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Israel Does Not Foresee Breakthrough During Secretary of State Kerry's Visit
(Ynet News) Attila Somfalvi - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry arrived for meetings in Israel and the PA on Sunday. However, Israeli officials are skeptical that his meetings will lead to any breakthrough in the Mideast peace process at this stage. The officials said that Israel will not meet the Palestinian demand for a map with clear borders before talks can resume. "We will agree to put borders on the table when we know what we are getting from the Palestinians," one official said. Prime Minister Netanyahu is convinced that security is of paramount importance in the negotiations in light of instability in the region. Israel is slated to insist on strict security arrangements, a demilitarized Palestinian state, a waive of the right of return, Palestinian recognition of the Jewish people's right for their own state, and Israeli military control of the Jordan Valley.