` ` Probably the worst relationship '' for American , Israeli relations since Eisenhower , an analyst says . `` When you have a situation where innocent civilians are killed in Gaza , there 's more that Israel can do to hold themselves to their own standards , '' State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said . In the past , American and Israeli administrations ` ` got a lot done , '' an analyst says . ` ` Generational divide '' separates Obama from previous presidents , an analyst says . Recent strain can be ` ` overcome '' after hostilities end , an analyst says .
` ` Probably the worst relationship '' for American , Israeli relations since Eisenhower , an analyst says . In the past , American and Israeli administrations ` ` got a lot done , '' an analyst says . ` ` Generational divide '' separates Obama from previous presidents , an analyst says . Recent strain can be ` ` overcome '' after hostilities end , an analyst says .