The two men
have a long history of well-publicized spats, derogatory briefings and mutual
smears. But in recent months, ever since Obama visited Israel in March, a truce
has prevailed. So when the journalists were allowed into the Oval Office after
a talk that lasted almost 90 minutes, both men behaved accordingly: no barbs,
no criticism, plenty of smiles and mutual praise. At the end, Obama asked
Netanyahu, “Are you hungry? I am. Let’s go eat.”
An abyss
yawns between Netanyahu’s view of the Iranian
issue and Obama’s. For the Israeli premier, Iran is Amalek, the Biblical nation
described as the Jews’ bitterest enemy. In addition, he views stopping Iran’s
race toward nuclear arms as just a means toward the greater goal of preserving
Israel’s status as the Mideast’s only regional power. He has little faith,
therefore in dialogue with Iran, preferring sanctions and military
force."(1)
Hopefully
they're just words. But yes, managed to get Obama to say 'all' options are on
the table."
Hopefully they're just words. But yes, managed to get Obama to say 'all' options are on the table.
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