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Bush Calls for End to Israeli 'Occupation'

Says 'swiss cheese' state won't do for Palestine

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 10, 2008 11:35 AM CST

(Newser) – In a historic visit to the West Bank, President Bush today called on Israel to “end the occupation that began in 1967,” to make way for a Palestinian state. He also said that state would have to be contiguous. “Swiss cheese isn’... Read full story »

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