Natasha Mozgovaya (Haaretz Service)
By Natasha Mozgovaya (Haaretz Service)
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Fast Forward Former Obama Aide: Palestinians Receptive to Gradual Peace Deal
The Palestinian Authority would be receptive to peace deal which would allow for a gradual Israeli withdrawal from the West Bank, U.S. President Barack Obama’s former National Security Advisor James L. Jones said on Monday, adding that he felt there was an “enormous” opportunity to get the two sides back to the negotiations table. Speaking…
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Fast Forward Sec. Clinton: Bibi’s Settlement Freeze Plan Is ‘Very Promising’
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Monday praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to extend a freeze on West Bank settlements in return for diplomatic and security incentives. “This is a very promising development and a serious effort by Prime Minister Netanyahu,” Clinton said, declining comment on the details of his plan but…
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Fast Forward Obama Rosh Hashanah Message: Seize Opportunity for Middle East Peace
U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday night issued his annual Rosh Hashanah greeting, urging Israelis and Palestinians to seize the opportunity for peace as Jews across the world prepare to mark the new year. Obama’s message comes as Israeli and Palestinian leaders gird for a second round of Middle East peace talks, which kicked off…
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