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After U.S. Praise for Netanyahu's "Restraint", Israeli Journalist Amira Hass Asks Obama to Imagine Life as A Palestinian Under Occupation

Meeting at the White House, President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized the "unbreakable" bond between Israel and the United States. Despite ongoing Israeli settlement expansion, roadblocks, closures and the attack on the Gaza-bound aid flotilla, Obama said he thinks Israel "has shown restraint." The meeting came on the heels of a decision by the Israeli military prosecutor to take disciplinary and legal action in four separate cases from Israel's 22-day assault on Gaza last year. We speak to veteran Israeli journalist Amira Hass. Ref. Source 7

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U.S. Jewish voters revolt against Obama:

A recent study of American Jewish voters shows that U.S. Jews are angry at Obama's Mideast policies and will most likely vote for someone next elections. Ref. Source 1

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Obama talks Mideast peace with Jewish leaders at White House:

U.S. President reiterates America's 'unshakable' support for Israel's security, commitment to achieve a peace that will secure the future for Arabs and Israelis. Ref. Source 1

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Jewish Donors Warn Obama on Israel:

Jewish donors and fund-raisers are warning the Obama re-election campaign that the president is at risk of losing financial support because of concerns about his handling of Israel. Ref. Source 4

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Obama slaps Israel in the face

During his big Middle East speech yesterday, Barack Obama dropped a bombshell that took even the government of Israel by surprise. He announced not only a two-state solution, but that the borders must revert to the 1967 lines - something Israel will certainly never, ever do. Glenn plays a little from yesterday's speech and gives more analysis on why Obama is choosing to take this stance against Israel - especially with the Israeli Prime Minister scheduled to visit. Ref. Source 4

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Obama defends 1967 border comments

Obama strangely got a warm welcome speaking to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee on Sunday as he defended his comments that he'd like to see Israel return to 1967 borders, a move which many believe leaves Israel nearly defenseless. Obama claims he hasn't said anything that any past administration hasn't said - but Israel isn't buying that. Glenn explains Ref. Source 1

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Jewish Americans React To Obama's Middle East Remarks
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Over the past week, much has been said about President Obama's comments about Middle East peace and Israel's borders and the sharp response from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. But how are those comments playing with the American Jewish population To find out, Robert Siegel speaks with Ron Kampeas, Washington bureau chief for the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. He says that, on the whole, American Jews are much more concerned with domestic issues, like health care, than they are with the state of Israel.
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Obama tells Jewish donors that U.S.-Israel disagreements are only 'tactical':

U.S. President reaffirms his country's bond with Israel is 'unbreakable.' Ref. Source 4