Palestinians reject phased withdrawal of Israeli military from West Bank

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Palestinians reject phased withdrawal of Israeli military from West Bank

Special to WorldTribune.com LONDON — The United States has proposed an interim Israeli military presence in the West Bank. Palestinian sources said the administration of President Barack Obama has discussed a plan for a staged Israeli military withdrawal from the West Bank. The sources said the staged withdrawal could take between 10 and 15 years […]

Obama plan gives Palestinians joint control of Jordan Valley ‘crossing points’

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Obama plan gives Palestinians joint control of Jordan Valley ‘crossing points’

Special to WorldTribune.com JERUSALEM — The United States wants Israel to grant the Palestinians joint control over the border with Jordan. Officials said the administration of President Barack Obama has submitted a multi-stage security plan that would give the Palestinians control over the entire West Bank. They said some areas, particularly the border with Jordan […]