http://www.israelnationalnews.com/news.php3?id=119887 Shalom, Ayalon Respond to Clinton Candidacy 03:35 Jan 21, '07 / 2 Shevat 5767 (IsraelNN.com) Knesset Member Silvan Shalom said Saturday that Hillary Clinton, who recently announced her intention to run for President of the United States, is a "true friend of Israel." According to Shalom, Clinton has been a strong supporter of Israel and has helped the country in various struggles. As an example, he said, she supported Israel's right to build the separation wall after the international court in the Hague ruled that it should be removed. Ex-Ambassador to the United States Danny Ayalon agreed that Clinton has supported Israel in the past, but predicted that if elected, she will be determined to leave her mark on the Middle East, even if she needs to oppose Israeli policy to do so.