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| From left, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Barack Obama, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Jordan's King Abdullah II at the White House before making statements. (AP Photo)
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Netanyahu, Abbas Begin Talks With Promises for Peace |
The Israeli and Palestinian leaders opened direct peace negotiations Thursday after committing to work to end the conflict that has endured for six decades, The New York Times reports. The talks follow a remarkable tableau at the White House Wednesday night, where President Obama, flanked by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority, vowed to do everything within his power in the next year to achieve the comprehensive agreement. In somber, emotional tones, Mr. Netanyahu and Mr. Abbas expressed their own determination to make peace.
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