Imposing ’Peace’ on Israel

Recent press reports say one of Barack Obama’s top goals for his second term is brokering a “peace” deal between the Israelis and Palestinians. But, if negotiations fail, he is said to be willing to impose his preferred outcome on the Israelis.

Until now, Republican and Democratic presidents alike have refused to foist a so-called peace agreement on Israel that was unacceptable to our most important Mideast ally.

What makes Obama’s approach so dangerous is that the concessions demanded of Israel would require her to surrender strategic real estate, with potentially suicidal results. It empowers Israel’s enemies, and ours.
The Obama gambit would reinforce the world’s perception that it is better to be America’s enemy than its friend. And that is a formula for inciting conflict – with more foes and fewer allies.