Barack Obama campaigned as a friend of Israel but, as President, he reportedly told American Jewish leaders that close relations during the Bush years didn't produce much. American Jews appear to support his call for a "freeze" on settlements on the West Bank, but a former Bush Administration diplomat says that's created big problems for Israel's new Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.
Settlements Strain Relations between the US and Israel
Credits
Guests:
- Elliott Abrams - former Deputy Advisor for Middle East Affairs, National Security Council
- Ori Nir - Americans for Peace Now - @OriNir_APN
- Jonathan Tobin - National Review / Federalist / Jewish News Service - @jonathans_tobin
- Ron Kampeas - Jewish Telegraphic Agency - @kampeas