Love of the Land: Peace-Process Promises and Preconditions

Peace-Process Promises and Preconditions

Rick Richman
Contentions/Commentary
02 September 09

At Politico, Ben Smith reports that “Obama Ties Netanyahu Support to Talks”:

“Netanyahu’s at a pivotal moment,” said a senior U.S. official. “Depending on what he decides, he could wind up with a very strong relationship with President Obama and potentially become a historic figure in Israel.”

“It could very well hinge on what he decides in the next couple of weeks,” said the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

Another senior U.S. official held out a similar carrot for Netanyahu: This moment offers the opportunity to “forge a very important and positive relationship between Netanyahu and the president,” the official said.

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Love of the Land: Peace-Process Promises and Preconditions