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US wants Mideast talks to start soon: Envoy |
2009-06-10 |
![]() "We all share an obligation to create the conditions for the prompt resumption and early conclusion of negotiations," Mitchell said ahead of a meeting with Israeli President Shimon Peres on his latest trip to the region. "We're now engaged in serious discussions with our Israeli and Palestinian and regional partners to support these efforts," said Mitchell, who is due to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later in the day. "Israelis and Palestinians have a responsibility to meet their obligations under the roadmap," he said, referring to the 2003 international plan for Middle East peace that called among others for Israel to halt settlements and Palestinians to stop violence. Mitchell also sought to play down tensions that have arisen between the allies in recent weeks as US President Barack Obama's administration repeatedly called on Netanyahu to publicly back the two-state solution and stop settlements. "I want to begin by stating again clearly and emphatically beyond any doubt that the United States' commitment to the security of Israel remains unshakeable," he said. |
Posted by:Fred |
#3 Talks started decades ago. One side wants to talk because it allows them to look as if they are trying to solve the problem while they try to get the weapons they need to finally solve the problem. |
Posted by: rjschwarz 2009-06-10 21:36 |
#2 I want a pony |
Posted by: Kelly 2009-06-10 18:44 |
#1 "Wants what he wants, when he wants it, and thinks that constitutes a Natural Law." |
Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2009-06-10 06:38 |