Netanyahu to Obama: Palestinians not doing enough to advance peace

[Jefferson23]

* Liar, he speaks.

PM meets with U.S. president in Washington, reiterates call for Palestinians to recognize Israel as a Jewish state.

By Barak Ravid | Mar. 3, 2014 | 9:03 PM

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Monday with U.S. President Barack Obama and accused the Palestinians of failing to advance the peace negotiations.

In a meeting in the White House's Oval Office, Netanyahu said that Israel has been doing its part in peace talks and accused the Palestinians of not doing enough.

"It's about time the Palestinians recognize Israel as a Jewish state – we have only been there for 4,000 years," Netanyahu said.

"Twenty years of peace process were marked by many Israeli steps for peace but we got suicide bombers and rockets in return," Netanyahu said. "The people of Israel expect me to stand strong against pressure and for the security of Israel."

http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/1.577708

[Jefferson23]

1. Abbas: Latest draft is unacceptable, but talks could continue if Israel makes conciliatory gestures.

I can't wait to see those conciliatory gestures.



http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/.premium-1.577690

[Scootaloo]

2. I'm starting to think this man believes what he says

So, when do the Israelis trade him out for Bennett? Or, oh, oops, I mean that Kadima Landslide someone promised us in 2012? *cough*

[Jefferson23]

4. Leader of Israel plays game with US president Obama on our turf..Bibi was called out

by Obama to Jeffrey Goldberg. essentially saying, Abbas is reasonable, so what's the
problem? He shifted blame to Israel..they are not accustom to such a tactic from us.

So Bibi, on his mark..Palestinians not doing enough...must recognize Jewish state, blah blah.

Will he keep trying to squeeze more out of Kerry? Could be, and he might get it..depending
on how bad Obama wants this deal to happen and I think he does want it. That this plan favors
Israel is of no consequence to the US nor Israeli government.

[Scootaloo]

5. Well, with Ukraine on the horizon...

I think Kerry might just end up giving Nutty Netanyahu the small tacos treatment he deserves.

[underthematrix]

3. Mt reaction Nettie is