President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel hold a joint press availability in the Oval Office July 6, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
Israeli and American officials say initial, unofficial talks will turn into higher-level discussions in coming weeks, and culminate in November when Netanyahu and Obama meet in Washington.
With no public announcements, keeping a low profile and unofficial status, Israel and the United States began two weeks ago talks aimed at addressing the aftermath of the nuclear accord with Iran. Senior American and Israeli officials said that the preliminary low-level contacts preceded what would in coming weeks turn into full-fledged meetings at the highest levels.
Ten days ago, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attended a Rosh Hashanah toast at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem. It was the first visit by Netanyahu, who is also the foreign minister, since the new government was formed in May.
WNU Editor: The U.S. - Israeli relationship will remain strong because of other factors .... but the Obama - Netanyahu relationship is damaged, and I doubt that they will reconcile any-time soon.
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With Iran deal through Congress, Netanyahu to meet Kerry, Obama -- Jerusalem Post
Obama likely to meet Israel's Netanyahu in November, White House says -- Reuters
White House seeks November meeting between Obama, Netanyahu -- AP
Obama, Netanyahu, and the Future of the Jewish State -- Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic
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