Israel has determined that the United States was trying
to block relations with the Gulf Cooperation Council.
A senior official responsible for relations with the Arab world said the
administration of President Barack Obama was not encouraging GCC interest in
ties with the Jewish state. Deputy Regional Cooperation Minister Ayoub Kara
said Washington was not interested in Israel-GCC ties, fueled by the threat
from Iran.

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