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Wed 03 Mar 2009Clinton says Palestinian state is inevitable
US SECRETARY of state Hillary Clinton told Israelis yesterday that an independent Palestinian state was inevitable. She also announced that two American envoys would be sent to Syria.
The Syrian move marks a significant shift in policy from the Bush administration. which froze ties with Damascus, accusing Syria of supporting terrorism and allowing insurgents to cross into Iraq from its territory. Mrs Clinton made the announcement in Jerusalem after talks with Israeli leaders, in her first trip to the region since being appointed secretary of state.
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