Rice: Hamas uses peace to prepare for war

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says that President Abbas is the elected leader of all Palestinians and that Hamas’s views peace compromises as tactics to prepare for war. (0:51)
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McCain: U.S.-Israel alliance is "forever"

At an American Israel Public Affairs Committee conference, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) says that the state of Israel is a "singular achievement" as a great democracy of the Middle East, and that critics of the U.S.-Israeli alliance perhaps "do not fully understand the love of liberty and the pursuit of justice." He said they should know, however, that "those ties will not be broken," because the two nations were brought together by "shared ideals and shared adversity." He said that the U.S. and Israel "are the most natural of allies and trusted partners in the quest for peace," and like Israel itself, "that alliance is forever." (0:54)
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McCain blasts Obama's foreign policy plans

At an American Israel Public Affairs Committee conference, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) says that America's progress in Iraq is a "direct result" of the new military strategies that Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) "vehemently opposed" and that he predicted would fail. McCain says that Obama's plan to withdraw one or two brigades per month until they are all removed, "regardless of the conditions in Iraq, regardless of the consequences for our national security, regardless of the Israel security, and in disregard of the best advice from our commanders on the ground" will "surely result in catastrophe." McCain says that if U.S. troops are forced to retreat, the Middle East will be subject to "all-out civil war, genocide, and a failed state." (0:55)
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McCain: Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps are terrorists

At an American Israel Public Affairs Committee conference, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) says that the U.S. "must apply the full force of law to prevent business dealings with Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps." He says he was "pleased" to back an amendment that called for the designation of the Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization "responsible for killing American troops in Iraq." He says that while over three-quarters of the Senate supported this "obvious step," Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) did not because he thought it would send the "wrong message" to the world and to the region. McCain says that he is "mistaken," and that holding Iran's influence in Iraq in check and holding a terrorist organization accountable "sends exactly the right message" to Iran, the region, and the world. (1:03)
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McCain supports U.S. military aid to Israel

At an American Israel Public Affairs Committee conference, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) says that the threats to Israel are "large and growing," and that America's commitment to Israel must grow as well. He says he "strongly" supports the increase in military aid to Israel scheduled to begin in October, and is committed to making sure that Israel maintains its "qualitative military edge." He said that Israel's enemies are "too numerous, its margin of error too small, and our shared interests and values too great for us to follow any other policy." (0:35)
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McCain says "never again" to violence in Israel

At an American Israel Public Affairs Committee conference, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) says that when the U.S. and Israel join in saying "never again" to violence, it is not just a request or plea to the enemies of Israel, but a promise that the U.S. and Israel will honor against any enemy. (0:20)
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Deputy Prime Minister of Israel Haim Ramon speaks about the goal of radical Islam

Haim Ramon, Deputy Prime Minister of Israel, speaks about the goal of radical Islam saying that it is in the best interest of radical Islam to perpetuate the conflict between Israel and Palestine. (0:40)
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A new approach to the "politics" of Israel

An interview with Jeremy Ben-Ami, executive director of the J Street PAC, a new political action committee, which he says is designed to encourage the voices of mainstream Jewish Americans.
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Similar Rights to Jewish Refugees

Congressmen Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) held a conference call with fellow congressmen Joseph Crowley (D-NY) and Mike Ferguson (R-NJ) about the passing of HR-185. The resolution urges the Congress to recognize the Jewish refugee situation in the Middle East. Speakers from different Jewish organizations took also part in the conference and talked about the importance of recognizing the “unjust” situation in the Middle East.
According to the all speakers, the regular sympathy towards the Palestinians should be changed and people should be educated about the Jews as well.

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Congressman Kucinich says Concerned about Gaza

Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) voices his concern over the most recent Israeli siege on Gaza in an interview following the State of the Union Address. He describes the siege as a "serious crisis" and says that President Bush is ignoring it.
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Senator Sanders Condemns Gaza Killings

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) condemns the recent civilian killings in Gaza in an interview following President Bush's State of the Union Address Monday. He says that President Bush failed to bring Israelis and Palestinians together to move forward towards peace.
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Interview: MASF-Executive Director says Pres. Candidates Ignoring Gaza Siege

The Muslim American Society Freedom (MASF) held a press conference at the National Press Club today in response to the ensuing events in Gaza. The organization announced that they are launching a "End the Embargo in Gaza" campaign to raise awareness of the deteriorating conditions there and bring the siege to an end. Mahdi Bray, Executive Director of MASF, says that the presidential candidates are "willfully silent" about the events in Gaza and show "no compassion" towards the Palestinian people.
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