Obama Sure Sounds Better About Israel Than McCain...

McCain, Obama positions on Mideast issues - Yahoo! News

"ISRAEL and PALESTINIANS

McCain: Describes himself as strongly pro-Israel and says he would work to maintain Israel's 'qualitative military edge' over Arab states and Iran. Supports President Bush's pledge for $30 billion in U.S. military aid over a decade. Said in March that he supports Jerusalem as 'the capital of Israel,' suggesting he would support current policy that the U.S. embassy should move from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Presidents Clinton and Bush have waived a requirement to move the embassy. Supports negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians to establish an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel.

Obama: Told a pro-Israel lobby group this week that he is a 'true friend of Israel' and part of a bipartisan consensus with McCain that is committed to Israel's security. Would go forward with the $30 billion aid plan. Supports the two-state solution for Israeli-Palestinian peace and says he would get started on Mideast peace issues immediately, instead of late in his presidency. Says an 'undivided' Jerusalem should be the capital of Israel, because other possible solutions are impracticable. Also says the status of the disputed holy city should be a matter for negotiation by both sides."