Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LIII

No 35

30-Aug-2010

Political Comment (30 August 2010)

The Palestinians and Israelis are to resume direct peace negotiations in Washington on 2 September, but that may owe more to diplomatic sleight of hand than any progress on the issues. The Americans are ending their combat operations in Iraq on schedule.

Palestinians And Israelis To Meet In Washington

The indirect talks between Israel and the Palestinians which have been sputtering on since early May have...