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Obama: Jerusalem will be capital of Israel
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| July 23, 2008 Obama: Jerusalem will be capital of Israel
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(NECN: Sderot, Israel) - Barack Obama says as an American and a friend of Israel, "we stand with all the people of Israel." The Democratic presidential candidate says, "Jerusalem will be the capital of Israel."
Obama spoke at a press conference in Sderot, near the Gaza border Wednesday. The city has been a frequent target of rocket attacks from Palestinian militants.
"Peace cannot be purchased by putting Israel's security at risk," said Obama.
In Obama's words: "America must always stand up for Israel's right to defend itself against those who threaten its people."
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