What is Barack Obama thoughts about Israel?

Answer 1

Barack Obama is pro-Israel, but he is also in favor of a two-state solution, and would like to see both Israelis and Palestinians living in peace and security. That said, the president (contrary to internet claims spread by his opponents) has been 100% supportive of Israel's right to defend itself, and has approved aid to help Israel develop a missile defense system. Mr. Obama has frequently spoken of the special relationship the US and Israel have, and he respects Israel as an important ally.

On the other hand, Mr. Obama is not especially close with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, who was quite open about supporting Mitt Romney for president (they are old friends, plus Mr. Netanyahu perceived Romney as far more hawkish and more likely to approve a strike at Iran). But whether or not they are close, President Obama's policies have actually been very supportive of Israel, and completely in line with the policies of other U.S. presidents, including President George W. Bush.