Oh it doesn't? Then why did Israel give back the lands it conquered in war initiated by arabs and is even negotiating to give back more. The only condition being that arabs recognize Israel's right to exist? What about peace with Jordan? israel is supplying Jordan with drinking water for FREE as a condition of peace. That's some good faith, when Jordan should be the one trying to show good faith, since they have attacked Israel before.
American involvement there is clearly not based on simply American interests.
Clearly it is.. As you put it there are no friends in foreigh policy
I'd argue with that statement. Your honesty is refreshing. So we can dump the whole "abandoning our friend" routine from now on?
I guess next time Bush tells Sharon what to do and Sharon refuses, Bush can simply strong-arm Sharon, without being subjected to whining.