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    "There was no breakthrough in the talks," Abbas's spokesman Nabil Abu Rdainah told Reuters by telephone. "Israel should honor its obligations especially with regards to the total halt on the settlements" Abbas told reporters after the meeting in Abu Dhabi, adding that no breakthrough had been reached. Full Article at Rantburg
    Israel should honor its obligations especially with regards to the total halt on the settlements
    Mahmoud Abbas – Mahmoud Abbas SOURCE: Rantburg 1 month ago
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Clinton fails to persuade Abbas on peace talks
  1. The problem with the Israeli government is that it refuses to stop building settlements
    SOURCE: Rantburg 1 month ago
  2. There was no breakthrough in the talks
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