Bush Says U.S. Would Defend Israel Militarily
President Bush said yesterday the United States would defend Israel militarily if necessary against Iran, a statement that appeared to be his most explicit commitment to Israel’s defense. In an interview with Reuters, Bush said he is concerned about Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s “menacing talk” about Israel, such as his comments denying the Holocaust and saying Israel should be wiped off the map. Full Story