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What will Obama look for in Jerusalem (and Ramallah)?
Summary from multiple countries, from articles in English
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JERUSALEM - Both Israelis and Palestinians came away from Barack Obama's visit to the Holy Land with the feeling he would do more for Mideast peace than President Bush has. (article 13)
U.S. presidential contender Barack Obama pledged Wednesday his "unshakable commitment to Israel's security" during a visit to the rocket-scarred town of Sderot, emphasizing his support of the Jewish state's right to defend itself. (article 7)
" The United States has one president at a time, and that president is George W. Bush said his foreign-affairs adviser Susan Rice. (article 14)
" A nuclear Iran would pose a grave threat and the world must prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon Obama stated. (article 4)
" What a U.S. president can do is apply sustained energy and focus on the issues of the Israelis and the Palestinians. (article 10)
A attack using a construction vehicle on Tuesday here outside the King David Hotel, where Mr. Obama is staying, was a fresh reminder of a task almost sure to be awaiting the next administration. (article 11)
Speaking at a news conference in Amman, Jordan, the presumptive Democratic candidate promised that he would work hard to secure a peace deal between the Israelis and Palestinians " starting from the minute I 'm sworn into office. (article 12)
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Source articles
- Obama warns on Iran nuclear threat (ft.com, 07/23/2008, 568 words)
- Obama Meets With Israeli and Palestinian Leaders (nytimes.com, 07/24/2008, 1222 words)
- Obama tries to reassure Israelis in meetings (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 07/24/2008, 572 words)
- Obama, in Sderot: World must prevent Iran from obtaining nukes (haaretz.com, 07/23/2008, 1115 words)
- Obama defends plans for direct talks with Iran - (baltimoresun.com, 07/23/2008, 864 words)
- Obama in high-stakes talks with leaders :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Lynn Sweet (suntimes.com, 07/24/2008, 444 words)
- Obama pledges 'unshakable commitment' to Israel's security (cbc.ca, 07/23/2008, 692 words)
- In Jerusalem, Obama faces divisive issues, united foes (boston.com, 07/23/2008, 585 words)
- Mideast press lukewarm on Obama (BBC News, 07/24/2008, 542 words)
- Obama turns focus from war to peace (L.A. Times, 07/23/2008, 742 words)
- A Candidate’s Brief Taste of a Region’s Complexities (nytimes.com, 07/23/2008, 1010 words)
- Obama would address Mideast conflict 'the minute' he became president (cbc.ca, 07/22/2008, 432 words)
- Israelis, Palestinians: Mixed feelings about Obama (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 07/24/2008, 858 words)
- In Middle East, Obama gives peace-making a chance (boston.com, 07/23/2008, 841 words)
- Obama commits to defend security of Israel (boston.com, 07/24/2008, 898 words)
- Voters greet Obama trip with praise, skepticism (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 07/24/2008, 1066 words)
- What will Obama look for in Jerusalem (and Ramallah)? (haaretz.com, 07/25/2008, 928 words)
- Obama works to rally Jewish support (L.A. Times, 07/24/2008, 702 words)
- Analysis: Obama pledges engagement in Mideast (boston.com, 07/22/2008, 522 words)
- Mideast Sees More of the Same if Obama Is Elected (nytimes.com, 07/22/2008, 1204 words)
- Obama visits Jerusalem's Western Wall (Washington Post, 07/24/2008, 298 words)
- Obama makes connection with Israeli family in Sderot (L.A. Times, 07/24/2008, 769 words)
- DEM KEEPS ARABS BEHIND VEIL (NY Post, 07/23/2008, 327 words)
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