Washington – Obama Administration Slams Israel Hard on Settlement Plans

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    A Palestinian worker is seen on a construction site in the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Ramat Sholmo, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Dan Balilty)Washington – In unusually rare and blunt criticism of its top Mideast ally, the Obama administration has slammed Israel for continuing to announce new settlement construction on land claimed by the Palestinians.

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    The State Department accused Israel on Tuesday of engaging in a “pattern of provocative action” that run counter to statements from Israeli leaders that they are committed to peace. Spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said settlement activity only puts the goal of peace “further at risk.” She urged both Israel and the Palestinians to halt all provocations and take steps to revive long-stalled peace talks.

    The tough comments came as Israel’s prime minister rejected international criticism of plans to build thousands more Jewish homes in east Jerusalem, saying construction would move forward.


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    11 years ago

    about time!

    11 years ago

    Where is Israel’s and americans comments on the murder of 40,000 Syrians. Not one word. But if isrsel builds houses pow the world is up in arms. Why doesn’t Israel hammer away daily on this point?

    TexasJew
    TexasJew
    11 years ago

    Ma Nishtana???
    What else is new?

    11 years ago

    I know I’m gonna get the typical slack from all you obama lib lovers but here goes any way.

    Obama is no true friend if he were he would not “slam” Israel” for buidling in our own land.

    Does Israel blast the usa for buidling in washington.

    11 years ago

    And you thought it would be different in a second term? As Rush said today, “uniformed voters” is the new PC term for idiots & morons. Happy now?

    rivin
    rivin
    11 years ago

    Who cares what obama says! We built till now, we building now, and will build further!!! Israel is glowing all the gloomyness is out of israel!!!! And I’m proud to live in our home israel!!! Love u israrl

    victorg
    victorg
    11 years ago

    Wait 20 years, Obama will make Carter look like our beloved friend.

    Israeli private housing is a huge problem and getting worse.

    As long as the Palestinians vow Israel’s destruction then there is no incentive for us to stop building on our land. Yes #6 , our land!

    pickythinker
    pickythinker
    11 years ago

    The difference between Israel and Hamas
    When Israel wants revenge they build when Hamas wants revenge they Kill

    11 years ago

    I’m so glad Obama has so much free time on his hands to criticize Israel while Americans are killing each other. Thank you for telling a foreign nation not to build homes for its citizens while ignoring real issues. (sarcastic)

    SandraM
    SandraM
    11 years ago

    I will have Israel’s back…(knife in Israel’s back, maybe?)

    11 years ago

    Israel annexed jerusalem, the aid means nothing, in terms of ROI as an ally, our aid to israel yields far higher dividends than any other foreign aid think egypt or pakistan

    Sherree
    Sherree
    11 years ago

    Israel never agreed NOT to build and they are NOT settlements, they are homes on land that Israel owns. Just like any other country that owns land that they conquer in war. A war that was NOT started by Israel, a war that was “finished” by Israel. This is a very important premise and lesson, if you choose to go to battle and lose there is no such thing as “Backsies” suck it up and get real. If you want to risk your land and your people by going to war because of hatred and animosity then stop crying when you lose!

    naisgal
    naisgal
    11 years ago

    Yes we own it, but they own missiles and do not hesitate to fire them for any reason they choose to. Problem here is Obama buys that story that it has to do with settlements. Before there were any settlements at all, they started wars. They always find something they call provocative and those who want to will buy it. Sad that Obama, a US President is one of them. But he was educated in Muslem scchools so you can’t take that bias out. Daven and hope terrorism is never given excuses to make it right. Yea building needed homes is “provocative.” he also thinks Social Security is also not owned by the seniors who gave it.