March 20, 2013, The Washington Post article about the possible thawing of an often times contentious relationship between President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

July 23, 2006, Los Angeles Times op-ed by Zev Chafets on his appreciation of evangelical support of Israel even if they are motivated by predictions of Armageddon.

Rabbi Toba Spitzer is president of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association, the first openly gay woman to become its leader. She is the head rabbi at Congregation Dorshei Tzedek in West Newton, Mass.

Mira Amiras is a professor of humanities at San José State University in California. She teaches courses in Judaism, Zionism and the state and Jewish mysticism, among others.

May 12, 2013, The Washington Post article about Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) trying to court conservative evangelical voters partially through a strong stance in support of Israel.

May 24, 2013, The New York Times article about famous evangelical conservative Christians who converted from Judaism and the innate friction between the two groups over their support of the State of Israel.

May 2, 2013, The Daily Beast article about the multi-faceted nature of Americans’ support for Israel, namely Jewish groups and right-wing evangelical groups.

Michael Eppel is a senior lecturer in Middle Eastern studies at the University of Haifa. He teaches courses on the history of the Middle East, including the Israeli-Arab conflict and the history of Israel.

May 19, 2011, New York Times article about President Obama announcing his belief that Israel and Palestine should look to the 1967 borders as a starting point for a peace talks. The announcement angered Israel and U.S. supporters of Israel.