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Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Netanyahu-Obama Vibes Better Than Usual, But Golan Heights Discord Lingers

Netanyahu-Obama Vibes Better Than Usual, But Golan Heights Discord Lingers

JNS.org – The latest meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Barack Obama experienced somewhat less fanfare than previous showdowns. With the Iran nuclear deal in place and little prospects for renewed Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations, both leaders had little to disagree about, with Netanyahu describing it as “one of the best” meetings he has ever had with Obama.
Yet amid those good vibes, a report emerged regarding an under-the-radar dispute, centering on Netanyahu’s request that Obama recognize Israeli claims on the Golan Heights region. Haaretz, citing sources familiar with the situation, reported that Netanyahu told Obama how the Israeli leader doubts that Syria could ever be reunited into a functioning state and that the current situation “allows for different thinking” about the future status of the Golan Heights.http://www.algemeiner.com/2015/11/16/netanyahu-obama-vibes-better-than-usual-but-golan-heights-discord-lingers/#

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