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Elliott Abrams, National Security Advisor under President George W. Bush, writes that President Obama’s upcoming visit to the Middle East – including his first trip to Israel as President – has little that it can accomplish. Abrams sees a number of issues which may actually worsen due to the President’s trip, but hopes for a symbolic show of support for the Jewish state.
The trip itself is a good thing: Israel is a close ally, and American presidents should visit there. The visit would have had more impact in Obama’s first term, before opinions about him began to harden in Israel (and for that matter in Ramallah), but the formation of a new government in Jerusalem provides a good moment for this visit. The question is what Obama will say—about Iran, the violence in Syria, the instability visible after the Arab Spring in several countries—and of course about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
What do you think?
7:58 pm
WE HAVE TO HELP OUR OWN AMERICANS THAT NEED FOOD , ISRAEL HAVE MORE MONEY THEN GOD AND THEY WANT MORE TIME FOR US TO STOP SENDING MONEY TO OTHER COUNTRY OUR PEOPLE NEED IT HERE IN USA
3:34 pm
So WHY are you giving Obama an Award for Support of Isreal? He has done nothing to earn this award. I don’t understand????
12:34 pm
the trip to Israel is indeed refreshing. Its however so unbecoming of the historical relationship between Israel and the US, that this ishis first visit as president. Why is it only now, what are the stakes? are there any? will he be visiting Jerusalem? why did he like Jesus Christ visits the promise land 5/6 days before passover? The keeper of Israel does not slumber nor sleep… for Zion sake i shall not be silent.
6:20 pm
I pray for our government officials EVERY day. However I am no fool. “That one” cannot be trusted. He hasn’t visited Israel in 4 years. Now he’s going over!What does he want? What’s his agenda? The bully and chief is always campaigning for something. It’s never for the greater good. He thinks everyone is sooo stupid.Thank you Lord for Benjamin Netanyahu and his wisdom, strength and love of his country.
3:28 pm
I’m not alone with my thoughts of distrust concerning our Commander and Chiefs motives. His lack of support for our Israeli brothers and lack of action concerning the murder of our ambassador.
11:39 am
oh shalom to u all,and toda for d information.its a global goodnews to me that President B.Obama is visiting Israel the holyland.cheers,tht is a right step in the right direction,lets pray for Israel.
1:23 pm
It is quite a shame that majority of commenters here speak so bad of President Obama. God urges us to pray for our leaders and not to curse them! This is so unbecoming! Is it because he is black?
3:38 pm
Quit trying to use the “because he’s black” excuse. You know very well that Obama is not backing Isreal and backs countries that are radical terrorists instead. He is also disarming America and making it a Socialist country. That is why he is disrespected. Yes I pray that he will see the error of his ways, otherwise he will have a lot to answer for before my Lord. Those who bless Isreal God will bless and those who curse Isreal God will curse. I pray he learns this before it’s too late for him and America. God bless Isreal and I pray for the peace of Jerusalem.
9:23 pm
June, I totally agree with you! When America can get pass color, you can see the whole picture unfolding. God said to pray for our leaders so that they may do the right thing, he said nothing about color. Amen
12:27 pm
God bless and Keep Israel with the sons of Abraham, as the promise is and was made generations ago, God
made this world, God loves the ones in this world, as
he will honor them and protect them.Amen
12:01 am
we will see what GOD already knows-the honesty of this visit
selling military jets to egypt snd visiting ISRAEL now
may this visit be no fake
7:12 pm
God is watching. God is in control. I pray for our leaders to always make their decisions based on Biblical teachings. Im not an Obama supporter and personally do not trust what he does. But Pray whatever happens is the will of God.
7:09 pm
If any body thinks this Is going to be a plus for Israel, I have a bridge In Brooklin I want to sell you. Don’t take any thing, you can’t trust anything this guy says
2:40 pm
God is the only way Obama is going to have a spiritual awakening. We must pray for ALL our Nation’s leader as God instructs through the Bible. Israel is God’s chosen land and we must protect her!
2:38 pm
Will pray for the best, but don’t trust Obama. If he was truly for Israel, he would stand up and say so. So very disappointed he was reelected.
1:20 pm
Sandra, how many times do you want him to say it! Even at the last State of the Union speech, he reiterated it! What do you guys commenting on this forum really want from this guy?!
1:32 pm
I ask God to give him wisdom and insight to encourage good relations with our friend and ally, Israel. I ask The Holy Spirit to shut his mouth before he can utter anything that would harm it.
1:03 pm
Now is a great time to pray for this meeting, before it takes place. Father, we praise you & thank you that you are faithful in every way. We take authority over the enemy’s plan to hinder or block in any way President Obama from having a real heart change while visiting Israel, that he will see everything newly with spiritual eyes and his spiritual ears will be open to hear Truth as it really is. We pray that the desire of his heart will be to stand with Israel, to come to her defence when needed, no questions asked, and to be her friend indeed. We cancel every assignment of the enemy to bring further doubt & confusion to Obama & command that they wither and die on the vine, even as Jesus commanded the fig tree to stop bearing fruit. Only you can accomplish this Father because nothing is impossible for you. We stand as one Body, asking again that you will protect our brothers & sisters in Israel and give them peace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
2:12 pm
Amen Donna! God is the only one that can intervene in this meeting with the right outcome. If Obama does not heed to the spirit of truth, we can only pray that the enemy will be defeated.
7:03 pm
Agreeing with you re: these things, in Jesus’ mighty name!!
7:05 pm
Amen Donna
12:42 pm
Do not be deceived by this deceiver.He IS NOT for Israel.What a shame for America to have this person for President.
12:40 pm
the only reason the Hitler-in-chief is visiting Israel is to demand Israel not attack his buddies in Iran, tell him to go suck air and Israel will defend itself against his islamist friend in Iran.
12:39 pm
IT SHOULD BE UP TO THE LEADERS OF ISRAEL TO DEFEND THEMSELF ANY WAY THEY SEE FIT AND THE USA SHOULD STAND BESIDE THEM IN THAT DECISION. BUT OBAMA IS A MUSLIM AND STUPID AS HELL.
TOO BAD HE IS THE LEADER OF OUR COUNTRY.
12:26 pm
Hold your ground Israel and If you have to, go It alone. You will still have a lot of supporters here In the USA. Just ask and we will come.