Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Israel - Palestinian Conflict -- News Updates For August 25, 2009

Salam Fayyad is determined to build state institutions without waiting for the outcome of peace talks with the Israelis. Photo AFP

Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad Says Time Is Running Out For Peace -- Times Online

Salam Fayyad says Palestinian Authority intends to bypass failing peace talks and establish its own state within two years

The Palestinian Authority intends to bypass failing peace talks and establish its own de facto state within two years, Salam Fayyad, the Palestinian Prime Minister, said.

Speaking on the eve of talks in London today between Binyamin Netanyahu and Gordon Brown, his Israeli and British counterparts, Mr Fayyad said that the idea was to “end the occupation, despite the occupation”. He told The Times in an interview: “After 16 years [of failed peace talks] why not change the discourse?

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More News On The Israel - Palestinian Conflict

Fayyad unveils plan for Palestinian state in two years -- AFP
Palestinians plan to bypass Israel for 'state' -- The Age
Palestinian PM plans for statehood -- Al Jazeera
Fayad: De facto state within 2 years -- Jerusalem Post
Fayyad plans for statehood as Egypt tries to end Palestinian internal feuds -- China View
U.S. says nearing renewal of Israel-Palestinian talks -- Haaretz
Settlement Freeze Still the Hot Topic -- Reuters
Israeli Raid on Gaza Tunnel Kills 3 Palestinians -- New York Times
Three Buried Alive After Air Strike On Tunnel -- SKY News
Evicted Palestinians camp by home taken by settlers -- Washington Post
The quest for a greater Israel -- The Guardian

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