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Palestinian Pres., Arab League chief discuss resumption of talks with Israel

(With photos) CAIRO, Nov 20 (KUNA) -- Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas met here Saturday with Arab League secretary general Amr Moussa and discussed efforts to remove obstacles facing resumption of direct peace talks with Israel.
A diplomat close to the meeting, requesting anonymity, told reporters Abbas met with Moussa at the latter's Cairo residence and discussed the Jewish settlements on occupied Palestinian territories.
He said they have also discussed Arab League's endeavors to remove obstacles facing resumption of direct talks between the Palestinians and Israelis. The source said the Arab League would take a few steps, which he did not name, if Israel declined to freeze the settlement activities.
Moussa briefed Moussa about his recent meeting with deputy US Special Envoy to the Middle East David Hill.
The Palestinian leader is scheduled to meet Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak tomorrow. (end) bna.bs KUNA 202010 Nov 10NNNN