Israel 'appreciates Obama's support for self-defence'
Ofir Gendelman, the Israeli prime minister's spokesman has confirmed the phone call between Netanyahu and Obama about the airstrike that killed a top Hamas commander:
PM Netanyahu spoke w/ President Obama and expressed his deep appreciation for the President's support for Israel's right to defend itself
From @ofirgendelman on Twitter:
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