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Colbert Blasts Obama's Israel Record, Despite All Evidence To The Contrary (VIDEO)

WATCH: Colbert Knocks Obama's Upcoming Israel Trip

Stephen Colbert knows an enemy of Israel when he sees one, and he can sniff out President Barack Obama's violently anti-Israel tendencies from a mile away.

Obama will make his first trip to Israel in the spring, but that hardly makes up for his past snubs, such as appointing a secretary of defense who once remarked that any criticism of Israel is not tolerated by the pro-Israel lobby (before those remarks were not tolerated by the pro-Israel lobby).

But Stephen is mostly disappointed that last November America failed to elect a true friend of Israel... whatever his name was.

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Before You Go

Israel-Gaza Winners And Losers
Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu(01 of05)
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Israel secured an agreement to stop the persistent rocket fire from the Gaza Strip into southern Israel without launching a ground invasion into Gaza or losing the support of its international allies. Netanyahu's bid for re-election in January could be vastly strengthened by the operation and by the killing of Hamas militant leader Ahmed Jabari on the first day of fighting. Netanyahu got the backing of President Barack Obama during the fighting, a significant achievement after their already shaky relationship grew colder when Netanyahu was perceived to favor Republican nominee Mitt Romney during the recent U.S. election. Israel also secured a commitment from the U.S. to help stop weapons smuggling into Gaza.Caption: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a visit to the national police headquarters on November 22, 2012 in Jerusalem, Israel. (Gali Tibbon-Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Hamas(02 of05)
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The Islamic militant group that rules Gaza gained significant international credibility, with Arab and Turkish diplomats pouring into the Palestinian territory to show support. Though it has been branded a terror group by Israel and the United States, it was treated as an equal partner with Israel during indirect cease-fire talks in Egypt. In those talks, it secured a commitment for the freer movement of people and goods into and out of Gaza. Hamas also proved its ability to fire rockets as far as Tel Aviv and Jerusalem despite being battered with airstrikes. As the Arab Spring brings Islamists to power across the region, Hamas' influence is on the rise.Caption: A Hamas militant talks during a press conference in Gaza City, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Hatem Moussa) (credit:AP)
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Fatah(03 of05)
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Abbas, who lost control of Gaza to Hamas five years ago, might be the biggest loser. He had no seat in the cease-fire negotiations and was largely sidelined during the crisis. Hamas' ability to stand up to Israel and survive could also diminish Palestinians' patience with their president's so far fruitless efforts to push for a negotiated solution to the conflict with Israel. Abbas' Western-backed government only rules in the West Bank, and his dreams of reconciling the rival Palestinian territories seems more elusive than ever.Caption: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speaks during a meeting of the Palestinian leadership at his compound in the West Bank city of Ramallah, Friday, Nov. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed) (credit:AP)
Mohammed Morsi(04 of05)
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Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi: The former Muslim Brotherhood leading figure emerged from his first major international crisis with enhanced prestige and proved his government can mediate between the two sworn enemies, something the United States cannot do because it considers Hamas a terrorist organization and doesn't allow contacts between its members and American officials. Egypt's sponsorship of the cease-fire ensures Morsi a central role in the future of the region.Caption: In this Friday, July 13, 2012 photo, Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi speaks to reporters during a joint news conference with Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki, unseen, at the Presidential palace in Cairo, Egypt. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo) (credit:AP)
The United States(05 of05)
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While the Obama administration has sought to refocus its foreign policy on Asia, the Gaza fighting forced it to turn back to a conflict it has sought to move past. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's last-minute shuttle diplomacy might have strengthened a U.S.-Egyptian partnership that has been strained in the 21 months since Egyptians toppled autocratic ruler Hosni Mubarak. After a first term characterized by repeated failures in forging Israeli-Palestinian peace, the U.S. role in supporting the cease-fire could signal renewed American engagement in the region. A U.S. commitment to help stop arms smuggling to Gaza may also help repair Obama's strained relationship with Netanyahu.Caption: U.S. President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton wave as they arrive at Yangon International Airport in Yangon, Myanmar, on Air Force One, Monday, Nov. 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) (credit:AP)
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