Howlin, I don't read Schuer as saying "dump Israel." I read him as saying that we have to accept that bin Laden and the other Islamists ARE motivated, in part, by our support for Israel.
That doesn't mean "throw Israel to the wolves."
I have no idea whether any of this hostility would be ameliorated if Israel could reach an accord with the Palestinians. Maybe, maybe not. If not, then it's up to the American people to decide whether supporting Israel is worth being attacked by terrorists.
I think it's worth it. Giving in to terrorism isn't acceptable in my book.
You better read David Frum's article I just linked in #15.
Scheuer's list of policy changes is headed by a change in policy toward Israel, a country he condemns as a "theocracy in all but name," characterized by "arrogant racism." He also makes it clear that he sees no reason for the U.S. to continue supporting any of its non-European allies against takeover by bin Ladenism: "For our own welfare and survival, we must 'watch others die with equanimity' and help after 'the flames burn themselves out' by focusing our overseas intercourse on trade, sharing knowledge, and donating food and medicine."
Of course, this might be a quote taken out of context, but it seems clear to me that he's putting it delicately that yes, we should end aid to Israel and not interfere if (when) the Arab world takes that opportunity to obliterate it.
I doubt very, very seriously that any "accord" between Israel, and the Palestinians will stop the terrorist's from terrorizing....