国际英语新闻：Clinton reaffirms U.S.-Israel alliance

"We will not compromise our commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring these weapons," she added.

On the Middle East peace process, Clinton warned that Israel's long-term future as a secure and democratic Jewish state has been facing "some of the toughest challenges in her history," referring to Iran's nuclear program, as well as Israel's persisting conflicts with the Palestinians and other Arab neighbors.

She told the pro-Israel activists that a comprehensive peace in the Middle East must be rooted in real recognition of Israel's right to exist in peace and security.

"A comprehensive peace that is real and not a slogan, that is rooted in genuine recognition of Israel's right to exist in peace and security, offers the best way to ensure Israel's enduring survival and well-being," Clinton said.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton makes remarks to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee annual policy conference in Washington, March 22, 2010

According to the secretary, to make Israel reach peace with the Palestinians, Syria and Lebanon, and normalize relations with all the Arab countries is "a goal that the Obama administration is determined to achieve."

Clinton's remarks came as the relationship between the United States and Israel was troubled by the Netanyahu-led government's tough stance on the Jewish settlement activities in the West Bank.

The Obama administration was angry over the Israeli government' s approval of 1,600 homes in East Jerusalem on March 9 when Vice President Joe Biden was pushing both Israel and the Palestinians to resume peace talks.