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    John Kerry's Gamble on 'Middle East Peace'

    John Kerry has acknowledged that there is skepticism — even cynicism — about renewing the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks that broke off five years ago.  But, during his first months as Secretary of State, that's what he's focused on, with repeated visits and at least ten long phone calls with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Palestinian…

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    John Kerry has acknowledged that there is skepticism — even cynicism — about renewing the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks that broke off five years ago. But, during his first months as Secretary of State, that's what he's focused on, with repeated visits and at least ten long phone calls with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. He says improving the West Bank's economy would be a good start, but neither side has shown any change on issues necessary to a two-state solution. Israeli settlements, Palestinian refugees, Jerusalem and national boundaries are as divisive as ever. Palestinians are politically and geographically divided. Polls show that neither side really believes that peace has a chance. Does the US have the power — and the commitment -- to make a difference?

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Caitlin Shamberg

      KCRW

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Geoffrey Aronson

      Foundation for Middle East Peace

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      Josef Olmert

      University of South Carolina

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      Diana Buttu

      Palestinian attorney and analyst

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    Can John Kerry Broker Middle East Peace?
    1. 0:00Ricin Letter Sent to Obama
    2. 8:07John Kerry's Gamble on 'Middle East Peace'You’re reading this
    3. 43:34Mount Everest Overcrowded after 60 Years of Climbing
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