[New York Times] Steven Erlanger - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice met Israeli and Palestinian political leaders in a quick visit on Thursday, but with the Palestinians unable to agree on a new unity government, little significant movement was expected. The Israeli and Palestinian governments have established a shaky cease-fire in Gaza. But they have been unable to agree on a prisoner exchange, which is regarded as the minimum required before Ehud Olmert and Mahmoud Abbas can meet.
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