(JTA) Secretary of State John Kerry and National Security Adviser Susan Rice briefed Jewish leaders on resumed Palestinian-Israeli peace talks. The meeting Thursday in the White House was characterized mostly by Kerry's enthusiasm for the resumed talks, participants said. Kerry said there was a "strategic imperative" to arrive at a deal soon and expressed frustration with the EU for its new policy regarding settlements. Kerry is planning on holding a similar meeting on Friday with representatives of Arab American groups.
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