Israel To Warn Hussein Against Iraqi Withdrawal

Democratic candidate to receive privileged welcome upon landing in Israel on Tuesday, political echelon expected to confront him with recent backtracking on Jerusalem’s unity, concern over Iraqi withdrawal plans. British PM already in Israel for short visit, agenda to center mostly on Iran by Roni Sofer - (YNET news) Jerusalem is faced with pursuing several crucial strategic objectives pertaining to the Iranian nuclear threat this week as it prepares for two high-profile state visits. British Prime Minister Gordon Brown landed in Israel on Saturday evening for a two-day visit and US Democratic candidate Barack Obama is expected here on Tuesday afternoon as part of his overseas campaign tour. The Israeli leg of Senator Obama’s trip will follow stops in Afghanistan, Iraq and Jordan. He is scheduled to meet with President Shimon... [read full story]