Mr Obama said he spoke out of deep friendship and firm commitment to Israel. But precisely because of our friendship, it is important that we tell the truth.
Also significant beyond the specifics was the presidents decision to embed this renewed effort to spur the Israel-Palestine process forward in the broader context of the Arab spring. His speech surveyed the turbulent current events sweeping the region, country by country, and pledged that America would promote and support movements for reform. After decades of accepting the world as it is in the region, we have a chance to pursue the world as it should be.
He placed Israel-Palestine squarely within that context, implicitly rejecting Mr Netanyahus belief that the regional turmoil must dictate even more caution and conservatism on Israels part. There are those who argue that with all the change and uncertainty in the region, it is simply not possible to move forward, Mr Obama said. I disagree. At a time when the people of the Middle East and North Africa are casting off the burdens of the past, the drive for a lasting peace that ends the conflict and resolves all claims is more urgent than ever.
Among the specifics that Mr Netanyahu will not have appreciated is the call for a full and phased withdrawal of Israeli military forces Mr Netanayu wants Israeli troops to stay deployed along the Jordan River indefinitely.
Mr Netanyahu in his response said it was all very well for Mr Obama to recognise Israel as the Jewish peoples homeland, but he wanted to hear it from the Palestinians.
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