pajamasmedia.com - 5/9/2009
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The Jewish state is feeling the pressure from the administration over the "two-state" question.
haaretz.com - 5/8/2009
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haaretz.com —
Senior officials in Jerusalem expressed concern recently over
the sharp decline in the coordination between Israel and...
the United States on security and state affairs since President Barack Obama's entered the White House and especially since the ...
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Jerusalem worried over breakdown of U.S.-Israel ...
tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com - 5/8/2009
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Reporters are always asking me if I think
President Barack Obama would prevail in the oft-predicted "knock...
down, drag out" fight with the Israeli government (and lobby) over the peace process. That question is especially relevant following this ...
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Obama vs. Netanyahu: Who Wins?
rasmussenreports.com - 5/7/2009
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Forty-nine percent (49%) of Americans say that if
Israel launches an attack against Iran, the United States...
should help Israel. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 37% believe the United States should do nothing while ...
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If Israel Attacks Iran, 49% Say U.S. Should Help
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Obama’s Dangerous Game with Israel
Israpundit —
by Ed Lasky, Pajamas Media, May 9, 2009
The Obama administration is stepping up the pressure on the new Israeli government before a critical meeting between the president and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on May 18.
In the wake of comments made by influential National Security Adviser Jim Jones (the de facto secretary of state, in my opinion) to a European foreign minister that America will take a more “forceful hand” towards Israel than previous administrations, comes a new riposte to show that the State Department refuses to be one-upped by the NSC when ...
Mr. Netanyahu goes to Washington
Israel Matzav —
... was treated last week (Hat Tip: Pajamas Media ), that's entirely possible too). But I also don't expect a warm, cordial relationship. The press conference after their meeting should be 'interesting.' In addition to looking for signs of disagreement (which I believe there will be), one should also watch closely how much time is spent on Iran and how much on the 'Palestinians.' My guess is that we will see much more of the latter than of the former. After all, Obama is the host, and the 'Palestinians' are his top foreign policy priority. It's going to be a long four years. ...
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