The Associated Press: US sees Israel, tight Mideast ally, as spy threat
"Such meddling underscores what is widely known but rarely discussed outside intelligence circles: Despite inarguable ties between the U.S. and its closest ally in the Middle East and despite statements from U.S. politicians trumpeting the friendship, U.S. national security officials consider Israel to be, at times, a frustrating ally and a genuine counterintelligence threat"

AFP: Iran unmoved by sanctions: Israel's Netanyahu
"JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that international sanctions have so far made no impact on Iran's nuclear programme and that a "strong and credible" military threat was needed."

White House can't name Israel's capital
"Spokesman refuses to cite Jerusalem, or any other city, despite several requests by reporters"