Rice sets out new approach to reviving peace efforts
Rice sets out new approach to reviving peace effortsUS Secretary of State tells reporters after meeting Abbas in Ramallah she’ll pursue ‘parallel’ talks with Israel, PA to ‘move forward on forming Palestinian state’; Palestinian president: We’re certain Shailt is alive and in good shape
Ali Waked
Published: 03.25.07, 18:08 / Israel NewsUS Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice set out a new approach on Sunday to reviving Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts, saying she would pursue "parallel" talks with the two parties on a common agenda in order to “move forward on forming a Palestinian state.”
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Rice to Palestinians: End incitement against Israel / Associated Press
US secretary of state says Palestinians must expunge inciteful material from textbooks, publish maps that include Israel; Bush administration to reduce proposed $86 million security assistance package to PA government"Now we are in a situation in which I think a bilateral approach, in which I talk in parallel to the parties ... Is the best way," Rice said at a news conference with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
Rice also said all the parties need to have a “destination in mind” to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Rice’s meeting with Abbas was their first meeting since the Islamic militant Hamas and Abbas’ more moderate Fatah Party formed a new coalition government last week.
When is the USA going to give up on the chance for peace between Israel and the Palestinians.
One side seeks peace while the other side seeks to murder and destroy, how can their ever be peace?
