Israel 's defense minister is snubbed by top Israeli officials , who also speak negatively about Prime Minister . Aaron Miller says it would be a mistake to see this as a real crisis in relationship . As for Netanyahu , even if he were really popular at home , he ca n't afford to mismanage the U.S.-Israeli relationship . American presidents have often visited Israel , sometimes leading to positive results . Miller : The problem with the latest eruption is that it 's pointless and unproductive .
Israel 's defense minister is snubbed by top Israeli officials , who also speak negatively about Prime Minister . Aaron Miller says it would be a mistake to see this as a real crisis in relationship . American presidents have often visited Israel , sometimes leading to positive results . Miller : The problem with the latest eruption is that it 's pointless and unproductive .