It's true that the Administration tune started changing as the Saudis began sounding more belligerent but I believe more crucial was Tony Blair.
US support for the "Road Map" was born from a similar emergency trip to see Bush by Tony Blair as was evidenced yesterday.
Iraq/Afganistan war = Three plus years and counting.
Israel against terrorists = Less then three weeks is too much already.
"It's true that the Administration tune started changing as the Saudis began sounding more belligerent but I believe more crucial was Tony Blair."
Yep. The media war against Blair about how he should tell Bush to stop Israel (and give Hezbollah a win).
Israel didn't help with it's bombings in Beirut. The Arabs are excellent in propaganda idea/image management, Israelis like us are awful.