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The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release May 31, 2010
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel
“This morning between 10:00 and 10:15 AM CDT, the President spoke by phone with Prime Minister Netanyahu. He said he understood the Prime Minister’s decision to return immediately to Israel to deal with today’s events. They agreed to reschedule their meeting at the first opportunity. The President expressed deep regret at the loss of life in today’s incident, and concern for the wounded, many of whom are being treated in Israeli hospitals. The President also expressed the importance of learning all the facts and circumstances around this morning’s tragic events as soon as possible.”
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http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3897084,00.html
Obama discusses Mideast state with Canadian PM
Published: 05.31.10, 23:28 / Israel News
US President Barack Obama held a phone conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the two discussed current affairs in the Middle East following the IDF raid on the Gaza sail. The conversation was held shortly after Harper met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Ottawa. (AFP)