After the recent tension between Israel and the United States, it seems that the countries have reconciled and moved on. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew to Washington for a two hour meeting with President Barack Obama. Just a few days after the epic health care bill was passed, Obama’s time is limited and valuable, so it is a big sign that he took time to meet with Netanyahu.
After two meetings with Obama, Netanyahu met with members of Congress. Most of the Congressional leaders, including Nancy Pelosi, made very supportive statements toward Israel.
“Together we remain committed to advancing the peace process, preserving Israel’s security, responsible sanctions against Iran.”
So, it seems that things are back to “normal.” It is important to look at how Netanyahu handled the situation. He made a point to demonstrate that Jerusalem is one city. He treats towns in Judea and Samaria differently, which can have its own discussion, but Jerusalem is a united and permanent capital of Israel.
While the Likud party, a primary driver for the expansion of the settlement program, has become much more centrist on the settlement issue, under Benjamin Netanyahu the entirety of Jerusalem is safe.
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