Israeli and Palestinian peace talks collapsed over differences on the release of Palestinian prisoners. But Israel is steering clear of calling the situation a crisis. Israeli Justice Minister Yossi Beilin said the disagreement is not likely to impede negotiations on implementation of the Wye accord. Israel has offered to release prisoners who are serving time for both security and criminal offenses but says it will not free Palestinians with blood on their hands.
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