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January 7, 2009
Israel and Palestinian Authority reportedly accept peace plan; Hamas says they prefer war
Rallies and Villagairosa appearance highlight local support for Israel
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and other city officials joined with leaders of the Jewish community and pro-Israel demonstrators this week in a show of solidarity with Israel during its Gaza operation.
\”[Israel] must act against the Hamas leaders targeting the innocent. And it must be allowed to exercise its right and responsibility to defend itself,\” Villaraigosa said Monday.
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Diplomats seek cease-fire as Gaza fighting rages [VIDEO]
In the second week of the war in Gaza, with Israeli ground troops poised to intensify their actions against Hamas militants, weapons stores and rocket-launching sites, diplomatic efforts to end the fighting gathered pace.
Can war bring peace?
I\’ve never met a right-wing Jew who doesn\’t want peace. The divisive question is always: How do we get there? By being forceful and hard-nosed, or flexible and understanding?
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