Any Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip or West Bank must be consistent with the “road map” peace plan, a senior U.S. diplomat said. David Satterfield, the deputy assistant secretary for Near East affairs, said the United States regards Israel’s plan for unilateral withdrawal as positive as long as it leaves room for the Palestinians to return to peace talks.
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