Correspondence regarding Rob McKenna's sign-on letter to Secretary of State Clinton in full support of Israel in Gaza

Sunday, July 19, 2009

June 4, '09 - email to Israeli Consul General immediately after radio interview

Akivs Tor

Consul General

Consulate of Israel to the Pacific Northwest

456 Montgomery St.

San Francisco, CA 94104

Web: wwwIsraeliconsulate.org

From: Sytman, Dan (ATG)
Sent,- Thursday, June 04, 2009 12:01 PM
To: Israeli Consulate, Consul's General Office

Subject: Meeting request

Mr, Tor,

I am writing to request a phone call in the next few weeks between you or someone you recommend and Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna.

In March, AG McKenna co-signed a letter to Sec. Clinton, The letter supports Israel's actions in Gaza. The letter may be found here: http://www.cpjnews.com/State%20Attorney%20General%20Letter%20March%202009.pdf

Since March, AG McKenna has been criticized by anti-Israel groups in our state. Here is some of the criticism that has been posted online:

http://www.fpif.org/fpiftxt/6150

http://www.maxajl.com/?p=1276

http://www.ufppc.org/content/view/8604/34/

We would like advice about how to counter certain arguments, most prominently, the accusation that Israel has blocked the entry of humanitarian supplies into Gaza. We are aware that Israel has actually done quite a bit to ensure that medica! supplies are able to enter. However, we'd love to have supporting data. AG McKenna will be meeting some of these groups - including the parents of Rachel Corrie - in July, He would love to speak with you before that meeting.

Thank you for your time,

Dan Sytman

Olympia Media Relations Manager | Office of State Attorney General Rob McKenna

1125 Washington Street SE | PO Box 40100 | Olympia I WA I 98504-0100

Join Attorney General Rob McKenna's Listserv for the latest news from the AG's office or visit our Web site at www.atg.wa.gov

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