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Bush Sees Palestinian State Deal 'Within Year'

But also backs controversial Israeli settlements

By Peter Fearon,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 10, 2008 6:03 AM CST

(Newser) – President Bush announced today after a historic meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas that he envisions an independent Palestinian state within a year—just hours after he also vowed to back a decision by Israel to create settlements in disputed parts of Jerusalem, over international...   Read full story »

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