Obama's 'peaceful' path to security
Although US President Barack Obama’s Haaretz article sought to reassure the world of the United States’ support for a two-state solution, the Palestinians would appreciate a more tangible demonstration.
In the July 8 Haaretz, US President Barack Obama published an article written on the occasion of Haaretz’s Israel Conference on Peace. The thrust of Obama's piece was an emphatic reassurance to Israel’s leaders that “The security relationship between Israel and the United States is stronger than ever.”
He wrote, ”Our militaries conduct more exercises together,” and “Our intelligence cooperation is at an all-time high.” Further reassuring Israel, he stated, “Budgets in Washington are tight, but our commitment to Israel’s security remains ironclad.”
The article was unequivocal in the fact that the United States has demonstrated its “commitment to Israel’s security through our enduring commitment to a lasting peace in the Middle East.”
Then, Obama said, “While we were disappointed that the tough decisions weren’t made by both parties to keep moving the peace process forward, the United States will never give up on the hope of a lasting peace, which is the only path to true security for Israel.”
