Some reads from this morning...

1. Citing need for "new leadership and fresh eyes," Sec. Gates shows Gen. McKiernan the doorand announces Gen. McChrystal as new top commander in Afghanistan.
2. Israeli PM Netanyahu, who will meet with President Obama next week, vowed yesterday toreopen dialog with Palestinians "as soon as possible."
3. Release of Roxana Saberi, the Iranian-American journalist whom Iranian gov. originally sentenced to 8 yrs on accusation of espionage, indicates  "deepening divide" in Iran's leadership about how to respond to Obama Administration.
4. A cynic reviews proposals that came out of yesterday's White House summit on health care.  How will Obama pay for health care reform? Her answer: magic.
5. Two of my favorite writers in one place: Dexter Filkins reviews Tom Ricks' new book on the surge in Iraq, The Gamble.