I am suspicious of the interest of the current White House leadership in any unity among Israeli parties; claiming division in the ranks is a typical Democrat tactic anyway. Obama probably will have to be forced to realize that he has little to no real influence with Israel as long as he continues to oppose real needs of Israelis and supports only Palestinian objectives as they are spouted to him by the terrorist leadership of the Palestinians.

I will also express hope that the White House will learn, however, since I feel that America needs to get back to full support of Israel, causing more angst for the rest of the world.

Livni is undoubtedly correct in stating that there is no opposition in Israel to Israel's right to exist and defend itself.

When the rest of the world, including Obama, starts to understand this, and Israel's determination on these points, there will be hope for a peaceful solution in the Middle East.

Obama sees himself as a humanist. He will not sucumb to Jewish Pressure, e.g. Held back Iran sanctions in the senate until he was able to get sanctions from china and Russia as well. He cannot take on Muslim hate. Conciously or not his early years in muslim Indnonesia is influencing his policies as well although under the guise of justice for all.He will not go back to Bushs full support of Israel but will judge each incident on its own merits.We should not demonize him.Presently I ammore cocerned about the lack of unity of Jews in America and I see Jstreet and their ilk as being more dangerous than Obama at the present.

Obama is hoping to replace Netanyahu with someone he feels will be more in line with his thinking. He does not realize that there are red lines that no one will cross, even to gain power. His Cook County politics will not work where he wants them to. Hopefully he will realize that the leaders of the world will not bow to his dictates just because he wants to play nice. Hopefully he will soon realize that more leaders will distance themselves from hgim and the U.S. because they do not trust him to stand by what is good for the U.S., long term. He like his fellow ideologues failed to listen to the leaders of North Vietnam when they stated that they won the war not on the field of battle but on the streets and in the newspapers of the U.S.. The same may very well happen in the Middle East today.

O. needs to backoff from opposing Israel , not in the best interest of America. Somehow that does not seem to be one of his priorities anyway. Natanyahu makes sound decisions for Israel. O needs to listen .

The government of the State Of Israel is nobodies concern, but the Jews. As foretold in The Bible, Jacob(Israel) was then told never to trust the House of Laban(The White House), hence the government and the Opposition will always unite against others. Obama and his ilk are but for a short time, but the State of Israel will be forever, for The Almighty One has so ordained it. Remember His Words, "THOSE WHO CURSE MY PEOPLE, WILL BE CURSED AND THOSE WHO BLESS MY PEOPLE WILL BE BLESSED. AMEN".

good reading.

Tragically continuing the quagmire of Iraq-Afghanistan tragic blundering by the Bush adminstration, Pres. Obama worsened it by sending in 30,000 more trioops into Afghanistan. Result: Things getting worse as the Taliban grows stronger. Now the blundering Obama is trying to pressure Israel to appease attacking Islamic terrorists by caving in on various fronts where it's surrendering Jerusalem, surrendering its nuclear safety net etc. Reminds this WW11 combat vet of Britain's Chamberlain "bravely" sacrificing a helpless neighboring state to appease Germany for the sake of "peace in our time." Until Germany continued to smash through Europe. Chamberlain: Obama. Which is why Israel can only depend on itself for survival.

Israel will outlive her enemies. No matter who no matter what when and where Israel will be the last one standing amongst those who tried and failed to destroy the apple of G-d's eye.

Jerusalem is under attack because Jews have not stated their bottom line. Each day Jews modify their position, The one constant is the desire for peace. In the attempts by various Presidents of the US the focus has been on concessions Israel is willing to give to gain Peace. The Palestinians stance has never varied. Israel is to return to the pre-1967 borders, and Jerusalem will be divided so as to be the Capitol of Israel and of the Palestinian state.
In the last election the Likud was able to form a coalition of various parties, and replaced Kadimah. Netanyahu became Prime Minister, and he too has not been able to withstand the pressures from President Obama, who insisted that building housing in Jerusalem and the West Bank must cease. Netanyahu bought some time in that he agreed to halt building in Jerusalem for 4 months, and in Judea and Samaria for one year. The Palestinians now refused to hold face to face meetings with Israel unless their terms are met.
The pressure on Israel has also been raised by Israel's need to enforce the embargo of Gaza to prevent armaments to be brought into Gaza. However, it was to be done without excessive force. The Israeli intelligence did not know that Jihadist were waiting to attack the Israelis as they rappelled down ropes from a Helicopter. The protestors were armed with knives, metal clubs, and were well organized as to the attack. To prevent more injuries to the Israelis, they were forced to use their sidearms to halt the onslaught. 9 deaths were caused by sending unarmed soldiers to deal with determined "humanitarian protestors".
World opinion again clamors that Israel has no right to blockade Gaza, since the refugees there are living in poverty.
Israel needs to state its terms clearly. Jerusalem is not a Settlement, and is the Capitol of Israel. Judea and Samaria contain sites that have historical history for Jews, and we have seen what the Palestinians have done to synagogues and holy sites of Jews. Israel will maintain security in the area, and Palestinians will control civil rule, but no military army. Until hatred of Jews and Israelis makes it possible for the two states to live in peace, those our our terms. The world may howl, but they do no matter Israel does. Israel is fighting a war with an enemy, who states repeatedly that they will destroy Israel. Until they change their tune, Israel will stick to their guns.

Benjamin N. Has graciously extended a July 4th greeting to the USA, wishing the best and relating the last half of the last century to America's defense of liberty holding. He is even tempered and insightful in his connection of this greeting to invite direct talks with the PA as indeed being about such a spirit of freedom extended as looking out for the interests of others as well as Israel's own. And it is vital that all parties are united on such a day on the defensible positions for Israel within Israel and not entertain a naive outlook on the world today, or the climate in it toward Israel. Be wise and harmless, and ever vigalent, Oh, Israel. I must admit being moved to tears over uttering the Name of Israel (relfecting on its foundations and divine intentions).

The Current American Administration wants to believe that there is a peace movement in Israel just below the surface waiting to break free from L'Kud and Netanyahu, or so "J" street keeps telling him. Truth is that EVERY sane Israeli knows that current American policy of making nice nice to the Arab's only emboldens them and pushes real peace further away.
FACT.. forget about what the P.A. says in English or to western leaders. Believe with all your being, what they say in Arabic is what they mean.
Every concession Israel gives away becomes the new STARTING point in the next negotiation. And yet the Western talking heads ignore the lesson of Britain's Chamberlain and demand Israel give away it's security for "paper".
Even Ban Ki-moon has finally come to his senses and acknowledges that UN resolution 1701 was a sham allowing Iran to double the weaponry now on Israel's northern border.
Wake up Liberal Western media and politicians, You're being played for fools at the cost of Israel's existence.

We shall see in the next elections where America stands.
Hopefully Obama has been a wake up call to all Americans who also need to realise where the abortion (murder) of innocents and acceptance of homosexuality has landed them. At this point in time God frowns on America and has sent out wake up calls to her, but should she continue, then stand back and watch with astonishment at America's fall.
The answer for all American's is: "Get back to the Bible".

My christian church has pulled out their investments in Israel and now is sending more aid to the Palestinians . This mainline protestant church seems a 100% stuck on the democratic platform . I never knew the democrats got so much clearer signals from God before . this Christian Church should change their name to The democrat Christian church of america .
When we sent delagates to vote on rule changes we followed the synods directions . We sent a very politicial correct team of delegates 50% men and 50 % women , 10 % had to be from foreign coountries or people of color . Certianly sounds to be a all inclusive church . We will have to see how it goes forgetting the Bible and expanding polticial correctness for the all inclusive democratic politicaly correct church .

PRESIDENT OBAMA'S INTEREST ARE NOT THE SAME AS THOSE OF
ISRAEL. MR.OBAMA THINKS THAT BY PRESSURING PRIME MINISTER
NETANYAHU AND HIS GOVERNMENT HE CAN OBTAIN PEACE.
HE FORGETS THAT THERE ARE TWO POINTS WHICH IN MY OPINION
ISRAEL CAN NEVER ACCEPT : JRUSALEM BEING ALSO THE CAPITAL
OF A FUTURE PALESTINIAN STATE AND THE "RETURN" OF THE PALESTINIAN "REFUGEES".

WHEN YOU HAVE A MUSLIM PRESIDENT IN THE WHITE HOUSE WHO A SOCIALIST/COMMUNIST AGEMDA WHO WILL NOT GO AGAINST IRAN,
THE WORLD'S TROUBLE TROUBLE MAKER.

WE HAVE SAUDI ARABIA BACKING ISRAEL TO ATTACK IRAN
WHAT DO EXPECPT ??????????????

Way to go Israel!!!! Good to hear you are standing together. Choose your counsel carefully. Obama can't rule his own country and I fail to see what business he has of sticking his nose into Israel's business. Actually, the whole world needs to go home and tend to their own country; Israel is well-equipped to handle its own affairs. If anyone knows how to deal with Iran, Iraq etc. it's Israel; they aren't only neighbours they are related....

Philrus, there is One Person Israel can depend on, One who will not forsake you, One who ALWAYS keeps His PROMISES to Israel. Only just be obedient GOD - your Father Yahweh, who never sleeps and who watches over you at all time. Call on Him and He'll deliver Israel from all his enemies.
You've got a great leader in Netanyahu, pray for him. Israel do not need to depend on Obama, he is just a mere creature, here today and gone tomorrow like the weed. There is One much much greater than him who is the Alpha and Omega.

Talk is cheap. When Livni's party has been in power they have undermined the safety and security of Israel in their attempts to appease terrorists by trading land for peace. They have followed the roadmap drafted by their masters in Washington and the EU to the letter. It is one thing to spout lip service to an ideal. I am more interested in what people are willing to actually do to insure the survival of Israel. Obama is no friend to Israel and neither are his puppets in the Knesset. This is merely another attempt to bamboozle Jews into thinking they can vote for these liberal idiots without committing national suicide.

Livnis response is an answer to prayer. That Jews from every party, sect etc. would lay down their differences and stand shoulder to shoulder, presenting a united front to the enemy just as David approached Goliath declaring his covenant with God as his strength and weapon. A united Israel, one heart one mind one accord with the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob!

Well done, Tzipi Livni!

I'm encouraged to see the unity of all parties in Israel! It's difficult to destroy a united people!! It will encourage others to support you!!

Former Israeli Ambassador to the UN, Dore Gold speaks on MSNBC about the Obama-Netanyahu meeting in Washington and the state of the relationship between the United States and Israel.

http://www.youtube.com/user/TheJerusalemCenter#p/u/17/WC9bxG1xI-w

You are a great and onest woman, Tzipi, excellent job! Let the world see what a United Israel means!! Am Israel Chai, tamid!

Of course there is no opposition when it comes to Israel's right to exist. She is SO right. Secure the necessities to live in safety, and then iron out everything else.

The BOTTOM LINE must be NO Fakestinian state. NOTHING for our enemies.

The muslimes must be stripped of all rights. They are an active enemy, and must be removed from OUR land. ALL of teh land is ours. Read the Torah.

Also, Jews must be true to Torah, and wipe out all of the Fakestinian Amalekites!!