Israel and the United States are great allies, but they have different interests and should express their criticisms of each other in private. The current controversy over US Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Adam Boehler's direct talks with Hamas highlights the need for private communication. Israel believes that meeting with Hamas is a mistake and that Boehler's reading of the situation is unrealistic. While disagreements with the administration will arise, they should be aired through private channels to avoid giving Israel's enemies an opportunity to exploit divisions.