Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak’s office is denying reports that he has agreed to hand over up to 95 percent of the West Bank to the Palestinians. However, a Palestinian official speaking anonymously told the Associated Press that the reports are true. Talks between the two sides are expected to resume Thursday.
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