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Source: http://www.jpost.com/International/Article.aspx?id=173646
Obama: Alliance with Israel Serves U.S. National Security Interests
(Jerusalem Post) In a letter sent Tuesday to Alan Solow, Chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, President Obama stated: "We have a special relationship with Israel and that will not change. Our countries are bound together by shared values, deep and interwoven connections, and mutual interests. Many of the same forces that threaten Israel also threaten the United States and our efforts to secure peace and stability in the Middle East. Our alliance with Israel serves our national security interests." "As we continue to strive for lasting peace agreements between Israel, the Palestinians, and Israel's neighbors, all sides should understand that our commitment to Israel's security is unshakeable and that no wedge will be driven between us. We will have our differences, but when we do, we will work to resolve them as close allies." The President asserted that he would not impose "peace from the outside; it must be negotiated directly."