Mr. Biden embraced Israel, but also cautioned it not to overreach to its detriment in the region — and implicitly, to the detriment of the United States.
He even attended a war cabinet to be briefed on Israel’s plans, as Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken did before him.
If it has potential benefits for Mr. Netanyahu, it also carries risks.
He seems to yearn to be the United States’ 51st state.
Mr. Netanyahu has instead “brought the Americans into the decision-making process in the security cabinet and the emergency cabinet,” Mr. Barnea wrote.
Persons:
Biden, “, Benjamin Netanyahu, Antony J, Blinken, Netanyahu, Israel, Ariel Sharon, ‘, ’ ”, Nadav Eyal, Nahum Barnea, Mr, ”, ” Mr, Barnea, Nechama Duek, Israel Hayom
Organizations:
U.S, Advance
Locations:
Israel, Gaza, United States, Washington, Yedioth