Powell praises Israelis, prods Palestinians

Saturday, June 21, 2003

JERICHO, West Bank -- Secretary of State Colin Powell pored over detailed territorial maps with the leaders of Israel and the Palestinian Authority in separate meetings Friday, praising the Israelis for efforts toward an eventual peace settlement and urging speed on the Palestinians.

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