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Obama: Since We All Know That Engagement With Iran Won't Work, How About A US Nuclear Umbrella For Israel?
Knowing How generous: U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's administration will offer Israel a "nuclear umbrella" against the threat of a nuclear attack by Iran, a well-placed American source said earlier this week. The source, who is close to the new administration, said the U.S. will declare ...
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