On the first day of President Obama’s three-day trip to Israel, he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu showcased the bond between their two nations.
Some have called the day’s events a “lovefest.”
But front and center during the visit are the deepening troubles in the region, including new allegations about the use of chemical weapons in neighboring Syria.
The World’s Matthew Bell tells host Marco Werman why making that alliance work for both partners has been so difficult.