Obama's end game: IDF to do Obama's and Abu Mazen's dirty work
The piece claims that President Obama has agreed in principle for the IDF to conquer Gaza and throw Hamas out. (Link in Hebrew only).
But... and it's a huge but. He wants Gaza turned over to 'moderate' 'Palestinian' President
As a bonus (not mentioned in the article), Abu Mazen would presumably then drop his appeal to the United Nations.
The Israeli government is said to be furious because if Israel does not agree, Obama will not back a ground operation, effectively a veto.
Although this has no sourcing, it makes too much sense. It explains why the Israeli government has not agreed to it. We're being asked to choose our poison.
What could go wrong?
UPDATE 10:09 PM
A cease fire was declared an hour ago. Prime Minister Netanyahu apparently decided he would rather let Hamas live to fight another day than give Fatah all of Gaza and most of Judea and Samaria for their 'state.' Probably the right move under the circumstances.
Labels: Abu Mazen, Barack Hussein Obama, Binyamin Netanyahu, Gaza, Hamas, Hillary Clinton, Operation Pillar of Defense, Palestinian state RIGHT NOW syndrome
posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ 7:32 PM
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Israel was forced to save Hamas because turning over Gaza to Abu Bluff would mean political suicide for the Israeli government.
No one in Israel really expects Hamas to observe this ceasefire and Bibi's pusillanimity and cowardice will probably cost him the election in 2013.
Which also makes Obama very happy and he presumably will get a more compliant Israeli government in office. What could go wrong indeed
Hi Carl.
This might be exactly 'the price' to pay.
What will he ask for 'dealing' with Iran?
Their soul?
If someone could please enlighten me: Why can't Bibi tell our American government to go to hell? What _precisely_ is our hold over the Israelis? What is Obama threatening to do if Bibi doesn't let Obama control Israel's defense of its own citizens and borders?
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