March 7, 2012

Netanyahu Returns Empty-Handed from Washington

Haaretz, Haaretz

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Israel's right to defend itself is a matter of consensus. But whether Israel is sovereign in its decision on when and how to use its American weapons and entangle its most important friend - that's another question.

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TAGGED: United States, Barack Obama, Israel, Iran, Benjamin Netanyahu

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