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In a bid to stem the escalating violence that has claimed nearly 100 lives in the past two weeks, Israeli and Palestinian leaders have agreed to meet with US President Clinton in Egypt on Monday. The high-stakes summit, coordinated by UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, aims to establish a ceasefire
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Senior Arab officials and intellectuals have accused Palestinian President Arafat and Egyptian President Mubarak of contributing to the escalating violence in the region. A senior Jordanian official was quoted as saying that both leaders were partly responsible for the collapse of peace efforts, with heated Arab rhetoric and Arafat'
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The Clinton administration attempted to downplay concerns about the prospects for a successful Israeli-Palestinian summit meeting at Camp David, citing Prime Minister Ehud Barak's still-strong popular support and the united front presented by leaders Yasser Arafat and Barak. Despite a tumultuous day in Jerusalem, where Barak's
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The Israeli-Palestinian summit talks are being closely watched from Lebanon, a country that has a unique perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Lebanon's experience during the 1982 war and the subsequent attempt to impose a peace settlement through brute force serve as a reminder that diplomacy and compromise are
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Hezbollah guerrilla attacks on Israeli positions in the Shebaa Farms have left one Israeli soldier injured, amidst escalating tensions in the region. In a speech on Sunday, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah warned that resistance will not cease attacks on the farms after Israel's scheduled withdrawal, unless they are
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The impending Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon has set the stage for a crucial decision by the Syrian leadership, with far-reaching implications for the peace process in the Middle East. As the deadline approaches, President Hafez Al Assad must weigh the benefits of accepting the current peace terms against the
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US President Bill Clinton's presentation of a working document to Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk Al Sharaa has brought the stalled peace talks back to life, with the deadline for adjournment set for January 9. The document aims to facilitate progress on a
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As his presidency enters its final year, Bill Clinton is making a conscious effort to shift his focus to foreign policy, driven by a desire to avoid being perceived as a "lame duck" and to leave a lasting legacy, according to his aides. With a stream of trips
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Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk Sharaa has sparked Israeli optimism with his prediction that peace with Israel could be achieved within a few months, paving the way for historic talks scheduled to start this week. Sharaa's comments, made in Damascus, follow months of secret U.S. mediation that has
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Israeli and Palestinian negotiators suspended talks Tuesday, but both sides remain optimistic that a deal can be reached by the end of the day. The negotiating parties are trying to forge an agreement before U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright arrives later in the day. Albright is scheduled to
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Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and Palestinian leaders continued negotiations deep into the night Wednesday, attempting to reach a deal on a West Bank pullback ahead of US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright's arrival Thursday. Albright was scheduled to witness a signing ceremony in Egypt, but the outcome
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U.S. President Clinton met with Israel's Prime Minister Barak on Monday to discuss a comprehensive peace agreement between Israel and its Arab neighbors. The meeting marked a crucial step towards rekindling peace talks, which had stalled in recent months. Clinton emphasized that the road to peace would
