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Romney angers Palestinians with pro-Israel comment - CBS News
"If Romney came here to rally Israeli and Jewish support in the U.S. election, he can do that without insulting the Palestinian people."
Israeli officials received Romney warmly as he agreed with Israel that Jerusalem is Israel's capital, disregarding the Palestinians' claim to the war-won eastern sector, annexed by Israel in 1967 in a move that is not internationally recognized.
Romney's remarks also managed to offend some Jews, who thought the talk about Jewish prosperity played into an anti-Semitic stereotype.
Pressed if the Obama administration has been the most supportive ever, throughout history of U.S.-Israeli relations, Barak affirmed, saying that from his recollection of President Carter forward - "the defense relation between Israel and the United States are extremely stable and good."
Israel's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Ehud Barak sings praises of Obama administration CNN
"If Romney came here to rally Israeli and Jewish support in the U.S. election, he can do that without insulting the Palestinian people."
Israeli officials received Romney warmly as he agreed with Israel that Jerusalem is Israel's capital, disregarding the Palestinians' claim to the war-won eastern sector, annexed by Israel in 1967 in a move that is not internationally recognized.
Romney's remarks also managed to offend some Jews, who thought the talk about Jewish prosperity played into an anti-Semitic stereotype.
Pressed if the Obama administration has been the most supportive ever, throughout history of U.S.-Israeli relations, Barak affirmed, saying that from his recollection of President Carter forward - "the defense relation between Israel and the United States are extremely stable and good."
Israel's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Ehud Barak sings praises of Obama administration CNN