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Obama On Israel's Borders: More Impact On U.S. Politics Than Mideast?

May 25, 2011 • If President Obama could get a do-over on his Arab Spring speech, would he restate precisely his line about Israel's 1967 borders (with agreed swaps!) being the starting point for renewed talks between Israeli and Palestinian negotiators?From a purely political point of view, it seems unlikely.

At White House, Netanyahu Calls '67 Border Lines 'Indefensible'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Barack Obama in the Oval Office today (May 20, 2011). Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

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At White House, Netanyahu Calls '67 Border Lines 'Indefensible'

May 20, 2011 • One day after President Obama said the U.S. wants those lines to be the basis for peace talks, the Israeli prime minister repeated his opposition. Obama said he still believes "it is possible to shape a deal."

From 'Nothing New' To 'Major Shift:' Views Of Obama's '67 Borders Policy

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From 'Nothing New' To 'Major Shift:' Views Of Obama's '67 Borders Policy

May 20, 2011 • Few things are dissected as carefully and debated as passionately as what a U.S. president says about the Middle East peace process. Obama's statement that the borders of Israel and Palestine should be based on pre-1967 lines is getting scrutinized.