top stories this week this is the weekly assyria marks one year since its bloody conflict began to fall and shows no sign of abating and in the media war also raging methods have been exposed that are used to influence public opinion. says the u.s. is making profuse apologies for the latest deaths of civilians in afghanistan following a shooting spree by an american soldier. and israel is actively making the case for striking iran without american support mornings are growing at such an attack would drive a serious religion its ties with washington. with those stories in full three in less than half an hour from now in the meantime a story of hell though these so-called diving in the back alleys of los angeles supermarkets has led to the saving of thousands of dollars worth of good edible food that special report for you next. here's my letter to dan de the c.e.o. of trader joe's i've also included a copy of the good samaritan act which was signed into being in one thousand nine hundred six by bill clinton and bet encourages grocery stores to donate food and it protects them from being

if we can break assyria away from iran and deny iran a back door to hezbollah and hamas and 119 and israelbe an additional strategic a blow to the iranian regime. i think we have a few more months and i think -- i would urge our present to make absolutely clear that he will act. use the military component if she has to to prevent iran from getting a nuclear weapon. [applause] >> we could spend the entire panel talking about iran. i do want to cover a lot more ground. we will hear a great deal more about the american assessment and the israeli assessment. let's move on to syria. in the midst of a horrific crackdown comes at 8000 -- what does the instability and the north mean for israel? it has been a very quiet border for us for decades. >> just a word about iran. it is very important to keep in mind, the uranium -- their decision is to do everything so they get as close to the bomb within reach, it will probably take a 60 days. they will be able to enrich uranium -- this decision has been taken. they are going to hang in there for a time now. israel has taken a quiet decision devil we do

in the midst of this at people, when assyria has substantial start is the chemical and conventional weapons that could directly threaten peace and stability throughout the region. our government should be focusing intelligence and counter proliferation assets on containing the start. the development at the definable operation that speaks for most syrians would improve chances at the damage to the syrian people and risk to regional stability could be contained. some constructive opposition voices are attempting to emerge. but at present, the syrian opposition? cohesion and is officially defined political agenda as a practical matter it also? the physical space and technical means to mature to overcome its internal differences and develop a plan for democratic transitions. deep sectarian divisions come outside influences from iran and elsewhere and the lack of a democratic local culture weigh heavily against the short-term emergence of a unified opposition in which to base its tolerant democracy. this presents the united states with a very limited option. certainly must oppose the assad regim

. >> is there a tipping point in assyria? more intervention? >> providing arms is one topic that i get asked about and others have discussed is not a move that we are considering right now. we believe it could heighten and prolong the violence in syria. we're also still learning about the composition of the armed opposition in syria. as we engage with our allies on the matter, it is our position that we do not want to contribute to an organization because likely down a very dangerous road. >> looking for a little bit, the president visiting south korea at the end of the month, can you talk about the decision? what will his message be to south korea, given the recent developments? >> i will say, simply, that we coordinate very closely with our south korean allies with regards to north korea. on a whole host of other issues, i think, speaking of state visits, when the south korean leader was here, it made clear to the world how vital we consider that relationship -- that partnership. that alliance with the south koreans. we are engaged with the s