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Israeli PM Praises George W. Bush for the Iraq War

By Manila Ryce
Published Tuesday, November 14th, 2006, 10:14 pm
Filed under: Human Rights, World: Asia, War, Terrorism, Society/Culture, World Issues, US Politics

Israeli Prime Minister, Ehud Olmert, came under attack from the Democratic Party yesterday for praising the Iraq War, and actually claimed that the American operation brought stability to the Middle East. Of course, Olmert’s idea of stability means political stability for Israel, not the Middle East. Israel has held more power over the region since Iraq ceased being a functioning country.

Is it any wonder that American and Israeli officials are working together on doing the same to Iran? The comments were made after the Israeli PM visited the White House for talks with President Bush.

After the meeting, Bush then called for the world to unite in isolating Iran until it “gives up its nuclear ambitions.” Bush continued, “If they continue to move forward with the program, there has to be a consequence.” He then tried to convince Iran that isolating the country is an international position rather than an Israeli or an American one. “It’s very important for the world to unite to say to the Iranians, ‘If you choose to continue to move forward, you will be isolated,’” Bush said. “One source of isolation would be economic.”

Olmert, hypocritically accused Iran of “fanaticism and extremism,” voiced support for United States-led efforts to impose UN sanctions on Iran, and said Tehran must not be allowed to “cross the technological threshold” to develop a nuclear bomb. Israel itself has between 75-200 nuclear weapons, but has never confirmed nor denied their existence. “Iran’s role in the conversation was quite clear, very serious and very significant, and I left this meeting with an outstanding feeling,” said Olmert.

Olmert and Bush spoke about the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, but only condemned the Palestinians for not wanting peace. The issue of evacuating outposts was not raised during the meeting. Olmert also said Bush expressed pride in the American veto of the UN Security Council resolution to condemn the Israeli shelling of the Gaza town of Beit Hanoun.

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