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Source: Al-Monitor

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Nov 12 (Reuters) - US House of Representatives Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries called on Thursday for "dramatic change" in the Middle East and reiterated his support for a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians. Democrats' sweeping victories in last week's midterm elections could lead to the curbing of US support for its close ally Israel, putting the spotlight on party leaders'views as they prepare to take control of both houses of Congress on January 3.

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