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Senior officials from Europe, United States, and the Middle East affirmed the need for a ceasefire, but said it should be lasting and permanent.
NPR: U.S. Pressures Syria Through Regional Friends
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"We're talking to leaders of the international community, in close contact with both sides -- the Israelis and the Palestinians -- trying to find ways that we can restore a sense of trust and confidence between the two sides, in hopes of finding a lasting, permanent solution, " Reeker said.
CNN: El-Baz
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Clinton and Hastert's telephone conversation took place as Israeli and Palestinian negotiators engaged in another day of long and difficult talks aimed at forging a lasting peace and permanent division of territory, with their arduous talks at Camp David reportedly stalled over the issue of the final status of the city of Jerusalem.
CNN: Hastert wants Clinton to consult Congress on price of Middle East peace
