Analysis

In this part of the study guide, we will summarize the main points of our analysis of President Barack Obama's remarks to the people of Israel.

The main topic of Barack Obama’s speech is the relationship between the US and Israel. The speaker was President of the US at the time the speech was delivered.

During his speech, Obama employs a serious tone in his language, which mirrors the importance of the conflict between Israel and Palestine.

The audience of his speech is represented by the people present at the Jerusalem Convention Center, on 21st of March 2013. The speech was also televised and shared on social media, which means that it reached millions of people across the world.

When it comes to the circumstances of the speech, keep in mind that Barack Obama delivered his speech at the Jerusalem Convention Center, on the second day of his official visit to Israel. Obama’s presence in Israel is also related to his intention of highlighting the importance of the alliance between the US and Israel and promoting the two-state solution in the conflict between Israel and Palestine.

You can find the full analysis of the speech in the following pages of the study guide.

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Speech analysis

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