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Peace Talks Snag on Jerusalem

Palestinians want to discuss issue Israelis say isn't on the table

By Peter Fearon, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 19, 2008 6:14 AM CST

(Newser) – Peace talks between Israel and Palestinians were set to resume today as leaders were already entangled in a first major clash: over whether or not they agreed that Jerusalem would be part of the discussion. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has claimed the Palestinians agreed... Read full story »

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