Israeli and Palestinian negotiators met Tuesday in Jericho to discuss elections in the territories.
The Israelis presented the Palestinians with census information that will serve as the basis for voter registries. Aerial photographs of the territories will help delineate electoral districts.
Saeb Erekat, a top Palestinian negotiator, said number of issues still need to be resolved, including the size of an elected Palestinian council.
The Palestinians would like about 100 members on the council. Israel has called for a smaller body of about 25 representatives.
Israel and the Palestinians have set July 1 as the target date to reach agreement on Palestinian elections and the israel Defense Force redeployment from Arab population centers that would take place in advance of the elections.
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