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Barack Obama's ascent to the presidency of the United States has raised an instinctive concern in Israel that no supportive statements, favorable voting record in the Senate, or even a short visit in July could dispel. Most Israelis supported John McCain, viewing him as a friendlier candidate. Why?

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