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22 hours ago ago from SOUTH LEBANON

By Nathan Guttman Washington — Leaders in Washington and Jerusalem have publicly locked horns over the issue of West Bank settlements. And Israeli public opinion has largely viewed America’s new administration as unfriendly. But behind the scenes, strategic security relations between the two countries are flourishing. Israeli officials have been singing the praises of President Obama for his willingness to address their defense ...

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1 day ago ago from Nitemare Debates Islam

Israel The Forward reports that U.S.-Israeli security relations have been flourishing, despite the public tensions over settlements: Leaders in Washington and Jerusalem have publicly locked horns over the issue of West Bank settlements. And Israeli public opinion has largely viewed America’s new administration as unfriendly. But behind the scenes, strategic security relations between the two countries are flourishing. Israeli officials have ...

Jimmy Carter: Gaza must be rebuilt now

19 hours ago ago from Politics 555 - The PodCast w/ TIZ

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16 hours ago ago from The Angry Arab News Service

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