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U.S. Says Israel, PA Support New Quartet Approach to Talks


(Jerusalem Post) Herb Keinon - The U.S. embassy in Tel Aviv circulated a statement on Tuesday giving the impression both Israel and the Palestinians have equally accepted a Quartet framework for returning to direct talks, though the Palestinians have not yet formally endorsed the idea. Under the proposal, Israel and the Palestinians are supposed to sit down for a preparatory meeting by Oct. 23. Diplomatic officials said there were currently intensive efforts behind the scenes, including during U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's visit to the region on Tuesday, to prod the sides back to the table.
2011-10-05 00:00:00
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