(Reuters) The G8, at their annual meeting in the Georgia resort of Sea Island, said it welcomed Israeli plans to withdraw from all Gaza settlements and from parts of the West Bank, and that the emphasis now should be on the "roadmap" for Middle East peace being mediated by the Quartet. "The G8 countries will join with others in the international community, led by the Quartet, to restore momentum on the Roadmap, to enhance humanitarian and economic conditions among the Palestinian people, and to build democratic, transparent, and accountable Palestinian institutions," the G8 said. "The G8 calls upon the Quartet to meet in the region before the end of this month, engage with Israeli and Palestinian representatives, and set out its plans." The G8 statement also said it welcomed plans by the PA to hold municipal elections by the end of the summer and would help to make sure they were fair and transparent.
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