U.S. Middle East envoy Dennis Ross made no progress in his efforts to break the deadlocked Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, an Israeli official said. Ross met for a fourth time with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to brief him on his meetings with Palestinian officials. Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat is not ready to clamp down on Islamic militants, a key Israeli demand, according to Netanyahu spokesman David Bar-Illan.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
