The Issue: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s first-place finish in the Israeli elections this week.
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While the new makeup of the Knesset may be more centrist, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu forced to include more moderate elements in his government, it will not change President Obama’s attitude toward the leadership of Israel or toward the nation (“Bibi Victorious,” Editorial, Jan. 23).
His nomination of Chuck Hagel — who is hostile toward the Jewish state — for a position in his Cabinet and John Brennan as CIA director portends stormy events in American-Israeli relations.
There’s now less chance of any military response by Israel against Iran being approved.Nelson Marans
Silver Spring, Md.
Close only counts in horseshoes.
There’s nothing to cheer about in Netanyahu’s win. A vote for him was a vote against peace in the Middle East.
With another few years of Netanyahu, there can be only more of the same bullying and bellicose threats to strike at Iran’s nuclear program and suppressing Palestinians, as well as replays of the same stalemate talks with Obama.
For crying out loud, don’t the Israelis realize that it’s time for a breath of fresh air?
JoAnn Lee Frank
Clearwater, Fla.