US signals shift in ties with Israel + Netanyahu faces diplomatic test in US

US signals shift in ties with Israel - 18 May 09:

"For decades, the United States has stood up for Israel, vetoing UN resolutions against it and sending billions of dollars in aid.

But as Binyamin Netanyahu, Israel's new prime minister, begins his visit to Washington, there are signs that the US alliance with Israel may be changing.

Al Jazeera's Nick Spicer reports."



Netanyahu faces diplomatic test in US - 18 May 09:

"Binyamin Netanyahu, Israel's prime minister, begins his first US visit since taking office, promoting policies that could herald a rocky relationship with President Barack Obama.

Despite warm relations between the US and Israel for decades, Netanyahu's own history with Washington has been strained.

Al Jazeera's Clayton Swisher looks back at Netanyahu's last stint as prime minister and the impression he then made on US leaders."



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