This is a fragile process that could evaporate in the heat of another Palestinian uprising; but if it survives, there are upsides for the West. We've long urged Arab states to tone down their hostility to Israel. While the Netanyahu government will not move on the peace process, a less hawkish successor may be more inclined to do so if relations with Arabs are on an even keel. Moreover, we have demanded that Arab allies take on more responsibility for their security rather than calling on us to intervene. Why should we complain if they seek others' help in doing so?
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