Netanyahu to Meet With Obama on March 5
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Christopher Santarelli
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President Barack Obama meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, Friday, May 20, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
The Associated Press reports that President Barack Obama‘s national security adviser has concluded three days of talks with Israeli leaders in Jerusalem amid an escalating focus on Iran’s nuclear intentions, and announced a March 5 meeting at the White House between Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:
“National Security Adviser Tom Donilon was the latest American official to visit Israel. He met with Netanyahu, Defense Minister Ehud Barak and others. Last month, the chairman of the U.S. joint chiefs of staff, Gen. Martin Dempsey, traveled to Israel.
The White House described the talks as a reflection of the Obama administration‘s ’unshakeable commitment to Israel’s security.’
The U.S. has urged Israel not to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities. Dempsey said in an interview broadcast Sunday that such an attack is ‘not prudent.’”
Ynet News writes that the prime minister was already scheduled to travel to Washington D.C. early next month in order to appear at AIPAC’s annual conference.
“The visit is part of the continuous and intensive dialogue between the United States and Israel and reflects our unshakable commitment to Israel’s security,” the White House said of Donilon’s recent visit to Israel, which The Jerusalem Post reports included talks on Iran and Syria.
The March 5 meeting between Netanyahu and Obama will be the first face-to-face-conversation between the leaders since the UN General Assembly in September.




















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Comments (119)
OneTermPresident
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:38pm“Obama has helped Israel more than any president in history”
@NO FREE BEER.. Your comments sound like a half-wit gave you a piece of his mind, and you held on to it.
Report Post »JohnTwoFeathers
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:46pm…..and the Overton window moves again
Report Post »TomFerrari
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:50pm@oneterm…
Didn’t you hear? obama is their new messiah. At least his sheeple think so.
He walks on water. He can do NO wrong. Everything is everyone else’s fault, unless it is good, then it is obama’s accomplishment, regardless of how little a role he played.
He has “saved” the oil industry.
He has “saved” the auto industry.
He has “saved” Israel.
He has “saved” the economy.
He has “saved” us all.
He is their new messiah.
What a load of male bovine fecal matter !
Report Post »Ari Ben TZion
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 5:11pmNetanyoyo shouldn’t meeting with Saddam Hussein Obama.
He should do whatever it takes to defend Israel even if it means putting Iran on the endangered species list.
Report Post »No Free Beer
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 5:47pmWho says I support Obama? I don’t. I find him to be a horrible president, one of the worst in history, actually. But because I give you truth, that makes me support him? I don’t. I am sick and tired of my money going to Israel. They don’t do ANYTHING for us. As I said below, you are all hypocrites. You are all against your taxpayer money going to fund abortions, but you are okay with taking other people’s money and funding Israel. What a joke. I want to end ALL foreign aid, period. We have so much to do here at home, yet we go around the world and give 3 billion a year to Israel, while we give 7-8 billion a year to her enemies. HAHA! We are broke, when will you understand that? One day you will wake up and realize, until then, go on and be ignorant and call people like me who speak the truth, names.
Report Post »db321
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 7:31pmNetanyahu – a word to the wise – Keep your Friends close and Obama Closer.
Remember, Obama thinks he is the Messiah so when you leave the meeting tell him that Obama is of his Father the Devil!
Report Post »whitebears
Posted on February 21, 2012 at 8:48amTeach obuma now!bad to Israel..curses obuma and the people who elected him illegaly
Report Post »pssnw
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:29pmGOD will take care of Israel regardless of Barrack‘s or Netanyahu’s decisions… I wouldn’t worry too much about it, just know the outcome is in GOOD hands. Besides making a decision like that would just give Obama more of a god complex….
Report Post »The_Jerk
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:41pmNetanyahu is going to remind Obama that he is to continue that strategic study written for Israel back in 1996 by dual, disloyal, Jewish Zionists in America. Iraq, Syria, and Iran must be destabilized for the Zionist state: http://www.iasps.org/strat1.htm
Perpetual war is to be the policy per the Jewish Zionist, Wolfowitz Doctrine, written earlier, in 1992: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolfowitz_Doctrine
Americans must perpetually pay with treasure and lives for the Zionists.
Report Post »jnfomo
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 7:37pm@THE-JERK
Report Post »Anti-semitism comes in many forms. I will pray for you.
welovetheUSA
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:25pmThe Lion……….meets Obama the mouse.
Report Post »morioka
Posted on February 21, 2012 at 8:33amhe may be a mouse but he’s also the most powerful man on earth at the moment.
Report Post »I bet bibi is going to ask for some kind of promise from the Americans to back Israel no matter what happens after she attacks Iran.
I love America but she can betray easily, as we’ve learned last year with your other ally – Egypt. I have no affection for the Egyptians and I couldn’t stand Mubarak, but those people in their gov. were your allies! and you threw them under the bus for what? what Obama did to Mubarak was so ugly, we couldn’t believe this is happening! now the muslim brotherhood will rise and all that money you spent on that ally will turn against your interests in the middle east. I wonder whether your admin. is that stupid or was this all intended? is this some part of a plan? wth…?
neverending
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:25pmThat sorry sob is not worthy of a meeting with one so honorable and a genuine leader as PM Netanyahu. He treated him worse then dogmeat last time and God bless him for even agreeing to do so. obama is a bastard – he is not a friend of Israel plain and simple. PM Netanyahu deserves better.
Report Post »db321
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 10:16pmWell said Neverending – Obama really should just sit there and listen to what a true leader sounds like.
Report Post »suzzi
Posted on February 21, 2012 at 12:23amAgreed
Report Post »bankerpapaw
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:24pmHey, Bibi. Don’t waste your time with Obama. He hates Israel and he hates you.
Report Post »mycomet123
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 5:38pmAmen!!! Ben, you would have a more productive outcome if you went to McDonald’s or Burger King–@ least you would get to have it your way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »No Free Beer
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:21pmWhat the hell are you all talking about? Look up Obama’s record with Israel. He pandered more to them than any other President in American history.
I can only speak on behalf of myself, but I am so sick of pandering to Israel. What do they do for us? Nothing! I am sick and tired of my tax dollars going towards Israel. If you want to donate to Israel, be my guest. I am sick of my money going to them and every other country around the world. Our infrastructure is falling apart. Get your priorities straight. This is the USA, not the US of Israel.
This goes for any and every country, as well. Enough with the foreign aid.
We have people hurting here at home.
Report Post »dmerwin
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:24pmHow do you feel about the money going to Egypt and the PLO.
Report Post »Warrior4Zion
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:31pmIt’s time to obey the Word of the Lord and take down the enemies of Zion! Start with Iran and if Russia or China want to object we need to take them out as well. There will be no peace on earth until all the enemies of Zion are neutralized!
The Word of God says stand with Israel or be cursed!
Let’s Roll America! We’ve been chosen for such a time. Our ally needs us or there will be another Holocaust.
Report Post »The_Almighty_Creestof
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:35pmHow about something closer to home…
10 blocks from you are several homes filled to the ceiling with people that hate you and would just love to come over and murder you and your family and friends. However, 2 blocks away from them is a lone house filled with people who will stand between you and your enemy at all costs. You don’t always agree with this friend –in fact, you sometimes strongly disagree with them– but they are still your friend, and have your back. Now and then, this friend needs a helping hand to stay in his house and continue defending it as well as being a buffer between you and your enemy.
Are you better off helping this friend…or letting him stand alone and possibly fall?
I stand with Israel!
Report Post »tzion
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:38pm@Warrior
Report Post »While you‘re often more forceful than I’d like, you just brought up what could be the defining piece of the puzzle. Israel will attack Iran. Iran will respond. War with Syria and Iran is almost inevitable. But then there’s Russia. As we all know, Russia is in deep with Assad and Iran and will likely enter the war if either are threatened. China will either join or support them. America and Europe will step in. World War III is coming.
The_Almighty_Creestof
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:46pm@ tzion
I have a funny feeling China will sit this one out and let us bankrupt ourselves in yet another war…then step in and sieze the oil fields of the middle east when nobody is left to oppose them.
Report Post »drago
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:49pm@no free beer aka encinom.
Report Post »encinom, does media matters pay you by your online names? F-n idiot…..
tzion
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 5:33pm@Creestof
Report Post »You may be right. Either way they have more to gain from pushing for war than trying to avert it.
No Free Beer
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 5:43pmMedia Matters? Enough with the ad hominid attacks. I am a conservative. Debate the issues. I want to end ALL foreign aid. I don’t care whether it is Israel, Egypt, PLO, or anyone else. ENOUGH ALREADY! We are broke! Why are we giving billions in aid to countries that don’t need it! A lot of you sit here and say “my tax dollars shouldn’t go to pay for abortions!” but are okay with using taxpayers money to give away to Israel. Hypocrisy at its finest. I don’t want my taxpayer money going to abortions or foreign countries. I want my money going to roads, to defense, to protect the Constitution. This makes me a part of media matters? Get over yourself. To the person who wrote something about the bible and standing with Israel. Well, why don’t you suit up and go fight Iran, Russia, and China? You make me sick. The bible isnt the US Constitution. If you believe in the bible so much, go fight yourself and don’t force my money into fighting wars for Israel or any other country but this one.
Report Post »Warrior4Zion
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 7:25pmNo Free Beer: America was created in God’s divine plan in order to defend Zion from her enemies. If you can’t see that then leave. We will fight for Israel no matter what the costs because the Jews are the Chosen race and they deserve our complete support and obediance.
You need to man up and get ready for Armageddon. Get ready to meet your maker.
Report Post »dublinthewagons
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 8:12pmNofreebeer sounds like you have been eating out of a bucket that Obama told you had icecream in it. Well I’m here to tell you its manure. Icecrean don’t smell like that. But evidently you have acquired a taste for it. Carry on with the eatin’ brown teeth. Go to the Huffinton with your kind.
Report Post »suzzi
Posted on February 21, 2012 at 12:29amThose who bless Israel will be blessed, those who curse Israel shall be cursed. Like it or not, it‘s God’s word. Seems as though America is testing Him a lot lately.. I ABHOR antisemitism!
Report Post »alpha2omega47
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:20pmIf I were Netanyahu I wouldn’t waste my time talking with Obama the lying, spineless, corrupt Communist. The last time he did; Obama was either giving him the evil eye or going to sleep. Forget about Obama ~ bomb Iran now.
Report Post »Jeffrey777
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:24pmAmen. He will have to come in the back door to White House except unlike last time Obama will have photo op with him. He needs the Jewish voters.
Report Post »dmerwin
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:25pmHe has to. We may actually help him and we will have an election in November.
Report Post »No Free Beer
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:25pm“Bomb Iran now”? Okay, lets send you! Suit up, buddy!
Report Post »AJAYW
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 6:44pmNetanyahu should fear what obama might do. It could be a trap to set him up.
Report Post »Andy Cooper
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:14pmMr. President, I bless you in the name of The Lord Jesus Christ. Sir, I feel compelled to remind you that it is not just Israel that is facing a holocaust. Iran promises to slay the Great Satan first. That means us. I realize that your re-election may be difficult if we attack Iran, but it is your job to defend us, sir.The longer we wait, the harder it will be. These are not easy decisions, but you must make them. May God guide you.
Report Post »dmerwin
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:25pmVery true.
Report Post »geonj
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:13pmsorry barack, but an attack on iran is essential to israel’s security.
Report Post »marthasusan40
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:08pmI Stand with ISRAEL, our friend..
Report Post »No Free Beer
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:16pmGood for you.
I don’t want my tax dollars being given to them, when they don’t need it.
Report Post »JBaer
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:16pmIndeed!!
Report Post »JBaer
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:19pmMy response is to MarthaSusan.
I stand with Israel
Report Post »The_Almighty_Creestof
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:07pmThis will be a courtesy visit to inform “comrade” Obama of Israel’s tentative attack timeline on Iran, and to make one final plea to show some common sense and get on board with the attack. . It will occur on or about March 22nd when the moons illumination is at its lowest ( 0.2% ) to facilitate a night assault by air.
Report Post »Tandem2011
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:14pmMakes sense. Knowing Obama’s past behavior, it‘s a good guess to say he’ll sit on his hands while Mr. Netanyahu gives him the final ultimatum.
Report Post »The_Almighty_Creestof
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:25pmI agree…and though I applaud Netanyahu’s professionalism, I have not forgotten the members of SEAL team 6 which were lost in such a tragic, yet convenient way. I would not trust Obama (or anyone in his administration) with any information or details whatsoever.
Report Post »Mr.Fitnah
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:06pmThat is a meeting I would skip were I the Net.
Report Post »Who needs to talk to the DC gleek?
Tandem2011
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:17pmNetanyahu is only doing it for the record. He already knows Obama is a colossal fool.
Report Post »db321
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 10:23pm2011 – I think your right – this one is for the record and it’s a good thing the Blaze let us know about the meeting – I don‘t expect Obama’s Media suck up and America sell outs to report this meeting.
Report Post »Arshloch
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:05pmIt is unfortunate that Netyanyahu must waste his valuable time speaking to a yahoo.
Report Post »dmerwin
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:26pmI agree with that sentiment.
Report Post »whatthecrazy
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:01pmOmg, the poor man has to meet obama again? I hope he is wearing garlic around his neck or has some really good security.because the last time they sat together obama looked as if he was dreaming of beheading him right there.Did anybody else see the look on obamas face as he disrespectfully glared at Neyanyahu………shivers
Report Post »JBaer
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:15pmYes!! He never blinked or smiled, while he gazed “past” Benny.
Found the photo here: http://offdutychat.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/obama-netanyahu-4.jpg
and here is one where OB had his hand on his chin: http://nicedeb.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/obama-netanyahu.jpg
Report Post »bhelmet
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 3:58pmWhy does Netanyahu bother? Hopefully, he will give them a piece of his mind with all their leaking of Israeli secrets. I hope he walks out. I wish he would stop giving credence to Obama. Israel, you are sovereign – if Great Britain and Obama don’t like it – tough! We stand with with you – stop allowing others to deter you.
Report Post »dmerwin
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:29pmI agree he should not approach this as a supplicant, but as a nation who is doing the world ONE HELL OF A FAVOR. He should tell Barack what he needs and make public statements as to Obama’s response. It is time to paint Obama into a corner and make him choose a side.
Report Post »jakartaman
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 3:57pmWow the censorship on this site is getting beyond the pale!
I will try again
I hope the president of Israel, tells the president of the USA – that a decision must be make very soon
Report Post »You see Mr. President, Iran is hardening their sites and putting their nuclear capabilities inside a mountain. If we don’t move soon the window of opportunity will be closed and we will be faced with a Nuclear Iran – that Nobody wants especially us Mr. President – you see we view it as our existence as a people and country – You view from the lens of high gas prices.
Remember Ms Clinton and the Military had to drag you kicking and screaming to kill OBL
What short of a Nuclear detonation would make you act?
The_Almighty_Creestof
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:10pmI can live with the censorship on a private site…however, the ol’ “you must be signed in to reply to posts” is getting old…very old. Especially because I have to sign OUT in order to sign in again. That and the annoying “next story” flags always blocking part of the story I am already reading.
Report Post »Warrior4Zion
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:33pmThe Blaze would never censor because they believe in the 1st amendment. Only the Liberal Media believes in Censorship not the Blaze. I’ve never been censored by the Blaze.
Report Post »BV FROM TX
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:47pmI have never had anything censored on the Blaze. All of my post have appeared, not always in response to the correct post.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 3:51pmNetenyahu should tell obama this much, “Get out of the way…”
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 3:59pmThat’s right Israel is quite capable of dealing with the Iranian heathens,we don’t need to get into yet another undeclared war.Our imperial presidency not withstanding,I know it‘s been all the rage after WW ll to have undeclared wars but enough’s enough,follow the constitution and if you want a war have congress declare it.
Report Post »TSUNAMI-22
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 3:51pmI have to Give Netanyahu props for having the stones to actually insert himself into the snake pit.
Be safe, sir.
Report Post »iblvingd
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 7:07pmIts laughable to watch the news clips of when Obama met Netanyahu last time. His facial expressions were worth a million words and he was sitting like he had h-roid problems. Not very becoming of a President.
Report Post »TSUNAMI-22
Posted on February 21, 2012 at 12:46am@ iblvingd
Its laughable to watch the news clips of when Obama met Netanyahu last time. His facial expressions were worth a million words and he was sitting like he had h-roid problems. Not very becoming of a President.
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I agree. It must have been very difficult to maintain the facade of intellectual superiority to the Obama zombies while actually in the presence of actual greatness. ~underline the word “actual”~
BV FROM TX
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 3:42pmGet Valerie Jarrett out of the way. She is the one running his administration.
Report Post »BV FROM TX
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:43pmThis fell in the wrong place. It was in response to Jakartaman. Jarrett was the one advising BHO to wait. Clinton and the General had to make the move without BHO. There are people in the administration that said Jarrett has given him lots of bad advise. Apparently, he keeps listening to her. I guess he owes from Chicago.
Report Post »BV FROM TX
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:49pmOOPS – should be advice not advise – MY BAD!
Report Post »BV FROM TX
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 3:39pmObama wants Israel to keep being pounded by Iran long enough for Iran to develop a nuclear weapon so it can wipe Israel off the map as they have so often told us is their goal. Remember BHO said the USA would never be at war with Islam. Get it? I hope BB is coming here in March to tell BHO that either you stop Iran or we will and then get out of our way! Israel knows without a doubt that this POS is on the wrong side and always has been.
Report Post »old white guy
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 3:41pmi hope bebe gives obama a kick in the ****** if obama has any
Report Post »NHwinter
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 3:34pmI wonder if Obama will leave him sitting in a room again while Obama eats dinner. The Mexican president got the red carpet treatment. Lets see what he does for Netanyhu. I hope Netanyhu tells the lightweight a few things that will make his head spin.
Report Post »pennsychica
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 3:21pmNow there’s a man who needs some extra prayers. The horrible position Netanyahu and his country are in and to have to visit such a hostile place as Obama’s lair…
Report Post »JACKTHETOAD
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 3:55pmBoy, PENNSYCHICA, did you nail that one. Maybe Obumwad’s afraid Bebe will keep him waiting while he eats, then show him the bottoms of his shoes!
Report Post »CatB
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 3:20pmObama gonna get “schooled” again .. I would love to watch that!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAlJ6erL-HY
Go BIBI!
Report Post »TIME_2_END_THE_PAUL_CAMPAIGN_IN_12
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 3:46pmAnd… BiBi would turn Ron Paul into a dribbling fool. Oh WAIT… he already is.
Babbling fool?… oh WAIT.. he’s that too.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 3:57pmAgree ;-)
Report Post »techengineer11
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:21pmyes another War. Exactly what America needs.. Hey who knows maybe this time they will bring it to the homefront and we can’t experience some of the pain of War in America? Want that be fun? Can‘t wait to see all the slaugthered and mangled children isn’t that right Christians? You love that don’t you? Oh as long as it’s Arab civilians? Ok now I see.
Wonder if God will eventually allow you Christians to experience a little of what you so gracefully desire to project upon other people. Who knows right? This may be WW3 and you may get to experience the loss of a child or two or other loved ones? Wow want that be awesome?
These are the same Christians that mocked and scouled when Dr. Paul suggested that we abide by the “Golden Rule” down in SC… lol What Christian love… But you stand with Israel don’t you? lol
I believe you people are Satanic.. Seriously.
Last time I checked Jesus said to love even your enemies… lol But you mock right? Phonies and hypocrits.
Report Post »TIME_2_END_THE_PAUL_CAMPAIGN_IN_12
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 5:29pmTECHENGINEER. “Hey who knows maybe this time they will bring it to the homefront and we can’t experience some of the pain of War in America?”
Now c’mon, that’s not going to happen…. not with all you neo-Nazi / Strormfront trained militia men and women in support of Paul stationed at our borders. You’d be keeping us safe… right David, er TECH?
Report Post »tzion
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 5:37pm@Tech
Report Post »I personally am afraid that WWIII is right around the corner. Do I want war? No. Can I see a way out of it? Perhaps, but it requires cooperation from the other side as well. Since that’s becoming less likely war is starting to seem unavoidable.
db321
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 10:27pmCatb – I hope so – I do know that the Schooling Obama is going to get is nothing like the schooling God is going to give Obama.
Report Post »mlite9
Posted on February 21, 2012 at 2:28am@techengineer11
Have many such conversations with yourself? Oy gavelt.
Report Post »ChiefGeorge
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 3:14pmLooks like Dear Leader wants to give the impression he is calling him up on the carpet for a talking to.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 3:21pmBecause it worked so well the last time???
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAlJ6erL-HY
Report Post »The_Jerk
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 3:10pmNetanyhu’s going to tell us we must do. What’s new?
Report Post »techengineer11
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:23pmI wonder how many would feel if they really understood that we aren’t simply helping little ole innocent Israel out but little ole Israel actually has America with a knife to its throat demanding that we do xyz. Probably wouldn’t phase many of these brain dead fools on the Blaze but some might be startled to know the truth.
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