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09JERUSALEM861
2009-05-28 13:54:00
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Consulate Jerusalem
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JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (05/28): "WHAT OBAMA'S PROMISES
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 JERUSALEM 000861
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STATE PASS BBG
STATE FOR NEA, NEA/IPA, NEA/PPD
WHITE HOUSE FOR PRESS OFFICE, SIT ROOM
NSC
CMC WASHINGTON DC FOR POLAD
JERUSALEM ALSO FOR ICD
LONDON FOR HKANONA AND POL - TSOU
PARIS ALSO FOR POL
ROME FOR MFO
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
SUBJECT: JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (05/28): "WHAT OBAMA'S PROMISES
MIGHT DELIVER"
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Main Stories:
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Secretary Clinton's remarks at the May 27 press conference with
Egyptian Foreign Minister Abu Al-Ghayt in Washington wins lead
coverage in all dailies. Papers highlight Clinton stating that the
U.S. will present a specific proposal to the Palestinians and Israel
to move the peace process forward and that President Obama told
Israeli Premier Netanyahu that all settlement activities must stop
without exception. Papers also highlight Clinton's remarks about
U.S. commitment to a comprehensive, regional peace and two-state
solution. Al-Ayyam runs a front page photo of Clinton and Al-Ghayt
speaking at the press conference.
Al Hayat Al Jadida leads with wire coverage of Palestinian Authority
(PA) President Abbas holding meetings in Washington on May 27 with
Congressmen in preparation for his meeting with President Obama.
All front pages cover the news that also notes Abbas' meeting with
World Bank President Zoellick during which he discussed ways to
"revive" the Palestinian economy and implement Gaza reconstruction.
The World Bank pledged $55 million in support to the PA, according
to all front pages.
Al-Quds' front page reports on a May 27 Israeli military operation
in Aranah village in the northern Jenin Governorate. According to
the story, Israeli military surrounded the village and attacked
civilians.
Al-Ayyam's front page cites Reuters in reporting on comments by
Israeli Premier Netanyahu regarding Palestinian Authority President
Abbas' visit to Washington. The papers highlight Netanyahu's remark
that pressure must also be exerted on the Palestinians to ensure
that they meet their obligations under the American-backed peace
plan. Also according to coverage, Netanyahu pledged to respect
international agreements that Israel has previously signed including
the road map, and added that Israel wants to end the conflict.
Al-Hayat Al-Jadida runs a front page op-ed by Nabil Amr, Palestinian
Authority Ambassador to Egypt under the title "What Obama's promises
might deliver." The author questions Obama's chances of achieving
peace in the region. Please see block quotes for more. Meanwhile,
Al-Hayat Al-Jadida runs an inside page op-ed under the byline of
USAID Mission Director for the West Banka and Gaza Howard Sumka on
the occasion of the International Day for Women's Health. The State
Department-drafted article highlights U.S. commitment to supporting
the Palestinian health sector and Palestinian women's health.
In economic news, Al-Quds runs inside coverage of the opening of a
new branch of the Hirbawi Home Center store in Jenin city on May 27.
Reporting notes that a U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem official
attended the event.
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BLOCK QUOTES:
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 JERUSALEM 000861
SIPDIS
STATE PASS BBG
STATE FOR NEA, NEA/IPA, NEA/PPD
WHITE HOUSE FOR PRESS OFFICE, SIT ROOM
NSC
CMC WASHINGTON DC FOR POLAD
JERUSALEM ALSO FOR ICD
LONDON FOR HKANONA AND POL - TSOU
PARIS ALSO FOR POL
ROME FOR MFO
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
SUBJECT: JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (05/28): "WHAT OBAMA'S PROMISES
MIGHT DELIVER"
--------------
Main Stories:
--------------
Secretary Clinton's remarks at the May 27 press conference with
Egyptian Foreign Minister Abu Al-Ghayt in Washington wins lead
coverage in all dailies. Papers highlight Clinton stating that the
U.S. will present a specific proposal to the Palestinians and Israel
to move the peace process forward and that President Obama told
Israeli Premier Netanyahu that all settlement activities must stop
without exception. Papers also highlight Clinton's remarks about
U.S. commitment to a comprehensive, regional peace and two-state
solution. Al-Ayyam runs a front page photo of Clinton and Al-Ghayt
speaking at the press conference.
Al Hayat Al Jadida leads with wire coverage of Palestinian Authority
(PA) President Abbas holding meetings in Washington on May 27 with
Congressmen in preparation for his meeting with President Obama.
All front pages cover the news that also notes Abbas' meeting with
World Bank President Zoellick during which he discussed ways to
"revive" the Palestinian economy and implement Gaza reconstruction.
The World Bank pledged $55 million in support to the PA, according
to all front pages.
Al-Quds' front page reports on a May 27 Israeli military operation
in Aranah village in the northern Jenin Governorate. According to
the story, Israeli military surrounded the village and attacked
civilians.
Al-Ayyam's front page cites Reuters in reporting on comments by
Israeli Premier Netanyahu regarding Palestinian Authority President
Abbas' visit to Washington. The papers highlight Netanyahu's remark
that pressure must also be exerted on the Palestinians to ensure
that they meet their obligations under the American-backed peace
plan. Also according to coverage, Netanyahu pledged to respect
international agreements that Israel has previously signed including
the road map, and added that Israel wants to end the conflict.
Al-Hayat Al-Jadida runs a front page op-ed by Nabil Amr, Palestinian
Authority Ambassador to Egypt under the title "What Obama's promises
might deliver." The author questions Obama's chances of achieving
peace in the region. Please see block quotes for more. Meanwhile,
Al-Hayat Al-Jadida runs an inside page op-ed under the byline of
USAID Mission Director for the West Banka and Gaza Howard Sumka on
the occasion of the International Day for Women's Health. The State
Department-drafted article highlights U.S. commitment to supporting
the Palestinian health sector and Palestinian women's health.
In economic news, Al-Quds runs inside coverage of the opening of a
new branch of the Hirbawi Home Center store in Jenin city on May 27.
Reporting notes that a U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem official
attended the event.
--------------
BLOCK QUOTES:
--------------
1)Nabil Amr, Palestinian Authority Ambassador to Egypt opines in
Al-Hayat Al-Jadida official daily under the title, "What Obama's
promises might deliver" (05/28): "All previous U.S. administrations
agreed on a formula whereby they made enthusiastic promises to the
Palestinians at the beginning of their terms and then made hollow
apologies when they left office. ...Obama needs to realize that any
delay in [moving the peace process forward]... is like giving
Lieberman a gift by acknowledging that Lieberman has the upper hand
in shaping U.S. Middle East policy... The coming weeks... will prove
whether or not Obama's policy will yield any tangible results or if
we will find ourselves saying, Et tu, Obama?
JERUSALEM 00000861 002 OF 002
Main Stories:
--------------
Secretary Clinton's remarks at the May 27 press conference with
Egyptian Foreign Minister Abu Al-Ghayt in Washington wins lead
coverage in all dailies. Papers highlight Clinton stating that the
U.S. will present a specific proposal to the Palestinians and Israel
to move the peace process forward and that President Obama told
Israeli Premier Netanyahu that all settlement activities must stop
without exception. Papers also highlight Clinton's remarks about
U.S. commitment to a comprehensive, regional peace and two-state
solution. Al-Ayyam runs a front page photo of Clinton and Al-Ghayt
speaking at the press conference.
2) Al-Quds independent daily runs an editorial under the title
"Where is this Israeli extremism taking us?!" (05/28): "No one
disagrees that Israeli policies [influenced by] ... the Israeli
extremist party will lead us to more violence and extremism and
perhaps even an explosion. The policy will also distance us from
peace and stability more than at any previous time, unless someone
puts a stop to it."
MARCHESE
SIPDIS
STATE PASS BBG
STATE FOR NEA, NEA/IPA, NEA/PPD
WHITE HOUSE FOR PRESS OFFICE, SIT ROOM
NSC
CMC WASHINGTON DC FOR POLAD
JERUSALEM ALSO FOR ICD
LONDON FOR HKANONA AND POL - TSOU
PARIS ALSO FOR POL
ROME FOR MFO
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
SUBJECT: JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (05/28): "WHAT OBAMA'S PROMISES
MIGHT DELIVER"
--------------
Main Stories:
--------------
Secretary Clinton's remarks at the May 27 press conference with
Egyptian Foreign Minister Abu Al-Ghayt in Washington wins lead
coverage in all dailies. Papers highlight Clinton stating that the
U.S. will present a specific proposal to the Palestinians and Israel
to move the peace process forward and that President Obama told
Israeli Premier Netanyahu that all settlement activities must stop
without exception. Papers also highlight Clinton's remarks about
U.S. commitment to a comprehensive, regional peace and two-state
solution. Al-Ayyam runs a front page photo of Clinton and Al-Ghayt
speaking at the press conference.
Al Hayat Al Jadida leads with wire coverage of Palestinian Authority
(PA) President Abbas holding meetings in Washington on May 27 with
Congressmen in preparation for his meeting with President Obama.
All front pages cover the news that also notes Abbas' meeting with
World Bank President Zoellick during which he discussed ways to
"revive" the Palestinian economy and implement Gaza reconstruction.
The World Bank pledged $55 million in support to the PA, according
to all front pages.
Al-Quds' front page reports on a May 27 Israeli military operation
in Aranah village in the northern Jenin Governorate. According to
the story, Israeli military surrounded the village and attacked
civilians.
Al-Ayyam's front page cites Reuters in reporting on comments by
Israeli Premier Netanyahu regarding Palestinian Authority President
Abbas' visit to Washington. The papers highlight Netanyahu's remark
that pressure must also be exerted on the Palestinians to ensure
that they meet their obligations under the American-backed peace
plan. Also according to coverage, Netanyahu pledged to respect
international agreements that Israel has previously signed including
the road map, and added that Israel wants to end the conflict.
Al-Hayat Al-Jadida runs a front page op-ed by Nabil Amr, Palestinian
Authority Ambassador to Egypt under the title "What Obama's promises
might deliver." The author questions Obama's chances of achieving
peace in the region. Please see block quotes for more. Meanwhile,
Al-Hayat Al-Jadida runs an inside page op-ed under the byline of
USAID Mission Director for the West Banka and Gaza Howard Sumka on
the occasion of the International Day for Women's Health. The State
Department-drafted article highlights U.S. commitment to supporting
the Palestinian health sector and Palestinian women's health.
In economic news, Al-Quds runs inside coverage of the opening of a
new branch of the Hirbawi Home Center store in Jenin city on May 27.
Reporting notes that a U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem official
attended the event.
--------------
BLOCK QUOTES:
--------------
1)Nabil Amr, Palestinian Authority Ambassador to Egypt opines in
Al-Hayat Al-Jadida official daily under the title, "What Obama's
promises might deliver" (05/28): "All previous U.S. administrations
agreed on a formula whereby they made enthusiastic promises to the
Palestinians at the beginning of their terms and then made hollow
apologies when they left office. ...Obama needs to realize that any
delay in [moving the peace process forward]... is like giving
Lieberman a gift by acknowledging that Lieberman has the upper hand
in shaping U.S. Middle East policy... The coming weeks... will prove
whether or not Obama's policy will yield any tangible results or if
we will find ourselves saying, Et tu, Obama?
JERUSALEM 00000861 002 OF 002
Main Stories:
--------------
Secretary Clinton's remarks at the May 27 press conference with
Egyptian Foreign Minister Abu Al-Ghayt in Washington wins lead
coverage in all dailies. Papers highlight Clinton stating that the
U.S. will present a specific proposal to the Palestinians and Israel
to move the peace process forward and that President Obama told
Israeli Premier Netanyahu that all settlement activities must stop
without exception. Papers also highlight Clinton's remarks about
U.S. commitment to a comprehensive, regional peace and two-state
solution. Al-Ayyam runs a front page photo of Clinton and Al-Ghayt
speaking at the press conference.
2) Al-Quds independent daily runs an editorial under the title
"Where is this Israeli extremism taking us?!" (05/28): "No one
disagrees that Israeli policies [influenced by] ... the Israeli
extremist party will lead us to more violence and extremism and
perhaps even an explosion. The policy will also distance us from
peace and stability more than at any previous time, unless someone
puts a stop to it."
MARCHESE