But those in Israel who watch most closely — Arabic speaking security officials — say that while the closure is pressing Hamas, it is not jeopardizing it.
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He ignored the issues people cared about and only spoke about security – about Iran, Hamas and Isis.
He spoke about security in a speech at GCHQ, presenting himself as a national leader, and has pre-announced several of the important parts of today's statement.
Even in his very last days, Mr. Mubarak understood the conflict in those terms; in his last speech to the nation, he spoke of security and stability 10 times.
If the First Lady spoke, the security involved would have limited the seating available.
The producer Greg Shapiro spoke about security concerns of filming in Jordan, "It was interesting telling people we were going to make the movie in Jordan because the first question everybody asked was about the security situation here".
An earlier version of this article said that Ron Tutor, chief executive of Tutor Perini, spoke to securities analysts in a conference call this week.
When Russian leaders speak of security threats, they tend to mention NATO expansion and the U.S. missile defense program in eastern Europe.
He rarely speaks about security without noting that he is being advised and supported by Jerome M. Hauer, who led the Office of Emergency Management under Mayor Giuliani.
While we speak, a security firm is surveying the roof at Great Casterton to fit an alarm against lead theft – "we're insured but it doesn't cover the cost".
