Obama downplays U.S.-Israeli rift

[King_David]

President Barack Obama on Friday met with preschoolers at the Gan HaYeled PreSchool after giving a speech at the Adas Israel Congregation in Washington, D.C., where he talked about the “deeply disturbing rise” in anti-Semitism around the world.

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama said Friday he “forcefully” objects to suggestions that policy differences between his administration and the Israeli government signal his lack of support for the longtime U.S. ally.

Speaking at one of Washington’s most prominent synagogues, Obama said the U.S. and Israel should not be expected to paper over differences on Israel’s settlement building or the frozen peace process with the Palestinians.

“That’s not a true measure of friendship,” Obama told about 1,200 people, including members of Congress, gathered at Congregation Adas Israel. “The people of Israel must always know America has its back.”




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[oberliner]

1. Love the photo

If I may:

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[geek tragedy]

2. Let's see what happens after the Iran deal concludes. nt

[King_David]

3. This is official Democratic Party policy

Obama is reaffirming historical Democratic Party support for Israel .

You disagree with Obama and the party?

I could never support Obama myself if I had such fundamental disagreement with him.

I am a huge supporter of Obama.

[Little Tich]

4. Obama to Israel: We can be friends again if you want.

The US and Israel are like a quarrelling couple; sometimes they make up, sometimes they split...