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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech has deeply divided the capital city, with President Obama criticizing House Speaker John A. Boehner for extending the invitation and the White House saying it broke protocol and could be seen as interfering in Israel's looming elections. (Associated Press)

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Illustration on continuing political and existential threats to Israel by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

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A Palestinian woman holds a stone to throw at Israeli border policeman during a demonstration marking the 10th anniversary of their campaign against Israel's separation barrier in the West Bank village of Bilin near Ramallah, Friday, Feb. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed) ** FILE **

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was aware of the partisan spat in the U.S. over his speech — the invitation to speak March 3 was issued by the Republicans in charge of Congress without consulting with the White House — and said he did not wish to compound that furor by speaking to one party behind closed doors. (Associated Press)

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walks past a window overlooking the Old City of Jerusalem in this Monday, Feb. 23, 2016, file photo. (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner, FILE)

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu chairs the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Abir Sultan)

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While saying she would likely attend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's appearance before Congress, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, California Democrat, maintains her hope that the March event will be called off. (Associated Press)

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National Edition Opinion cover for February 2, 2015 - Israel faces war by other means (Illustration by Greg Groesch for The Washington Times)

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Israeli soldiers secure the Israel-Lebanon border, Wednesday. Hezbollah claims the attack destroyed a number of Israeli vehicles and caused casualties among "enemy ranks." Israel later fired at least 35 artillery shells into Lebanon. (Associated Press)

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Israeli soldiers secure the Israel-Lebanon border, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015. The Lebanese Hezbollah group is claiming responsibility for today’s attack on an Israeli military convoy. Hezbollah claims the attack destroyed a number of Israeli vehicles and caused casualties among "enemy ranks." Israel later fired at least 35 artillery shells into Lebanon. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

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Global Isolation of Israel Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

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President Obama meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office of the White House on Oct. 1, 2014. (Associated Press) **FILE**

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From left, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, French President Francois Hollande, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, EU President Donald Tusk and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas march during a rally in Paris, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015. (AP Photo/Philippe Wojazer, Pool) ** FILE **

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Miss Universe contestants Valentina Bonariva, of Italy, left, Doron Matalon, of Israel, Marcela Chmielowska, of Poland, Gaylyne Ayugi, of Kenya, and Kaci Fennell, of Jamaica, splash water at a photographer during the Yamamay swimsuit runway show, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, in Doral, Fla. The Miss Universe pageant will be held Jan. 25 in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)