Say, kids, what time is it? That’s right, it’s Israeli Double Standard Time. The world is slamming Israel for refusing to freeze settlements, but there’s not a word about the Palestinians not talking to Israel during the ten months that a settlement freeze was in effect. Nor about the Palestinians refusing to talk to Israel at all without a complete building freeze. Why? Because it’s always Israel’s fault. Say, whose idea was it to tie a building freeze into the talks again? That’s right. Barack Obama, the man who was going to give us peace in the Middle East. Job well done, Barry!
Talking Turkey: Why is Netanyahu mending fences with Turkey? I’m thinking that there are several reasons. Erdogan is not the dictator-for-life. The Islamists don’t have full conrol yet. Israel can’t afford to have another regional enemy ready to give aid and arms to the terrorists. And a significant number of Turks want better relations with Israel. So I’m going to withhold judgment on the “apology” and reparations to the dead “activists'” families. For the record, I say not a penny in tribute, but hey, I’m not privy to whatever is going on in upper diplomatic circles. At least, not until the next Wikileaks data dump.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, we’ve heard this before: Yet another “If Israel doesn’t negotiate now, it will be a one-state solution!” claim. What utter bullshit. Abbas doesn’t want to negotiate. He turned down a deal that gave him everything he wanted from Olmert. The only “one-state solution” the Arabs want is the end of Israel. Let’s be honest here.