Can we trust Obama?

Hat Tip for the cartoon: MFS - The Other News.

Several American allies don't trust President Obama to carry out an attack on Syria. And in Israel, there is consternation over the fact that he is framing the attack on Syria in terms of protecting us, and fear of the consequences for Iran of the American decision, whatever it might be.

"If the Hill does not approve this, no one will believe

And again: Israeli government minister declares 'two-state solution' dead

For the second time in three months, an Israeli government minister has officially declared the 'two-state solution' dead.

A two-state solution is an unrealistic resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian
conflict, Housing and Construction Minister Uri Ariel said on Sunday evening as
he helped dedicate two new neighborhoods of 160 homes in the West Bank
settlement of Kedumim.

“Those who are

Oh my: Look who's likely to be the swing vote if the government decides to expel Jews from 'settlements'

Gil Hoffman reports that despite the Knesset being split 61-59 in favor of the Right, if a plan to expel Jews from 'settlements' comes to a vote, the Left believes that it will carry the day. The Shas party (and maybe United Torah Judaism as well) are eager for the chance to take revenge on Naftali Bennett for excluding them from the government.

“The haredi parties will be partners in the

Hamas bans terrorist release celebrations

Hamas has banned in Gaza any celebration of Tuesday night's terrorist release, presumably not wanting to recognize the 'achievement' of  'moderate' 'Palestinian' President Mahmoud Abbas Abu Mazen. This is from the first link.

Though the majority of the 26 Palestinian prisoners
released on Tuesday night were transferred to Gaza Strip, the biggest
celebrations were expected in Ramallah.