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Elliott Abrams, CFR’s senior fellow for Middle Eastern studies, discusses the state of U.S.-Israel relations in light of the Israeli elections and ongoing talks over Iran’s nuclear program, as part of CFR's Religion and Foreign Policy Conference Call series.

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Elliott Abrams

Senior Fellow for Middle Eastern Studies, Council on Foreign Relations

Moderators

Maria Casa

Director, National Program and Outreach Administration, Council on Foreign Relations

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