Barack Obama: Israel settlements 'not constructive' This morning he condemned the attack, saying the territory's Hamas rulers were responsible for stopping it. "We want RPGs, not collaboration with the CIA," they shouted, referring to rocket-propelled grenades. Much of the Palestinian de facto capital Ramallah was shut down for Mr Obama's trip, which is set to last less than five hours, with hundreds of armed security men, police officers and plainclothes enforcers patrolling the streets. Palestinians were clearly angered by his promise yesterday of unstinting support for Israel and repeated pledges to guarantee its security needs. "He surprised us with his speech last night with just how much he flattered Israel, going on and on about its security," said Hussein Shujayia, 26. What about us? There's no place for us in their arrogant pro-Israel policies. Mr Obama came to Israel apparently determined to remove all doubt about his commitment to Israel which have harmed his reputation here, and proven a thorny political issue at home.