Feb 9, 2012
Middle East Notes and Comment: Dangerous Brinkmanship
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By Haim MalkaMar 16, 2010
The Israeli government’s surprise announcement of plans for new Jewish housing in East Jerusalem during Vice President Joe Biden’s visit last week does not bode well for U.S.-Israeli relations or for U.S. and Israeli national security interests. Challenging the United States on settlements and East Jerusalem construction may have provided short-term political benefits for the Netanyahu government, but Israel’s long-term security relies on a powerful United States and close U.S.-Israeli ties. In yielding to near-term politics, the Netanyahu government put both at risk...
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