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ational Peace What Will a Sisi Presidency Bring for Egypt? Foreign Policy Shaped by Donors Michele Dunne NYT U.S. to Reassess Status of Talks on Middle East Michael R. Gordon and Mark Landler EFTA00705795 April 4, 2014 -- Rabat, Morocco — With Israel and the Palestinians falling into a familiar cycle

the Council on Foreign Relations, said such a plan would be the last card Mr. Kerry has to play. But given how hard he has pushed this process, Mr. Danin said, "That suggests to me that he may be contemplating a pause but not abandonment of his peace efforts." Mr. Kerry, in fact, was careful to leave

y of their sworn Shiite enemy, Iran, which destabilizes the region with terrorism and nuclear threats. For the Saudis, depriving the Russians of a Middle Eastern toehold is an added bonus. The two countries share a long-standing animus. In the 1970s, the Saudis used their enormous oil wealth to inflict pain

say, King Abdullah II is caught in a difficult position. "You have Israel and the Palestinians to the west, Iraq to east, and Syria to the north," Danin says. "It's a very rough environment, and the economic challenges are more acute." Despite discontent, King Abdullah II has managed to maintain h

White House had reservations about Mr. Kerry's approach, according to an aide in the room. "I see a lot of senior officials quoted about Kerry and Middle East peace," the aide quoted Mr. Obama as saying, "but I'm the most senior official, and I have nothing but admiration for how John has handled this."

the Council on Foreign Relations, said such a plan would be the last card Mr. Kerry has to play. But given how hard he has pushed this process, Mr. Danin said, "That suggests to me that he may be contemplating a pause but not abandonment of his peace efforts." EFTA_R1_02203836 EFTA02720454 Mr. Ke

mers and foreign donors, for the creation of a social and economic existence in the West Bank that's de-coupled, insomuch as currently possible, from the Middle East's tense and labyrinthine politics. It would also help solidify the benefits of the current cessation in hostilities. Indeed, Palestinian leader Mahmou

ave been scattered accusations that the project actually legitimizes Israeli control over the West Bank. HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025084 --- PAGE BREAK --- Danin says that Masri is faced with a difficult balancing act. "On the one hand you're denying the occupation, and you're saying you do not accept its legi

mers and foreign donors, for the creation of a social and economic existence in the West Bank that's de-coupled, insomuch as currently possible, from the Middle East's tense and labyrinthine politics. It would also help solidify the benefits of the current cessation in hostilities. Indeed, Palestinian leader Mahmoud

have been scattered accusations that the project actually legitimizes Israeli control over the West Bank. HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028718 --- PAGE BREAK --- Danin says that Masri is faced with a difficult balancing act. "On the one hand you're denying the occupation, and you're saying you do not accept its legi