Obama does not seem to know the Jewish people. We should remember that after the (World War WWII}  some Jews and later the Jews of Israel have been swearing in Masada (www.masada.org.il/), where the Jews had been defeated by the Romans, that whatever happens, this kind of defeat would never happen again, even if the entire world would shake. More precisely, every Israeli soldier, before starting the service must take this oath. This only describes the determination of the Jewish people after World War II to stand-up.

Unfortunately, Hamas has made ​​the biggest mistake of its life by kidnapping three youth and then killing them. With that it woke the Jewish people in the world who knows with whom it is dealing and what it has to do to defend itself with all the means it possesses. Iran, which had threatened Israel a lot, had forgotten that it was beaten by the Iraqis. Since coming to power, our president had also made ​​a grave error by failing the Jewish people and Israel while believing to pave the way for Hamas and the Iranians. This is the same mistake he did when he held the speech in Cairo. He spoke of the Jews without knowing them. Despite the time he spent in Indonesia and the United States, he lacked knowledge of Islam and the Arab world, not to mention that of the Jewish world.

Many Europeans may have forgotten the Dreyfus Affair and the massacre of the Jews by the Germans, which planted considerable strength, determination, and the will to survive in the hearts of Jews. I think that recently, the Israelis have shown Hamas not only their determination, but also their military capabilities and knowledge. Moreover, Obama believed to be smarter than the Jews by approaching Hamas, which is a terrorist organization. He wanted to make them allies of the United States by sending them $57 million. In fact, giving money to Hamas, strengthens and supports it. If he really wanted to give money to the Palestinians, he should have given it to Abbas, who is the legitimate representative of the Palestinians.

Netanyahu was very wise in not wanting to offend the American presidency, but he has not yielded to U.S. pressure, while being polite and keeping good relations. Netanyahu did not agree with Obama and the negotiations with Iran because the Iranians never fail to mention that they want to destroy Israel. Moderate Arab countries such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE, etc.do not trust the Iranians either.

Yielding to Egypt to be the intermediary for the cease-fire, the Americans believed being able to divert them from the circle of silent alliance. Obama will realize that he is still making a mistake, because Qatar is aiding Hamas, a terrorist organization.

To prevent Iran from achieving its nuclear capabilities, the United States may finally understand that it is also in their own interest to be with the new allies - Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Israel, which could block Iran. It is certain that Netanyahu and the Israelis will not give in. Indeed, this alliance is a natural alliance that would allow the United States to get out of this mess where they are now.

Again Hamas could not keep its word for a cease-fire of seventy-two hours. By this fact Hamas has demonstrated that it cannot be a partner either for Qatar, for the Americans, or for its Palestinian brothers, who today prefer to be with the Israelis than with Hamas, because they saw its character when Hamas seized Gaza by force and killed its own brothers. Abbas remembers well this time and by approaching Hamas, he only yielded to Americans, believing that the Americans would be on his side. Indeed, the U.S. government believed in its strength to the point that it could impose its will on Israel, by siding with Qatar, Hamas and later the Turks.

Unfortunately, Hamas has betrayed everyone by breaking the cease-fire and killing two Israeli soldiers and kidnapping yet another soldier. So Hamas has demonstrated to all concerned, that it cannot be trusted. Obviously, the Israelis, furious at what happened, will continue their operations.

The Arabs, who believed that Hamas was a reliable party, already realize that they can no longer rely on it, just like the Tunisians, who had initially thought to have a democratic government, but then realized that it was no different than Hamas. The Ennahda brought Salafis who did not respect any law and who killed good Tunisians.

It is clear that the only Middle Eastern country that is truly democratic is Israel. Still waiting for what the Israelis will do, knowing that they cannot trust the words of Hamas. So why not make an alliance with Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the Palestinians of Abbas and perhaps the Jordanians to build a common front that may be allied with the United States? After the events of the last few days, the question comes up, will the U.S. president continue his line of support for Hamas, or will he realize his mistake? Those who say that they are friends of Israel should not change their opinion to save their skin. A friend must remain faithful. I hope that this war is a sign of a new era of understanding in the Middle East.

Copyright 2014 Emile Tubiana