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    "This paper includes President Carter's opinion on the proposed cases," he said. "Regarding the calm issue [of a ceasefire], President Carter calls for a goodwill stance and initiative by Hamas movement to 'embarrass' the Israelis." Nazal said that Carter's proposals also examined conditions for the possible release of Gilad Shalit, an Israeli soldier who was captured by Palestinian fighters in June 2006. Full Article at Al Jazeera
    Regarding the calm issue [of a ceasefire], President Carter calls for a goodwill stance and initiative by Hamas movement to 'embarrass' the Israelis.
    SOURCE: Al Jazeera 19 months ago
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Jordan king briefed on Carter talks
  1. The other issues include a prisoner exchange and Gilad Shalit ... there is a detailed viewpoint that I do not want to tackle now
    SOURCE: Al Jazeera 19 months ago
  2. There is also a vision towards lifting the blockade imposed on the Gaza Strip, and others related to the Rafah [border] crossing [between Gaza and Egypt].
    SOURCE: Al Jazeera 19 months ago
  3. This paper includes President Carter's opinion on the proposed cases
    SOURCE: Al Jazeera 19 months ago

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