The State Department spokesman, J. Phillipc Crowley, increased the content of the speech to be delivered later today to Secretary Hillary Clinton to the American Jewish Committee.
In his speech, Clinton “reflect the real threats facing Israel and expressed our concerns about the behavior of the Syrian Government and the supply of arms to various groups, like Hezbollah, in violation of UN resolutions, he said.
Israel has accused Syria of providing Hezbollah with long-range Scud missiles, a charge Damascus has denied.
“This speech is the latest in a series of moves being made by this government to show that its ties with Israel United States remain strong, despite recent tensions, “he said.
Clinton also will speak about the negotiations that are underway in the Security Council United Nations to establish tougher penalties Iran, for its commitment to continue its nuclear program.
Department spokesman acknowledged that the U.S. State is “concerned” about the supply of missiles from Syria to Hezbollah, which is an effect “destabilizing” to the peace talks in the Middle East.
“We want Syria to play a more constructive role in the region, “said the spokesman, who stressed the need for the U.S. to have an active ambassador in Damascus, which does not happen for five years, for which he urged the Senate to confirm the proposed appointment of Robert Stephen Ford.