Clinton to travel to Israel to promote indirect negotiations

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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will travel to Israel on Saturday night to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Barak and President Shimon Peres. This is her first official visit since Netanyahu took office.

Ha'aretz reports:

Clinton's visit underscores the goal of reaching a compromise that could see the resumption of peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians.

In light of the ever-wide gaps between the Israeli and Palestinian sides, voices are growing within the Obama administration to shift strategy and suffice with indirect - rather than direct - negotiations.
The secretary of state is now taking a more active role in the diplomatic process in the Middle East, which has thus far been overseen by special envoy George Mitchell.

Mitchell will arrive in Israel on Thursday to hold preparatory discussions prior to Clinton's visit.

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