That's a [censored] title for an article, even though it's true. It just highlights the fact that Israel needs permission from the U.S. for anything and everything. Plenty of Jews have died in Israel because of accepting pressure from the United States. Removing checkpoints, is just one of many ways. Regular Jews always pay in one way or another.
Oh well, here's the article anyway,
http://www.worldtribune.com/worldtribune/WTARC/2010/ss_israel0634_07_09.asp