Israel and PLO talk again
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Israel and the PLO renewed their suspended peace talks, putting behind them weeks of bickering to hammer out terms for Palestinian self-rule in the occupied lands, Reuter reports from Taba.
They met in Egypt's Red Sea resort of Taba, trying to overcome obstacles to an Israeli troop withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and Jericho due to have begun on 13 December. The PLO expects agreement in three weeks on details of the accord signed in September in Washington. But Israel expects two months will be needed to iron out disputes over control of border crossings and the size of the self-rule enclaves.
In Damascus, Syria - critical till now of the Israeli-PLO deal - joined seven other Arab states yesterday in describing it as the first step on the path to peace.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments