Arriving in Israel, Obama Seeks to Offer Reassurance

For The New York Times, Mark Landler and Judi Rudoren look at the significance of President Obama’s visit to Israel. While it is Obama’s first trip to the country, Landler and Rudoren believe that the visit is more symbolic than policy-oriented: “The president’s words seemed to presage a visit that will be heavy on symbolism and short on any proposals to advance peace negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians.” 

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