1.  Define the following terms as used in the article:
--in lieu of, credible, unilateral (paragraph 2)
--mullahs (3)
--on the cusp, sanctions (4)
--consolidate (13)

2.  On what two issues did President Bush compliment Israeli Prime Minister Olmert yesterday?

3.  President Bush and PM Olmert prefer to work with the Palestinian Arabs through diplomatic means.  But if _________________ then they will ______________________.

4.  Paragraphs 3-6 deal with the theat posed by Iran (to Israel and the world).
a) What are the Shahab-3 missiles that Iran currently posseses capable of doing?
b) Why do Israelis believe that Iran tested the Shahab-3 yesterday?  What does this imply?
c) What would prevent the U.N. from imposing sanctions against Iran?

5.  a) What is the Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act? 
b) What was the result of yesterday's vote on the Act?

6.  a) To what does the Arabic term "houdna" refer? (found in
paragraph 9)
b) In what context did Palestinian PM Haniyeh use this term?

7.  Do you support President Bush's policy on Israel and the Palestinian Authority?  Explain your answer.