Israel - U.S. relations

PM slams Obama call for ‘Palestine’ based on ’67 lines
"Those borders are not defensible," PM rages as he flies off to Washington; Palestinian state must not come "at Israel’s expense"; US President urges resumed talks, focused on territory, security. Read more>>

Netanyahu to Obama: Don't sweep problems under the rug
PM en route to Washington says "sometimes being right also means being smart," stresses he will bring up "principal matters" regarding Israel's existence with US president during meeting. Read more>>

Israel: U.S. 'does not understand reality'
Israel said the United States “does not understand reality” as its leader arrived in Washington on Friday after President Barack Obama endorsed a longstanding Palestinian demand on borders of a future state. Read more>>

Ami Ayalon: Obama speech offers 'opportunity' for Israel
Former Shin Bet chief presents his take on a two-state solution; "we don't see settlers as the enemy." Read more>>


Obama and Netanyahu face tense meeting on Mideast
U.S. President Barack Obama's endorsement of a longstanding Palestinian demand on the borders of their future state sets the stage for what could be a tense meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday. Read more>>


Face to face, Netanyahu rejects Obama on borders
In a blunt display of differences, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the idea of using his country's 1967 boundaries as the basis for a neighboring Palestinian state on Friday, declaring his objections face-to-face to President Barack Obama who had raised the idea just 24 hours earlier in an effort to revive stalled Mideast peace talks. Read more>>