(AP) Top Obama adviser David Axelrod told CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday that Israel is a close and valued friend of the U.S. He said there's an unshakable bond but that sometimes blunt talk is part of friendship. Axelrod says the peace process is essential to Israel's security and the administration is doing all it can to move that process forward. Meanwhile, senior Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett told ABC's "This Week" that friends like Israel and the U.S. can disagree without incurring damage. Jarrett said Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu should have no doubt about Obama's commitment to Israel's security.
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