Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Sec. Of State Hillary Clinton's Middle East Trip -- News Updates For March 3, 2009

The U.S. secretary of state, Hillary Rodham Clinton, left, with Israel's foreign minister, Tzipi Livni, in Jerusalem on Tuesday. (Ammar Awad/Reuters)

Clinton: US To 'Vigorously' Promote Peace Efforts -- Yahoo News/AP

JERUSALEM – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton promised Tuesday to work with the incoming Israeli government, but delivered a clear message that could put her at odds with the country's next leader: Movement toward the establishment of a Palestinian state is "inescapable."

At the same time, Clinton said she would not dictate orders to Israel, saying the Jewish state would determine its interests. She also pledged "unrelenting" support for Israel's security.

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More News On Sec. of State Clinton's Middle East Trip

Clinton Puts 'Heart' into Mideast Peace -- Washington Times
Clinton Vows to Pursue Middle East Peace -- Christian Science Monitor
Clinton Offers Hand of Friendship to Syria -- The Times
Clinton: 2 U.S. officials to visit Syria -- CNN
U.S. to begin talks with Syria -- International Herald Tribune
Clinton Puts 'Heart' into Mideast Peace -- Washington Times
Clinton Begins First Israel Visit -- BBC News
News Analysis: Clinton to hold off peace talks pressure on Israel -- China View
Clinton voices support for Israel -- Al Jazeera
Hamas: Clinton's visit to the region disappointing -- China View
Clinton Calls For Two-State Solution, Gaza Peace In First Middle East Trip -- AHN
Clinton: US to support Palestinian state -- AP
FACTBOX - Main issues in U.S.-Israeli relations -- Reuters
Clinton: US Diplomacy Unlikely to End Nuclear Program -- Los Angeles Times
Clinton Says 'Eyes Wide Open' on Iran -- Wall Street Journal
Clinton Pessimistic on Iran Outreach -- Washington Post
Clinton Not Optimistic About Iran-US Thaw -- New York Times
Clinton: Washington Will Consult Arab Allies on Iran -- Voice of America

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