Israel-US relationship under pressure over bugging accusations

The close relationship between Israel and the United States is being tested today, over reports the Israelis have been caught bugging the White House.

The claim has come amid growing international outrage over Benjamin Netanyahu’s declaration that he’ll annex parts of the West Bank, if he wins next week’s general election.

European leaders say such a move would effectively kill off the peace process.

Listen to the report on the ABC program The World Today.