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Israelis Go to the Polls as the Nation Moves Right
With a new Israeli government about to be chosen, there could be some serious challenges for Barack Obama and his major goal of negotiations leading to a Palestinian state. Also, President Obama's first prime-time news conference, which was part of his response to an unexpected development, the resurgence of the Republicans, who were counted out after November’s election. (This program was originally broadcast earlier today on To the Point.)
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenWith a new Israeli government about to be chosen, there could be some serious challenges for Barack Obama and his major goal of negotiations leading to a Palestinian state. Also, President Obama's first prime-time news conference, which was part of his response to an unexpected development, the resurgence of the Republicans, who were counted out after November’s election. (This program was originally broadcast earlier today on To the Point.)
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2 storiesIsraelis Go to the Polls as the Nation Moves Right
Recent polls indicate a close election tomorrow, but all three major parties are moving to the right. That could mean trouble for one of President Obama's major goals, that of negotiations leading to a Palestinian state. We hear about Israel's election tomorrow and the formation of the new government, as well as concerns about security.
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