Prime Minister Ariel Sharon says Israel may be on the verge of a diplomatic breakthrough with the Palestinians. Speaking at an economic forum Oct. 30, Sharon said current talks with Palestinian officials could bear fruit, though the meetings have not yet been held at the prime ministerial level.
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