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Is Israel on the Verge of a Third Intifada?

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U.S.-Israel relations have reached a new low under the Obama administration.

Its pressured Israel to negotiate with the Palestinians based on the pre-1967 borders.

During the recent war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, the administration gave the terrorist group legitimacy by negotiating directly with its leaders.

U.S. officials have even antagonized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by referring to him in derogatory terms in the press.

While there is hope the recent GOP takeover of the Senate will strengthen Israel's position, others are concerned the administration will continue its policies and even weaken Israel by speeding up its negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program.

CBN News MIddle East Bureau Chief Chris Mitchell talked with CBN Middle East correspondent Julie Stahl and Senior Political Editor John Waage about the election and its potential impact on U.S.-Israel relations.

He began by asking Stahl about the latest terror attack in Jerusalem that left one person dead. Has a third intifada started in Israel?

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