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Source: http://www.israelhayom.com/site/newsletter_article.php?id=14235
Major Differences Remain in Israeli-Palestinian Talks
(Israel Hayom) Shlomo Cesana - While Israel, the Palestinians and the U.S. agreed to uninterrupted negotiations for nine months, until May, with the goal of reaching a final peace accord and an announced end to the conflict, there are major differences that have yet to be resolved. Kerry had arrived with a U.S. proposal during his last visit that details security arrangements between Israel and the Palestinians as well as in the Jordan Valley. Netanyahu asked him not to present it officially, just to propose its main points instead. Israeli officials say the Palestinians refuse to sign a framework agreement which would at the end of negotiations require them to recognize Israel as a Jewish state. As long as the Palestinians refuse, Netanyahu will refuse to draw out a future Palestinian state on a map.