VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass., (Reuters) – World powers will invite Israelis and Palestinians to begin direct peace talks on Sept. 2 in Washington, a diplomatic source said yesterday.
Envoys from the so-called Quartet of powers — the United States, the European Union, Russia and the United Nations — agreed the details on Thursday, the source told Reuters. A formal statement would be issued on Friday.
The Israelis and Palestinians were expected to agree to attend, the source said. President Barack Obama would be present at the talks.
