http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-05-28-voa9.cfmPalestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is expected to call for an end to Israel's settlement activity in the West Bank during Thursday's talks at the White House with President Barack Obama.
Aides to Mr. Abbas say the Palestinian leader also will urge Mr. Obama to press Israel to accept the creation of a separate Palestinian state, alongside Israel. Mr. Abbas has said he will not resume peace talks with Israel until both conditions are met.
An Israeli government spokesman said Thursday the country will abide by its commitments to dismantle unauthorized outposts and not build any new settlements. But, he said, "normal life" must continue in existing settlements until final status negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians are reached.
If only Netanyatu would be cooperative and not obstructionist. I doubt this will happen so things will be stuck where they are at the moment.
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