T. Belman. Is he nuts. He scares the s”t out of me. He ignores the Arab hatred as though it was inconsequential to making a deal. But this takes the cake.
Trump also questioned why the U.S. is funding the United Nations but is not demanding the body use its power to broker a deal to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Exactly what we want to avoid. Trump is obviously trying to give left wing Jews what they want.
Republican presidential frontrunner says an Israel-Palestinian would be a “beauty”.
Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump on Sunday said he would love to broker a peace settlement between the Israelis and the Palestinians, The Jewish Insider reported.
Trump’s comments came during a campaign rally in Terre Haute, Indiana, where primaries will be held on Tuesday. Trump said that seeing Israel and the Palestinians sign on a peace deal would be a “beauty” in spite of the situation on the ground.
“I am going to try and make that deal just because – man, would that be a beauty – if you like deals. I like deals. I do deals. That would be great,” he said.
Trump noted that “a lot of my Jewish friends say, ‘You will never be able to make the deal’ – because there are so many years of hatred, especially on the other side. You know, they grow up as young children hating, hating, hating Israel. I think the deal can be made. But we got to be smart and we got to use our best people…And I know the best people.”
He also said, “I’ve never met a person from Israel that didn’t want to make the deal. But it is just a very hard deal to make because it’s years of — of whatever. But I’d love to be able to make that deal.”
Trump also questioned why the U.S. is funding the United Nations but is not demanding the body use its power to broker a deal to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, noted The Jewish Insider.
The billionaire had in the past sparked some controversy with regards to the Israel-Palestinian issue, when he said he would be “neutral” about it.
Those comments garnered criticism from not only other Republican candidates but also from the leading Democratic candidate, Hillary Clinton, who said Trump had “missed the mark”.
Trump has since clarified on several occasions that he would be supportive of Israel, the last time coming last week when he blasted the Obama White House for alienating America’s strongest ally in the Middle East.
“Your friends need to know that you will stick by the agreements that you have with them. You’ve made that agreement; you have to stand by it. And the world will be a better place,” he said.
“Israel our great friend, and the one true democracy in the Middle East, has been snubbed and criticized by an administration that lacks moral clarity.”
I wonder if BB will disagree with Trump on west bank settlements like he did on muslims. I bet he will be uncofortable and strange when asked…. Herzog and livni will probably condemn Trump as a spoiler of peace. Nothing would surprise me about Israels gov and opposition these days.
any wagers on what the reaction of israeli pols would be to Trumps comment? Remember, they are not like us who celebrate,they will vacillate in their reactions. Will BB welcome Trumps statement or will he see it as pressure for him to build when he does not want to build…. lets see how he reacts.
@ bernard ross:
Whinny Little Girl.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFN1-uqt2WA
bernard ross Said:
I know a little something about immigration laws. R Cruz went to Canada because of his political leanings.
@ bernard ross:
I’m sorry, I always had him as another victim of Castro.
mar55 Said:
he supposedly changed after becoming a christian. Interestingly, it does not matter which side he was on because we still dont know which side Oswald was on, some say Oswald was a CIA patsy playing both sides. If oswald really was a communist then he would in those times have been under observation after his return from russia… unless he was a double agent or stooge. If Cruz was an anti communist and was with Oswald it would link the assasination to the CIA or FBI
bernard ross Said:
Careful there Yankee Boy before I come for you.
Why did they go to canada in 69 when he was already a refugee landed in the US?
@ bernard ross:
One of the issues I have with the Europeans is: Whenever you meet any European and start to discuss the US military they are always criticizing the US specially the “cheese eating surrendering monkeys” because according to them we are bellicose and militaristic. They cite as proof the amount we spend in armaments, in our military hardware and the size of our forces.
My answer to the “frogs” is how dare they to ask the US for help whenever they get into any problems due to their arrogant attitude.
The reason they are so free to spend only a fraction of what we spend is due to the NATO Alliance. It is easy to spend almost nothing in their defense budget when somebody else is spending it for them. I am glad Trump has been publicizing the facts about the mushers they are. Living well at our expense. If they want NATO to defend them they should pay for their fair share. Otherwise they should make a military budget and take care of their own defense.
@ mar55:
not by castro but by batista… he came before castro
Cruz attended Arturo Echemendia primary school in Matanzas.[7] Cruz states he joined the Cuban revolution as a teenager and “suffered beatings and imprisonment for protesting the oppressive regime”[8][7][4][9] of dictator Fulgencio Batista.[
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael_Bienvenido_Cruz
Laura Said:
I noticed that
Laura Said:
perhaps its you that is lost.. it looks like you are looking for an echo of yourself as opposed to someone who can do something… talking is not doing.. and cruz can only talk.
Laura Said:
it doent matter where an ineffectual whining little girl stands because they cant handle a presidency. Cruz has never accomplished anything of significance. Talking is not an accomplishement for a member of congress.. even when that talk supports Israel.
@ bernard ross:
That I do not believe it. Rafael Cruz was imprisoned by Castro and spent time in something resembling a cage. That is the information I got from another ex-prisoner. In any case a communist he is not. A crazy fanatic perhaps due to the tortures and conditions in prison or just because he is nuts.
mar55 Said:
I thought he was going to cry today in his rant against Trump in Indiana, it went on for ages… I felt embarassed and ashamed for him… he was whining like a little girl whose feelings had been terribly hurt and was looking for sympathy… the sympathy he asked for was VOTES! What a Jamone!
I hear that Trump said that Rafael Cruz was handing out leaflets supporting castro with lee harvey oswald a couple of months before the assasination. Cruz was tortured by Batista and was originally pro castro. folks say that the photo evidence is inconclusive… I cant wait to see Trump do that to Hillary… but I am sure that her camp, obama and soros are trying the same and they have the whole apparatus of the state behind them.
Bear Klein Said:
In other words he is more right wing and pro Israel than BB and the GOI wrt Israel. But what if BB tells him what he daily tells the world: that Israel does not want any land in YS outside the major blocks, that its only interest is in security and the pals can keep the rest of the land. If BB tells Trump what he has been telling the world then Trump will back off telling BB to build… but then perhaps BB does not want to build.
ArnoldHarris Said:
Says who ???
mar55 Said:
hardening of the arteries. You now how men age.
Ted Belman Said:
I see nothing wrong with mediating or brokering if the broker/mediator is not an interested party in the “deal”. have you ever engaged in brokering or mediating… as opposed to arbitrating… which imposes a deal. There is no need at this point for Trump to utter words exactly as you want them uttered. what he has stated is even better than direct negotiations because the broker/mediator is also a witness to what really happened at the talks…. which is an advantage to Israel when dealing with serial liars.
the only problem would not be Trump… it would be what BB or the GOI communicate to Trump what they want. Will they tell him they want to settle Judea samaria or will they keep up the BS TSS and only say they want security. If they say they only care about security like BB does then the mediator will reasonably focus only on security. israel must demand an interest in the land… without that no one will be looking to give them land they do not even show that they want. right now only those in and to the right of BY show any interest in the land other than security
Ted Belman Said:
did you notice how you, a lawyer, put words in his mouth. He has never indicated imposing anything or wanting anyone else to impose. Brokering is NOT imposing. He would not expect the UN to impose a deal against Israels will. He has stated that if he brokered a deal that a deal is something that both sides want or accept and if not you walk away from the deal. He is honest in that he would be proud of accomplishing that deal but he also has clearly stated that if the sides cant agree then there is no deal…
what could be better for israel?
It is not vote getting… he would like to see a peace deal made and to broker it…. but it is not imperative…. unlike every politician and lying diplomat who seeks to impose a “solution”.
Ted Belman Said:
a “proven” friend is one who can accomplish. speaking positively about Israel gets cruz evangelical votes. We have no idea what he can accomplish… we only know what he says. Everyone before has talked and then done different. Cruz doesnt have the abilities needed to accomplish anything. He could possibly handle being an AG but america needs someone with experience in accomplishing facts on the ground not failing fillibusters that only demonstrate the ability for lengthy debate.
WB Said:
right again… the present attitude is not based on facts and politicians ignore facts and proceed with their agenda. Their image and false face is everything to them… but if a business man does that he is down the tubes. If Trump proceeds with israel as his MO so far he will see that all the facts exonerate Israel and condemn the lying defaming diplomats and politicians… and I believe he will publicize and rectify that truth. His goals will be entirely different than the goals of the pols and diplomats.
WB Said:
exactly… because that is the MO of a successful businessman. A businessman who encounters an obstacle, makes a mistake or learns a new fact does not try to cover it up, hide it and continue as though nothing changed … like a politician always does.
Again, this is a misinterpretation similar to the false nuetral argument in his perspective on Israel where he is pro israel but when acting as a broker and mediator he would have to act nuetral… because that is what a broker does.
trump is actually correct in calling the UN on this because the prime directive of the UN is not to be a policeman or a lynch mob, as they have been doing… but to broker peace, to facilitate peace, to mediate peace. That is the mission on which they were created.. all the rest is BS.
Furthermore, you are confusing brokering with imposing. Consider this: Trump is a highly experienced real estate developer in the NYC a major market. As an experience small developer and broker I am aware of the importance of the differences in the terms used because in the brokerage and develeopment world that mistake loses millions in suits.
A broker does not impose..a broker does not act as an agent for one party without legally disclosing that he is not nuetral and instead represents that party. As a lawyer I expect you know the difference and so do I and moreso does Trump.
Donald is much more aware of the differences from his business than the average man or woman. His take on brokering a peace deal is that of a nuetral mediator and facilitator who does not have a dog in the race and he has stated he is against imposing a deal. A broker does not impose a deal. The UN and the other so called “brokers” have been principals and/or agents for the other side.
I have no doubt that the minute he sees the details of the UN shenanigans wrt to its record and position on Israel he will be even more pro Israel than before. in fact, I would not be surprised if Trump is the one who can break the back of the euro and UN cabal against Israel. I beleive he will value Israel much more than any past president and that he has the competence and capability to achieve his goals.. he has already shown us in the primary how quickly he can learn the details and be successful even against the experts, the establishment and the bought low life media. and BTW… he has already stated repeatedly to their face in public how dishonest the media and the reporters are… this is exactly what Israel deals with…
On the muslims, on the media, on the UN , and on the euros he has it right… I would definitely give him the ball to run with and have much more confidence now in his ability to beat the odds and the defamers… thats what he has been doing the past months and that is exactly what Israel needs.
Ted, I am shocked that you are the author of the 1000% innacurate statement in bold above. Not only is it innacurate but it is the exact opposite of what Trump has been repeatedly saying and which I have repeatedly stated here on your site. Not only did he state the opposite but he also stated how important that hatred was to making any deal. He has clearly and repeatedly stated that is the likely deal breaker, that their hatred will likely make a deal impossible.
Over and over Trump has repeated that he would like to do the deal but that the other side teaches their children hatred. Ted, I cant understand why you would make this totally false statement… I know you are a truth teller so what gives here?????
@ Laura:
Everything is a matter of perceptions. Perceptions comes from experiences or the color of the glass we are looking at a situation.
I look at Trump through bright colored glasses. What you see is what you get.
Cruz is not what he appears. He comes from a very rigid family.
Trump’s feast of incoherence
http://townhall.com/columnists/stevechapman/2016/05/01/trumps-feast-of-incoherence-n2155520?utm_source=thdaily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nl&newsletterad=
@ Laura:
And also tell them: “if you don’t stand with Israel, I don’t stand with you”?
@ mar55:
Funny, but that actually describes trump. He has no convictions, only what benefits himself at the moment.
Would trump have the strength of character to walk out on a crowd he was giving a speech to, that booed Israel?
Bear Klein Said:
Best news I’ve heard since Obama took office. This is huge.
@ Ted Belman:
I was curious about his reference to The UN, Ted, and I cannot help but think, it was meant more as a criticism of The UN, rather than an indication Trump would be interested in using The UN to broker any sort of deal, certainly based upon the old paradigms. Because The UN only pressures one side for concessions. The UN has proven itself soooooo dysfunctional especially with regards to Israel, you may see a Trump administration threaten to withold US funding absent concrete reforms. Also, since the region is aflame, who can guarantee compliance?
The only possible path to a deal is a comprehensive agreement with many neighbors and, I just do not see these leaders wanting to play The Sadat card. They value their lives more than any gains a deal would provide them. They have relations with Israel, as necessary, behind closed doors.
I do not think Trump will follow Obama’s lead. Has Trump lavished praise on J street? NO WAY. Netanyahu? Well, yes. To the world, Netanyahu represents ideals that encompass a strong Israel with defensible borders…the views of Dore Gold and JCPA.
@ Ted Belman:
Up to now. the only thing Cruz has proven with his behavior is that he is a good friend of Cruz.
I’ve been trying to get through to folks here, to no avail. Trumpsters are a lost cause. Instead of doing any analysis, some have responded to this disturbing post by attacking Cruz. Meanwhile Cruz has been consistently pro-Israel. We don’t have to speculate on where he actually stands. This is the last place I’d have expected to find Cruz being bashed in favor of someone who’s at best wishy washy on Israel. But that’s the majority of commenters on Israpundit. I don’t know what’s happening, but I’m convinced there’s some kind of hypnotic spell.
@ Bear Klein:
BK, we need to be leery of those who do not show who they are. Those who control their emotions. They try to conceal them with appearances and are more holy than thou. Hypocrites know how to manipulate people with words being very careful at all times to give a good impression. Trump? He has a big mouth but, what you see is what you get. He blurts out what he sees as an injustice or what he thinks is wrong and does not care how it come out.
You are a very intelligent Bear. Think about it. I like you because your love for Israel is unconditional.
@ honeybee:
His father Rafael is delusional. This is what a fanatical evangelist can do to make other people suspicious of the
Evangelical Movement. What a disgrace of a family he has.
@ WB:
I agree with you. True, he is used to dealing with facts.
HIs position changes according to the evidence presented to him.
Cruz is a wimp. Someone who was a classmate at Harvard tells me he was the smartest student in the class. However, being book smart has nothing to do with being wise and knowledgeable about people or even peers. He is the most hated member of Congress. He cannot get along with anybody because he is so self centered he mistakenly thinks everyone must dance to his tune. Certainly would not make a good president because he could not agree with anyone or negotiate to reach a consensus.
Everyone must agree with him since he is always right. ? ROTTEN PERSONALITY.
@ honeybee:
But there’s only one ArnoldHarris, Outspeaker. And I choose to regard myself as sort of a sui generis.
Arnold Harris, Outspeaker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLZA7ASKZwo
Youtube Video Trump Israel shouldn’t ‘pause’ West Bank settlements
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@ Bear Klein:
@ honeybee:
@ woolymammoth:
This blog is a Zoo.
@ Bear Klein:
So whose kiss do you like ?
Cruz is a proven friend of Israel’s but it doesn’t look like he has a chance of getting the nomination. Thus I will take Trimp anyday over Hillary or Sanders.
Narrative Fail: Trump Passes Clinton in Poll
Was there really a need to support the idea of the UN imposing a solution? You write it off as vote getting. If only you are right.
Considering that the American people are very supportive of Israel, Trump would get a lot more votes were he to say that he supports direct negotiations and is against an imposed solution. I just can’t be his apologist.
Sorry you confuse me with my MAMA Bear she was always the lover of Hershey’s Kisses.
Ted, I do not believe Trump intends to force Israel to withdraw. If you pay close attention to what he said about the hatred and incitement from the other side it is clear, Trump gets it.
I think the other side will be given an ultimatum. Then, it will be up to Israel.
So, no, he is not nuts. He wants votes and he is going to get them. Hopefully he prevails tonight, it looks good. Cruz is a laughing stock, speaking of which, where is Babushka? Trump’s deal making should bring in Rubio. Rubio needs some kind of victory from this thing and Trump needs Rubio’s connections with The Republicans and obviously all of whom feel represented by Rubio, which is huge and encompasses The South. That will cinch the nomination.
Watch Hilary and Bill get theirs from Trump, I can not wait. If she were smart, she would drop out now.
The Sanders factor is Trump’s ace in the hole. He is focused on keeping Sanders afloat to tie up all of those leftist votes.
Advantage Trump.
Bear Klein Said:
Sugar Bear , I am leery about all of the candidates.
@ Bear Klein:
Bear !!!! You need to learn to control your appetites
!http://www.breitbart.com/news/north-carolina-family-wakes-to-find-bear-stealing-candy-in-kitchen/
@ honeybee:Yeah I heard about that religious voodoo stuff to speak and it is so stupid and ridiculous.
I am leery about Trump but still support him over Hillary as I know she is bad news. With him I hope he does the right things.
@ oldjerry:
@ WB:
@ Bear Klein:
This is what I find troubling!!
http://www.breitbart.com/video/2016/05/03/trump-rafael-cruz-body-of-christ-remarks-a-disgrace/
What we have in Trump’s statements about Israel are a little bit of political correctness to insure votes. He knows or should know that an actual peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians is an impossibility but imagine the result should he admit to that.He can’t be that egotistical to think that he can achieve what so many others over decades have failed to accomplish.
@ WB:
I agree with you. I see nothin in Trump’s musing that are that are troubling.
I’m far more concerned about those who’re pole-vaulting to conclusions about Trump, and creating fear and loathing for him.
The man has a history of dealing with FACTS and changing his position based on the evidence.
Perhaps you pundits and soothsayers ought to be focused on making a legal argument for our right to the land instead of jumping on the demonizing bandwagon and causing confusion. In most other matters, you don’t do these things. It’s tempting to do what you’re doing and pole-vault to conclusions about your motives.
It’s best to remember all the many good things you’ve done in the past and hope that you’ll reflect on the situation in a careful, objective manner.
We have a much better chance of changing the general attitude and policy towards Israel with a President Trump than with a speaking-in-tongues ‘annointed Priest’ Cruz or an Islamophilic Clinton or Sanders.
Ignorance and massive egos are a dangerous combo.