Barak Ravid, Haaretz Correspondent: Israeli official: U.S. intervention in minor Palestinian issues could damage ties
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Title:Damn Yankees!
Name:Mark of Lewiston
City: LewistonState: USA
The actual job of American diplomats at the consulate and at the Embassy is to represent the interests of the USA and Americans. Among other things, the Fulbrights are an American interest.

The job of representing Israeli interests is that of Israel government.

After 7+ years of ignoring American interests in the region, it`s refreshing to see an American diplomat representing American interests.

We don`t have in this report all the facts, like Ashrawi`s citizenship status. If her mother is Rice`s friend, it`s likely she`s an American by birth.

Lola shouldn`t always get what Lola wants.