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Invasion of Gaza by Israel comes at delicate time for Washington

 

Published 1/5/2009 at L.A. Times - Politics

Higher casualties from a ground assault could increase international pressure on the U.S. as its leadership is in flux. > Israel's ground invasion of the Gaza Strip has abruptly increased the stakes for Washington at an awkward moment when President Bush's power is ebbing and his successor is choosing to remain on the sidelines. (link)

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