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Israelis critical of Obama on Syria

2013-09-01 103 Dailymotion

Israel forces in the Golan Heights overlooking Syria.<br/> <br />The security implications of U.S. President Barack Obama's decision to put the brakes on his own immediate military action is being keenly watched here.<br/> <br />Obama said he will now ask Congress for approval before attacking Syria over suspected chemical weapons use.<br/> <br />Some Israelis had harsh criticism for the president over the delay and questioned U.S. resolve in the region.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) MICHAEL TURTLETAUB, RESIDENT OF JERUSALEM, SAYING:<br/> <br />"When our security is on the line it does not feel very good to have an American president who is playing games."<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) JAY SHAPIRO, RESIDENT OF JERUSALEM, SAYING:<br/> <br />"He speaks loudly and he carries no stick. As a consequence we will have to take action that we have to take because he does not have as he said I have your back, he doesn't have our back, he doesn't even have America's back."<br/> <br />No sign of alarm from Israeli Prime Minister B

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