Israel and US nearing a deal on 'settlement' growth
The Los Angeles Times reports that Israel and the United States are nearing a deal that would define the 'natural growth' of 'settlements' to allow some growth to take place. The Times does not sound very pleased about it. Israel Matzav: Israel and US nearing a deal on 'settlement' growth
After weeks of talks, U.S. officials have signaled that they are close to an agreement with the government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that could open the way to a resumption of high-level peace negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians. Former Sen. George J. Mitchell, Obama's envoy for Middle East peace, said this week that he hoped for a U.S.-Israeli accord "very soon."
The talks have focused on two issues the Israelis raise to argue against a complete halt to settlement growth, officials say.Read All at :
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