Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel hopes to begin peace negotiations with the Palestinians next week, during a visit by U.S. envoy George Mitchell.
Mr. Netanyahu spoke to his Cabinet a day after the Arab League endorsed indirect peace talks for a period of four months.
The prime minister said direct talks are necessary to reach a peace agreement, but indirect talks are an acceptable way to restart the diplomatic process.
Palestinian officials say the first order of business during the four-month talks is charting the borders of a future Palestinian state.
(Voice of America)
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Israel Expects Peace Talks with Palestinians to Begin Next Week
