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Back on Track: Israel and the US Mend Their Ties
Prime Minister Netanyahu met with President Obama in Washington yesterday, in what was described as an opportunity to highlight the strong ties between the US and Israel, after a difficult meeting in March. Netanyahu spoke out on Israeli concerns about Iran and about peace talks with the Palestinians. What will Israel do about mending relations with Turkey, which have been strained over the Gaza humanitarian flotilla? Also, the Justice Department challenges Arizona's immigration law, and the climate change research scandal. An independent investigation weighs in. Guest host Sara Terry sits in for a vacationing Warren Olney.
By Sara Terry • • 50m ListenIsraeli Prime Minister Netanyahu was in Washington, DC yesterday, for a meeting with President Obama, in what was widely described as an opportunity to highlight the strong ties between the two countries, after a difficult meeting in March. But what's next? Netanyahu spoke out on Israeli concerns about Iran and also about peace talks with the Palestinians. What will Israel do about mending relations with Turkey, which have been strained over the Gaza humanitarian flotilla? Also, the Justice Department challenges Arizona's immigration law, and the climate change research scandal. An independent inquiry responds to the controversy. Guest host Sara Terry sits in for a vacationing Warren Olney.
Banner image: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and President Barack Obama meet in the Oval Office, July 6, 2010
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