Monday, November 9, 2015

Obama, Bibi "Kiss and Make Up" at White House; Shun Iran Nuclear Deal, Focus on Joint Interests

At a White House amiable meeting today (November 9, 2015), U.S. President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu consoled their bitter disagreement over the Iran nuclear deal and focused on other more pleasant interests -- including enhanced U.S. military aid for Israel -- the LA Times website reports.

In their first sit-down summit after a year of rocky relations, the two leaders made a public show of praising their countries' unique political, cultural, and military ties. They also agreed to set aside their differences to work harmoniously on issues of critical concern.

Obama condemned a recent surge of Palestinian violence against "innocent Israeli citizens" and reaffirmed Israel's right to protect itself.

Netanyahu pledged his support for a two-state solution based on a "demilitarized Palestinian state that recognizes the Jewish state."

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