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Abbas reportedly OKs indirect talks

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Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas reportedly has agreed in principle to hold indirect peace negotiations with Israel brokered by the United States.

An unnamed senior Palestinian official told reporters that the talks are expected to begin Feb. 20 and last for three months.

The official told AFP that the talks will be brokered by U.S. Mideast envoy George Mitchell.

Abbas is not expected officially to agree to the talks until he consults with Arab leaders and Mitchell.

Meanwhile, Abbas announced plans to hold municipal elections July 17 — the first Palestinian  vote since Hamas took control of Gaza in June 2007. — jta


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Posted by bruceroter
02/11/2010  at  03:52 PM
A Camp David Overture (Prayer for Peace)

I wish President Abbas and Mideast Envoy much courage and wisdom as they strive to achieve a secure and lasting peace. Beyond that, what I say, I say through music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2au5SOYhO-8

Bruce Craig Roter
Composer of “A Camp David Overture (Prayer for Peace)”

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