

The President made clear that no country can be expected to tolerate rocket attacks against civilians.

The President expressed his appreciation for the Prime Minister’s efforts to work with the new Egyptian government to achieve a sustainable ceasefire and a more durable solution to this problem.

The President commended the Prime Minister for agreeing to the Egyptian ceasefire proposal – which the President recommended the Prime Minster do – while reiterating that Israel maintains the right to defend itself.

The President said that the United States would use the opportunity offered by a ceasefire to intensify efforts to help Israel address its security needs, especially the issue of the smuggling of weapons and explosives into Gaza.

The President said that he was committed to seeking additional funding for Iron Dome and other US-Israel missile defense programs.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2012/11/21/readout-president-s-call-prime-minister-netanyahu


Obama Thanked Morsi For Role In Cease-Fire Negotiations

President Obama spoke with Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi Wednesday and thanked him for his role in the cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas Wednesday.

From the White House press office:

President Obama spoke to President Morsi today. The President thanked President Morsi for his efforts to achieve a sustainable ceasefire and for his personal leadership in negotiating a ceasefire proposal. President Morsi expressed appreciation for President Obama’s efforts in this regard.

President Obama and President Morsi agreed on the importance of working toward a more durable solution to the situation in Gaza.

President Obama reaffirmed the close partnership between the United States and Egypt, and welcomed President Morsi's commitment to regional security.

http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/obama-thanked-morsi-for-role-in-cease-fire

I'm sure the OP title will cause some RW heads to explode.

The DUmmies are eating this shit up, but then again they believe that 0bama earned a second term so we know they aren't that intelligent to begin with.

Fire Walk With Me (34,024 posts)
4. Israel has just broken the cease-fire.

What is this goon talking about? Last I heard it was Hamas that was firing celebratory shots into Israel, according to CNN. 

leveymg (24,280 posts)
5. This whole thing has been a political play by Bibi to hold onto power. We should not reward that.

Bad behavior all around. Increasing flow of U.S. dollars to Israeli defense contractors for Iron Dome did not buy proportional response this time, as was the intention behind providing U.S. funding for that system to begin with. That program has failed in the larger sense, and should be reconsidered along with the rest of U.S. military aid to Israel.

Yeah you figured it out, once again you guys were way to smart to be fooled. I like how Bibi made it look like Hamas had been firing rockets into Israel and that he had had enough and fired back. Pure brilliance on par with KKKarl Rove. 

kelliekat44 (321 posts)
6. Is this an attempt to market "Iron Dome?" Create lots of jobs eventhough no one is attacking us.

I really think the bus bomb and the potential for a long drawn out ground conflict did more to get this deal through than anything else. Hats off to HRC. In no way do I mean to belittle her role in this nor the President's role. We never really know what goes on behind the scenes. Just glad it is over for now.

 

oswaldactedalone (1,185 posts)
7. Obama gets praised by everyone around the world

with the exception of the bitter and ignorant 47% of Americans who rely on Rush Limbaugh, Sean Insanity, and Fake News to tell them what to think. These 47% pay little to no income tax, are dependent on the right wing entertainment complex, and believe they are victims who will not take personal responsibility for themselves. No American can convince them to take care of their lives.

Well when the preezy says and does things that weaken our country he will be get a ton of praise from around the world. When a real President stands strong for the USA he gets treated like Netanyahu.

[BEG]

So they like Netanyahu now or what?

[USA4ME]

oswaldactedalone

These 47% pay little to no income tax, are dependent on the right wing entertainment complex, and believe they are victims who will not take personal responsibility for themselves.

If we had a Projection Award for the Day, this one would win hands down.

BTW, I'll agree the cease-fire was successful when the Palestinians stop firing on the Israelies.

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[Freeper]

If we had a Project Award for the Day, this one would win hands down.

BTW, I'll agree the cease-fire was successful when the Palestinians stop firing on the Israelies.

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I can't believe I reposted that moron's comments and didn't see that last part.
Wow.

[zeitgeist]

I was reading some of their love for Israel over in their Israel forum a few nights ago.  I would caution those easily upset and outraged not to do so.  They are infested by the greatest bunch of anti-Semites, Skin Heads and Stormfronters one will ever run into.  Does anyone else consider the term "Bankster" a dog whistle, the 1%?  

[J P Sousa]

  cease-fire   

"Cease-fire" during Vietnam meant waiting for the north to re-arm for more fighting, and I suspect it means the same for Hamas.
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[Delmar]

oswaldactedalone (1,185 posts)
7. Obama gets praised by everyone around the world

with the exception of the bitter and ignorant 47% of Americans who rely on Rush Limbaugh, Sean Insanity, and Fake News to tell them what to think. These 47% pay little to no income tax, are dependent on the right wing entertainment complex, and believe they are victims who will not take personal responsibility for themselves. No American can convince them to take care of their lives.

oswaldwasalefty's spiel about how Bronco Bama is praised by everyone except for a long list of people that supposedly adds up to 47% of the population reminded me of another classic bit of oratory:

Navin R. Johnson: And that's the only thing I need is *this*. I don't need this or this. Just this ashtray... And this paddle game. - The ashtray and the paddle game and that's all I need... And this remote control. - The ashtray, the paddle game, and the remote control, and that's all I need... And these matches. - The ashtray, and these matches, and the remote control, and the paddle ball... And this lamp. - The ashtray, this paddle game, and the remote control, and the lamp, and that's all *I* need. And that's *all* I need too. I don't need one other thing, not one... I need this. - The paddle game and the chair, and the remote control, and the matches for sure. Well what are you looking at? What do you think I'm some kind of a jerk or something! - And this. That's all I need.

[98ZJUSMC]

"Cease-fire" during Vietnam meant waiting for the north to re-arm for more fighting, and I suspect it means the same for Hamas.
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Exactly.  It's:  Hold up!  Outta rockets.  Back in an hour.

[miskie]

So they like Netanyahu now or what?

No - however - they do like the thought of Netanyahu kissing Obama's ass, it makes them feel better.

[thundley4]

Don't the DUmmies realize that the cease fire was all but a done deal before Obama sent his lap dog Hillary to the Mid-East?  This would have happened without input from the US.  Hamas needs time to restock their weapons.


Still, once again, it looks like Obama is leading from behind.

[Airwolf]

If were up to me I'd sell Israel a couple of B-52s and teach them how to use them. The Egyptians and the Iraqis had TU-16s and its about time the isradlis had some bombers too. That way taking out Gaza wouldn't be more the an hours time.

[BlueStateSaint]

If were up to me I'd sell Israel a couple of B-52s and teach them how to use them. The Egyptians and the Iraqis had TU-16s and its about time the isradlis had some bombers too. That way taking out Gaza wouldn't be more the an hours time.

Just lease a few that are sitting in the desert at Davis-Monthan (sp?).

[Airwolf]

Just lease a few that are sitting in the desert at Davis-Monthan (sp?).

That's were I'd get them. Still plenty left to rebuild and give jobs to Boeing and still have spare parts for years.

[I_B_Perky]

Well dummies, think about this:

How would you like it if rockets were raining down on your neighborhood? Wouldn't you demand your beloved government do something about it? Sure you would.

So shut the hell up dummies. 

[thundley4]

Well dummies, think about this:

How would you like it if rockets were raining down on your neighborhood? Wouldn't you demand your beloved government do something about it? Sure you would.

So shut the hell up dummies. 

What would we do if another country was letting people into our country to rape and kill innocent people?  Grant them amnesty and give them foodstamps. That's what Obama does.