Arabs sceptical on Obama - 22 Jan 09

Barack Obama's failure to refer directly to the war on Gaza has left some in Arab world sceptical.

While there is hope he will adopt a more neutral stance in the Arab-Israeli conflict, many believe he simply does not have the power to change the course of US foreign policy.

Zeina Khodr has been gauging opinions in the region.

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[barlog20]

It is very sad when people outside of America know more about America then Americans.

[jammoexii]

It's very sad when Al Jazeera gives more informative coverage of America than American news.

[chufuss]

These people are to please

[mindless2nite]

obama declared unwavering support of israel throughout his campaign, and promised to increase their arsenal of weapons upon entering into office. vidoes of him speaking about israel should be circulated throughout the mideast so that everyone can see perfectly clearly that he is probably the worst possible person to be taking up the american presidency at this particular moment in time when it comes to anything related to the middle east.

[mindless2nite]

rigging elections and placing tyrants in power is what westerners do... how do u think the backward arab leaders become leaders to begin with?

westerners put one messed up man in power, then use taking him out as an excuse to kill millions... and all is made possible by idiots like u.

[TenTenYears10]

Don't bother yourself too much because nothing will change. Palestinian will only take their land by themselves. Help is needed from the only good people

[DMPineau]

No American president is going to turn their back on our most valuable springboard of imperialism, what the Arab world needs is another Nasser.

[turduckens4u]

The USA shouldnt change its stance on supporting Israel unless the Arab states change there vision of wiping Israel off the face of the earth, and I dont see that ever happening and its a shame.

[HaloedG]

Arabs need an Arab leader, not a Muslim one...there is no shortage of those.

[Frenchkisssss]

YOU SAY THE TRUE!

[neasepanthers89]

what morchid34? quit your conspiracy rambling bullshit... youre an idiot lol its called an ALLIE dumbass

[neasepanthers89]

amen hiijab, youre absolutely right... we could just leave and let them kill each other... if thats what theyd prefer happen? they are poor without us, we will rebuild it im sure if theyd just stfu