Palestinians give in to U.S. pressure for indirect Mideast talks
(Left: Abbas: We are holding on firmly to our constants.)
"Following heavy international pressure, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas agreed to the U.S. proposal to hold talks with Israel - in the format of indirect negotiations conducted by U.S. special envoy to the Middle East George Mitchell.
Senior Palestinian sources confirmed Sunday that Abbas has agreed in principle to the U.S. proposal for indirect talks. According to the same sources, Abbas intends to ask for a number of clarifications with the U.S. administration and will consult with Arab leaders prior to giving Washington his final response.
Abbas is inclined to respond positively to the American proposal, as a refusal would shed negative light on the Palestinian position......"
(Left: Abbas: We are holding on firmly to our constants.)
"Following heavy international pressure, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas agreed to the U.S. proposal to hold talks with Israel - in the format of indirect negotiations conducted by U.S. special envoy to the Middle East George Mitchell.
Senior Palestinian sources confirmed Sunday that Abbas has agreed in principle to the U.S. proposal for indirect talks. According to the same sources, Abbas intends to ask for a number of clarifications with the U.S. administration and will consult with Arab leaders prior to giving Washington his final response.
Abbas is inclined to respond positively to the American proposal, as a refusal would shed negative light on the Palestinian position......"
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