Israeli military moves bother Bush, who still vows support

Saturday, April 27, 2002

CRAWFORD, Texas -- Pressured by Arab critics and defied by Israel, President Bush voiced exasperation Friday with fresh Israeli offensives but said U.S. support for the Jewish state is unequivocal. "We will not allow Israel to be crushed," he said.

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