Saving peace talks

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Elders Group delegates including former Irish president Mary Robinson (2nd R), Indian activist Ela Bhatt (L) and former UN envoy Lakhdar Brahimi (2nd L) during a visit to Hamas-run Gaza, Palestinian Territory, October 16, 2010. In an effort to save direct peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians, Elders Group arrived in Gaza from Egyptian side in Rafah. The group's second phase - having met with Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa in Cairo - includes Syria, Jordan and Israel.

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Elders Group delegates including former Irish president Mary Robinson (2nd R), Indian activist Ela Bhatt (L) and former UN envoy Lakhdar Brahimi (2nd L) during a visit to Hamas-run Gaza, Palestinian Territory, October 16, 2010. In an effort to save direct peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians, Elders Group arrived in Gaza from Egyptian side in Rafah. The group's second phase - having met with Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa in Cairo - includes Syria, Jordan and Israel.

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