[Rigelian]

This message should be repeated numerous times. International journalists should be briefed several times a week and, if necessary, be forced to transmit Israel’s message or be ejected from the country as supporters of hostile enemy actions.

This guy really means that doesn't he? No trace of irony discernible... presumably what he'd really like to do is line them up and shoot them if they don't report the 'right' story.

But apart from the scary mentality revealed here, there is one viewpoint that I would really like to understand. From my perspective (pro-US Brit, for what it's worth) I have never been able to understand this - why does Israel consider itself to be such a great ally of the USA? The converse goes without saying of course. But Israel is a financial drain and a massive political liability to the USA, and should be grateful to have such a loyal ally. Frankly, if the US says 'jump' then Israel should be saying 'how high', not *****ing about the US considering it's other interests and alliances for once.

Any of you Americans feel that way? Because I would in your shoes.