Britain’s foreign secretary praised Israel for agreeing to facilitate Palestinian elections. “Israel will do everything in its power to ensure the smooth running of the forthcoming Palestinian elections,” Jack Straw told reporters Wednesday during a visit to Jerusalem aimed at reviving the “road map” peace plan.
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