Israeli and Palestinian officials failed to resolve a dispute over the release of Palestinian prisoners. Cabinet Secretary Danny Naveh reiterated after the talks that Israel would not free any prisoners with blood on their hands. The issue prompted weekend clashes between Palestinians and Israeli troops in eastern Jerusalem and the outskirts of Bethlehem.
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