Re “Telephone diplomacy.” I agree with the points you’ve made, but I would add that there was an element of personal grudge here. Biden and the other “Obamists” working with him resent Netanyahu for the way he tried to sabotage the nuclear deal, in particular the address before Congress. In general, in addition to being BFF with Trump, Netanyahu is basically the Republican Governor of Israel. Also don’t forget that the Democratic Party has become less friendly to Israel. Also what Clinton said about Netanyahu that after negotiating with him he wasn’t sure anymore that HE was the president of the US.
Re “Telephone diplomacy.” I agree with the points you’ve made, but I would add that there was an element of personal grudge here. Biden and the other “Obamists” working with him resent Netanyahu for the way he tried to sabotage the nuclear deal, in particular the address before Congress. In general, in addition to being BFF with Trump, Netanyahu is basically the Republican Governor of Israel. Also don’t forget that the Democratic Party has become less friendly to Israel. Also what Clinton said about Netanyahu that after negotiating with him he wasn’t sure anymore that HE was the president of the US.
agreed - why I referenced his displeasure back from VP days. also '' Republican Governor of Israel" hahaha