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Last update - 09:43 27/10/2009
Obama: Israel-Jordan accord proves peace always possible
By Natasha Mozgovaya, Haaretz Correspondent
Tags: Israel News, Obama, Jordan 

U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday marked the 15th anniversary of a peace treaty between Jordan and Israel by saying that the accord was a reminder that peace is always possible.

"As we honor this historic event, we remember that peace is always possible despite seemingly insurmountable obstacles," said Obama in a statement released by the White House.

King Hussein of Jordan and Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin signed the treaty in 1994 near the Israeli-Jordanian border.
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"The courage of King Hussein and Prime Minister Rabin demonstrated that a commitment to communication, cooperation, and genuine reconciliation can help change the course of history," Obama added.

He also lauded the leaders for standing together in the interest of common progress.

The president added: "As we work with Arabs and Israelis to expand the circle of peace, we take inspiration from what Jordan and Israel achieved fifteen years ago, knowing that the destination is worthy of the struggle."

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      1.   Silly 10:26  |  Peter 27/10/09
      2.   Peace Treaty with Jordan is only on paper! 10:58  |  Jordanian 27/10/09
      3.   Beautiful words but nonsense. Obama has ... 11:28  |  Mark 27/10/09
      4.   has obarmy any idea of the reality of this agreement ? 11:50  |  vhardman 27/10/09
      5.   I guess He didn`t hear the news 12:41  |  Jackie 27/10/09
      6.   Hardman 13:12  |  Peter 27/10/09
      7.   False comparison 13:54  |  Jan Elshout 27/10/09
      8.   There is rather intense pressure 18:41  |  Mark Lincoln 27/10/09
      9.   Peace Possible, but Jordan Not Occupied 19:40  |  Vladek 27/10/09
      10.   Israel bent over backwards while Jordan offers nothing 19:52  |  Chaim Ben Kahan 27/10/09
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