As Israel Releases 429 Palestinian Prisoners Olmert Does Not See 2008 As Deadline For Peace

As Israel released 429 Palestinian prisoners as a practical gesture to strengthen Abbas and to reinforce peace process measures on the ground Olmert does not see the 2008 two state solution peace agreement as a deadline.

Actually, Olmert hopes to reach this agreement ASAP!

"While Israelis and Palestinians prepared to resume formal peace talks next week, Olmert told his Kadima Party faction — as he told Cabinet a day earlier — that Israel did not regard the December 2008 peace deal target date as a deadline.

Still, he said he hoped "to reach an agreement — if possible — as soon as possible."

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