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August 31, 2009

Abbas: No Peace Talks Until Israel Freezes Settlement Activity
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In other news from the region, an aide to Palestinian President Mahmoud
Abbas said the Palestinian leadership will not resume peace talks with
Israel unless Washington persuades Israel to freeze settlement activity.
Nabil Shaath said only a full settlement freeze, without exceptions or
“loopholes,” and an Israeli commitment to establishing a Palestinian
state would be enough to bring Abbas back to the negotiating table.



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