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| January 31, 2008 President Obama releases $20 million for Gaza aid while the UN ceases aid to Gaza. |
| January 7, 2008 "Unknown Group" launches missles from Lebanon inot Northern Israel in an attempt to open second front. |
| December 27, 2008 Arab Nations protest Israel's counterattack. Rep. Pelosi condemns Hamas. |
| December 24, 2008 Hamas starts rocket attacks on Israel from Gaza. |
| December 19, 2008 The price of oil drops to $33.00 per barrel. |
| December 1, 2008 President Elect Obama nominates Hillary Clinton to Secretary of State. |
| November 4, 2008 Senator Obama is elected President of the United States. |
| October 16, 2008 Informal advisor to Barack Obama, Robert Malley, meets with Assad. |
| July 17, 2008 Senator Obama travels to the MIddle East. Holds several meetings with Islamic political leaders. |
| July 11, 2008 Oil peaks at $147.50 per barrel. |
| March 12, 2008 Foreign intelligence sources report increased communications between Tehran and Damascus. |
| February 14, 2008 Obama advisor Brzezinski and Clinton advisor Namazee meet with Syrian President Assad. |
| April 5, 2007 Rep. Pelosi meets with Syrian President Assad. |