British PM Addresses Israeli Parliament

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown used his visit to Palestinian leaders in Bethlehem on Sunday to reprimand Israel for its policy of building in post-1967 areas. Brown also reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the Palestinian economy, a mainstay of his Middle Eastern policy, believing that the path to peace in the region lies in improving economic conditions. Then on Monday, when Brown became the latest foreign leader to address Israel's parliament and the first British premier ever to do so, he talked tough to Iran, threatening further sanctions and criticizing Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadi Nejad for his "abhorrent" threats against Israel. Brown said Iran's choice is to suspend its nuclear program or face isolation "by all nations around the world." He underscored the historical relationship between Britain and the... [read full story]