Obama says bond with Israel 'unbreakable':
AlJazeeraEnglish | July 06, 2010 - Barack Obama, the US president, and Binyamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, have played down reports of a rift in their relationship, singing each other's praises as they met at the White House.
Obama reiterated his commitment to the security of Israel, calling the bond between the two countries "unbreakable".
The leaders also vowed to bring about face-to-face talks between Israelis and Palestinians, but gave no details about how and when that would happen.
Al Jazeera's Patty Culhane reports. (July 07, 2010)
Obama, Netanyahu Vow Commitment to Peace Process:
VOAvideo | July 07, 2010 - U.S. President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied allegations of tensions in their relationship following a meeting at the White House Tuesday. Mr. Netanyahu said it is "high time" for direct talks between Israel and the Palestinians. The Israeli leader's previous visit to Washington came just after Israel announced plans to build 1600 new Jewish housing units in Arab East Jerusalem, a move Washington criticized. VOA's Robert Raffaele has more.
Obama Reaffirms Positions on Mid-East Peace Talks, Jerusalem:
VOAvideo | July 24, 2008 - U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has reaffirmed his position that Jerusalem will be the capital of Israel. However, Obama says Israelis and Palestinians will determine Jerusalem's final status, and that is not a matter for the United States to dictate. The Illinois senator spoke to reporters in Israel on July 23, 2008 as he continues his weeklong foreign trip. The Democrats' presumed nominee met with Isreaeli and Palestinian leaders. VOA's Robert Raffaele has more
