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<p class="adjusted">"What has become painfully obvious to many Americans is that this administration has become the most anti-Israel administration in American history," Rep. Mike Pence, R-Ind., said. </p>
<p class="adjusted">Rep. Shelly Berkley, D-Nev., was also critical of the administration's Israel policy.</p>
<p class="adjusted">"When the administration seized every opportunity to criticize Israel for building apartments for its people in the undisputed neighborhoods in East Jerusalem, creating a crisis that was unnecessary, unwise and bad for Israel - I spoke out and condemned the actions of administration," she said.     </p>
<p class="adjusted">The reception was different, however, for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.</p>
<p class="adjusted">He appeared live via satellite to a rousing standing ovation as he thanked evangelical Christians for their support. Israel's ambassador to the U.S., Michael Oren, also appeared, highlighting the global growth of anti-Semitism and the looming threat of a nuclear Iran.</p>
<p class="adjusted">Christian Broadcasting Network President Michael Little and CBN News Terrorism Analyst Erick Stakelbeck were featured speakers at the week-long event. The conference concluded on Thursday with delegates heading to Capitol Hill to lobby their representatives on behalf of Israel.</p>
<p class="adjusted">*<em>Originally published July 23, 2010</em></p>