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Hillary Clinton May Face Early Test in Gaza

by 158 | January 1, 2009 at 07:36 pm

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There will be a Gaza test for even if the

current war is over. And she will not

have a free hand. President Obama will set

the limits on what she can do.

Mrs. Clinton brings several strengths, according to current and former aides and Middle East experts, including her knowledge of the region and experience in navigating it, as well as lingering good will among Arabs and Israelis won by her husband, Bill Clinton, for his efforts to broker a peace deal in the waning days of his presidency.

But Mrs. Clinton will have to reassure the Palestinians that she, too, can be a broker, working with Egypt and other Arab neighbors, and putting pressure on the Israeli government, when needed.

“She’s going to have to demonstrate her independence from Israel,” said Aaron David

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158

at 20:57 on January 1st, 2009

I agree. They will be busy from day one.Much is expected from the Obama team and I hope they can do the job.

tikun

at 22:59 on January 1st, 2009

I also think that she will have her hands full. However, there is a difference currently in that the Arab world pretty much behind Israel's attempt to finally halt Hams-Iran-Hezbullah-Syria axis. These guys scare the hell out of the Arab nations. Iran with a bomb is a threat to all in the region.