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    "Mrs. Clinton's visit, which she characterized as a success, sowed anger and confusion among Palestinians and other Arabs after she praised as 'unprecedented' the offer by the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to slow down, but not stop, construction of Jewish settlements in the West Bank." "There was high expectation when he arrived on the scene. Full Article at The Nation
    Mrs. Clinton's visit, which she characterized as a success, sowed anger and confusion among Palestinians and other Arabs after she praised as 'unprecedented' the offer by the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to slow down, but not stop, construction of Jewish settlements in the West Bank.
    SOURCE: The Nation 3 weeks ago
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Obama Fails in Middle East
  1. There was high expectation when he arrived on the scene. Now there is a total retreat, which has destroyed trust instead of building trust.
    SOURCE: The Nation 3 weeks ago
  2. We talked about his own political future. I look forward to working with President Abbas in any new capacity.
    SOURCE: The Nation 3 weeks ago

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