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Israel: Palestinians Looking for Excuses to Avoid Peace Talks
(AFP) "We consider the recent decision of the Israeli government to build a thousand homes in east Jerusalem as effectively destroying the efforts of Kerry," top Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erakat charged on Thursday. But Israel said the construction plans were not new and accused the Palestinians of seeking a pretext to avoid a resumption of direct talks. Ofir Gendelman, a spokesman for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said, "The Palestinians recycle old claims which are based on false information. They run to the media to avoid discussing outstanding issues." He called for them to "resume peace talks immediately."