Last week Daled Amos wondered:
It will be interesting to see just what kind of tone Biden takes with Israel this time–and whether Netanyahu is up to dealing with Biden from strength the way Begin did–or like Olmert.
Now we don’t need to wonder anymore. At least about the first part. (via memeorandum)
“I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem,” Biden said. The American vice president added that the “substance and timing of the announcement, particularly with the launching of proximity talks, is precisely the kind of step that undermines the trust we need right now and runs counter to the constructive discussions that I?ve had here in Israel.”
As a side point is there anything that the Palestinians do that doesn’t undermine trust?
Ramat Shlomo was never supposed to be an issue with the ‘Palestinians.’ Abu Mazen had agreed with Ehud Olmert in 2008 that it would remain part of Israel in any future settlement.
JoshuaPundit puts it succinctly:
It seems the US cares more about denying Jews their religious sites and the right to build homes than it does about the Palestinians building facilities with our money honoring terrorists who’ve killed Americans.
Funny, but the NJDC doesn’t say a word about the Vice President’s condemnation of Israel. Will they continue to ignore it or spin the condemnation as to how it’s somehow pro-Israel?
Crossposted on Soccer Dad.
