US religious groups had varied reactions to this week’s elections in Israel. Some were pleased by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s victory. They praised his strong stand against terrorism and Iran’s nuclear program. But other groups raised concerns about some of Netanyahu’s recent statements, especially his surprise policy reversal on a possible two-state solution in the Palestinian crisis. Netanyahu first said there would never be a Palestinian state on his watch. Then he backtracked, saying a Palestinian state is not possible now. Several faith leaders urged Israel to keep Palestinian statehood on the table and to maintain its commitment to the peace process.