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Israeli and Palestinian negotiators hold their first meeting in more than a year
The two sides also met with Quartet Representative Tony Blair and the Quartet Envoys. The Jordanian Foreign Minister, Nasser Judeh, said the talks were held in a positive atmosphere and "the important thing is the two sides have met face to face."...
Tony Blair: Political leadership essential to Middle East conflict resolution
BBC Radio 4's Today Programme speaks to Quartet Representative Tony Blair about political leadership, the Arab Spring and Middle East peace...
Quartet Envoys and Tony Blair call on Israelis and Palestinians to hold direct talks
The Quartet stressed the important objective of a direct exchange between the Israelis and Palestinians "without delay or preconditions," in a statement issued following today's latest round of meetings....
Quartet Representative welcomes Israeli release of funds to Palestinians, urges regular and predictable payments in future
"This is an important decision. I have discussed the importance of a smooth transfer of revenues with Prime Minister Netanyahu and other ministers in the Israeli government on many occasions, as have others in the international community, and have urged him repeatedly to transfer these funds without delay."...
Quartet Rep Tony Blair urges the Israeli Government to release Palestinian tax revenue without delay
"The funds are vital for the functioning of the PA and Israel's withholding of these Palestinian funds threatens the salaries of some 180,000 employees, including Palestinian security officials who are working to provide security in the West Bank."...
