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New Israeli Settlements Have 'Negative Effect': Rice

Posted Jun 15, 08 3:34 PM CDT in World 

(Newser) – Condoleezza Rice said today that Israeli settlement building is having a “negative effect” on Mideast peace talks, the AP reports. “It’s important to have an atmosphere of confidence and trust,” she said at a news conference with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. She warned against Israel’s plan to build 1,300 new housing units in east Jerusalem, which Palestine wants for its future capital.

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, right, and U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice shake hands following a press conference in Ramallah, Sunday, June 15, 2008.   (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen)
U.S. Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice shakes hands with Palestinian chief negotiator Saeb Erekat, upon her arrival to Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas' headquarters in the West Bank.   (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen)
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, center, surrounded by guards and officials, waves upon her arrival at the Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas' headquarters in the West Bank.   (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen)
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, right, looks on as U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice gestures in Ramallah, Sunday, June 15, 2008.   (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen)
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice speaks during a press conference in Ramallah, Sunday, June 15, 2008.   (AP Photo)
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