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Palestinians “Stunned” To Receive
Obama’s First Presidential Overseas Phone Call Globe and
Mail - Canada January 21,
2009 JERUSALEM — U.S. President Barack Obama's first full
day in office certainly made a big impression on some people. His first
action – the suspension of the Guantanamo system for alleged Islamic
terrorists – caught the attention of Muslims around the world. And his first
overseas telephone call, to Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas,
stunned Palestinians and many Israelis as well. “We were not expecting such a quick call from
President Obama, but we knew how serious he is about the Palestinian
problem,” said a very excited Yasser Abed Rabbo, a senior adviser to Mr.
Abbas. (Read More) 
The World Celebrates America’s
New President Obama A Collection of Front Page Story/Photos from Major Global Newspapers  UN Secretary General Ban Tells
Israel to Open Gaza Borders The Financial TimesJanuary 20, 2009 The United
Nations secretary-general called on Israel on Tuesday to reopen the borders
with the Gaza Strip immediately to allow the free movement of Palestinian
people and goods. (Read More)  Tova Tzimuki Ynet News – Tel Aviv, Israel January 19, 2009 IDF officers intending to travel to
Europe, whether for business or pleasure, have been advised to contact the
Judge Advocate General's Office prior to leaving Israel; and some may be instructed not to leave the country. The advisory has been issued
following Israel's concern that international arrest warrants may be issued
against officers who were involved in the Israeli
offensive in Gaza, on charges of war crimes. Jerusalem has reportedly received
several reports suggesting international human rights groups are in the
process of gathering evidence in the form of photos and testimonials, with
the intent of filing suits both with the International Court of Justice (ICJ)
in The Hague and in local European courts. (Read More)  Livni's Belgium Trip Almost
Cancelled Due to War Crimes Lawsuit Concerns Roni Sofer Ynet News – Tel Aviv, Israel January 21, 2009 Israel's concerns about possible international
lawsuits following Operation Cast Lead is apparently growing, as even the
fate of Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni's trip to Brussels remained vague
until the very last minute, fearing she may face legal action in Belgium for
alleged war crimes. (Read More)  Mazuz: Israel bracing for slew of
lawsuits over Gaza Invasion Attorney general says legal system preparing
for wave of international lawsuits over Israeli offensive in Gaza; adds Judge
Advocate General involved in every operational decision Aviad
Glickman Ynet News – Tel Aviv, Israel January 19, 2009 "We are preparing for a wave of international lawsuits over
the operation in Gaza," said Attorney General Menachem Mazuz Sunday. "That in
itself is nothing new. I can only assume that following the events, we will
have more intensive and focused work ahead of us." Speaking at a Jerusalem Center for Ethics conference, Mazuz
stressed that the Judge Advocate General was involved in the authorization
process of every strike in Operation Cast Lead, but that the final decision was
still at the hands of the IDF. (Read More)  US Accused of Killing 25 Afghan
Civilians in Raid on “Militants” Saeed Shah
(in Islamabad) January 22, 2009 The US military is investigating claims that more
than two dozen Afghan civilians were killed during an attack on militants.
The issue has badly undermined support for the international coalition and
President Hamid Karzai. As Karzai seeks re-election later this year, he has
used the issue of civilian deaths to try to distance himself from the west
and has repeatedly called for more care to be taken by coalition troops. (Read More)  The Impact of Obama's Latest
Excellent DOJ Appointments Glenn GreenwaldSalon.com January 20, 2008  Suspicions Confirmed, Republican Lawmakers Are “Closet”
Torturers Senate Republicans Delay Holder Vote Over
Torture Views David Lightman
and Marisa Taylor McClatchy
Newspapers Wednesday 21
January 2009 Attorney
General nominee Eric Holder's nomination has been delayed because of his
views on torture. Washington - Key Republicans delayed a vote
on Wednesday on the confirmation of attorney general nominee Eric Holder in
part over concerns that he views Bush administration interrogation practices
as torture. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, a senior member
of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said he wanted to know more after Holder
sidestepped questions about whether he intends to prosecute officials who
condoned or carried out the interrogations. "He's been very
ambiguous," Cornyn told reporters. " (Read More)  Abraham Lincoln: Unqualified
President to National Hero (Video)
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