re: #689 Varek Raith

Call me when we cut off all aid.

Aid is not the only way, nor is it the only important that the US supports Israel.

The relationship is quite mutually beneficial from an economic/military perspective.

The US seems to be significantly toning down its political support, which has its own very real sets of consequences.

They have threatened not to use a veto in a UN Resolution condemning Israel. They are putting immense public pressure on Israel to give more unilateral concessions, and as a result are implying blame on Israel for the stalled Peace Process.

I am still waiting to hear specific condemnations/demands upon the Palestinians. There have been vague mentions of Palestinian obligations, but will otherwise only remember the Palestinians are a party to the talks when challenged on it.