The decisive victory of a candidate who opposed the Iraq war and favors direct talks with Iran will no doubt have a major influence on US-Israel relations and the peace process. The appointment of George Mitchell, who opposes Israel’s West Bank settlements, and Mitchell’s decision to open an office in Jerusalem, speaks volumes about what the new Israeli government should expect from the Obama administration.
现在最为重要的因素就是美国的新政府。反对伊拉克战争并且赞成与伊朗直接对话的候选人赢得决定性的胜利无疑将会对美以关系以及和平进程产生关键的影响。反对以色列在西岸建造定居点的米歇尔被任命为中东特使，而且他决定在耶路撒冷开设办事处。新的以色列政府将会从奥巴马政府听到什么从这两件事中就可以知道了。