Pressing ahead in a new U.S.-backed push for Middle East peace, Israeli and Palestinian negotiators agreed July 30 to meet again soon for substantive talks to reach a long-elusive settlement within nine months.
Speaking after the two sides wrapped up an initial two days of talks at the State Department, Secretary of State John Kerry said the Israelis and Palestinians were committed to serious negotiations. (AP)
イスラエルとパレスチナの中東和平交渉が再開。9ヵ月で合意を目指すという。
The Japan Times ST: August 9, 2013