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JERUSALEM — The Israeli and Palestinian leaders got together for surprise talks Sunday, just days before Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas sets off for Washington to meet with President Bush.
An Israeli official said Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert would coordinate peace moves before Abbas’ trip.
Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat said Abbas asked Olmert to agree to an Egyptian initiative to arrange an unofficial cease-fire in Gaza, which is controlled by Hamas. But Olmert gave no commitment. Israel refuses to deal with Hamas.
