Scape Scape:
I really think this is an episode of Hubris on the part of Bin. He really thought they wouldn't call him on it and was shocked. He can't back down on the settlements because his base would lynch him but he has to look like he is at least giving Obama lip service on the peace issue. Obama has called his bluff, plain and simple. Bin has to produce results or he is going to get his party kicked to the curb. Obama will deal with the other parties in the Knesset behind Bin back if he has to and this snub reminded him of that. The pro-Israeli lobby is strong in the US but it is not united behind Bin party and his tiny minority government. Especially when it embarrasses its only real ally.
I'll disagree, a public piss-off will let Bibi say "hey, I tried"
As long as 'nothing new comes up', Obama can stay out of the middle east.
win win for both sides.