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U.S. - Israeli Relationship Never Stronger, Says Defense Secretary

by JIM KOURI, CPP March 25, 2011
 
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said during his visit in Tel Aviv on Thursday that the United States and Israel's relationship has never been stronger and that both nations should stand together "as we contemplate and work with the extraordinary change that is taking place around the region."
 
According to Cheryl Pellerin of American Forces Press Service, before his meeting with Israel's President Shimon Peres, Gates stated that the unprecedented number of citizen uprisings in diverse countries brings with it challenges and opportunities. "The key," he added, "is to minimize the challenges and maximize the opportunities."
 
Peres echoed the secretary's comments. "We are aware there is a window of change in the Middle East," he said, "and we, very much like you, stand on the side of . freedom, democracy, security and peace."
 
While Israel is concerned about the daily problem of defense, Peres said, "we're not overlooking this historic confrontation."
 
Gates expressed American sympathy "for the families of those who were killed and wounded in the terrorist attack in Jerusalem yesterday, and our deep concern about the rocket attacks coming out of Gaza against the people of Israel."
 
Gates appeared to downplay what were perceived by many as the Obama Administration's missteps and mishandling of the valuable U.S.-Israeli relationship.
 
One Republican leader, former GOP presidential candidate Gary Bauer claims President Barack Obama displayed an "outrageous hostility toward the only reliable democratic friend we have in the Middle East."
 
Also, Gates made no mention of Israel's interception of a ship carrying rockets and other lethal weapons from Iran and Syria that were headed for delivery to Hamas in Gaza.
 
Members of the terrorist group Hamas had launched attacks against Israel from their base in Gaza during the weekend of March 18th, and the Israeli intelligence service says they have proof that the Iranian government is instigating these latest attacks by providing the rockets and mortars.
 
Terrorists launched more than 50 rockets which landed in southern Israel on one Saturday morning attack with the aim of causing maximum -- and indiscriminate -- death and destruction, according to Israeli government officials.
 
These latest rocket attacks were the heaviest barrage in two years, Israeli officials said. Meanwhile while Hamas police beat up and confiscated equipment from reporters covering the attack.
 
This massive assault comes just days after Israel seized a cargo ship, Victoria , carrying rockets and other lethal weapons from Iran and Syria that were headed for delivery to Hamas in Gaza.
 
FamilySecurityMatters.org Contributing Editor Jim Kouri, CPP is currently fifth vice-president of the National Association of Chiefs of Police and he's a columnist for The Examiner (examiner.com) and New Media Alliance (thenma.org).  In addition, he's a blogger for the Cheyenne, Wyoming Fox News Radio affiliate KGAB (www.kgab.com). Jim Kouri also serves as political advisor for Emmy and Golden Globe winning actor Michael Moriarty.
 

Jim Kouri, CPP is currently vice-president of the National Association of Chiefs of Police and a staff writer for the New Media Alliance (thenma.org). He's former chief at a New York City housing project in Washington Heights nicknamed "Crack City" by reporters covering the drug war in the 1980s. In addition, he served as director of public safety at a New Jersey university and director of security for several major organizations. He’s also served on the National Drug Task Force and trained police and security officers throughout the country. Kouri writes for many police and security magazines including Chief of Police, Police Times, The Narc Officer and others. He’s a news writer for TheConservativeVoice.Com and PHXnews.com, a columnist for AmericanDaily.Com, MensNewsDaily.Com, MichNews.Com, and he’s syndicated by AXcessNews.Com. He’s appeared as on-air commentator for over 100 TV and radio news and talk shows including Oprah, McLaughlin Report, CNN Headline News, MTV, Fox News, and more. His book Assume The Position is available at Amazon.Com. Kouri’s own website is located at http://jimkouri.us 


 

 


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