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Washington Journal host, Steve Scully, interviews Israeli Ambassador Daniel Ayalon. They spoke about the Middle East and the Arab-Israeli conflict. He was sharply critical of Yasser Arafat and defended the policies of Ariel Sharon. He emphasized Israeli concessions and dismissed the notion that the conflict is cyclical, describing it instead as a defensive action by Israel in response to “terrorist aggression.” (9-12-2004)