The expectation in Jerusalem is that the new UScadministration will ask Israel to toe the line. For instance, if thecSunni Arab countries, more petrified right now of Iran than of Israel,cmake the Arab peace initiative a condition for entering into this grand coalition, then Israel will be asked to look at it favorably. In other words, what Obama is saying to Israel is, “I am putting together a broad global coalition that wants to make peace in the Middle East and stop the Iranians. What is your contribution?”
