Secretary of State Hillary Clinton levied a blistering rebuke of Israel, telling Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the two countries' historic alliance could be adversely affected if his government doesn't more aggressively embrace the Middle East peace process.
Mrs. Clinton delivered her démarche during a tense 45-minute call with Mr. Netanyahu Friday morning, according to U.S. officials briefed on the exchange.
The conversation followed what the Obama administration is calling Israel's "insulting" public snub of Vice President Joe Biden during his official trip to Jerusalem this week. WSJ
Friday, March 12, 2010
Hillary Calls Israel Move Insulting
If you didn't hear about Israel's fast one, it announced new settlements in a disputed area just as Joe Biden arrived for peace negotiations. It's time for Israel to give a little.
