Israeli President Shimon Peres urges resumption of Middle East peace talks
Israeli President Shimon Peres urged a resumption of Middle East peace talks on Thursday, dismissing the Palestinians' plan to instead ask the United Nations for recognition as ``an illusion'' and arguing that a peace deal -- despite widespread scepticism on both sides -- was possible within months.
The Palestinians want peace talks with Israel to continue, US envoy George Mitchell said in Cairo on Sunday after the Palestine Liberation Organisation urged president Mahmud Abbas to quit the negotiations.