Israel tells obummer and Kerry... Leave us alone!
Jul 29, 2014 19:00:10 #
WASHINGTON (CBS News/CBSDC/AP) A top Israeli official wants President Barack Obama to stop meddling with the Jewish state during its conflict with Hamas in Gaza.
Speaking to Israels Army Radio, Housing and Construction Minister Uri Ariel criticized Obama telling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that there should be an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Leave us alone, Ariel told Army Radio, directing his words at Obama. Go focus on Syria.
Obama spoke with Netanyahu Sunday about the rising number of Palestinian deaths in Gaza and the worsening humanitarian crisis.
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Building on Secretary Kerrys efforts, the President made clear the strategic imperative of instituting an immediate, unconditional humanitarian ceasefire that ends hostilities now and leads to a permanent cessation of hostilities based on the November 2012 ceasefire agreement, the White House said in a statement, adding that the president reiterated that Israel has a right to defend itself from rocket attacks from Hamas.
Ariel told Army Radio that Israels offensive should be more aggressive.
It was obvious that international pressure would mount eventually, Ariel stated. We should have acted faster, harder and with more determination. The rocket threat needs to be tackled. The tunnel threat is being addressed, but it is not enough.
Ariel claimed that the pressure from the White House for an immediate ceasefire was outrageous and would help Hamas, according to Breitbart News.
[W]e never thought it would be the Americans who would lead the pressure, Ariel told Army Radio.
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The Obama administration pushed back Monday against a torrent of Israeli criticism over Secretary of State John Kerrys latest bid to secure a cease-fire with Hamas, accusing some in Israel of launching a misinformation campaign against the top American diplomat.
Its simply not the way partners and allies treat each other, State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said.
Her comments were echoed by the White House, where officials said they were disappointed by Israeli reports that cast Kerrys efforts to negotiate a cease-fire as more favorable to Hamas.
Israel had accepted an Egyptian call for an unconditional cease-fire early in its Gaza campaign, but Hamas rejected the idea.
Netanyahu said Monday that Israel wont end its offensive until Hamas network of tunnels under the Gaza-Israel border has been neutralized. We need to be ready for a prolonged campaign, he said. We will continue to act aggressively and responsibly until the mission is completed to protect our citizens, soldiers and children.
Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri responded defiantly. His threats do not scare Hamas or the Palestinian people, and the occupation will pay the price for the massacres against civilians and children, he said.
Israels last major Gaza invasion ended in January 2009 after 23 days, one-third of that time with troops on the ground. Already, the current ground operation, which began 11 days ago, has lasted longer than the one in 2009.
In recent days, Israeli leaders have debated whether to withdraw from Gaza after the tunnels are demolished, or to expand the ground operation to deliver a more painful blow against Hamas. Those in favor of an escalation have argued that unless Hamas is toppled and disarmed, a new round of Israel-Gaza fighting is inevitable. Opponents say attempting to reoccupy densely populated Gaza, even if for a short period, could quickly entangle Israel politically and militarily and drive up the number of dead.
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In his remarks Monday, Netanyahu didnt let on which way he is leaning. However, he insisted that preventing the arming of terror groups and demilitarizing Gaza must be part of any solution, indicating that Israels aims are broader than initially stated.
For now, ground forces have largely operated on the edges of Gaza.
The Israeli military has said it has located 31 tunnels, is aware of the existence of 10 more and has so far demolished close to 20.
Gaza militants have repeatedly used the tunnels to sneak into Israel, including on Monday when several infiltrated into southern Israel.
The army said five Israeli soldiers and one Hamas militant coming through a tunnel were k**led in a firefight, but that searches in the area were continuing, the Reuters news agency reports.
The Hamas military wing said nine of its fighters infiltrated and attacked an army post.
After three weeks of battle, our fighters still have a lot of surprises in store for the leaders of the occupation and their elite soldiers, the group said in a statement.
The blast at the Gaza park occurred within minutes of a separate strike Monday afternoon on nearby Shifa Hospital, Gaza Citys largest medical facility. Several people were wounded in the blast near one of the hospitals outpatient clinics, Hamas health officials said.
Lerner, the army spokesman, denied Israel was involved in the two attacks. This incident was carried out by Gaza terrorists whose rockets fell short and hit the Shifa Hospital and the Beach (Shati) camp, he said, adding that the military had identified 200 failed launchings so far.
Early Tuesday, the military released aerial photographs that it said showed the paths of two misfired Hamas rockets it said hit the park and Shifa Hospital. It said the rockets were detected by Israeli military radar and sensors.
Gazas police operations room and civil defense department blamed the attacks on Israeli airstrikes.
Gazas Interior Ministry spokesman Eyad al-Bozum said he believes that shrapnel found in the dead and wounded is evidence of Israels role in the incident.
More than 1,100 Palestinians have been k**led during the conflict, along with 53 Israeli soldiers. Two Israeli citizens were also k**led from Hamas rockets.
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Speaking to Israels Army Radio, Housing and Construction Minister Uri Ariel criticized Obama telling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that there should be an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Leave us alone, Ariel told Army Radio, directing his words at Obama. Go focus on Syria.
Obama spoke with Netanyahu Sunday about the rising number of Palestinian deaths in Gaza and the worsening humanitarian crisis.
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Building on Secretary Kerrys efforts, the President made clear the strategic imperative of instituting an immediate, unconditional humanitarian ceasefire that ends hostilities now and leads to a permanent cessation of hostilities based on the November 2012 ceasefire agreement, the White House said in a statement, adding that the president reiterated that Israel has a right to defend itself from rocket attacks from Hamas.
Ariel told Army Radio that Israels offensive should be more aggressive.
It was obvious that international pressure would mount eventually, Ariel stated. We should have acted faster, harder and with more determination. The rocket threat needs to be tackled. The tunnel threat is being addressed, but it is not enough.
Ariel claimed that the pressure from the White House for an immediate ceasefire was outrageous and would help Hamas, according to Breitbart News.
[W]e never thought it would be the Americans who would lead the pressure, Ariel told Army Radio.
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The Obama administration pushed back Monday against a torrent of Israeli criticism over Secretary of State John Kerrys latest bid to secure a cease-fire with Hamas, accusing some in Israel of launching a misinformation campaign against the top American diplomat.
Its simply not the way partners and allies treat each other, State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said.
Her comments were echoed by the White House, where officials said they were disappointed by Israeli reports that cast Kerrys efforts to negotiate a cease-fire as more favorable to Hamas.
Israel had accepted an Egyptian call for an unconditional cease-fire early in its Gaza campaign, but Hamas rejected the idea.
Netanyahu said Monday that Israel wont end its offensive until Hamas network of tunnels under the Gaza-Israel border has been neutralized. We need to be ready for a prolonged campaign, he said. We will continue to act aggressively and responsibly until the mission is completed to protect our citizens, soldiers and children.
Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri responded defiantly. His threats do not scare Hamas or the Palestinian people, and the occupation will pay the price for the massacres against civilians and children, he said.
Israels last major Gaza invasion ended in January 2009 after 23 days, one-third of that time with troops on the ground. Already, the current ground operation, which began 11 days ago, has lasted longer than the one in 2009.
In recent days, Israeli leaders have debated whether to withdraw from Gaza after the tunnels are demolished, or to expand the ground operation to deliver a more painful blow against Hamas. Those in favor of an escalation have argued that unless Hamas is toppled and disarmed, a new round of Israel-Gaza fighting is inevitable. Opponents say attempting to reoccupy densely populated Gaza, even if for a short period, could quickly entangle Israel politically and militarily and drive up the number of dead.
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In his remarks Monday, Netanyahu didnt let on which way he is leaning. However, he insisted that preventing the arming of terror groups and demilitarizing Gaza must be part of any solution, indicating that Israels aims are broader than initially stated.
For now, ground forces have largely operated on the edges of Gaza.
The Israeli military has said it has located 31 tunnels, is aware of the existence of 10 more and has so far demolished close to 20.
Gaza militants have repeatedly used the tunnels to sneak into Israel, including on Monday when several infiltrated into southern Israel.
The army said five Israeli soldiers and one Hamas militant coming through a tunnel were k**led in a firefight, but that searches in the area were continuing, the Reuters news agency reports.
The Hamas military wing said nine of its fighters infiltrated and attacked an army post.
After three weeks of battle, our fighters still have a lot of surprises in store for the leaders of the occupation and their elite soldiers, the group said in a statement.
The blast at the Gaza park occurred within minutes of a separate strike Monday afternoon on nearby Shifa Hospital, Gaza Citys largest medical facility. Several people were wounded in the blast near one of the hospitals outpatient clinics, Hamas health officials said.
Lerner, the army spokesman, denied Israel was involved in the two attacks. This incident was carried out by Gaza terrorists whose rockets fell short and hit the Shifa Hospital and the Beach (Shati) camp, he said, adding that the military had identified 200 failed launchings so far.
Early Tuesday, the military released aerial photographs that it said showed the paths of two misfired Hamas rockets it said hit the park and Shifa Hospital. It said the rockets were detected by Israeli military radar and sensors.
Gazas police operations room and civil defense department blamed the attacks on Israeli airstrikes.
Gazas Interior Ministry spokesman Eyad al-Bozum said he believes that shrapnel found in the dead and wounded is evidence of Israels role in the incident.
More than 1,100 Palestinians have been k**led during the conflict, along with 53 Israeli soldiers. Two Israeli citizens were also k**led from Hamas rockets.
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Jul 29, 2014 19:11:25 #
Ricko
Loc: Florida
semper-fi wrote:
WASHINGTON (CBS News/CBSDC/AP) A top Israeli off... (show quote)
semper fi-great post. Believe Kerry and Obama should either support Israel or get out of the way. Looks like most democrats in congress favor funding Hamas and neither Kerry nor Obama has a clue on what foreign policy is all about so they need to shut the hell up. Can you believe that top democrats view Hamas as a humanitarian organization? It is beyond belief that these i***ts serve in Congress. Israel needs to wipe them out completely even at the expense of the Palestinians who favor these terrorists. Kerry is another Hillary who is totally unqualified for the job of Secretary of State. Good Luck America !!!
Jul 29, 2014 19:19:48 #
semper-fi wrote:
WASHINGTON (CBS News/CBSDC/AP) A top Israeli off... (show quote)
They are way to nice to Obama I would have told him to go pound sand up his ass and I am sure that he would have found it pleasurable.
Jul 29, 2014 19:26:14 #
Ricko wrote:
semper fi-great post. Believe Kerry and Obama sho... (show quote)
How in the hell could we have put sooo many asswipes in office at the same time? What is the matter with us?
Jul 29, 2014 19:47:37 #
cant beleve
Loc: Planet Kolob
semper-fi wrote:
How in the hell could we have put sooo many asswipes in office at the same time? What is the matter with us?
I refuse the blame. The ungodly are the problem. Not "us".
Jul 29, 2014 20:54:29 #
Forkbassman
Loc: Missouri
semper-fi wrote:
How in the hell could we have put sooo many asswipes in office at the same time? What is the matter with us?
All the more reason to advocate STRONGLY a person like Dr. Ben Carson for Pres in '16! We don't need Hillary, Kerry or some liberal. We need an honest, America-loving, principled man with character and integrity. Show me someone better fit for the position.
Jul 29, 2014 20:59:30 #
Forkbassman wrote:
All the more reason to advocate STRONGLY a person like Dr. Ben Carson for Pres in '16! We don't need Hillary, Kerry or some liberal. We need an honest, America-loving, principled man with character and integrity. Show me someone better fit for the position.
I Agree! Carson.
Jul 29, 2014 21:04:13 #
Jul 29, 2014 21:24:39 #
Jul 29, 2014 22:08:10 #
semper-fi wrote:
WASHINGTON (CBS News/CBSDC/AP) A top Israeli off... (show quote)
Was everybody here under a rock today? Did you all not hear Nancy Pelosi tell us today that Hamas is a Humanitarian
Organization? They are the good guys?
With friends like us, who needs enemies.
Israel will do what Israel must...count on it. Obama, Kerry and Jesus himself will not deter them. I pity the children of Palestine. They are innocent victims of a God who has turned his or her back on them.
Jul 29, 2014 22:17:32 #
Old_Gringo wrote:
Viva Israel. Eradicate Hamas.
I usually try to be a gentle soul. It would bring great joy to me if Israel could find a way to quickly and covertly remove children and women from Gaza and then flatten Gaza. :twisted:
Jul 29, 2014 22:34:37 #
AuntiE wrote:
I usually try to be a gentle soul. It would bring great joy to me if Israel could find a way to quickly and covertly remove children and women from Gaza and then flatten Gaza. :twisted:
They have been given ample warning to leave. There have been reports that Hamas won't allow them to vacate the area. I can't vouch for the veracity of those reports, but I wouldn't put it past Hamas. Without civilian casualties, Hamas loses some of its propaganda value.
Jul 29, 2014 22:41:18 #
Old_Gringo wrote:
They have been given ample warning to leave. There have been reports that Hamas won't allow them to vacate the area. I can't vouch for the veracity of those reports, but I wouldn't put it past Hamas. Without civilian casualties, Hamas loses some of its propaganda value.
Does anybody put it past Hamas to lob ordinance into their own people? I don't. We are dealing with some cold, cold people...And hey any body count in a pinch...right?
Jul 29, 2014 22:43:39 #
Old_Gringo wrote:
They have been given ample warning to leave. There have been reports that Hamas won't allow them to vacate the area. I can't vouch for the veracity of those reports, but I wouldn't put it past Hamas. Without civilian casualties, Hamas loses some of its propaganda value.
It is because of those reports I was thinking of possible covert means to get them out of harms way.
Jul 29, 2014 22:50:45 #
AuntiE wrote:
It is because of those reports I was thinking of possible covert means to get them out of harms way.
Neither Egypt, nor Jordan want them as refugees.
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