" ... The revelation appear to be splitting the Palestinian Authority on the question of peace talks, with President Mahmoud Abbas maintaining that he supports Kerry’s efforts, while influential (and jailed) leader Marwan Barghouti insists the expansion showsIsrael is not sincere about its lip-service to the peace process. Palestinians have long conditioned a return to peace talks on the settlement freeze, since it would be next to impossible to negotiate borders if Israel is constantly encroaching deeper into the occupied territory. Israel’s government has repeatedly ruled out any freezes, even of a partial nature ... "
Posted on: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:03:03 +0000
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