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Biden: Obama best for Israel since Truman

April 27, 2012 15:07

ByJennifer Lipman, Jennifer Lipman

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Barack Obama has been praised for doing more for Israel's security than any other president since the Jewish state was established.

His vice-president, Joe Biden, said the president's record was equalled only by Harry Truman, who was in office in 1948 when the US offered the fledgling state recognition.

Mr Biden, speaking at New York University as Israel marked its 64th birthday, referred to the US government's support of the Iron Dome.

"We funded…a missile defence system that recently intercepted those rockets coming out of Gaza…saving homes, schools, hospitals and the men, women and children who inhabit them.