Biden Sees 'Moment Of Opportunity' in Mideast Peace Process
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden says an agreement by Israel and the Palestinians to begin indirect peace talks marks a "moment of opportunity" for the peace process.
Biden was speaking ahead of a Tuesday meeting in Jerusalem with Israeli President Shimon Peres. Biden is making the highest-level visit by a U.S. official to Israel and the West Bank since the Obama administration took office more than a year ago.
The U.S. Vice President is due to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later Tuesday and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah on Wednesday.
U.S. Officials said Monday the two sides had agreed to begin indirect peace talks through U.S. Mediators following a 14-month break in negotiations.Read More Story,http://www1.voanews.com/english/news/middle-east/Biden-Sees-Moment-of-Opportunity-in-Mideast-Peace-Process-87102102.html
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