We dont need this America, deputy minister says after UN vote, Kerry speech

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http://www.timesofisrael.com/we-dont-need-this-america-deputy-minister-says-after-un-vote-kerry-speech/

“Kerry’s speech was very disturbing for so many reasons,” Oren told The Times of Israel. “It is disturbing that this is the point to which US foreign policy has fallen. It’s sad, tragic and dangerous. We don’t need this relationship. We don’t need this America.”

He elaborated: “The US-Israel relationship is vital for us, for the region and I believe for the world, but we need an America whose strength and commitment to its allies is unquestioned.”

They don't value our friendship, they value our unquestioning servitude.

Trump will be the most popular US President ever in Israel. Meanwhile, they view Barack Obama as an enemy.

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1. Poll: Israelis strongly favor Clinton over Trump

Almost twice as many Israelis prefer Hillary Clinton to Donald Trump, bucking the recent trend of Republican presidential candidates winning more support than Democrats, according to a new poll.

http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/21/politics/israel-poll-trump-clinton/

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3. That will change very quickly.

Democrats are the ones who believe they need to reach a settlement with the Palestinians. They don't want to hear that any more.

Democrats who want to maintain their good standing as accepted friends of Israel will have no choice but to get on the Trump Train as far as Palestine is concerned.

Concerns about Trump's alt-right followers will quickly dissipate as he starts writing diplomatic blank checks.

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7. The poll was taken only two months ago

And it won't change, because no one is going to be polling Hillary vs. Trump anymore.

Incidentally, a recent poll indicated the favorite US President of Israelis is Bill Clinton.

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2. They also value the money we send them every single year. n/t

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4. Netanyahu is out of control. If they are that concerned about the relationship, then perhaps they

should do some self-reflection, because Netanyahu's arrogance has done tremendous damage to Israel, and it will get worse if this continues

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5. This is Michael Oren, from the "moderate" Kulanu

party.

Everyone in Israeli politics aside from Meretz and Joint List are vehemently denouncing Kerry and Obama now.

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6. There are those who are not happy with what the Netanyahu government has been doing

Former Minister Avi Gabai just joined the Labor Party to embark on a path to try and repair the damage Netanyahu has been doing to their country

A good number of American Jews are NOT pleased at all with what Netanyahu is doing to Israel.

I am one of them

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8. Your second sentence is a lie

As I just demonstrated by sharing this tweet with you:

@HerzogMK Dec 28
John Kerry has always been a great friend of Israel and will always be. His speech expresses true concerns about Israels wellbeing & future.

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9. Bullshit. This has basically been US policy for how many presidents.. at least 3.. more?