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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - On Tuesday Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a speech to U.S. Congress warned President Obama against an Iran nuclear deal. Obama refused to meet Netanyahu, saying that doing so just ahead of Israel’s March 17 general election would be seen as interference. Aides to Obama said he would not be watching the speech, broadcast live on U.S. television.
via New York Times you can watch the speech and read analysis.
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The reaction on social media has been mixed since the speech. Some are calling for a "Stand With Israel"; while others merely standing in judgment of Israel.
On March 1, 2015 The White House National Security Council posted 5 Things You Need to Know About the U.S.-Israel Relationship Under President Obama
"Since Israel’s founding, the U.S. has provided Israel with more than $120 billion in bilateral assistance and, under President Obama’s leadership, the U.S. will continue to be Israel’s strongest ally and staunchest supporter in its pursuit of peace and security in the Middle East." Source: whitehouse.govIsrael is our strongest and most strategic ally in the Middle East, and with the rise of Islamic extremism we should all engage in the conversation.
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