InfoAnda - Palestinians wary of direct peace talks with Israel

Pakistanis angry over detentions in Times Sq. case
Monday, May 24, 2010
ISLAMABAD – Relatives of three men detained by Pakistan for alleged links to the suspect in the attempted Times Square bombing say the men are innocent.
They

Taiwan denies boycotting Australian film festival
Thursday, August 6, 2009

AFP - Thursday, August 6TAIPEI (AFP) - - Taiwan's Beijing-friendly government on Wednesday denied boycotting an Australian film festival amid a row over the e

Merkel's support dips, regional ally resigns International
Thursday, September 3, 2009

By Sarah Marsh and Noah Barkin

BERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel suffered a double blow on Thursday as a senior party ally in east German

Minister seeks closure of anti-Berlusconi websites
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
ROME (AFP) - – The Italian government moved Tuesday to close down Internet sites encouraging further violence against Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who

Asian markets mixed after Wall Street rally
Wednesday, March 18, 2009

By ELAINE KURTENBACH,AP Business Writer AP - Wednesday, March 18SHANGHAI - Asia's stock market rally seemed to be running out of steam Wednesday, despite an

Hamas leader says Israel prisoner swap at impasse | | 3 February 2010
Obama-stimulus plan can add and save up to 4 million U.S. jobs | 11 January 2009
S.Korea says to inject $377 mln to help car industry | 12 April 2009

Tokyo leads Asian shares out of trough | 18 November 2010

Forum Views () Forum Replies ()

Read more with google mobile : Palestinians wary of direct peace talks with Israel

Yahoo! My Yahoo! Mail More Yahoo! Services Account Options New User? Sign Up Sign In Help Yahoo! Search web search Home Singapore Asia Pacific World Business Entertainment Sports Technology Africa Europe Latin America Middle East North America Palestinians wary of direct peace talks with Israel Reuters - Thursday, July 8 Send IM Story Print By Ali Sawafta and Douglas Hamilton RAMALLAH, West Bank - U.S. President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu want direct talks soon on a Middle East peace treaty, but Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is wary of walking into a trap. The Palestinians insist on keeping Israel at arm's length until it makes certain things clear -- namely, what size and shape of Palestinian state is Netanyahu prepared to consider, and will its Jordan Valley be free of Israeli troops? Indirect talks initiated in May by U.S. mediator George Mitchell are about halfway through their agreed four-month lifetime. They are to conclude in September, around the same time as a partial freeze that Netanyahu ordered last November on Israeli settlement building on occupied West Bank land. Israel says the current "proximity talks" are wasting time. "What we want to see finally is one thing. We want President Abbas to grasp my hand ... to shake it, sit down and negotiate a final settlement of peace," Netanyahu said on Wednesday. Obama's endorsement of that goal at the White House meeting on Tuesday was a sign that moving swiftly to direct negotiations well before September is vital to keeping the process alive. "The key to direct talks is in the hand of Prime Minister Netanyahu," said chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat. "The minute he announces a where we left them in December 2008, we will have direct talks." The Palestinians note they have had a "peace process" for the best part of 17 years, yet remain under Israeli occupation. They say they have cooperated with three U.S. presidents with differing levels of commitment to the process, but with the same result. So they are wary of being pushed into a negotiation where they can be made to look like rejectionists. AROUND AND AROUND Direct talks with the previous Israeli government of Ehud Olmert collapsed when Israel bombed the Gaza Strip 18 months ago to suppress rocket fire from Palestinian Islamists headed by the Hamas movement, which rejects a peace treaty with Israel. In a Cairo speech 13 months ago, Obama said: "The U.S. does not accept the legitimacy of continued Israeli settlements. This construction violates previous agreements and undermines efforts to achieve peace. It is time for these settlements to stop." U.S. pressure restarted the process in 2009. But Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas was politically embarrassed when Obama later retreated on his call for a total settlement freeze. A report this week by the Israeli human rights group B'Tselem says more than 300,000 Israelis now live on 42 percent of the West Bank land where the Palestinians want to establish their future country in a "two-state solution" with Israel. Obama may have prevailed on Netanyahu last year to publicly commit himself to a two-state future, said Abbas' aide Nabil Abu Rdainah. But what exactly does Netanyahu mean by that? "If we enter direct talks without clear principles regarding the nature of the future Palestinian state, the Israelis can turn and say: 'We offered you a state and you didn't want it.'," he told Reuters. "We don't want to be blamed in the next phase of talks for turning down an offer for a Palestinian state on, say, 60 percent of the West Bank." "We want to enter direct negotiations that have the goal of creating a Palestinian state on 1967 borders with a few land swaps ... We want to know what we are negotiating on ... Netanyahu doesn't want to say." GAZA ADRIFT In talks mediated by former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice the Israelis acknowledged that occupied land means the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Arab East Jerusalem, the Dead Sea and the Jordan Valley, Abu Rdainah said. But some rightwing members of Netanyahu's coalition say there is no point talking about this with Abbas because he has no control over the Gaza Strip and the 1.5 million Palestinians living there under the rule of Hamas, his arch-rival, and cannot deliver any security guarantees to Israel. Besides stating the approximate geographical framework of the state Israel is ready to agree to, said the Palestinian presidential aide, the other main issue is security. "Once the Palestinian state is established, we are ready to have a third party to oversee security and we do not want to have Israel controlling our borders with Jordan. We would agree to have international forces from NATO or another organisation. But Israel doesn't want any foreign presence there," he said. The Palestinians are now waiting to hear next week from Mitchell on what happened during Obama's talks with Netanyahu and what "concrete steps" are in the works to build confidence sufficient to launch direct talks. Netanyahu told U.S. television on Wednesday he was ready to order "additional easing of movements" for the Palestinians in the West Bank, but ducked a question about whether he would extend the freeze on settlement building. "If they mean removing a checkpoint here and there, then this has no significance. We need tangible steps," said Abu Rdainah. Recommend Send IM Story Print Related Articles Formal charges laid against alleged Russia spies AFP - 5 minutes ago Gulf oil spill progress hampered by bad weather AFP - 7 minutes ago UK-World Summary Reuters - 23 minutes ago Iraqi Shi'ite pilgrims killed by bombers Reuters - 23 minutes ago Turkish court annuls part of constitutional reform AFP - 27 minutes ago News Search Top Stories Formal charges laid against alleged Russia spies White House touts US export success Europe imposes caps on banker bonuses Israel trumpets new era in US ties after summit German industry hit by sudden fall in orders More Top Stories » ADVERTISEMENT Most Popular Most Viewed Most Recommended Hollywood star Lindsay Lohan jailed for 90 days Paris Hilton arrested after Brazil World Cup match: reports BP chief executive 'on visits to important partners' BP agrees to inform US ahead of transactions German industry hit by sudden fall in orders More Most Viewed » Reclusive top mathematician turns down prize, again Aussie men shoot each other in buttocks 'to see if it hurts' Amputee cat gets bionic legs Fans gather for Michael Jackson death anniversary Who's right - the dolphin or the octopus? More Most Recommended » Elsewhere on Yahoo! Financial news on Yahoo! Finance Stars and latest movies Best travel destinations More on Yahoo! News Home Singapore Asia Pacific World Business Entertainment Sports Technology Subscribe to our news feeds Top StoriesMy Yahoo!RSS » More news feeds | What are news feeds? Also on Yahoo Answers Groups Mail Messenger Mobile Travel Finance Movies Sports Games » All Yahoo! Services Site Highlights Singapore Full Coverage Most Popular Asia Entertainment Photos World Cup 2010 Copyright © 2010 Yahoo! Southeast Asia Pte. Ltd. (Co. Reg. No. 199700735D). All Rights Reserved. Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Community | Intellectual Property Rights Policy | Help

Other News on Thursday, 8 July 2010
Iraqi Shi'ite pilgrims killed by bombers
Cuba set to free 52 dissidents: church officials
US-TECH Summary
Germany to accept two Guantanamo detainees
Baghdad suicide attack and bombs kill 33: officials
Bin Laden's cook pleads guilty at Guantanamo |
Borders sees new e-bookstore taking share
White House touts US export success
Baghdad attacks kill 33 Shiite pilgrims
AT&T, Alcatel Lucent find glitch affecting iPhone 4
Europe imposes caps on banker bonuses
US accuses top Al-Qaeda leaders in NY bomb plot
36 Iraqi Shi'ite pilgrims killed by bombers |
Bin Laden's cook pleads guilty at Guantanamo
Borders launches e-book store
Taiwan flat-panel maker sues Sony for patent infringement
Cuba to free 52 political prisoners: church |
Formal charges laid against alleged Russia spies
Poland to extradite alleged Israeli agent to Germany
New security measures for Apple's iTunes
Fueled by White House success, Netanyahu heads to UN
Quake victims protest in Italy |
British climate scientists cleared of dishonesty
Iran says sanctions might slow nuclear programme
Colombia's Santos invites Chavez to inauguration |
US, Russia planning to exchange spies: lawyer
U.S. court upholds Kuwaiti's Guantanamo detention |
Palestinians wary of direct peace talks with Israel
Turkey's top court annuls parts of reform package |
AT&T, Alcatel Lucent find glitch affecting iPhone 4
Taiwan flat-panel maker sues Sony for patent infringement
Indian army enforces Kashmir curfew after deaths
U.S. unseals new charges against 5 in New York plot
Bodies of Australian tycoon, board leave Congo after crash
Vietnam arrests 99 from Taiwan, China for fraud: report
East Timor hostile to Australian asylum-seeker plan
U.S.-Russia may seek spy swap to free agents
AT&T, Alcatel Lucent find glitch affecting iPhone 4 |
N.Korea warns against UN censure
Ridley Scott helms YouTube competition for documentary
China defends forex reserves investment strategy
Gaultier celebrates strong, seductive women
US-ENTERTAINMENT Summary
Ridley Scott helms YouTube competition for documentary
China AgBank's massive IPO highlights cash squeeze
At 70, Ringo Starr looks for peace and love
Eminem leads U.S. album chart for second week
Ridley Scott teaming up with YouTube on documentary
Norwegian chess prodigy turns to fashion catwalk
Southern Chinese oppose ban on Cantonese TV
Catalonia prepares to vote on bullfight ban
Taiwan to lift ban on individual Chinese tourists
At 70, Ringo Starr looks for peace and love |
Eminem leads U.S. album chart for second week |
Netanyahu offers Palestinians talks on settlements
Spain willing to take Cuba political prisoners: FM
Netanyahu offers Palestinians talks on settlements |
Apple says to open second flagship store in China
NATO airstrike accidentally kills 5 Afghan troops
Swiss solar plane completes historic flight
U.S.-Russia may seek spy swap to free agents |
British gay Anglican 'blocked' from becoming bishop
IMF raises global growth forecast
MySpace sale reports are "fabrications": News Corp exec
Communist Cuba set to free 52 political prisoners
Greece faces strike chaos as MPs reform pensions
Canadian medical reactor gets nod to restart
Germany's 'Octopus oracle' keeps perfect record
Church says Cuba to free 52 political prisoners |
YouTube unveils 'Leanback,' updated mobile site
French court orders more jail time for Noriega
Formal charges laid against alleged Russia spies
Greeks strike against pension reform |
US program to detect cyberattacks on companies, agencies
Bombing suspect arrives in Cuba to face charges |
US government launches new website on Gulf oil spill
Ex-Panama dictator Noriega sentenced to 7 years |
U.S. aims to detect cyber infrastructure attacks: report
Israel PM offers settlement talks if peace talks resume
CNN Middle East editor leaves after Fadlallah 'tweet'
Mexican officials among 8 killed in plane crash |
Wife of Balibo reporter blames army for killings
News
China launches global search for panda keepers
Modernising Tibet masks deep contradictions
Australia police probe devastating attack on crops
China court rejects gay lawsuit over blood donation
U.S. aims to detect cyber infrastructure attacks: report |
East Timor PM open to Australia asylum-seeker plan
Thai PM says monarchy, army should stay out of politics
MySpace sale reports are fabrications: News Corp exec |
S.Korea says N.Korea's blunders caused tensions
Apple says to open second flagship store in China |
Japan's sumo bodyslammed by scandal
Ridley Scott helms YouTube competition for documentary
IMF warns of 'downside risks' in Asia
Seoul shares gain 1.4 pct on shipyards, banks
Economic fears causes Japan machinery order drop
PAKISTAN
S.Korea mortgage growth up; mkts brace for rate move
Srebrenica survivors' long wait to bury their dead
Japan current account surplus first drop in months
Lindsay Lohan's career not over yet
S.Korea household mortgage loans jump in June
Soweto TV, so close yet so far from W.Cup final
S.Korea says foreign ship orders recover from slump
Czech film revisits communist secrets
S.Korean exporters more upbeat on H2 -survey
"Hot in Cleveland" renewed for second season
S.Korea T-bond futures down, wary of rate decision
Grammys change rules following Lady Gaga snub
Turner painting sells for record 29.7 million pounds
"American Idol" joins list of shortened summer tours
Don Johnson prevails in "Nash Bridges" lawsuit
Grammys change rules following Lady Gaga snub |
Lindsay Lohan's career not over yet |
Don Johnson prevails in Nash Bridges lawsuit |
iCarly's Miranda Cosgrove, anything but Despicable |
American Idol joins list of shortened summer tours |
Hot in Cleveland renewed for second season |
Czech film revisits communist secrets |
Betty White, James Cameron join California Hall of Fame |
Swiss solar plane makes history with 26hr flight
Three Britons found guilty in suicide bomb plot |
Three linked to Al-Qaeda held: Norway police
ECB key rate remains same amid bank concerns
Facebook deal creates virtual 'credits'
Norway arrests 3 al Qaeda-linked suspects over plot |
News
General strikes hit Greece and Portugal
Afghanistan graft sharply up as insurgency grows too |
Thousands demonstrate as new strike cripples Greece
Sri Lanka minister launches hunger strike over U.N. probe |
Special Report: In Irish schools, Catholic Church remains master |
Iraq Shi'ite pilgrims trudge on as bombs continue |
Vatican set to revise rules on sexual abuse |
Kyrgyzstan requests $500 mln to rebuild ruined south |
Russian conductor facing sex charges leaves Thailand
Floods in northwest China kill 25
News
Malaysian Islamic courts appoint first women judges
Shanghai residents say forced out for Disneyland
U.S. aims to detect cyber infrastructure attacks: report |
News
Facebook deal means virtual 'credits' can be bought in shops
N.Korea warns against UN censure
S.Lankan minister on hunger strike over UN probe
China lashes out at 'vulgar' online game ads
Pakistan's forex reserves jump to record $16.77 bln
Asian markets lifted on Wall Street's lead
Football, silent film style, comforts German fans
Pakistani rupee at record low vs dollar; stocks up
Lady Gaga gets nostalgic at NY homecoming
S.Korea currency curbs to take effect Fri-govt official
News
India car sales rise 30.8% in June
Why do studios keep losing lawsuits?
PREVIEW-Pakistan's June CPI seen up 12.60 percent
Bollywood's Bachchan back as 'Millionaire' host
China buys record amount of Japan bonds in May
Bollywood tackles Maoist rebels
S.Korea S-Oil restarts RFCC after planned maintenance
Luanda eyes future, neglects architectural past
Geely expects to close Volvo deal in third quarter
China: western regions' growth is key to stability
Fresh faces add zest to Emmy nominations |
Lady Gaga gets nostalgic at NY homecoming |
Prince seeks pied a terre in France |
Why do studios keep losing lawsuits? |
Greece at new risk of being pushed off euro
Bodies of missing Tenn. mom, Jo Ann Bain, and daughter found
Female Breasts Are Bigger Than Ever
AMD Trinity Accelerated Processing Units Now in Volume Production
The Avengers (2012 film), made the second biggest opening- and single-day gross of all-time
AMD to Start Production of piledriver
Ivy Bridge Quad-Core, Four-Thread Desktop CPUs
Islamists Protest Lady Gaga's Concert in Indonesia
Japan Successfully Broadcasts an 8K Signal Over the Air
ECB boosts loans to 1 trillion Euro to stop credit crunch
Egypt : Mohammed Morsi won with 52 percent
What do you call 100,000 Frenchmen with their hands up
AMD Launches AMD Embedded R-Series APU Platform
Fed Should not Ignore Emerging Market Crisis
Fed casts shadow over India, emerging markets
Why are Chinese tourists so rude? A few insights

USD EUR - 1 year graph	VPN on MacOSX	BlogMeter 1.01