The White House snubbed the Israeli defense minister when he traveled to Iran . Still , the episode offers a startling illustration of how badly relations have deteriorated between the U.S. and Israel -- long-term allies -- because of irritation with Ya'alon . Relations with Israel have deteriorated as Americans try to reconcile with Israel and engage in nuclear talks with Iran .
The White House snubbed the Israeli defense minister when he traveled to Iran . Relations with Israel have deteriorated as Americans try to reconcile with Israel and engage in nuclear talks with Iran .