Palestinian and Israeli have discussions
Though formal peace negotiations remain deadlocked, high-level officials from Israel and the Palestinian Territories met Wednesday to engage in economic discussions.† These are the highest level discussions held since Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has assumed office.
Palestinian Economy Minister Bassem Khoury met with Israeli Vice Prime Minister Silvan Shalom for ìpositive” discussions.† Topics under discussion included travel restrictions against Palestinians, imports into the West Bank, telecommunications issues, and the transfer of goods and money into the still-blockaded Gaza Strip.† The two agreed to meet again in six weeks to continue discussions.
óNews briefs compiled by Alexandra DeGrandchamp