What's Next In U.S. - Israeli Relations?

Barack Obama and Binyamin Netanyahu at the White House in 2010. If the US leader is inclined to make nice with his Israeli counterpart, one possibility is a visit to Israel in 2013. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reuters

Binyamin Netanyahu Faces Risk Of 'Payback' After Barack Obama Victory -- The Guardian

Israeli leader may be on the back foot over Iran and the Palestinians after apparently backing Romney for US president.

It was hard to imagine champagne corks popping in the Israeli prime minister's Jerusalem residence as Barack Obama took to the stage to make his victory speech. Much more likely was a mood of sombre resignation, possibly spiked with trepidation, as Binyamin Netanyahu reflected on his heavy bet on the wrong horse.

Judging by the swiftly delivered official response, there is no problem: Netanyahu and Obama will continue their close, warm and strategically aligned partnership.

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More News On U.S. - Israeli Relations After The US Presidential Elections

Israel PM congratulates Obama, says ties strong -- AFP
Netanyahu lauds Obama victory: Israel-U.S. ties are stronger than ever -- Haaretz
PM congratulates Obama: US-Israel ties stronger than ever -- YNet News
Obama victory spells trouble for Israel's Netanyahu -- Reuters
Obama victory raises questions about future of Israel relations -- Washington Post
Israelis hopeful that Obama knows the threat they face -- USA Today
Obama and Bibi's Rocky Road Ahead -- Ali Gharib, Daily Beast
Barack Obama’s Win, Benjamin Netanyahu’s Loss -- Dan Ephron, Daily Beast
After Obama Wins Second Term, Debate Shifts to Future of U.S.-Israel Relationship -- Jacob Kamaras, Algemeiner
Obama and Netanyahu -- After the U.S. and Before the Israeli Election --
Dr. Josef Olmert, Huffington Post
Five thoughts from Israel on Obama’s re-election -- Barak Ravid, Haaretz

My Comment: Israeli hawks are now very worried. As to what is my take .... the three issues that have .... and will continue to frame U.S. - Israeli relations in the months (and years?) to come are (1) Iran, (2) Palestinians and their move towards statehood, and (3) Syria. President Obama's re-election win will not bring any changes to these three issues.