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Israel on alert for Bush visit
South Africa News.Net Tuesday 13th May, 2008
About 14,000 Israeli police officers will line the streets of Jerusalem, to safeguard US President George Bush, when he makes a three-day visit beginning on Wednesday.
Jerusalem District Police Commander Aharon Franco said his major concern was terrorist threats, noting that a closure of the West Bank that went into force ahead of Independence Day has been extended until Saturday night.
People in Jerusalem can expect major traffic jams throughout the city as the police will close off central Jerusalem thoroughfares during the visit.
In an effort to alleviate traffic issues, Bush will arrive in Jerusalem by helicopter.
He will land at the city's Givat Ram stadium before heading to Jerusalem's landmark King David Hotel, where he will reside during the trip.
During his visit, President Bush will meet Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and President Shimon Peres, and attend an international conference hosted by Peres at the International Convention Centre.
Bush will tour Masada on the Dead Sea on Thursday morning before returning to Jerusalem to address a special session of the Knesset at mid-day.
Mr Bush will not visit the West Bank during his trip, but will meet Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Egypt's coastal city Sharm el Sheikh after his trip to Israel.
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Anonymous 05-14-08, 12:36 AM |
Israel on alert for Bush visit
Palastinians are lining up to buy Bush Hunting Permits from Hamas, not too often the terrorist leader of the, not so, free World comes to Israel! Perhaps Blair will also be there, remember do not go over your limit! :)
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Anonymous 05-14-08, 12:50 PM |
reporter
Israel and USA, two free nations.
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waltky 05-17-08, 11:35 PM |
Granny says, “Dat’s right...
... Appeasement didn’t work for Neville Chamberlain, it won’t work with terrorists either...
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Bush Warns Against Those Who Would Negotiate With Terrorists
May 15, 2008 - President George W. Bush, speaking to Israel’s parliament on Thursday, criticized people who “seem to believe we should negotiate with terrorists and radicals.“
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Although Bush did not mention anyone by name, the Obama campaign took his comments personally, accusing Bush of making a “false political attack." Bush told the Israeli Knesset that the alliance between Israel and the United States is “unbreakable” and that “America stands with you” in breaking up terrorist networks, denying sanctuary to extremists and opposing Iran’s nuclear weapons ambitions.
“Some seem to believe we should negotiate with terrorists and radicals, as if some ingenious argument will persuade them they have been wrong all along. We have heard this foolish delusion before," Bush said. “As Nazi tanks crossed into Poland in 1939, an American senator declared: 'Lord, if only I could have talked to Hitler, all of this might have been avoided.' We have an obligation to call this what it is — the false comfort of appeasement, which has been repeatedly discredited by history."
Obama issued a statement in response: “It is sad that President Bush would use a speech to the Knesset on the 60th anniversary of Israel’s independence to launch a false political attack. George Bush knows that I have never supported engagement with terrorists, and the president’s extraordinary politicization of foreign policy and the politics of fear do nothing to secure the American people or our stalwart ally Israel," the Illinois Democrat said.
Obama has campaigned on a promise to renew American diplomacy. He has criticized the Bush administration for refusing to talk to “leaders we don’t like." According to Obama’s campaign Web site, “Not talking doesn’t make us look tough — it makes us look arrogant, it denies us opportunities to make progress, and it makes it harder for America to rally international support for our leadership."" The Web site adds, “Obama is willing to meet with the leaders of all nations, friend and foe. He will do the careful preparation necessary, but will signal that America is ready to come to the table, and that he is willing to lead."
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