Post by elizabeth on Apr 2, 2014 5:44:43 GMT
I'm posting this because it's in the news. Kerry just does not give up. Liz
Premature to write off Middle East peace talks - Kerry
The US secretary of state has insisted it is completely premature to write off the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.
John Kerry said a lot of possibilities were in play, even though a dispute threatens to derail his efforts to extend negotiations beyond this month.
He made the comments after cancelling a visit to the West Bank on Wednesday.
Hours earlier, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said he would seek further UN recognition unless a prisoner release by Israel went ahead.
At a televised meeting in the West Bank, Mr Abbas signed applications by the "State of Palestine" to join several UN agencies and ratify international treaties, beginning with the Fourth Geneva Convention.
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Premature to write off Middle East peace talks - Kerry
The US secretary of state has insisted it is completely premature to write off the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.
John Kerry said a lot of possibilities were in play, even though a dispute threatens to derail his efforts to extend negotiations beyond this month.
He made the comments after cancelling a visit to the West Bank on Wednesday.
Hours earlier, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said he would seek further UN recognition unless a prisoner release by Israel went ahead.
At a televised meeting in the West Bank, Mr Abbas signed applications by the "State of Palestine" to join several UN agencies and ratify international treaties, beginning with the Fourth Geneva Convention.
To continue reading the BBC article click here
