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Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Clinton urges Arabs to make gestures now toward Israel

Published: 07.15.09

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday urged Arab states to make immediate gestures toward Israel in a bid to improve prospects for Middle East peace.


"We are asking those who embrace the (2002 Saudi-sponsored peace) proposal to take meaningful steps now," Clinton said after urging the Arabs to "prepare their publics to embrace peace and accept Israel's place in the region." (AFP)

Community welcomes Judy Deutch as President of the Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines

At the Jewish Federation's annual meeting on July 12th, Judy Deutch was installed as President. She succeeds Neil Salowitz in the position.



Pictured: On behalf of the Federation, Judy thanks out-going President Neil Salowitz for his exemplary service.