By omitting "defensible borders" from her message, she spoke for the first US administration to abdicate its guarantee of defensible borders as a fundamental component of Israel's security, thereby nullifying her and the US president's pledge not to "waver in protecting Israel's security.""I have a deep personal commitment to Israel," she said. "And so does President Obama. Our nation will not waver in protecting Israel’s security and promoting Israel’s future. That is why pursuing peace and recognized borders for Israel is one of our top priorities."
This key omission led to another worrying question about Israel's future borders: By whom must they be recognized in the view of the Obama administration?
via debka.com
Here's Secretary of State Clinton wishing Israel a Happy Birthday. Let's go to the videotape.
Funny how she has to tell us how Obama loves us - he apparently cannot do it himself. I guess his personal messages are only for Iran.
via israelmatzav.blogspot.com
As Israel celebrates its 62nd birthday, its population stands at 7,587,000, the Central Bureau of Statistics said Sunday. The Jewish population numbers 5,726,000 residents (75.7%), while the Arab population numbers 1,548,000 (20.4%). Over 70% of the Jewish population was born in Israel.
Via YnetNews via smoothstoneblog.com
