Prime Minister Ariel Sharon didn't expect things to turn out like this. While sharing America's grief over the attacks of September 11th, Sharon welcomed the U.S. declaration of a war against terrorism. Perhaps he expected the US to have more sympathy for Israel's hard line positions, having experienced the wrath of suicide bombers on US soil.
But Israel's feelings of vindication soon changed to frustration as the U.S. reached out to Arab states like Syria, Lebanon and Jordan. Even the Palestinians were wooed as part of coalition building efforts. As America's War on Terrorism reshapes relationships in the Middle East, the Connection is exploring the evolving bond between the U.S. and Israel.
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Yosef Beilen, Member of Israeli Labor Party and former Justice Minister under Ehud Barak
