Peres: Israel Needs US for Existence

Israeli President Shimon Peres has acknowledged that Israel's existence depends on its friendship with the United States.

"We cannot exist alone. For our existence we need the friendship of the United States of America. It doesn't sound easy, but this is the truth," he said.

In a speech to Jewish leaders on Thursday evening broadcast by Israel Army Radio, Peres urged the Israelis to try to meet US demands in order to be assured of their existence.'

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