Wednesday, January 06, 2010

"Fed up" Emanuel's big "threat": walk away and ignore the Israeli-expansionist status-quo (just like Bush did for eight years)

White House: Emanuel didn't threaten to walk away from peace talks
(Haaretz) --

White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel denied reports that said he is fed up with Israel and the Palestinians, a White House aide told Haaretz on Wednesday.

The White House aide emphasized that Emanuel's statements were distorted. "He expressed frustration with the lack of progress with the peace process, but he certainly didn't threaten to walk away from it. The allegations are completely ridiculous," the aide said.

Emanuel met with Jacob Dayan, consul general of Israel in Los Angeles, about two weeks ago, after which Dayan briefed the Foreign Ministry.

According to reports, Emanuel told Dayan the U.S. is sick of the Israelis, who adopt suitable ideas months too late, when they are no longer effective.

The U.S. is also sick of the Palestinians who never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity, Emanuel reportedly said.

Emanuel added that if there is no progress in the peace process, the Obama administration will reduce its involvement in the conflict, because, as he reportedly said, the U.S. has other matters to deal with...

Israeli Ambassador to the United States Michael Oren also wished to reiterate Israel's complete confidence in Emanuel's leadership and his friendship with the State of Israel...MORE...LINK

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