Israel, PA said to have agreed on basis of peace deal

[sabra]

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http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/511355.html

Last Update: 07/12/2004 20:34

Israel, PA said to have agreed on basis of peace deal

By Haaretz Service and agencies

Palestinians and Israelis have agreed in principle to proposals which could serve as the basis of a comprehensive settlement to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Egypt's official news agency MENA said on Tuesday.

Quoting unidentified high-level sources, it said the steps, including an Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire, had the support of both the United States and the European Union.

There was no immediate official comment from Israel or from Egypt, which has tried to play the role of mediator in previous efforts to ease Israeli-Palestinian violence.

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[Liberty Belle]

1. The rapture index followers will be so disappointed.

This would mean the Apocalypse isn't coming soon.

[aquart]

2. Does this mean the only obstacle was Arafat?

Are these negotiations going to be supported by the Palestinians? Is this what they wanted all along? Who's in charge and do they really speak for the people?

I'm thrilled. I just want to know it's for real.

[kysrsoze]

5. Yeah, that's a big question you asked. Not sure if I trust this or not.

[JudyM]

3. That would be fantastic. A dream.

[sabra]

4. Fantastic, Indeed! n/t