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Israeli Leaders Meet with U.S. Defense Secretary Gates

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Iran will be top priority for Defense Secretary Gates as he meets with Israeli leaders. Joining The Takeaway is Ethan Bronner, New York Times Jerusalem Bureau Chief, and Judith Kipper, Director of Institute of World Affairs’ Middle East Programs.

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This week’s Agenda with Marcus Mabry and Jonathan Marcus

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George Mitchell’s Road Map to Mideast Peace

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U.S. Envoy George Mitchell heads to Israel in new bid for peace

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North Africa and peace in the Middle East

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Face off: Gerry Adams on George Mitchell

Global Politics

The Takeaway talks with the leader of Sinn Fein, Gerry Adams. He joins us to give his perspective on facing Mitchell and what Mitchell faces in the current conflict in the Middle East.

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President appoints envoys to troubled regions

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President Obama visited the State Department, appointing two special envoys to troubled regions. The New York Times’ Mark Landler joins us with a look at these two appointments and what they say about the new President’s foreign policy strategy.

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Obama babysteps into the fray in the Middle East

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President Obama immediately named former Senate majority leader George Mitchell as special envoy to the Middle East and former United Nations ambassador Richard Holbrooke as envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan, making it clear foreign policy is a priority.

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The East Jerusalem issue

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US Middle East envoy George Mitchell has postponed a visit to Israel amid a continuing quarrel over Israel’s decision to build more Jewish homes in East Jerusalem. Tension remains high. The World’s Matthew Bell chronicles the story.

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President names two special envoys

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Anchor Lisa Mullins has details on President Obama’s naming today of two special envoys. Former US ambassador Richard Holbrooke will be focusing on relations with Afghanistan and Pakistan. Former Senator George Mitchell will work on Middle East peace.