Did Israel Snub Obama’s U.N Speech?
- Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:02am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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Back in March, a lot was said about Obama walking out of a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in order to attend a private dinner.
On Thursday, the president gave his U.N. General Assembly address, and Israel may have returned the snub: a video of the speech shows that Israel’s delegation was not in attendance. Or, if it was, it was not sitting at it’s assigned spot. However it is reportedly a Jewish holiday*:
Under normal circumstances, might the delegation have come anyway?
*UPDATE: According to the Jewish Calendar, the Jewish Holiday of Sukut (“Feast of Tabernacles”) is being observed today.
The Blaze tried to reach the Consulate General of Isreal in New York to confirm, but was unsuccessful. According to the Consulate’s website, the office is closed: “Please note! the consular department will be closed to the public on Thursday and Friday, September 23rd and September 24th following the ‘Sukut’ Holiday.” No work is permitted on the first and second days of the holiday.
No snubbing to see here folks — move along.
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Comments (138)
rwilkinson
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:28amVery similar to what happens at my house during im-POTUS speeches. My “usual assigned spot” is vacant(as my backside can be seen exiting the room).
Report Post »Jackson
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 1:52pmSun Tzu (the Art of War): Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. I watch every speech even though blood shoots out of my eyes!
Report Post »Sam in Nokesville
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:27amIsrael knows better than any nation that Obama is not a man of his word, so why listen to him read his crafted teleprompter remarks! In reality, the US needs Israel more than Israel needs the US! Destroy Israel and you can easily disprove the existence of God and prove the entire Bible a lie! That is the unseen battle raging in the frequency spectrum of the Spirit that man and earth are only a pawn while events unfold! The Conclusion: God and His Word remain unchanged and unshaken, proven True and Faithful for time and eternity!
Report Post »Marylou7
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:30amAmen!
Report Post »tbb
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 9:58pmEXACTLY! You took the words right out of my mouth. If our leaders don’t start choosing the right side (Israel) they and we will be sorry!
Report Post »jpeg964
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 7:03amThe sad truth is BHO doesn’t care what anyone thinks of him. He is on a MISSION, and not a favorable one to WE THE PEOPLE, of taking this country and our allies down so low that we can never climb out. I believe that WE have seen the INTENTIONAL error of his ways a tad to late.
Report Post »luvGod
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 8:02amYou’re right. The biblical message is simple: Curse Israel, & you will be cursed! In other words, if the US doesn’t stand by Israel, God’s chosen ppl, then God will not stand by us!! This is very serious, stuff, folks!!!!!!!!
Report Post »DRAIN_THE_CESSPOOL
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 9:51amTrue, but the White House does not necessarily represent how the American people feel towards Isreal. God also sees what’s in the heart of the American people. There are a lot of us who pray and ask God to bless Isreal. So I think we can still be pro-isreal even though the White House is not. I am sure God sees that.
Report Post »drquinndsa
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:26amObama is an arrogant and RUDE little man. He won’t go to the Boy Scouts major event because he had to go to some really FUN social event. He walks out on a meeting with the LEADER OF ISRAEL to go to a DINNER! This man is an embarrassment to our country no matter what he DOES or does NOT do. Even in the good manner department, he fails miserably. Never mind the leadership, patriotism, integrity, honesty departments.
Report Post »powhatan
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:25amBooYA….Go Israel! They see the writing on the wall…
Report Post »Marylou7
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:25amI pray that I never see Israel bowing to anyone but their loving and merciful God. May they continue to stand for what is right and just and may God continue to bless them.
Report Post »Jackson
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 1:50pmWell said MaryLou!
Report Post »taxedenuf
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:24amWhy in the world would any Israeli diplomat listen to this president. He has shown over and over that his administration and his Secretary of State are intent upon giving Palestinian terrorists a rocket launching homeland inside Israel, instead of taking some of that little toady king of Jordan’s land which is the rightful homeland of the Palestinians.
Report Post »SummerB
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:24amSukkot started at sundown last night so the Israeli’s probably are observing the holiday & that’s why they are not in attendance. Until one knows for sure, don’t make mountains out of molehills.
Report Post »Wildblue3
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:22amObama I’m convinced just loves the sound of his own bloody voice. I think Israel was right not to stay and listen cause lord knows Obama feels they should give up their homeland to the Palestinians.
Report Post »NickDeringer
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:22amWe apologize to the entire planet for electing this empty suite as leader of the free world.
Report Post »grinthor
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:44amlol! Awsome
Report Post »Jackson
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 1:48pmHopefully, our next President will do an apology tour and apoligise for the last President. And explain how things are going to be vastly different going forward! No sucking up, no aid, no more b.s.
Report Post »Max jones
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 4:21pmIf we have a “next” president, she will be coerced to work for Obama’s bosses, just like the seven before him, or die like JFK. Personally I just don’t think. the system,as we know it, survives. There is no political solution to the dreadful machine known as the New world order. Watch the movie called the “Obama deception”. pray continually, cherish the Word,….Max
Report Post »jb1972
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 12:10amI cant appologize for electing him but i can appologize for his action and assure everyone “he does not represent the majority of America, only the most funded!”
Report Post »Fort Mill Joe
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:21amHe supports Palestinians and muslim radicals like hamas and has not respect for Israel. Do you really think they have any respect for him? I don’t.
Report Post »Hector4567
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 12:25pmIm sure he has tons of respect for you Little Man
Report Post »GaHellcat
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:19amGood for Israel!
Report Post »thedailyvex
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:19amUnfortunately, this will likely not be taken as a slight by Israel. The message Israel’s delegation was attempting to make will be lost, because their absence represents the ultimate goal of their enemies. This includes President Obama, as he is pursuing victory over Israel, rather than maintaining the United States alliance with Israel. I think it would be more telling for them to attend and send the message that no matter what, they will stand up to their foes.
Report Post »tranquilrider
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 6:27pmIt’s a jewish holiday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »motorman
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:17amSigns of a deteriorating alliance?
Scary.
Report Post »TxGunGuy
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:16amGod Bless’em
Report Post »kobuk
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:16amI guess he deserves that!
Report Post »orkydorky
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 2:31pmYou think!
Report Post »cirrus1701
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:16amIt is a Jewish holiday. Sukkot is being celebrated around this time.
Report Post »Contrarianthinker
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:15amSince Obama has smeared the good name of POTUS, I’m glad Israel walked out. I think more folks should do this.
Report Post »Bobbie227
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:14amGo, Israel, Go! Show the snubber what a real snub looks like!!
Report Post »Jack007
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:13amGood
Report Post »broker0101
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:13am“However it is reportedly a Jewish holiday:” Now THAT is some hard-hitting investigative journalism!
Report Post »broker0101
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:32amThanks for the “Update”.
Report Post »Max jones
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 4:03pmThey left my place well in time to get to the hall…I don’t know what happened. Most of the bunch were really looking forward to an update on the progress of the internment camps FEMA is building and manning all across the old U.S.of A..
Report Post »tranquilrider
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 6:28pmWe finally agree on something
Report Post »BQI
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:12amIsrael is led by a real leader and I doubt that they would do something like this. However, if they did, can you blame them. Once again I would say them chickens are coming home for a roost, again.
Black Conservative Blog http://www.blackquillandink.com
Report Post »democratgirl
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 11:57amIsrael’s PM is NOT a great leader JUST BECAUSE he COMPROMISES. However, he has done a pretty good job of keeping Israel together thus far, but he should still be TOUGHER (no more talks with the enemy – no giving away any land, not even an inch). This land belong to GOD (1st because HE created it) AND GOD’S PEOPLE. Therefore, there should be NO compromise WITH FOREIGNERS (Muslims, American, no one) whatsoever! EARTH and its peoples should completely revolve around ISRAEL, God’s CHOSEN people (that is how it will be in the biblical Millenium). I know that makes a LOT of people angry, and that is because they are personally jealous, egotistical, and do not want to believe God’s TRUE word. THAT DOESN’T EVEN MATTER because WE CANNOT CHANGE WHAT GOD HAS PROMISED (covenant) IN HIS WORD. You can stomp up and down and rant and rave, but what God says in HIS WORD, is true and UNCHANGING. I, personally love Israel, and love God’s people BECAUSE I LOVE THE LORD, and I cannot wait to see how God moves on this situation. But, I will tell you this: NOTHING AND NO ONE WILL BE ABLE TO HURT ISRAEL because IT BELONGS TO GOD AND HIS PEOPLE. I also believe that if Iran shoots a nuke at them, God will miraculously destroy it. HOW do I know this? Read the Bible (followers of Christ should be praying for Israel DAILY! “Pray for the peace of Israel”). ISRAEL WILL ALWAYS REMAIN STANDING AND WILL ALWAYS BELONG TO ITS PEOPLE **NOW** SINCE GOD HAS BROUGHT THEM ALL HOME (to Israel). If you read the book of Revelation, you will see exactly what does happen…. Jerusalem (no matter what the U.N. or any other political entity does) will never belong to the Muslims. IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN. I am so thrilled and humbled at the same time, to be on the WINNING SIDE – GOD’S! If you are not, then I suggest you re-read your Bible and learn about the HEART OF GOD. That’s where all the answers are.
Report Post »Psychosis
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:11amI dont blame em i wouldnt have gone either
Report Post »Skwerl E. Muckenfutch
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 3:54pmSame here. If I wanted to hear BS, I’d stand behind a cow.
Report Post »Max jones
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 4:05pmIf you want to smell someone talking, stand in front of BHO.
Report Post »LastManStanding1
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:10amGood for isreal!
Report Post »ME
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 2:01pmDoes anyone know why they have blue seats and I did not see any other colors but tan in the rest of the audience at the UN? flag color but why does no one else seem to have there seats colored? Just wondering?
Report Post »REVEL
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:31pmWay to make a strong point that ” Nothing he has to say, concerns you ” I agree with you. Whenever he comes on the TV, I have to switch the channel before barfing. No respect here.
Report Post »hughglass
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:10amMazel tov !
Report Post »paulwbrown
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:09amCertainly cannot blame Israel. They are astute enough to recognized the enemy as Israel has long been surrounded by enemies!.
Report Post »Sefton
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:30amThe U.S. delegation should have walked out on him.
Report Post »bobojake
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:36amI agree
Report Post »Eagle07
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:40amWe can learn a lot from Isreal
Report Post »Meyvn
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 12:04pmI can’t blame Israel for snubbing him, if that’s what happened. We deserve the snubbing under this administration. But, it could be that the only reason Obama showed up to speak is because he thought to himself… “it’s a Jewish holiday”, maybe the Israelies won’t be present”.
Report Post »Reg Ginger
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 12:10pmYessss!!
Report Post »Hector4567
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 12:23pmWhat has Isreal ever done for The United States other than take our money and make Americans look stupid?
“I know what America is,” Netanyahu said. “America is a thing you can move very easily, move it in the right direction. They won’t get in the way.” -Binyamin Netanyahu
I guess he is talking about you dumb ass Tea Baggers
orkydorky
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 2:21pmHector4567……………………………………………………………..Naw, Hector he was talking about you!
Report Post »geminisailor
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 2:25pmMitzouyan!!!!
Report Post »geminisailor
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 2:29pmHector, you’ve done exactly what all lefties do when inable to present a valid argument…you sink to name calling. Grow up, man.
The Israeli‘s are God’s chosen people…do you believe in God?
Report Post »HonestDebate
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 3:49pmI disagree, the Jews overwhelmingly voted for the anti-semite. They continually vote democratic without stopping to think how they will be affected. I’ve seen this before…WAKE UP JEWS…this man in the white house is no friend of yours. The Jews are God’s chosen people and yet our president has gone out of his way to ignore the Jewish State and our only ally in the middle east.
Contrarianthinker
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 4:06pmPlease recognize to NeoCons, Israel is totally the victim. Israel can do NO wrong. What would our Founding Fathers have done concerning Israel? Easy, NEUTRALITY. You see the NeoCons have brainwashed many here. Sadly, Palen is one of the worse brainwashing case.
BehindBlueEyes
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 8:29pm@Contrarianthinker
Report Post »Talk about brainwashed. Your the one that’s the self-confessed 9/11 truther.
Now that’s brainwashed.
Major Infidel
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 8:49pmMy thoughts exactly Blue Eyes.
Report Post »CapitalistforGod
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 9:32pmUnfortunately, some wolves come in sheeps clothing. Israel thought we were their friend until the current administration has shown we aren’t.
Report Post »democratgirl
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 11:34amACTUALLY, the government DOES NOT SPEAK FOR THE MAJORITY OF AMERICANS, as you can evidently see by all the anger coming out (Tea Parties), people like me (Democrats), and those who were never involved before, but are now upset over Washington’s arrogance and backing evil (IRAN).
Report Post »The Bible DOES tell us that Israel will have NO ALLIES eventually, which will include us in one way or another (whether we are blown off the face of the earth and don’t exist anymore, or if we turn our backs on them permanently, as Obama is trying to do a little at a time). WE CAN HOLD BACK THE INEVITABLE FOR **A W H I L E** LONGER, (THE BOOK OF REVELATION, before Chapter 6, if you are a pre-trib believer, as I am), but WE CANNOT CHANGE OR ALTER GOD’S PLAN. So, think about that. WE CAN PUSH BACK EVIL FOR A WHILE LONGER. WE CAN PUSH THE ARROGANCE OUT OF POLITICAL OFFICE FOR A WHILE LONGER. However, the INEVITABLE WILL HAPPEN. Sorry, but I go to God’s word for everything. If you want to see the future, read God’s word. The devil loses in the end anyways.
democratgirl
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 11:36amAFTER LOOKING AT OBAMA IN THIS VIDEO, I see PURE ARROGANCE as he speaks. This man has absolutely NO HUMILITY. A GREAT man has humility. THIS PRESIDENT HAS NOTHING, not even fair leadership. He has not made even 1 good decision since he has been in office – NOT ONE GOOD DECISION. None. That is the way of 99% of the Democrats in the last 10 years, so think on that when you vote in November. NO DEMOCRATS. NO INCUMBENTS.
Report Post »pattyto
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 12:40pmDitto, Obama is arrogant and dumb when it comes to Isreal.
Report Post »America_First
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 2:44pmDon’t blame them…If I was a member of the US delegation…I would of vacated with them…but I would of put a poster of “Alfred E. Numan” in my place…think the socialist/communist anit-American would of got it?
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