Friday, July 19, 2013

Palestinians undecided on Kerry peace talks plan

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas had briefed them on the latest US proposal to restart talks.
Reports suggest many present felt the plan did not do enough to ensure talks about borders would be based on pre-1967 ceasefire lines.
US Secretary of State John Kerry has been in the region to discuss the plan.
Having extended his visit to the region by a night amid signs of progress, Mr Kerry will return to the US on Friday.
A State Department official said Mr Kerry would consult Israeli and Palestinian leaders before leaving, adding that the debate over reviving peace talks was "appropriate and encouraging".
The BBC's Yolande Knell in Jerusalem says the outcome will be disappointing for Mr Kerry after another week of intense shuttle diplomacy in which he won support from the Arab League for his peace plans.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-23363238 

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