In his weekly radio address Saturday, the president said all parties must realize that the only long-term solution is for the states of Israel and Palestine to live side by side in peace and security. He called on Israel to continue withdrawing from Palestinian areas and for Palestinian leaders condemn terrorism.

 Mr. Bush also urged all Arab nations to confront terror at home, and added that all parties must stop funding or inciting terror. In an apparent reference to suicide bombing attacks, the president said Arab leaders also must state clearly that a murderer is not a martyr.

 Meanwhile, thousands of people have gathered near the White House for a noisy but nonviolent rally to express support for Palestinians and to protest the U.S. -led war on terror. Speakers condemned the U.S. government's support for Israeli action in Palestinian territories and called for an end to the Israeli occupation of the West Bank. One speaker also denounced what he called racism against Arab-Americans and Muslim immigrants in the United States.
 
 

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