03.25.2010]
While maintaining a civil demeanor in public, reliable sources tell One Jerusalem that Prime Minister Netanyahu was angered and puzzled by the treatment Israel is receiving from President Obama and his administration.
While fully aware that there is no hope of reaching a peace deal with the leaderless Palestinians, Prime Minister Netanyahu has gone the extra mile in extending the hand of peace. He embraced the concept of an independent Palestinian State and he placed an unprecedented moratorium on Israeli construction. Both these actions put Netanyahu at odds with his supporters but he did it to show the Obama White House that he is committed to peace.
What he and Israel got in return is a coordinated attack by the President, the Vice President, and the Secretary of State. First they manufactured a crisis over building permits in a Jewish neighborhood in Jerusalem and then they treated Israel's representatives like the enemy during this week's Washington visit.
The President ordered a complete news blackout of Prime Minister Netanyahu's White House visit. During that visit, Obama lectured and threatened Israel's Prime Minister. He demanded that Netanyahu put in writing that Israel is committed to a "peace settlement" based on the indefensible borders of 1967. He also demanded that Israel not build in its capital Jerusalem.
Prime Minister Netanyahu refused to capitulate. But don't think this is the end of the confrontation. President Obama and his administration are committed to bringing Israel to its knees. Israel and Jerusalem need all its allies to mobilize in defense of our ally.
For starters we ask you to pass this report around to friends and family and recommend that they sign our united Jerusalem petition. Also post this report on Facebook, Yahoo, Google, Twitter, and every other social networking site you use.
By signing the petition, a person announces their support for a united Jerusalem under the State of Israel. It is also the best way to stay abreast of the situation in Jerusalem and Washington.
One Jerusalem was born when Bill Clinton tried to divide Jerusalem. We mobilized mass support for our cause and helped defeat that effort. Now we face another challenge and we need your help to beat it back.
Will you give an hour at your computer promoting the petition? Your help will make a difference.
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UPDATE: ONE JERUSALEM
http://www.onejerusalem.org/2010/03/thank-you-and.php
UPDATE: ONE JERUSALEM
http://www.onejerusalem.org/2010/03/thank-you-and.php
[03.28.2010]
THANK YOU AND .....
At One Jerusalem, we want to thank all our friends and supporters who helped circulate the blog post Shame On You President Obama that describes the unprecedented threats to Jerusalem and the State of Israel.
Today, some more evidence that Israel is being systematically isolated from the United States and the international community came in a news report that the Obama administration is considering abstaining from a United Nations Security Council vote condemning Israel for construction in Jerusalem. An abstention by the United States would be a direct blow to Israel's sovereignty that is being pushed by nations that want to see Israel destroyed. And the consideration of the abstention option is proof that the Obama administration is willing to give aid and comfort to Israel's mortal enemies.
The Shame on You post describes the unique challenges facing Israel and urges people to encourage friends and family to sign the united Jerusalem petition.
By signing the petition friends of Israel and a free Jerusalem will add their names to the hundreds of thousands of people who have already signed. As this community grows so does our ability to keep you informed of what is going on and recommend actions that every individual can take in defense of Israel.
We urge you to post the Shame post on Facebook, Twitter, Yahoo, Google, and every other social networking site you use. Also, send it to everybody in your address book and drop the link in comments on web stories about the situation in Israel. The more connected we are the better organized we will be to assist the State of Israel.
If your organization, synagogue, or church has a web site please post the Shame entry.
Together we can defeat the forces arrayed against Israel. Don't sit on the sidelines waiting for someone else to come to the rescue. Join the fight.
Today, some more evidence that Israel is being systematically isolated from the United States and the international community came in a news report that the Obama administration is considering abstaining from a United Nations Security Council vote condemning Israel for construction in Jerusalem. An abstention by the United States would be a direct blow to Israel's sovereignty that is being pushed by nations that want to see Israel destroyed. And the consideration of the abstention option is proof that the Obama administration is willing to give aid and comfort to Israel's mortal enemies.
The Shame on You post describes the unique challenges facing Israel and urges people to encourage friends and family to sign the united Jerusalem petition.
By signing the petition friends of Israel and a free Jerusalem will add their names to the hundreds of thousands of people who have already signed. As this community grows so does our ability to keep you informed of what is going on and recommend actions that every individual can take in defense of Israel.
We urge you to post the Shame post on Facebook, Twitter, Yahoo, Google, and every other social networking site you use. Also, send it to everybody in your address book and drop the link in comments on web stories about the situation in Israel. The more connected we are the better organized we will be to assist the State of Israel.
If your organization, synagogue, or church has a web site please post the Shame entry.
Together we can defeat the forces arrayed against Israel. Don't sit on the sidelines waiting for someone else to come to the rescue. Join the fight.
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