Aaron David Miller : Barack Obama and Benjamin Netanyahu have a tense relationship . Miller : It 's smart for Obama to visit Israel now since there are less expectations . The Obama-Bibi soap opera has gone on for too long . He says the trip will give Obama a chance to show empathy for Israelis and help create a bond . Miller : The White House is trying to get Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's attention, but he has been reluctant so far.
Aaron David Miller : Barack Obama and Benjamin Netanyahu have a tense relationship . Miller : It 's smart for Obama to visit Israel now since there are less expectations . He says the trip will give Obama a chance to show empathy for Israelis and help create a bond . Miller : The White House is trying to get Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's attention, but he has been reluctant so far.