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US criticism of Israel ignites firestorm

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By MATTHEW LEE, Associated Press Writer org">Matthew Lee, Associated Press Writer

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Mon Mar 15,
7:03 pm ET

WASHINGTON – The Obama administration's fierce denunciation
of Israel last
week has ignited a firestorm in Congress and among powerful pro-Israel
interest groups who say the criticism of America's top Mideast ally was
misplaced.

Since the controversy erupted, a bipartisan parade of
influential lawmakers and interest groups has taken aim at the
administration's decision to publicly condemn Israel for its
announcement of new Jewish housing in east Jerusalem while >>>