Montgomery County Responds to Obama's 'Return to 1967 Borders' Plan for Israel

The following is a press release courtesy of Steve O'Toole:

BLUE BELL – Montgomery County Commissioner candidates Jenny Brown and Bruce Castor today announce their concern about the latest White House statement that Israel return to “the 1967 borders” with Palestine.

Castor, the county’s former District Attorney, said security concerns are paramount for our country’s greatest ally in the Middle East, especially in a time of heightened concern about terrorism and political upheaval.

“While we applaud our President for striking a major blow against al-Qaeda by delivering justice to Osama bin Laden, we cannot abide his directive that Israel should put itself at risk by returning to a border situation that left the country unable to defend itself against constant attacks,” said Castor.

An editorial by The Jerusalem Post described President Obama’s remarks as “a clear endorsement of Palestinian demands, and terminology that for many Israelis will bring fears of escalating pressure to return to positions similar to those from which a vulnerable Israel was repeatedly attacked between 1948 and 1967.”

 - (5/19/11: http://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Editorials/Article.aspx?id=221411)

Brown and Castor called on their opponents to join them in condemning the White House on this issue.

“The United States should stand side-by-side with Israel and oppose this reckless and naïve proposal,” said Castor.