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    In a recorded video message beamed on a giant screen, US President Barack Obama reaffirmed his administration's support for "two states living side by side in peace and security." "America's bonds with our Israeli allies are unbreakable ... Israel will not find security as long as Palestinians are in despair. We will never loose sight of our shared purpose for a just and lasting peace in Israel, in Palestine and in the arab World." Bad weather last week delayed the annual event. Full Article at Zawya.com
    America's bonds with our Israeli allies are unbreakable ... Israel will not find security as long as Palestinians are in despair. We will never loose sight of our shared purpose for a just and lasting peace in Israel, in Palestine and in the arab World.
    Barack Obama – Barack Obama SOURCE: Zawya.com 4 weeks ago
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Peres urges Abbas to stay on
  1. Maybe next year will bring independence for the Palestinian people... Next year could be decisive, it depends on you and on us
    SOURCE: Zawya.com 4 weeks ago
  2. I know the sufferings that your people have endured for the past 50 years... I know my people and the Israeli government and I tell you that Israel wants real peace
    Shimon Peres – Shimon Peres SOURCE: Zawya.com 4 weeks ago
  3. We both signed the Oslo accords and I address myself to you (Abbas) as a colleague would: Don't give up
    Shimon Peres – Shimon Peres SOURCE: Zawya.com 4 weeks ago

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