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March 23, 2013

How Obama Sees Israel

Alon Pinkas, Ynet News

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In one line: Barack Obama looks at Shimon Peres and sees Israel. He looks at Israel and sees Shimon Peres. When he meets Netanyahu, he meets a disgruntled, angry and demanding Republican senator. Netanyahu may be right, but that's how Obama's sees Israel.

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