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    The US-Israeli Relationship in Crisis

    Even before Prime Minister Netanyahu criticized President Obama in an address to Congress, it was no secret that US relations with Israel are not what they used to be.

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    By Warren Olney • Jul 2, 2015 • 11m Listen

    Even before Prime Minister Netanyahu criticized President Obama in an address to Congress, it was no secret that US relations with Israel are not what they used to be. Now Israel's former Ambassador to the US is accused of "pouring fuel on the fire" with a new book claiming that President Obama has deliberately caused a rift between two long-time allies. Is he asking American Jews to choose between Israel and their President? We talk with Michael Oren.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Reporter, Fill-in Host

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Michael Oren

      Israeli Knesset

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    1. 1:17BP, Gulf States Settle for Nearly $18.7 Billion
    2. 8:08Can Gay Marriage Co-Exist with Religious Freedom?
    3. 40:20The US-Israeli Relationship in CrisisYou’re reading this
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