Ilan Greilsammer: I don't think this is a turning point in general relations between the United States and Israel. The attitude of the two characters is quite predictable given their own interests.
Netanyahu sticks to his guns. He doesn't talk about post-war Gaza. He is especially interested in one thing: keeping his coalition. If one of the parties in his coalition is unhappy with his policies and leaves his government, he falls and there will be elections. This is the last thing Netanyahu wants. According to polls, his popularity is extremely low among Israelis.