Contributing Op-Ed Writer: Israel Knows That Putin Is the Middle East’s New Sheriff With the United States abdicating its leadership role, Netanyahu has to play along with Russian plans for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:White House Signals Acceptance of Russia Sanctions BillArtist at Work: Carving Woodblock Prints in BrazilCongress Reaches Deal on Russia Sanctions, Creating Tough Choice for TrumpBBC Women Demand Action Now on Pay GapGay Marriage Backers Celebrate in Germany: ‘We Don’t Need to Hide’German Teenager Suspected of Trying to Join ISIS Is Found in Iraq