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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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    Benjamin Gottlieb

    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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