Israel’s deputy defense minister suggested Jerusalem’s boundaries could be expanded to accommodate Palestinian hopes for a presence in the city. Ephraim Sneh’s comments came as Israeli and Palestinian negotiators convened for a second day of intensive talks aimed at reaching an outline of a final peace agreement.
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