Top Israeli and Palestinian officials are downplaying expectations for a possible meeting between Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres and Palestinian Authority President Yasser Arafat, despite ongoing efforts to arrange the talks. Reports said the two leaders may meet later this week in Italy, where they will be attending an economic conference.
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