Today’s Bus Bombing in Tel Aviv
Press Statement
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of StateWashington, DCNovember 21, 2012
The United States strongly condemns this terrorist attack and our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and the people of Israel.
As I arrive in Cairo, I am closely monitoring reports from Tel Aviv, and we will stay in close contact with Prime Minister Netanyahu’s team. The United States stands ready to provide any assistance that Israel requires.
good update
Israel, Hamas leaders close in on Gaza cease-fire
http://www.azcentral.com/news/free/20121120israel-hamas-leaders-close-gaza-cease-fire.html
Excerpt:
“If there is a possibility of achieving a long-term solution to this problem by diplomatic means, we prefer that. But if not, then I am sure you will understand that Israel will have to take whatever actions are necessary to defend its people,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at a late-night meeting with visiting Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Clinton was hastily dispatched to the region by President Barack Obama to join a high-profile group of world leaders working to halt the violence. Standing alongside the Israeli leader, Clinton indicated it could take some time to iron out an agreement.
“In the days ahead, the United States will work with our partners here in Israel and across the region toward an outcome that bolsters security for the people of Israel, improves conditions for the people of Gaza and moves toward a comprehensive peace for all people of the region,” she said.
Clinton expressed sorrow for the heavy loss of life on both sides, but called for the Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel to end and stressed that the American commitment to Israel’s security is “rock solid.”
“The goal must be a durable outcome that promotes regional stability and advances the security and legitimate aspirations of Israelis and Palestinians alike,” she said.
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The transcript and video are here.
https://still4hill.com/2012/11/20/video-hillary-clinton-with-israeli-prime-minister-benjamin-netanyahu/
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Thank you. will look at it now.
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Hamas thugs execute ‘spies,’ as talks to end Gaza border war continue
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/international/hamas_cycle_of_violence_VS1cFjtHpU4I7SooWo1AuN
Excerpt:
As rocket fire echoed well past midnight, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, who is soon to relinquish her post in the Obama administration, interrupted her “farewell” tour of foreign countries and rushed to Israel to confer with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
“Our hearts break for the loss of every civilian, Israeli and Palestinian,” she said. “I know today was a difficult day and I offer my deepest condolences to the loved ones of the lost and injured.
But after the late-night meeting, she signaled that much negotiation lay ahead. She said she would work with Israel and Egypt on brokering a truce “in the days ahead.”
“The goal must be a durable outcome that promotes regional stability and advances the security and legitimate aspirations of Israelis and Palestinians alike,” she said at a news conference with Netanyahu.
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Looks like the NY Post is reporting cease fire effective later today. I couldn’t access the entire article so I have absolutely no details at this point. Still, maybe you can pull something with this link???
Our Hillary hard at work solving the world’s problems while “the other guy” is back in his office chilling. SMH.
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/international/egypt_announces_cease_fire_between_zZ7V9kdoPqBHR9gAAV82aM?utm_medium=rss&utm_content=%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20International
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It begins at 2 p.m. EST.
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God Bless our Sec. of State, our hero, Hillary Clinton. Oh MY!!!!! This is what she works so hard for. Let pray it will be a lasting peace.
She heading home they say and what a wonderful Thanksgiving.
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Her hard work is the more likely reason for this. I heard the speech and it was one of his less boring ones. Of course she is exhausted from traveling and working so hard.
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Oh, dear. Talk about needing a break! Thank heavens for the weekend.
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The cease-fire is now in effect.
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Thank goodness!!! All those lives lost, particularly the children. It’s heartbreaking.
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