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ISTANBUL, Turkey: Kerry pushes for Turkish role in peace talks, but Israelis, Palestinians say ‘no’ | World | ADN.com

Kerry pushes for Turkish role in peace talks, but Israelis, Palestinians say ‘no’

Published: April 7, 2013 Updated 5 hours ago

By Roy Gutman and Hannah Allam — McClatchy Newspapers

ISTANBUL, Turkey — Amid fears that a U.S.-backed reconciliation between Israel and Turkey might unravel, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry told Turkish leaders Sunday that it was vital for peace in the region that the two close U.S. allies get their relations “back on track in its full measure.”

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