Israelis React To The U.S. Delay In Launching A Military Strike Against Syria

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a piece of apple during the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem September 1, 2013. Netanyahu played up Israel's ability to take on foes alone on Sunday after Washington backed off a threatened attack on Syria, prompting some Israelis to question their main ally's resolve against Iran. Apples dipped in honey are traditionally eaten on Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, which starts at sundown on September 4. REUTERS-Abir Sultan-Pool

Israelis Question U.S. Commitment In Syria -- USA Today

JERUSALEM — Israelis were questioning whether the U.S. is committed to wiping out neighbor Syria's chemical weapons Sunday, a day after President Obama announced he was seeking Congressional approval for military action.

With the U.S. Congress in recess until Sept. 9, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday told the public not to let down its guard.

"Israeli citizens must also know that our enemies have very good reasons not to test our strength – they know why," he said during a cabinet meeting.

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More News On Israeli Reaction To The U.S. Delay In Launching A Military Strike Against Syria

As Obama stalls on Syria, Netanyahu says Israel is 'calm and confident in itself' -- Jerusalem Post
Netanyahu mum on Obama's Syria delay but says Israel strong alone -- Reuters
Netanyahu says Israel ready for any scenario in Syria -- AFP
Netanyahu Says Israel Prepared as Obama Syria Stance Criticized -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Israelis warn decision to delay Syria strike will be seen as weakness -- L.A. Times
Obama seeking Western legitimacy, but Arabs perceive him as weak -- Amos Harel, Haaretz