Kerry sets 9-month goal for Mideast peace talks

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Source: CBS News

Peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians will officially resume in the next two weeks, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announced Tuesday at the State Department with negotiators from both sides.

All of the core issues are on the table for negotiation, with the goal of reaching a final status agreement over the course of the next nine months, Kerry said.

"The time has come for a lasting peace," said Kerry, who has for months worked with the Israelis and Palestinians to break a years-long stalemate. "We all appreciate -- believe me -- we appreciate the challenges ahead."

Kerry said that while he understands the skepticism surrounding the negotiations, "I don't share it and I don't think we have time for it." The Israelis and Palestinians, he said, "can make peace for one simple reason: because they must. A viable two-state solution is the only way this conflict can end, and there is not much time to achieve it, and there is no other alternative."

Read more: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-250_162-57596141/kerry-sets-9-month-goal-for-mideast-peace-talks

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1. Good luck with that n/t

[blm]

2. understands the skepticism..."don't share it...don't... have time for it."

Thank you for doing your job the way it should be done.

[L0oniX]

3. YAwn n/t

[quadrature]

4. how fast can Kerry run?

expect a repeat of 2000.
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Abbas has no authority to negotiate
land borders. In the end,
Abbas will increase his demands to 100%.

Kibuki theater.

[Kingofalldems]

5. Kick and Rec