Israeli and Palestinian negotiators resumed talks at the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Taba. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak said he did not expect much from the “peace marathon.” As the talks were held, Israel allowed in 16,000 Palestinians from the West Bank and Gaza Strip who had been granted Israeli work permits last month.
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