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Subscribe to RSSNBC's Domenico Montanaro reports on what the continued fighting in Gaza could mean politically for President Obama, U.S. foreign policy, and the balance of power in the Middle East.
YAKOTA AFB, Japan — President Barack Obama spoke with Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi for the third time in a 24-hour period while flying back from a trip to southeast Asia aboard Air Force One.
Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes said the call was to continue the discussions both presidents have had about Egypt's ability to help end the rocket-fire in Gaza.
"He also underscored that President Morsi's efforts reinforce the important role that President Morsi and Egypt play on behalf of regional security and the pursuit of broader peace between the Palestinians and Israelis," Rhodes said of the call, which occurred en route a refueling stop in Japan following Obama's three-day trip overseas.
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This call comes as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton makes her way to the region to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, along with Palestinian and Egyptian leaders. It is unclear about whether she will sit down with Morsi while in the Middle East.
Rhodes said the president has made clear that the primary objective at this moment is the deescalation of violence, and commended Morsi for sharing that goal.
"Without an end to rocket fire into Israel from Gaza, Israel can't be assured of the security of its people," Rhodes said.
The president believes the "preferred outcome" of all of the leaders involved is an end to the loss of life in the region.
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"preferred outcome" --- Mr President, in case you do not know, the PREFERRED OUTCOME is the establishment of an INDEPENDENT PALESTINIAN STATE with the borders defined by the UNITED NATIONS back then. Do you get it? THAT'S THE "preferred outcome", not just PEACE FOR ISRAEL.
Obama: Damn it! Pick up the phone! I can apologize like no one else and order drone attacks without congressional support! Why won't he take my calls?? *sniff*
Morisi is doing exactly what those foolish conservatives said he would do. Hope the Egyptians enjoyed their months of freedom.
Obama to Morsi, "please sir, I will up your welfare by $billions if you just reverse your current grab for power, it's ruining my image and credibility worldwide." People think I'm the Middle East Disaster in Chief...................the Benghazi Failure didn't help a bit.
Obama to Morsi...Hey cool it dude...We can't let the world know what OUR brotherhood is really up to..Come to Chicago and I'll teach you how it's really done. I'll even let you borrow my propaganda minister Axlerod..he can make you think Crisco is butter..promise. He did it for me...see, the fools bought it AGAIN. Ain't nothing stopping me now..I got's lots of leeway..fer sure.
Sounds like things are desperate behind the scenes- 3 calls in 24 hours. This truce/ruse will fail and rockets will be flying again. Before long this ongoing fiasco will swell into WWIII- it's only a matter of time
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