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[03.08.2010]
Israel's Misguided Bow To Obama
A few days ago, Israel's Prime Minister asked Jerusalem's Mayor Barkat to delay granting building permits to Jews interested in developing property in Jerusalem. The Prime Minister reportedly told the Mayor that the issuance of building permits at this time would cause an international stir.

Undoubtedly, the Prime Minister had received "advice" from Washington as the Obama Administration was preparing for Vice President Biden's trip to Israel.

Israel's consent to the request appears like a small matter in the overall picture in the region, but it has much larger consequences than one may imagine. Every time Israel takes its marching orders from Washington or the international community, it reinforces the belief that Jerusalem and all of Israel is less than a self-governing sovereign state. Legal and policy decisions in Israel seem to be final unless they conflict with the wishes of the United States and other international players.

If Israel does not set policy over its capital, if it changes course because Washington wants it, is it any wonder that Israel's enemies do not believe that a united Jerusalem is not necessarily a settled matter. Israel is feeding the belief that in the end of the day it will capitulate in dividing the city if the United States demands it. 
 
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I don't know that Obama should assume any authority over what Israel may or may not do, but neither do I necessarily agree with a bid to build. I don't know enough about the why and wherefore. But building schemes are usually just that, schemes, bids for builders to make money...
I would rather hear that they were concentrating on improving those edifices that already exist and/or rebuilding buildings ruined in the war...That is acceptable...But more building does not nec. equal more housing in the end for people who need it. It usually means more money in a few hands, for big contractors, etc., and then more money for the owners who rent the spaces out...
I've the purity of the Holy Land in heart, not the proifit of the Jewish people, or any who may stand to profit. If it can be proved that none will take advantage and that people really have the need of space and housing, then maybe, but I question the ethics involved, just because the people are "Jewish" doesn't nec. give them the automatic right to build in the Holy Land.

Respectfully,
BdG5770

It is a mistake. Jerusalem is and always will be Judea/Israel for everyone in the world which is how Muslims and Christians are connected to it in the first place: "Our" Faith--called Judaism after Judah--"Our" Priests and "Our" Kings. If Yehudim (Jews) don't have the right to build there, then who does?

I have started a group on facebook to protest Obama's reactions to Israel. Please join!
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thank you

Good question!

I was in Israel in 2005 when they threw 9000 Jews from their home in Gush Katif. Many are still homeless. The only homes I saw empty were in the Arab Communities.
God gave The land to the Jews through a covenant with Abraham several thousand years ago. This LAND BELONGS TO THE JEWS. They have every right to build.
They need housing. The USA has no right to tell them what they can do in THEIR LAND! Because they are Jews it gives them every right to build in the Holy Land.
We as tourist can enjoy it because they take care of it. They protect the places we (Jew and tourist) love.

Could it be said of any other nation that just because they are.....does not necessarily give them the right to build? Just because you are Americans, this doesn't necessarily give you the right to build in New York City. Wha....? Wha....? What?

Maybe that is the point. Maybe the UNited States who had no right to build NYC are cautioning out of wisdom gained from error?

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