Just after Abbas calls on Arab states to war against Israel, Obama calls him and expresses "strong support" for his "commitment to peace"
At the Arab League summit last week, Abbas said to the Arab states: "If you want war, and if all of you will fight Israel, we are in favor. But the Palestinians will not fight alone because they don't have the ability to do it."
Now you would think that our DOS and Pres would be kinda upset over that and saying..."Hey guys! Don't do it. Don't bite off more than you can chew.
But they didn't.
Aren't surprised, are you?
The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
July 09, 2010
Readout of the President's Call with President Abbas of the Palestinian Authority
The President spoke with Palestinian Authority President Abbas today. The President expressed strong support for President Abbas's leadership on behalf of the Palestinian people and his commitment to peace. The President noted the positive momentum generated by the recent improvements on the ground in Gaza and in the West Bank, the restraint shown by both sides in recent months, and progress in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian proximity talks. He and President Abbas reviewed ways to advance to direct talks in the near term, in order to reach an agreement that ends the conflict, and establishes an independent and viable Palestinian state living side by side in peace and security with Israel. The President noted that Special Envoy Mitchell would travel to the region soon and meet with President Abbas to build on this momentum to advance our common goals.
Hat tip to Larry P who got it from Jihad Warch.
I would like to think that there is some evil group doing this on purpose. But I have come to believe that it is just stupidity. Obama thinks he can just wave his hand and peace will break out.
As Forest Gump said, "Stupid is as stupid does."
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