Palestinian factions opened talks here today that their Egyptian hosts hoped would result in a cease-fire halting attacks against Israeli civilians. But few, if any, in the Arab world or in Israel think there is much likelihood that the dozen rival groups can reach a joint position on the conduct of the increasingly bitter 28-month intifada, let alone on stopping suicide bombers inside Israel. The talks are being held under the auspices of Gen. Omar Suleiman, the director of Egyptian intelligence, at an undisclosed location here. General Suleiman has been involved in months of off-and-on talks with the Palestinians. Full Story
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