Fresh reports from Washington suggest growing tensions between the United States and Israel, raising questions about whether differences over Iran and Middle East policy are beginning to strain one of the world's closest strategic partnerships. The latest controversy centres around allegations that US officials are increasingly concerned about Israeli intelligence activities targeting American decision-makers.
A shooting incident near the White House on Saturday evening left a suspected gunman dead and a bystander injured after officers from the United States Secret Service returned fire during an active threat situation.
