Netanyahu could wipe the floor with O. He should not even bother with us. He should just do whatever it takes to win his election and secure his nation and his people's right to exist. O's blessing is not going to come and if we aren't up to fighting the terrorists, Israel should not fear or even concern itself with O's disapproval. It is meaningless. Soon Iran will have nukes, and they like to play with fire... If Israel's neighbors will not respect them then the only way to achieve peace may be for them to fear them. Sad, but true. No?
The only other foreseeable alternative is Exodus. Are we, or any other nation, willing to give asylum and residency to the entire nation. What of the next nation to succumb to terrorists?
These violent extremists are today's analog of those of WWII.
As for our Dear Leader, his hypocrisy and double dealing dirty tricks will eventually be exposed and his power ended. The world is biting its tongue and biding its time, but Netanyahu hasn't that luxury.

This could backfire and actually help Netanyahu...I seem to recall that Obama is not too popular in Israel right now?

I've got my 'fingers' crossed....

BHO tried to defeat Netanyahu the last time, too.