No talks without Jerusalem settlement freeze: Palestinians
RAMALLAH, West Bank, March 11, 2010 (AFP) - Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas will not relaunch negotiations with Israel unless it cancels plans for new settler homes in east Jerusalem, his top negotiator said Thursday.
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"He told Mussa, 'I am waiting for (US Middle East envoy George) Mitchell to come back next week to give us the answer that the decision has been cancelled'," Erakat said.
by Hiroshi Hiyama
(c) 2010 AFP
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