What Do Obama’s Foreign Policy Appointments Tell Us About Future of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict?

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Depends on if you’re considering General James Jones, likely National Security Advisor in the upcoming Obama Administration, or Senator Hillary Clinton, likely Secretary of State. Their professional histories send conflicting messages about Obama’s intentions in the region. Check out Eli Lake in TNR for more.