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New York, NY, May 19, 2011 … The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today commended President Barack Obama for his statement of U.S. priorities in the Middle East, his strong affirmation of the deep and "unshakeable" relationship between the United States and Israel, and expressed support for his vision of a negotiated Israeli-Palestinian settlement with strong security provisions for Israel and a non-militarized Palestinian state.

Right wing MKs: Obama is the new Arafat By GIL HOFFMAN Danon, Ben-Ari outraged by US president's call for creation of Palestinian state on '67 lines; Livni says plan in Israel's interests. Knesset members on the Right expressed outrage on Thursday night at US President Barack Obama's call for the creation of a Palestinian state based on the 1967 lines with mutually agreed swaps in an exchange of territory for security. They called upon Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to reject Obama's plan when he meets with him on Friday in Washington. "Barack Hussein Obama adopted the staged plan for Israel's...

poll: Yes. The current situation can't continue, and something needs to give. 6.32% (1,071 votes) Not sure. I'm wondering whether Obama gave Israel the heads-up on this. 2.85% (483 votes) No. Israel is our one true ally in the region, and we need to stand with them. 89.82% (15,226 votes) Other (post a comment) 1.01% (172 votes) Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2011/05/19/israel-pull-67-borders-create-palestinian-state/#ixzz1MpDMUnjr

Jewish donors and fund-raisers are warning the Obama re-election campaign that the president is at risk of losing financial support because of concerns about his handling of Israel. The complaints began early in President Barack Obama's term, centered on a perception that Mr. Obama has been too tough on Israel. Some Jewish donors say Mr. Obama has pushed Israeli leaders too hard to halt construction of housing settlements in disputed territory, a longstanding element of U.S. policy. Some also worry that Mr. Obama is putting more pressure on the Israelis than the Palestinians to enter peace negotiations, and say they...