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http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1008/S00109/discussions-between-ban-and-us-secretary-of-state.htm

The Middle East peace process and efforts to renew direct talks between the Israelis and the Palestinians were the focus of discussions today between Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Mr. Ban, who is on an official visit to Japan, spoke by telephone this morning Japan time with Ms. Clinton about the situation in the Middle East.

The two officials talked about the role of the diplomatic Quartet -- comprising the United Nations, the European Union (EU), Russia and the US -- in helping to spur momentum in the peace process, according to information released by a spokesperson for the Secretary-General. The Quartet backs the Road Map, the internationally-approved plan for a two-State solution to the Middle East conflict.

The Israelis and the Palestinians have been engaging in indirect talks and Mr. Ban and other senior UN officials have voiced support for the two sides to take part in direct talks to try to reach a lasting settlement to the conflict.

Mr. Ban also briefed Ms. Clinton on his recent conversations with leaders in the region.

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Japan is 13 hours ahead from EST. Hillary is working round the clock.

Ban Ki-Moon is a great person to have as an ally in these diplomatic conversations. I hope they are able to get Israel and Palestine to come to the table and talk directly with each other to resolve the issue. 

My concern is that the status quo fits Israel just fine and Palestine is stuck on stupid anger and is happy to be the angry complainer against Israel. Both will need to make compromises in some places but it is understandable that Palestine seeks a separate national existence and that may not be one that gets compromised.

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Compromise requires that both sides make accommodations and sacrifices. Obviously, the long history of conflict and the dynamics of the region will pose challenges to developing peaceful relations.
Even a small step toward peace would be significant.



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