The White House released this statement on Monday after Israel said it would build 700 new housing units in Jerusalem on land that Palestinians want for a future state:
“The United States opposes new Israeli construction in East Jerusalem. The status of Jerusalem is a permanent status issue that must be resolved by the parties through negotiations and supported by the international community. Neither party should engage in efforts or take actions that could unilaterally pre-empt, or appear to pre-empt, negotiations. Rather, both parties should return to negotiations without preconditions as soon as possible. The United States recognizes that Jerusalem is a deeply important issue for Israelis and Palestinians, and for Jews, Muslims, and Christians. We believe that through good faith negotiations the parties can mutually agree on an outcome that realizes the aspirations of both parties for Jerusalem, and safeguards its status for people around the world.”
This latest condemnation from the White House reminds me of an old song, "Whatever Lola Wants, Lola Gets"! Here are the lyrics:
ReplyDeleteWHATEVER LOLA WANTS, LOLA GETS
Dinah Shore
Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets
And little man, little Lola wants you
Make up your mind to have, no regrets
Recline yourself, resign yourself you're through
I always get, what I aim for
And your heart and soul, is what I came for.
Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets
No use to fight, Don't you know you can't win
You're no exception to the rule,
I'm irrezeestable you fool, Give in
.... Give in
What amazes me is that while the Palestinians refuse to discuss any type of peace negotiations with Israel, the United States releases statements to Israel that because the PA's want land in Jerusalem for their "future state", Israel should cease building in the City of David, Jerusalem. Same old song from Obama, to the tune of "Whatever Lola wants.."!