Obama's Lack Of Condemnation On Death Of Teens In Israel, Should Tell Everyone Where He Stands!

White House's 'Condolences' for Murdered Israeli Teens Will not be Enough

Author(s):  Dr. Phyllis Chesler
Source:  breitbart.com.     Article date: June 30th, 2014

My heart is broken, absolutely broken. Words never fail me but, at this moment, mere words feel inadequate, even inappropriate. I am, of course, talking about the discovery of three dead bodies which once belonged to three beautiful Israeli souls: Gilad Shaar, Naftali Frenkel, and Eyal Yifrach.

This is a time for tears but also a time for some very serious decisions. Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu has confirmed that “Hamas is responsible, and Hamas will pay. He added that the teenagers were “kidnapped and murdered in cold blood by wild beasts.”

The French foreign Minister, Laurent Fabius, is “deeply shocked and upset” by the murder of these boys. He also expressed “horror” and indignation.”

President Obama expressed his “deepest condolences” to the family of the slain teenagers. He added: “I also urge all parties to refrain from steps that could further destabilize the situation.” President Obama did not accuse Hamas of this despicable act nor did he say our government would assist Israel in its search for security and justice. Obama has once again called for “restraint” and “stability.” Does he mean that Jihadists should refrain from Jihad because it is “de-stabilizing” the entire Middle East or does he mean, more likely, that Israel should “refrain” from defending itself?

White House spokesman, Josh Earnest, also said:  “We obviously condemn in the strongest possible terms violence that takes the lives of innocent civilians.”

This is a very unsatisfying and peculiar statement. To what is Earnest referring? This could apply to anyone anywhere at any time. It’s lack of specificity is cruel and insulting.

Why did Hamas operatives choose to kidnap these three boys? Why did they decide to kill them, apparently, almost immediately, and not use them to barter for Palestinian Arab terrorists in Israeli jails? Are these the actions of two low-level Hamas operatives hoping to be rewarded?  Did the Hamas leadership decide they were not interested in hostage-taking especially since the boys could not be moved very far due to the massive IDF search for them?

Or, is this a game-changer? No more bartering. Just Jew-killing. Do the crazed Jihadists now plan to take over both Jordan and Israel? 

I take it personally whenever evil triumphs. One knows that evil is at work when children are murdered by adults or callously used by adults as human shields, sex objects, child soldiers— or as hostage victims.

The Muslim-on-Muslim violence that is taking down the Middle East as we have known it is so fiery, so horrendous, that perhaps the death of these three precious boys will be overlooked or minimized. Perhaps our passionate focus on them will be resented and mocked.   

Jews, Israelis, our supporters and allies know that we will never forget these boys and their cruel fates. We will honor their martyrdom by our deeds of valor and courage.

Whenever an Israeli is killed, the Jew-haters quickly point out how many Arabs have been killed. However, they have mainly been killed by other Arabs and Muslims. This particular killing field is accepted as a given. When an Israeli or a Jew fights back or seeks to rescue on of their own, that’s when the entire world points a finger and starts its games of counting and moral equivalencies.

A Memorial service will be held tonight outside the Israeli Consulate in NYC. I am sure that similar Memorial services will be held all over Israel and across North America. Hopefully, such Memorial services will also be held across Europe but I have my doubts.

May these dear, innocent boys rest in peace, may the lives they led be a blessing for us all, may their families and all Israel be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

Unintended Consequences, Israeli Students Kidnapped By Hamas

MK: Obama “Encourages Terror” Against Israel

Posted by: Lea Speyer June 16, 2014 , 12:34 pm

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“Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood.” (Proverbs 6:17)

Tourism Minister Uzi Landau accused the US administration of encouraging terror against Israeli by giving legitimacy to the Hamas-backed Palestinian government. (Photo: The Official White House Photostream/Wikimedia Commons)

Tourism Minister Uzi Landau has accused the US government of being an accessory to terror. Landau cites the US’s recent endorsement of the Hamas-Fatah unity government as a main contributor to the rise in recent terror attacks and attempts against Israel.

MK Uzi Landau (Photo: Michael Feigin/ Wiki Commons)

Speaking after news of the kidnapping of three Israeli teens by Hamas terrorists became public, Landau said the abduction of the teens was a direct result of the new Palestinian government.

“Unfortunately, with the establishment of the Abbas-Hamas government, we warned of the harm the Israeli public may suffer, and unfortunately our predictions were confirmed,” Landau stated. “This act reveals the true face of the terror government led by Mahmoud Abbas.”

In a statement released on Sunday by his office, Landau said, “The willingness of the US administration to effectively recognize the Abbas-Hamas government causes damage to the security of Israel’s citizens and encourages terror.”

The kidnapped teens. (Photo: IDF)

On Thursday night, Eyal Yifrach, 19, Gilad Shaar, 16, and Naftali Frenkel, 16 and a dual American-Israeli citizen, were abducted by terrorists while hitchhiking near Hebron. The teens were on their way home from school to celebrate the Sabbath with their families.

US officials kept quiet on the kidnapping and only commented on the situation on Sunday afternoon. US Secretary of State John Kerry strongly condemned the kidnappings and called for the immediate release of the teens.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with their families. We hope for their quick and safe return home. We continue to offer our full support for Israel in its search for the missing teens, and we have encouraged full cooperation between the Israeli and Palestinian security services,” Kerry stated.

“We are still seeking details on the parties responsible for this despicable terrorist act, although many indications point to Hamas’ involvement,” he added. “As we gather this information, we reiterate our position that Hamas is a terrorist organization known for its attacks on innocent civilians and which has used kidnapping in the past.”

Kerry refused to comment on the fact that an American citizen was one of the three kidnapped. A petition on was created on June 14 on the White House website, demanding the release of Naftali Frenkel.

The petition states that the US government is responsible “to ensure the safe and timely return of its citizen and son, Naftali Frenkel…We demand that President Barack Obama and his administration use all the means necessary to assist the Israeli government in their efforts to locate these captive children…”

The IDF has launched a massive manhunt throughout Palestinian cities in Judea and Samaria, concentrating most of their efforts in Hebron. Palestinians in Gaza took to the streets in celebration of the news of the kidnapped boys, handing out sweets and cookies to passerby’s.

Late Sunday night, IDF forces arrested over 40 Hamas operatives, including a senior Hamas lawmaker. The arrests followed similar raids that took place the day before, in which 80 Palestinians, including several Hamas officials, were taken into custody by Israeli security forces.

According to the IDF, some 150 Palestinians have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping. Israel Radio reported that IDF raids took place late Sunday and early Monday in the areas of Jenin, Hebron and Ramallah. Soldiers have also been combing the hills of Judea and Samaria, checking caves for any sign of the boys who may have been hidden there by terrorists.

IDF Paratroopers Search for Kidnapped Teenagers

“IDF efforts are focused on enabling operational capabilities, enhancing intelligence and influencing those that participated, are involved or have knowledge of the whereabouts of Gilad Shaar, Naftali Frenkel and Eyal Yifrach,” army spokesman Lt. Col. Peter Lerner said.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who officially confirmed on Sunday that Hamas was behind the kidnappings, despite the terror organizations denial, vowed that he would do all he can to bring the boys home.

Israel has imposed a complete closure on Hebron as part of efforts to hunt down the terrorists responsible behind the abduction. Latest intelligence reports indicate that the boys are still in Hebron.

Prayer rallies have been held all across Israel as the nation unites to pray for the safe return of the boys. On Saturday and Sunday night, thousands of people gathered at the Western Wall to recite Psalms and beseech God to bring the boys home. Social media campaigns have exploded across Facebook and Twitter, calling attention to the abduction of the boys. The hashtag #BringBackOurBoys allows social media users to find out the latest news on the teens and send out calls to prayer.

Thousands of Jewish people gather for a mass prayer for the release of three Jewish teenagers at the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s old city on June 14, 2014, Three Jewish teenagers hitchhiking in the West Bank have been missing since Thursday night and are feared to have been kidnapped by terrorists, Israeli security officials said. (Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

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