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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Israeli Minister of Defense Amir Peretz conduct a press conference in Tel Aviv, Israel, April 18, 2007. Gates is in Israel to meet with Israeli leaders and discuss the Middle East conflict.

GATES IN ISRAEL

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Israeli Minister of Defense Amir Peretz conduct a press conference in Tel Aviv, Israel, April 18, 2007. Gates is in Israel to meet with Israeli leaders and discuss the Middle East conflict.

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