The most recent programs for the Israel Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1017 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 10:28:16 GMT Denis Brian talked about his book, [The Elected and the Chosen: Why American Presidents Have Supported Jews and Israel], in which he discusses the historic support given to Jews and Israel by American presidents. Mr. Brian spoke at the Baywinds Community Association in West Palm Beach, Florida. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312199-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312199-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Lauren Fiet, Tali Graham, and Eunice Baek's video, [Game of Risk: Israel and Iran], was one of the middle school section third prize-winning videos in C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest. They were eighth graders at Farragut Middle School in Knoxville, Tennessee. The local cable company was Charter Communications. C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest was an annual national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary on a specific theme. In the 2013 contest participants were asked to send a message to the president on the issue they consider most important in 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311538-13 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311538-13 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists spoke about recently declassified intelligence reports from the 1973 Arab-Israeli War. They talked about factors that led to the missed call on the Arab-Israeli War of 1973 and considered how lessons learned from "intelligence failures," intelligence gathering methods, as well as past and current assessments on the Middle East. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310764-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310764-3 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists spoke about recently declassified intelligence reports from the 1973 Arab-Israeli War.*They talked about factors that led to the missed call on the Arab-Israeli War of 1973 and considered how lessons learned from "intelligence failures," intelligence gathering methods, as well as past and current assessments on the Middle East.*They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310764-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310764-2 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former CIA officials talked about the role of intelligence and information contained in CIA-declassified documents related to the 1973 Arab-Israeli war. Andrew Liepman described the lessons he learned from intelligence analysis and the relationship between intelligence and policymakers. Charles Allen gave first-hand accounts of working with the CIA and analyzed the implications of the declassified documents. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310764-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310764-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to a crowd of students and dignitaries at the Jerusalem Convention Center after meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu the day before and Palestinian Authority President Abbas earlier in the day. He urged young Israelis to pressure their leaders to seek peace with Palestinians while acknowledging the Jewish state's historical right to exist and defend itself from continuing threats. Speaking in English and Hebrew, he prompted a standing ovation when he declared that those who adhere to the ideology of rejecting Israel's right to exist might as well reject the Earth beneath them and the sky above, because Israel is not going anywhere. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311641-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311641-2 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a joint news conference. Topics included Iran's nuclear program, the two-state solution for peace, and U.S. policy toward Syria. The news conference took place during President Obama's first trip to Israel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311628-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311628-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Israeli President Shimon Peres addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France. He said that the "greatest danger to peace in the world today is the Iranian regime". He also discussed the European Union's relationship with Israel and the ongoing efforts for peace in the Middle East. He also stated said the U.S. and European Union were "good partners for peace." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311477-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311477-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the annual American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference in the Washington Convention Center live by satellite from Israel. He warned that time was running out for Iran to halt its nuclear program, reiterating his "red line" warning and saying that to stop Iran "sanctions must be coupled with a clear and credible military threat." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311284-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311284-3 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Joe Biden reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to Israel, noting new threats Israel faced from the destabilization of Egypt to Iran's nuclear program. This was a session of the annual American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference held in the Washington Convention Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311284-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311284-2 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senators McCain (R-AZ) and Gillibrand (D-NY) spoke about U.S. relations with Israel. Senator McCain criticized the Obama administration for allowing too many concessions to Iran and promoting the notion that Israel and the U.S. were not in complete agreement, saying "There can be no daylight between the U.S. and Israel." They were joined by is a retired deputy commander of the Israeli Air Force. Dan Senor moderated. This was a session of the annual American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference held in the Washington Convention Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311284-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311284-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Senator Chuck Hagel continued testimony on his nomination to be secretary of defense.*Among the topics he addressed were military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, his opinions and votes on military operations, U.S. relations with Israel, projected Defense Department budget cuts, service by openly gay and lesbian personnel, Iranian nuclear development programs, and future roles for the U.S. military. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-3 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Ambassador to Israel Samuel Lewis, former State Department negotiator Aaron David Miller, and others talked about the relationship between President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, the impact of Iran's nuclear program, and prospects for a peace agreement with Palestinians. Guy Raz moderated. During the program, Natan Sachs was misidentified on screen as Nathan Sachs. "Allies at Odds: Obama, Netanyahu, and The State of U.S. - Israeli Relations" was part of the National Conversation series at the Wilson Center, co-sponsored by National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310690-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310690-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Senator Chuck Hagel continued testimony on his nomination to be secretary of defense. Among the topics he addressed were military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, his opinions and votes on military operations, U.S. relations with Israel, projected Defense Department budget cuts, service by openly gay and lesbian personnel, Iranian nuclear development programs, and future roles for the U.S. military. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-2 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Senator Chuck Hagel testified on his nomination to be secretary of defense. Among the topics he addressed were military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, his opinions and votes on military operations, U.S. relations with Israel, projected Defense Department budget cuts, service by openly gay and lesbian personnel, Iranian nuclear development programs, and future roles for the U.S. military. He was introduced at the hearing by former Senators John Warner (R-VA) and Sam Nunn (D-NC). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Lela Gilbert talked about her book, [Saturday Perople, Sunday People: Israel Through the Eyes of a Christian Sojurner], in which she chronicles her experiences in Israel, where she lived, on and off, since 2006. She also talked about the hundreds of thousands of Jews who were driven out of Muslim countries between 1948 and 1970 and the parallel experiences of Christians today. This event was hosted by the Hudson Institute in Washington, DC. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309891-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309891-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Patrick Tyler talked about his book, [Fortress Israel: The Inside Story of the Military Elite Who Run the Country - And Why They Can't Make Peace], in which he reveals the influence that Israeli military leaders have had in shaping Israeli government policy since the country's founding. During this event hosted by the New America Foundation in Washington, DC, Mr. Tyler was joined by New America Foundation National Security Studies Program director, Peter Bergen. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309644-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309644-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author Norman Finkelstein talked about his book, [Knowing Too Much: Why the American Jewish Romance with Israel Is Coming to an End], in which he argues that the decades-long support for Israel by liberal American Jews is declining due to now overwhelming evidence that the Israeli government's treatment of the Palestinians is unjustified. During this event, Mr. Finkelstein was joined by Anna Baltzer, author of [Witness in Palestine]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309751-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309751-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivered the keynote address at a forum on U.S.-Israel relations. Clinton criticized Israel for its announcement that it would create 3,000 new homes in Israeli-occupied lands which she said would "set back the cause of a negotiated peace." She also talked about the Iranian nuclear threat saying we will not talk "indefinitely" and that the "window for negotiation will not stay open forever." She also criticized Egypt (with its ambassador to the U.S. in the room) for its draft constitution despite a lack of consensus and protests from its people, adding that democracy "only begins with elections." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309709-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309709-2 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman spoke at a forum on U.S.-Israel relations. He talked about the economic challenges that face Palestinians which he called a major impediment to peace in the region. He also commented on the Iranian nuclear threat and the recent U.N. General Assembly vote that upgrades the status of the Palestinian Authority. This forum was hosted by the Brooking Institution's Saban Center for Middle East Policy. This event began with introductory remarks by Brookings Vice President and former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309709-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309709-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak conducted a joint press conference. Defense Minister Barak re-emphasized that Palestine's decision to apply for statehood status in the United Nations was a mistake. Other topics included the recent Israeli-Gaza conflict and Iran's nuclear program. He said that a military option would never be taken off the table. Secretary Panetta presented the soon to be retiring Minister Barak with a medal and picture. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309689-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309689-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Shibley Telhami discussed the latest developments in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, including multiple cease-fire announcements. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Bobbi Jackson read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309558-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309558-3 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley interviewed former Obama administration Middle East adviser Dennis Ross. Mr. Ross said 2013 would be a critical year in curtailing Iran's nuclear ambitions. This interview was part of a conference hosted by the World Affairs Councils of America. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309359-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309359-3 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tevi Troy and Hank Sheinkopf discussed the history of U.S.-Israel relations under the administrations of Presidents George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush and the Jewish vote. They responded to questions from members of the audience. The tenth national conference of The David S. Wyman Institute for Holocaust Studies, "The Jewish Vote, the Holocaust, and Israel," was held at Fordham University Law School. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308192-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308192-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Danny Danon, deputy speaker of the Knesset and chairman of the World Likud Organization, argued that Israel will never reach its security and foreign policy goals while under the wing of the United States, which he says does not always have Israel's best interest at heart. He responded to questions from members of the audience at Politics and Prose Bookstore. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308061-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308061-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly. He called for global action against Iran's nuclear program and said the world had until the next summer to stop weapons development. He used a diagram of a cartoon-like bomb to show the progress Iran had made, saying it had already completed the first stage of uranium enrichment. He then he pulled out a red marker and drew a red line across what he said was a threshold Iran was approaching and which Israel could not tolerate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308419-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308419-3 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch and Representative Bob Turner (R-NY) talked about the role of Jewish voters in the 2012 elections. The tenth national conference of The David S. Wyman Institute for Holocaust Studies, "The Jewish Vote, the Holocaust, and Israel," was held at Fordham University Law School. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308192-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308192-2 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Lieutenant General Dan Haloutz talked about security in Israel and Iran's nuclear program. He also responded to questions from the audience. In his remarks he said that the best approach to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons was diplomatic talks and tougher sanctions. He said he did not support setting a deadline, or creating "red lines," as was suggested when Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said "those in the international community who refuse to draw a red line on Iran have no moral right to draw a red line for Israel." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308105-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308105-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Howard Berman and Senator Barbara Boxer spoke to reporters after President Obama signed the U.S.-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307301-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307301-3 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama signed the U.S.-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act, a bipartisan law passed recently by Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307301-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307301-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense George Little held a press briefing. He focused on a meeting between Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak. Following their meeting, Secretary Panetta issued a statement saying the U.S. planed to give Israel an extra $70 million that Jerusalem requested this year for short-range missile defense program called "Iron Dome." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306080-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306080-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ambassador Michael Oren talked about the unique relationship between the U.S. and Israel, their shared history, and future growth together. During his remarks several students walked out in protest of Israeli policies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305725-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305725-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Steven Simon spoke about a number of issues in the Middle East including the violence in Syria, Egypt's on-going political transition, and Iran's nuclear program. He also said that the Obama administration had done significantly more than previous administrations to defend Israel's security. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305723-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305723-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Newt Gingrich spoke at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference. He remarked commented on U.S. support for Israel's security. In commenting on Iran's potential nuclear program, he said the "red line is now" and not the morning a bomb goes off. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304772-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304772-6 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Defense Secretary Leon Panetta spoke at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference. He commented on U.S.-Israel relations, describing ties as tighter than any time during his three decades in government. He also talked about U.S. policy against Iran saying that "military action is the last alternative when all else fails, but make no mistake we will act if we have to." An AIPAC video was shown before Secretary Panetta's speech. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304772-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304772-5 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mitt Romney spoke at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference. He criticized the Obama administration's approach to Israel on dealing with Iran's suspected nuclear program saying, "Israel does not need public lectures about how to weigh decisions of war and peace but it needs our support." Before Governor Romney's speech, an AIPAC video was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304772-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304772-4 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) spoke at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference. In talking about U.S.-Israel relations, he said there should not be any "wiggle room" between a Republican and Democrat when it comes to the state of Israel and its security. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304772-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304772-3 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rick Santorum spoke at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference. He criticized the Obama administration, European countries, Russia, and China for offering to resume talks with Iran on its suspected nuclear program. In addition, he stated that the U.S needs to set forth a clear ultimatum to the Iranian government on its nuclear program. Before Mr. Santorum's speech a short video was shown with Kadima Party Chair Tzipi Livni was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304772-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304772-2 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senate Armed Services Committee Chair Carl Levin (D-MI) spoke at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference. He acknowledged his support for President Obama's work on U.S.-Israel relations and actions against Iran. He also commented on the importance of the commitment of U.S. funding, expertise, and assistance to Israel on missile defense. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304772-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304772-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference. He said that Israel could not afford to wait much longer for diplomacy and sanctions to deter Iran's nuclear program, noting that sanctions were hurting Iran's economy but Tehran's nuclear program continued to move forward. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304740-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304740-7 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference. In her remarks she responded to calls from Republican leaders for military action against Iran's nuclear program, saying that rigorous sanctions should be given time to take effect. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304740-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304740-6 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference. In his remarks he called for the U.S. to use overwhelming force against Iran if it began enriching uranium to weapons grade levels. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304740-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304740-102 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke to reporters before a meeting at the White House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304745-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304745-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Howard Kohr spoke at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference. He talked about Iran's nuclear program, saying the Obama administration has done more than any previous administration to stop it. A video was shown following Mr. Kohr's speech. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304740-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304740-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former model and business executive Kathy Ireland spoke at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference. She talked about going to Israel with members of her Church, saying Americans and the world owed Israel "an unpayable debt." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304740-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304740-2 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at the annual meeting of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee abut U.S. relations with Israel and the situation in the Middle East. In his remarks he outlined his administration's policies in the region and cautioned against any premature military action against Iran and its nuclear program, but also said that America was ready to strike Iran should sanctions fail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304719-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304719-3 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Israeli President Shimon Peres spoke about relations between the U.S. and Israel, and the threat posed by Iran to regional security. He called the Iranian government an "evil, cruel, morally corrupt regime" based on destruction, adding that it was "an affront to human dignity." He also praised President Obama for his stand against the Iranian nuclear program, agreeing that it would be premature to take military action. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304719-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304719-2 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT As the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) convention began in Washington D.C., David Makovsky discussed American and Israeli relations. The looming tensions between Iran and the West and possible military action drove the conversation. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304735-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304735-4 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions. He told reporters the Obama administration remains committed to Israel in their determination to keep Iran from getting a nuclear weapon. He also confirmed that the president phoned Georgetown University student Sandra Fluke to express his support after Rush Limbaugh called her a "slut" for her testimony to Congress on contraception. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304708-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304708-101 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Middle East experts talked about the impact of a nuclear-armed Iran on the Middle East region and the world. The panelists focused much of their discussion on the differing policies between the U.S. and Israel in dealing with Iran. Former Israeli Deputy Defense Foreign Minister said despite media reports, Israel is not "trigger happy" about attacking Iran. The program includes questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304533-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304533-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT