“As prime minister of Israel, I have a moral obligation to speak up in the face of these dangers while there’s still time to avert them.” It is a sign of the abysmally low level of the public discourse that he has to explain this at all.
“In U.S. visit, Netanyahu warns an Iran deal could threaten Israel’s existence,” by Dan Williams and Matt Spetalnick, Reuters, March 2, 2015:
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned the United States on Monday that the nuclear deal it is negotiating with Iran could threaten Israel’s survival and insisted he had a “moral obligation” to speak up about deep differences with President Barack Obama on the issue.
Even as he set the stage for a Washington visit that has strained U.S.-Israeli relations, Netanyahu sought to lower the temperature ahead of his controversial address to Congress on Tuesday, saying he meant no disrespect for Obama and appreciated U.S. military and diplomatic support for Israel.
Netanyahu left little doubt, however, about his objections to ongoing talks between Iran and world powers, which he said would allow Tehran to become a nuclear-armed state.
“As prime minister of Israel, I have a moral obligation to speak up in the face of these dangers while there’s still time to avert them,” Netanyahu told a cheering audience at the annual conference of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), the largest U.S. pro-Israel lobby.
Netanyahu said the relationship between his country and the United States was “stronger than ever” and not in crisis.
The tense personal relationship between Obama and Netanyahu has sunk to a new low over the Israeli leader’s planned speech to Congress just weeks before an end-of-March deadline for a framework nuclear accord with Iran.
Netanyahu is expected to press U.S. lawmakers to block a deal with Iran that he contends would endanger Israel’s existence but which Obama’s aides believe could be a signature foreign policy achievement for the president.
The invitation to Netanyahu was orchestrated by Republican congressional leaders with the Israeli ambassador without advance word to the White House, a breach of protocol that infuriated the Obama administration.
Obama has said he will not meet with Netanyahu during this visit, on the grounds that doing so only two weeks before Israeli elections could be seen as interference.
The partisan nature of this dispute has turned it into the worst rift in decades between the United States and Israel, which normally navigates carefully between Republicans and Democrats in Washington.
NO DISRESPECT INTENDED
Netanyahu insisted that he had no intention of politicizing the U.S.-Israeli relationship and predicted it would weather the latest disagreement.
“My speech (to Congress) is not intended to show disrespect for President Obama and the office that he holds,” Netanyahu said. “I deeply appreciate all that President Obama has done for Israel.”
Netanyahu went on to point out differences regarding the talks with Iran. “Israel and the United States agree that Iran should not have nuclear weapons but we disagree on the best way to prevent Iran from developing those nuclear weapons,” he said.
Speaking at the AIPAC conference just before Netanyahu, U.S. envoy to the United Nations Samantha Power assured the gathering of the U.S. commitment to Israel’s security. She received a warm reception from the audience….
Jacksonl03 says
Netanyahu: “Israel and the United States agree that Iran should not have nuclear weapons but we disagree on the best way to prevent Iran from developing those nuclear weapons,”
I’m uncertain that this is correct. Obama’s priorities and wishes, whatever they may be, are likely ahead of absolutely preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons. He is a self centered Progressive liberal with little respect for Israel’s serious vulnerability or America’s responsibility to support and defend Israel.
On second thought: I’m not uncertain; I’m absolutely certain Obama’s highest priority, whatever it may be, is something other than preventing Iran’s acquisition of nuclear weapons.
M S case says
You are right I remember Netanyahu from the raid on EntIbee (probably not spelled right) and the terrorist all lying in a row at the airport DEAD!!!
M S case says
If YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN THE MOVIE ” RAID ON ENTIBEE (Again probably not spelled right) RENT OR BUY IT AND WATCH……..REALLY SHOWS HOW ISRAEL FIGHTERS CAN HANDLE THEMSELVES
Ricky Black says
If you tell a muslim boy over and over again that he is ( better than his sister), ( better then the disbelievers) ( better than everybody else)… well when he grows up a realizes that is NOT TRUE, that has a profound affect on a human being. You will get hyper sensitivity, denial of any wrong doing on his part, and most of all you will get hatred for everybody else.
Ricky Black says
Fact, Allah is a pagan moon goddess that is marred to the sun and has three daughters, Ai-Uzza, Al-Lat, and Manat. Fact: Muhammad’s father’s name was Abd-Allah, His uncle’s name was Obied-Allah. Encyclopedia Britannica I:643 Fact; Muhammad worshiped the meteorite in Mecca, the greatest god, because there is more than one.
Ricky Black says
Fact: 57 Islam muslims country’s and not ONE has ever built an airplane, a car, or not even a toy for their kids. Why is that
Richie says
Fact- Millions of Muslims don’t use toilet paper
Myxlplik says
The bit about cars is just factually incorrect, not saying most of the gray areas on this map lie firmly in Dar Al Islam though.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automotive_industry_in_Turkey#/media/File:World_map_of_motor_vehicle_production,_2007.svg
Angemon says
I think Ricky’s comment makes more sense if “built” is read as meaning “developed” or “invented”.
Myxlplik says
Taken from Wikipedia, “Turkey produced 1,124,982 motor vehicles in 2010,[5] ranking as the 7th largest automotive producer in Europe; behind Germany (5,819,614), France (3,174,260), Spain (2,770,435), the United Kingdom (1,648,388), Russia (1,508,358) and Italy (1,211,594), respectively.[6]
In 2008 Turkey produced 1,147,110 motor vehicles, ranking as the 6th largest producer in Europe (behind the United Kingdom and above Italy) and the 15th largest producer in the world.[7][8]”
Spot On says
We imposed our own brand of education, propaganda, and general living on Japan and Germany after WWII (after killing enough of them to get their attention). During all our efforts in the Middle East, we did none of these things. We even allowed their Madrasas to continue with their Islamic brainwashing.
Spot On says
Westman, Under your #2 scenario, what happens if Israel loses? Is that why you don’t want to be around when it happens?
Spot On says
Westman, While your analysis seems right on I would like to see first what happens if we killed most of them. Indeed, WWII Europe capitulated with us. We had the complete co-operation of the Japanese leaders only after we nearly annihilated their people. There were also barbaric tribes in Africa and South America not too long ago. These kinds of barbaric tribes existed throughout the world in ancient history. What has made these barbaric Arabic tribes powerful is oil and western money. There kickback schemes schooled western politicians in corruption (as if they needed schooling) and has further enhanced their power over the years.
In my mind, we must defuse their power. This can be done quickly by killing most of them or more slowly by starving them. Then ostracize them and prevent them from becoming a part of our society, which they abhor anyway.
The basic problem I see is with us. We have the means to preserve our society but our society does not want to preserve itself. Our society has embarked on a cum-bye-yah out of control multiculturalism which has never worked before anywhere in the world for very long. Yes, the Romans (a blood thirsty bunch) and others had many races among them as multiculturalist’s are quick to point out, but they all failed not too long after losing their original self identity. Europe is now failing due to loss of self identity created by multiculturalism. Once losing the things that made them great, nations have failed. I fear this is where we find ourselves now and B.O. is trying to accelerate this process.
Spot On says
Westman,
Iran is on a religious mission. Bibi said this morning that Israel will hit them alone if needed. I can’t blame them. The can has been kicked to the end of the road for them. Iran will hit us by surprise in a few years with massive destruction if they can (and I believe they can in the near future). MAD will not help us. Our problem is a rank amateur President.
Spot On says
He has not exaggerated anything. There are just too many ways for Iran to have their Islamic surrogates carry out bombings as they currently do. Netanyahu is genuinely sincere in bringing this to everyone’s attention. (Maybe I missed it but has anyone ever found one little bitty piece of that Malaysian lost jetliner? Nice nuke delivery vehicle.)
These same Islamic terrorists know how to cross the ocean. They will also attack us if we let them have the chance. They can ruin our country.
Jerry says
Muslim believe in their “Paradise”.
They believe that they should destroy the “Infidels”.
They believe that if they die in the process or trying
they will go to their “Paradise”.
They believe that in a Jihadi conflict, if their non-combatants,
including their women and children die, they will also
go to their “Paradise”.
Allow them to have nuclear weapon will allow them
to start surrogate attacks, not only against Israel
but also against Europe and the USA and have their
nuclear capability deter us from retaliating against them.
In the event of the conflict becoming nuclear, even
if they face destruction, they believe that they all
will still go to “Paradise”.
Nuclear Iran is not only a threat of destruction to
Israel. It is also a threat of destruction to the whole
of Planet Earth, USA included.
HBO is determined to appease them regardless of
whether or not they go nuclear. As a Muslim he also
believes in the same “Paradise”.
gravenimage says
Netanyahu: Iran deal could threaten Israel’s existence
“As prime minister of Israel, I have a moral obligation to speak up in the face of these dangers while there’s still time to avert them.”
………………………….
Bravo to Benjamin Netanyahu, for speaking out not just for his people but for Americans and all other civilized people threatened by a nuclear Iran, and for doing it in the face of abuse and humiliation from the current administration. It would have been easy for him to just quietly back out, but he is too brave and decent a leader for that. Would that we had someone like him ourselves!
Spot On says
Here here!!
Champ says
Indeed, Graven! ..great comment!
Ernie says
Well said Gravenimage , I agree completely ; 100% behind Israel , 100% behind Netanyahu !
Proud English Infidel says
With you all the way, Ernie!
Prinz Eugen says
I fear Bibi is “softening” his stance — that would be a major blunder,for khalifa Barak Hussein NEVER EVER softens his stance on the dissolution of the US, Christianity, Israel and Jews, etc.
I fear Boehner, Hatch, McLiar and Goober will bend Bibi’s ear and try top turn him into another RINO style wimp.
Again, those supposedly on my side fear standing up to the totalitarian jihadists and communists. Lack of opposition leads directly to dictatorship, sharia, etc.
Angemon says
The above only makes sense if Bibi used his sarcastic voice.
pumbar says
And if he used finger quotes around, “I deeply appreciate all that President Obama has done for Israel.”
Thomas Black says
Two years ago, Obama gave a speech in Israel. The New York Times reported on it. This was the caption underneath the photo: “President Obama after his speech Thursday in Jerusalem, in which he called on young Israelis to press their leaders for peace.”
So why is it wrong for the Prime Minister of Israel to accept an invitation from the US Congress to give a speech on what he, and many in Congress, see as a threat to peace?
Joseph says
We should re-elect Ronald Regan as president.
#1 He had balls
#2 The Muslims would stop messing with America because we are totally NUTS, we have a dead guy as our president.
#3 Ronny would have put a damper on this a lllooonnnggg time ago.
The Doctor says
Nice idea, except President Reagan served two terms and is thus ineligible to serve again. Also, he is deceased. Being alive is not technically listed in the Constitution as a requirement for being president, but it has been a de facto standard since the inception of the country. 🙁
Champ says
✡ We Stand With Israel!!! ✡
Godspeed, Netanyahu!! We love and support you! ..and you are such a courageous leader!
Ernie says
100% behind Israel , 100% behind Netanyahu !
Dan says
http://unsheathed.weebly.com/whose-side-are-you-on.html
Bezelel says
( It is a sign of the abysmally low level of the public discourse that he has to explain this at all.)
That is what I was thinking as I watched the speech. obola is a disgraceful stain on the US. He has repeatedly done the opposite of what he should do. Congress is going to have to man up soon.
Andrew GB says
For the record; I STAND WITH ISRAEL.
However, i have a warped sense of humor and the thought of the dildo’s in Iran playing with plutonium does bring a smile to my infidel face. An Islamic 3 stooges or chuckle brothers with deadly weapons. What could possibly go wrong?
I don’t know a lot about the israeli PM but based on their (Israeli) historical experience, if they are worried then perhaps the world should listen.
I don’t trust or understand Obama’s decision making and if the usually stone wall patriotic American public are against him then, maybe the world should take notice.
cs says
Iran is at war with Israel using one proxy and a half, Hezbollah, and Hamas (the other half of Hamas is the MB).
ApolloSpeaks says
TOMMOROW THE US CONGRESS
will be thundering with applause as Republicans and Democrats
hear the Israeli Jewish Churchill defending Western Civilization from the growing global threat of pan-Islamonazism.
http://www.apollospeaks.com
dumbledoresarmy says
In Chaim Potok’s novel “My Name is Asher Lev” he includes an English translation of a Jewish prayer called the Krias Shema, or part thereof.
That – transposed from the first person into the second person – is what I am praying for Binyamin Netanyahu and for the entire House of Israel…and for every soldier in the IDF and pilot in the IAF and every intelligence agent and analyst.
“In the Name of the LORD, the G-d of Israel:
“May Michael be at your right hand
“Gabriel at your left
“Before you, Uriel,
“Behind you, Raphael,
“And above your head the divine presence of G-d.
Amen and Amen.”
And then, this time from the Christian liturgy, another prayer:
Holy God
Holy and mighty
Holy and immortal
have mercy on us.
“Us” being the entire non-Muslim world – with Israel on the front line – who are mortally threatened should the Mahdi-mad mullahs of Iran get their claws on nuclear weapons.
Andrew GB says
Thank you, I also have prayed for Israel using your suggested plea to the Lord.
A
David says
…the ignominy which Israel has suffered for well-nigh twenty-five hundred years will now be changed into eternal glory, and in the eyes of all, the Jewish people will become glorified to such an extent as to draw the jealousy of its enemies and the envy of its friends.”
From a letter written in 1897 by Abdul-Baha to a Jewish Community.
Lioness says
Obama hates Israel and is praying to Allah for it’s demise. He wants Iran to have nuclear power and he wants Israel not to have it to defend itself. Obama wants the Muslim Brotherhood, his pals, to return to power in Egypt so they can wage Jihad against Israel. If only there was no Israel, Obama’s dream of a pure Mulsim Middle East would be realized.
The Doctor says
I wonder if that is Obama’s intended legacy – a purely Islamic middle east.