His “capitulation” on a so-called palestinian state does not include Jerusalem and comes with major military restrictions as you know. It’s nothing they would agree to, as we can see since they haven’t. What I have seen is Bibi trying to be diplomatic and make the appearance of trying to work with the Americans, but how often since Ozero got into office have we heard them say that what Israel is doing “isn’t helpful”? What makes you think Bibi really wants to give the land away but his hands are tied? That’s not what he says and that’s not what has happened this time.
Don’t misunderstand me.
I’m not saying Netanyahu wants to give anything away....or that he is a bad guy.
I know I’m arm chair quarterbacking.
Contrary to the opinion of Israel haters and anti-Semites, Israel doesn’t control the US. The US controls the fate of Israel. The US protects Israel from the whims of an Israeli hating World. It’s not about American aid. It’s about blocking the type of sanctions that brought South Africa to its knees.
I can not imagine the pressure Netanyahu is under. The blackmail from a powerful enemy such as Obama must be unbearable.
Still, supporters of Israel hoped he had the strength to stand tall and withstand the pressure. It seems he doesn’t have that ability.
Maybe no one could better.
When Israel has such an enemy in the White House, Israel is in peril- whoever is PM.