Haaretz:
Obama to visit Israel, West Bank in June

"In the Middle East, we share the goal of a lasting peace between Israel and its neighbors," Obama said during a special address to the Turkish parliament. "Let me be clear: the United States strongly supports the goal of two states, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security."

"That is a goal shared by Palestinians, Israelis, and people of good will around the world," the president said. "That is a goal that that the parties agreed to in the Roadmap and at Annapolis. And that is a goal that I will actively pursue as president."

Obama:
US strongly supports 2-state solution

"In the Middle East, we share the goal of a lasting peace between Israel and its neighbors," Obama said during a special address to the Turkish parliament. "Let me be clear: the United States strongly supports the goal of two states, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security."

"That is a goal shared by Palestinians, Israelis, and people of good will around the world," the president said. "That is a goal that that the parties agreed to in the Roadmap and at Annapolis. And that is a goal that I will actively pursue as president."

Netanyahu affirms Israel's commitment to peace process

Netanyahu on Monday lauded a pledge by United States President Barack Obama to
advance the peace process between Israel and the Palestinians.

"Israel appreciates President Obama's commitment to Israel's security
and to the pursuit of peace," a communique issued by Netanyahu's bureau said.

"The Government of Israel is committed to both of these goals and will formulate its policies in
the near future so as to work closely with the United States toward achieving these common objectives."

'Israel doesn't take orders from Obama,' minister Erdan says

"Israel does not take orders from [US President Barack] Obama," Environmental Protection Minister Gilad Erdan (Likud) said on Monday, responding to an earlier statement by the US president in which he reaffirmed his administration's commitment to all previous understandings understanding between Israel and the Palestinians, including the process launched at Annapolis in 2007.

Obama declares US not at war with Islam

Barack Obama, making his first visit to a Muslim nation as president, declared Monday
the United States "is not and will never be at war with Islam."

Obama Turkey's President Abdullah Gul in Turkey. (Reuters)

Speaking in Prague on Sunday:
Obama said Turkey's entry into the EU would help to consolidate
its position as a Western nation.

"The United States and Europe must approach Muslims as our friends, neighbours and partners in fighting injustice, intolerance and violence, forging a relationship based on mutual respect and mutual interest," he said.