Israel 'risking support on Iran' ATFP World Press Roundup Article from BBC News April 24, 2009 - 12:00am Israel risks losing Arab support against Iran if it does not make progress on the Palestinian issue, says US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Mrs Clinton told legislators in Washington that the two issues "go hand-in-hand". Israel considers a nuclear-armed Iran as its main threat. Unlike his predecessor, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not voiced support for a Palestinian state alongside Israel, a key Arab demand. » Read more

Remarks by His Majesty King Abdullah II Centre for Strategic and International Studies ATFP World Press Roundup Article from April 24, 2009 - 12:00am In the Name of God, the Most Merciful, the Compassionate, Thank you, General Scowcroft. I am delighted to be with all of you this afternoon. CSIS has been a tremendous source of understanding about the important relationship between the Middle East and the United States. It is an honour to be invited to join in your dialogue. My friends, » Read more

Clinton Counters Israeli Stance on Palestinians and Iran ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Center For Strategic & International Studies by Glenn Kessler - April 24, 2009 - 12:00am Progress on establishing a Palestinian state must go "hand-in-hand" with efforts to stem Iranian influence in the Middle East, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said yesterday, implicitly rejecting the emerging position of the new Israeli government. » Read more