Restored: 5 Ways Trump, Netanyahu Improved U.S.-Israel Relations by Joel B. Pollak15 Feb 2017
President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Wednesday — the fourth visit by a foreign leader, less than four weeks into the new administration.
At their joint press conference, it was clear that U.S-Israel relations are once again on solid ground, after eight years of hostility from the Obama administration. Not only were relations restored to their customary warmth, but the two leaders also indicated five new directions for future policy.
1. The two-state solution is no longer the only option. .........................................................................
2. The U.S. opposes new settlements, but accepts existing ones. ........................................................................
3. The U.S. and Israel will aim at a regional peace involving Arab states. ......................................................................
4. Both countries are now focused on “radical Islamic terror.” .......................................................................
5. The relationships between the U.S. and Israeli governments are warm, and personal.