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After the 1973 war repeated attempts were made to bring about a peace settlement in the Middle East, normally brokered by the United States. Considerable progress has been made but the fundamental issue of a Palestinian state has yet to be resolved. The issue of Israeli settlement of land taken in the six-day war, and the status of East Jerusalem, are also issues of concern.
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Sadat took a big risk in going to Israel, and indeed a short while after his return he was assassinated by members of his own bodyguard
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These talks lead to the signing in 1979 of a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel
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Negotiations with the Palestinians were difficult. Issues like Gaza, the West Bank, Israeli settlements and East Jerusalem were complicated and aroused strong passions
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This was progress, but very slow if countries were going to recognize Israel one by one, and only after the passage of more time
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This document suggested a long and gradual "peace process"
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After 10 years the Quartet had little to show for their efforts
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Despite apparent intense activity the current envoy's achievements in the role seem rather meager
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This is an especially sensitive area. Ariel Sharon's visit there a few years ago provoked serious protests
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In 1967, after the wall was captured by Israeli forces, many Orthodox Jews gathered there to pray
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For settlers this land is part of "Eretz Israel" extending beyond the borders established in 1948-9 to which they have a right according to the Old Testament. For the Palestinians this is their land and they look to the Israeli authorities to eject the settlers
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