Must Israel Make Concessions in Advance of September UN Brawl?

In the wake of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's successful trip to Washington, Israel's critics are in a grouchy mood. President Obama failed in his effort to ambush Netanyahu—they can't deny that—and the result was a reaffirmation of American support for Israel that effectively ends any further diplomatic freelancing by the White House. But unhappy Israel-bashers claim it doesn't matter.

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So does that mean that Netanyahu must take "bold" steps to give in to the Palestinians or face a diplomatic "tsunami" this fall? Despite the hopes of those who think the wrong guy won the fight between the two leaders last week, the answer is no.