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Essential things Israelis and Iranians should know about each other
Summary from multiple countries, from articles in English
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Gordon Brown on Monday urged Iran to suspend its nuclear programme or face isolation, while attacking the country's president for his "abhorrent" threat to wipe Israel off the map. (article 1)
Although the meaning of the Iranian leader's words is contested, the British prime minister, speaking to Israel's parliament in Jerusalem, promised that the Jewish state would not have to stand alone in its struggle with Iran. (article 1)
Mr Brown called on Israel to create the conditions for a peace deal with the Palestinians by "freezing, and withdrawing from, settlements" in the West Bank. (article 1)
" Iran has a clear choice to make: suspend its nuclear weapons program and accept our offer... or face isolation... not just of one nation, by all nations around the world. (article 4)
The British leader hailed Israel's successes in the 60 years since its establishment as the manifestation of "boundless capacity of mind and spirit adding that" no other country has accomplished as much in such a short time. (article 4)
The British leader said economic prosperity for Palestinians was key to peace, and urged Israel to ease travel restrictions in the West Bank that have hindered commerce. (article 2)
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Source articles
- Israel not alone in Iran struggle, vows Brown (ft.com, 07/22/2008, 407 words)
- Brown: U.K. a true friend of Israel, will work toward terror-free future (haaretz.com, 07/20/2008, 894 words)
- Brown to Knesset: Iran must suspend nuclear bid or face global isolation (haaretz.com, 07/23/2008, 613 words)
- Brown to Knesset: Iran must suspend nuclear bid or face global isolation (haaretz.com, 07/21/2008, 794 words)
- PM announces extra funding for Palestinians (timesonline.co.uk, 07/22/2008, 451 words)
- A Beautiful Friendship? (Washington Post, 07/21/2008, 853 words)
- Essential things Israelis and Iranians should know about each other (haaretz.com, 07/22/2008, 1163 words)
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