YNET NEWS – OPINION: Confronting Obama menace critical for Israel’s future, Bibi's real test
President Barack Hussein Obama has threatened dire consequences if Israel refuses his demands to prevent Jews from building in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem.
His plan is yet another disastrous form of Israeli unilateral withdrawal.
This unprecedented challenge to Israel's sovereignty and strategic needs must be met firmly. At stake are not only simple human needs, but the integrity of the State of Israel and a 60-year old alliance.
Israel is an American ally, not an enemy; a partner in the struggle against terrorism, not a perpetrator. Did Obama forget? Is he confused, or didn't he ever know?
Whose side is he on?
Confronting the Obama menace is difficult, but essential; it's critical for Israel's future.
If Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu capitulates, he will undermine Israel's independence and set a dangerous precedent: not if Israel's national and strategic interests will be sacrificed, but when.
That will simply invite even more pressure for Israel to surrender to sworn enemies.
Paradoxically, it's not weakness and appeasement that have deterred Israel's opponents, but a strong defense based on security needs and realistic assessments of consequences.
An imposed dictated "solution" that does not resolve core issues and is unacceptable to those dedicated to violence has never succeeded - ever - without their total and complete destruction. Policy of defeatism >>> Moshe Dann | Sunday, September 13, 2009
