Article: Israel downplays reports that Arab League may withdraw its 2002 peace initiative

MARK WEISS and AP
Jerusalem Post
02-24-2008
Headline: Israel downplays reports that Arab League may withdraw its 2002 peace initiative
Byline: MARK WEISS and AP
Edition; Daily
Section: News
Page: 02

Sunday, February 24, 2008 -- Israeli officials have dismissed as "a storm in a teacup" reports from Arab League officials that the organization may withdraw its 2002 peace plan unless Israel explicitly accepts the initiative.

The warnings reflect increasing Arab impatience with the pace of negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal, whose country sponsored the Arab peace initiative, warned over the weekend that "despair would force us to review ...

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