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U.S. Official Discusses Gaza Policy A U.S. official talks about the continuing crisis in Gaza and the U.S. plans to give aid money to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Critics say this strategy will isolate Gaza and add to growing Islamic extremism.

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U.S. Official Discusses Gaza Policy

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U.S. Diplomat C. David Welch on Gaza Policy

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The crisis on the Gaza Strip is continuing, and the U.S. has promised to give financial aid to President Mahmoud Abbas in the West Bank.

But critics say this will isolate Gaza and add to growing Islamic extremism.

U.S. Diplomat C. David Welch on Gaza Policy

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C. David Welch, assistant secretary at the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, talks with Anthony Brooks about the situation in Gaza.