is Israel taking advantage of this admins confirmation of having their back, and going all in because w said w'd back them.?
there are limits to any relationship most don't include the other giving up life and limb to a plan contrary to or beliefs.
there are two line one for Iran and Palestine and Syria and the other Israel, friendship goes as far as you feel it, not as far as death and wealth, we have problems to, maybe not rockets rockin' our homes but we are war weary not eager to give it another go.
According to Haaretz, “In the beginning of his term, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave the Obama administration a commitment that Israel would not build in the area.”
Update
The State Department released a statement on Dec. 3:
The United States opposes all unilateral actions, including West Bank settlement activity and housing construction in East Jerusalem, as they complicate efforts to resume direct, bilateral negotiations, and risk prejudging the outcome of those negotiations. This includes building in the E-1 area as this area is particularly sensitive and construction there would be especially damaging to efforts to achieve a two-state solution. We have made clear to the Israeli Government that such action is contrary to U.S. policy. The United States and the international community expect all parties to play a constructive role in efforts to achieve peace. We urge the parties to cease unilateral actions and take concrete steps to return to direct negotiations so all the issues can be discussed and the goal of two states living side by side in peace and security can be realized.
having your back can also mean pulling your coat to a irrational move and expect others to jump in the fire with you.
