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Israel needs active US peace-making involvement, not empty expressions of solidarity

More than the typical US presidential campaign, the question of which of the two key contenders would be a better friend of Israel has been the subject of intense debate this year. As a Jew and a Zionist, I would not vote for a candidate whom I suspected would do harm to Israel. However, Israel is not the only issue I consider when voting. As a US citizen, I vote for the candidate whom I believe would be best for America.

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Obama’s agenda likely to yield better results

Contrasting himself with President Bush, Obama has pledged to “take an active role and make a personal commitment to do all I can to advance the cause of peace from the start of my administration.” Obama’s team of Mideast advisers includes former Mideast peace coordinator Dennis Ross, former Ambassador to Israel Dan Kurtzer, and Dan Shapiro, a former National Security Council official. These individuals have impeccable pro-Israel credentials, are longtime supporters of US engagement in Arab-Israeli peacemaking, and will likely have important roles in an Obama administration.

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