A recap of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict last year contains an unusual level of detail.
The State Department's report on international terrorism released Friday contained a subtle rhetorical shift toward the United States' most staunch Middle East ally.
The annual Country Reports on Terrorism analysis was dominated by the rise of the Islamic State group and incidents of worldwide terrorism. But it also contained an unusual implied criticism of Israel, a longtime friend that has seen its relations with the U.S. strained in recent months.
In an overview describing activities in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, and Jerusalem, the State Department detailed the 50-day conflict last summer dubbed Operation Protective Edge in which Israel conducted 5,240 airstrikes in Gaza and carried out a 20-day military ground operation.
WNU Editor: This appears to be a sensitive topic for the White House .... they are not happy with any talk or discussion that U.S. - Israeli relations are changing (and not for the better) .... Obama Abandoned Israel? White House Says Claims “Absolutely Inaccurate and False” (Breaking Israeli News).
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