Alon Pinkas (Yediot 10/03/29) takes into account neither Obama's background nor his diplomacy so far.
The president is comfortable genuflecting in front of tyrants and kings, he has few words against strong men and has fervent wishes that America reform its ways.
His leftist background, his demonstrated propensity to feel for the underdog, and his definition of the underdog as the oppresse palestinians, gives the lie to Pinkases rather forced interpretations.
If the president were even handed, there would be daily briefings about the Hamas attrocities, the missiles, the tunnels, and the thousand other ways that organization is trying to wear Israel down in the south.
If he were even handed, there would be a concentrated push to resume direct talks, as was the normal diplomatic channel over the years.
Lastly, if he were even handed, he would demand that Palestinians not build a single building in East Jerusalem or Hebron, since these are disputed areas.
The president has clearly shown his cards. He will push Israel, and extort as many sacrifices as possible without asking the Palestinians for anything.
It is an even handed policy. He hits you with the right, then with the left, even handedly!
Leon
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