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road map stories: 4 news summaries

Global Leaders Slam Israel's West Bank Expansion Plan

Officials say move would trample peace deals

Jul 25, 08 9:46 AM CDT
(Newser) - Israeli plans to build a new West Bank settlement—one that was shelved after strenuous objections from the US in 2006—were revived yesterday, sparking an international outcry, the Washington Post reports. “They're burying the Annapolis process,” said a Palestinian negotiator, referring to agreements made at the Bush-led... More »

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Israel • Ehud Olmert • Palestine • West Bank • expansion • Annapolis summit • Arab Israeli conflict • road map • Palestinian statehood

Peace Talks Snag
on Jerusalem

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

Feb 19, 08 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 to put off discussing Jerusalem.... More »

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Israel • Ehud Olmert • Gaza • Mahmoud Abbas • Palestine • Hamas • Jerusalem • West Bank • settlement • road map • East Jerusalem • Har Homa • peace talks • settlers • coalition

Israel Plans
to Expand Settlements

 West Bank building plans do not  help peace talks with Palestinians

Dec 23, 07 9:28 PM CST
(Newser) - The road to Arab-Israeli peace could take yet another detour, the New York Times says, after Israel announced plans today to seek funding for the expansion of two Jewish settlements in areas Palestinians hope to claim for a future state. The two sides are expected to meet tomorrow, but... More »

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Israel • Ehud Olmert • Palestine • Hamas • Ehud Barak • West Bank • settlement • Arab Israeli conflict • road map • East Jerusalem • Har Homa • Maale Adumim

US to Privately Grade Mideast Peace Plan

Critics question secret oversight; official says
it avoids public blame

Dec 23, 07 4:02 PM CST
(Newser) - Washington will secretly score Israeli and Palestinian adherence to the "road map" peace plan and hash out results with each side, Reuters reports. US diplomats plan to report to the White House on Israeli settlement growth and Palestinian vows to curb militants, two keys to the peace deal—but... More »

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Israel • Middle East • Ehud Olmert • Mahmoud Abbas • Palestine • Condoleezza Rice • United States • Israel and Palestinians • peace process • Arab Israeli conflict • road map

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