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Israeli, Palestinian leaders hold separate talks with Mubarak in Cairo
18/07/2010 - EGYPT

Israeli, Palestinian leaders hold separate talks with Mubarak in Cairo

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas (left) met for separate talks with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak (right) on Sunday amid a US-Egypt push for direct negotiations between the two men.
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Mitchell back in Middle East in peace talks push
17/06/2010 - MIDDLE EAST

Mitchell back in Middle East in peace talks push

US envoy George Mitchell traveled back to the Middle East on Wednesday in a fresh attempt to push forward indirect peace talks between the Israelis and Palestinians, the US State Department said.
Hope for two state solution "eroding", says Abbas
11/06/2010 - ISRAELI - PALESTINIAN CONFLICT

Hope for two state solution "eroding", says Abbas

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas warned during a visit to Washington DC that the stalled Middle East peace process has eroded faith among many Palestinians that a two-state solution could end the territory's conflict with Israel.
Obama unveils 400 million dollar Palestinian aid package
10/06/2010 - USA

Obama unveils 400 million dollar Palestinian aid package

US President Barack Obama (pictured) pledged 400 million dollars in aid to the Palestinians, and called the situation in the Hamas-ruled Gaza strip "unsustainable" after meeting his Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas.
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Abbas stops off in Turkey ahead of Washington visit
07/06/2010 - DIPLOMACY

Abbas stops off in Turkey ahead of Washington visit

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas stopped in Turkey to meet President Abdullah Gul ahead of a planned visit to Washington. Abbas was to offer his condolences over the deaths of eight Turkish activists involved in the doomed Gaza aid flotilla.
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Abbas rules out return to armed struggle
24/05/2010 - MID-EAST TALKS

Abbas rules out return to armed struggle

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Mahmoud Abbas, the head of the Palestinian Authority, looks at the different options on the table should indirect talks with Israel fail to bring about a breakthrough.
Israel to continue Jerusalem settlements despite peace talks
10/05/2010 - MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT

Israel to continue Jerusalem settlements despite peace talks

An Israeli official Sunday denied reports that Israel has agreed to halt a controversial east Jerusalem construction project ahead of the launch of US-brokered indirect talks with the Palestinians.
Palestinians declare start of indirect peace talks
09/05/2010 - MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT

Palestinians declare start of indirect peace talks

Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat announced Sunday that official proximity talks with Israel were under way, after a meeting with US mediator George Mitchell and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (pictured left and right).
Palestinians agree to restart indirect peace talks
09/05/2010 - MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT

Palestinians agree to restart indirect peace talks

The PLO has authorised the president of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmud Abbas (pictured), to restart indirect peace talks with Israel. The "proximity talks" will be mediated by US Middle East envoy George Mitchell, Palestinian officials said.
Abbas rejects indirect talks with Israel, Arab League chief says
11/03/2010 - ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT

Abbas rejects indirect talks with Israel, Arab League chief says

The head of the Arab League says Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (right) is refusing indirect talks with Israel, just days after agreeing to the discussions. US Vice President Joe Biden (left) is in the region in a bid to restart peace talks.
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