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Israel, the Gaza Strip and America's Role in the Middle East
Israel is taking a hard line on both its blockade of Gaza and its assault on a so-called "humanitarian" mission at sea. We get the latest on Monday's incident and the pros and cons of the blockade. Also, the latest on efforts to contain the oil spill in the Gulf, and the US Supreme Court and "Miranda Rights."
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenIsrael is taking a hard line on both its blockade of Gaza and its assault on a so-called "humanitarian" mission at sea. We get the latest on Monday's incident and the pros and cons of the blockade. Also, an update on efforts to contain the oil spill in the Gulf, and the US Supreme Court says suspects will have to speak up to maintain their right to be silent.
Banner image: Gaza aid flotilla activists gesture as they arrive at Ben Gurion Airport before flying back to Turkey today in Tel Aviv, Israel. Photo: Uriel Sinai/Getty Images
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3 storiesAnd Then the Saw Got Stuck
BP is no longer trying to stop the gusher of oil in the Gulf of Mexico, but today efforts to contain it ran into trouble. Coast Guard Admiral Thad Allen, the President's point man on the scene, said that despite a successful initial cut to free the riser pipe, the saw blade had gotten stuck while attempting a second cut.
Read the story8 minIsrael Faces Flotilla Raid Fallout
Israel is issuing no apologies for the botched assault on the flotilla of ships trying to break its blockade of Gaza. The US is walking a familiar line between Israel's need for security and the Palestinians' need for both humanitarian aid and reconstruction materials.
Read the story38 minCourt Says Speak Up if You Want to Remain Silent
Under Chief Justice Earl Warren, the US Supreme Court ruled that police must inform criminal suspects they have " the right to remain silent " until they talk to an attorney. Yesterday, in five-to-four ruling , the John Roberts court said suspects have to speak up and say they want to be silent.
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