[norwaypinesavage]

"By using the term Levant the new de facto country is described for what it is. Neither Iraq nor Syria will ever return to the previous borders. By using the term, Obama is recognizing the fact."

"Levant" is a region of the middle east where the state we know as "Israel" isn't shown. Using it is a way that Obama can diss Israel.

[Amish with an attitude]

“”Levant” is a region of the middle east where the state we know as “Israel” isn’t shown. Using it is a way that Obama can diss Israel.”

Well said. There is indeed rhyme and reason as the way this administration operates.