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Israeli-Palestinian Coverage
3:38 pm
Mon November 19, 2012
As Rockets Fly In Gaza, U.S. Influence Seems To Wane
Originally published on Mon November 19, 2012 4:52 pm
The Obama Administration is hoping allies like Egypt and Turkey use their influence to persuade Hamas to stop firing rockets into Israel. But can the U.S. count on that kind of help, with a new government Egypt that doesn't see things the same way? The U.S. has shown no sign that it will pressure Israel to ease tensions. Officials have repeatedly said that Israel has the right to defend itself.