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Comments (0)This week U.S.-Israeli relations seems painted into the proverbial corner from which there is no clean escape. The question now is how to help everyone emerge cleanly from that tight spot. Some background: Last week, Vice President Joe Biden was in Jerusalem to reassure the Jewish state about its unbreakable bond with Washington. But an Israeli government office announced plans to build 1,600 homes in an Orthodox Jewish neighborhood on the city’s eastern side, a territory the Palestinians claim as their future capitol. Mr. Biden was embarrassed and claimed it highly provocative. Mr. Netanyahu apologized, as did the minister who runs the office that offered the decree; both Israelis were apparently not aware of the pending declaration. Still, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton reportedly berated Mr. Netanyahu on an extended telephone call, demanding more concessions. Even Israeli Ambassador Michael… read more
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Obama’s Israel Problem
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