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Wednesday, 9 January 2008

Olmert to lay down Israel's red lines

Prime minister to clarify Israel's non-negotiable terms to visiting US President Bush. Defense Minister Barak, Foreign Minister Livni to brief president on situation in West Bank and Gaza, as well as recent developments in talks with Palestinians. Iranian threat also on visit agenda.

In his meeting on Wednesday with US President George W. Bush in Jerusalem, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is expected to lay down Israel's red lines in regards to matters pertaining to security, economics, Olmert will clarify what Israel considers non-negotiable in future talks with the Palestinian Authority.

The prime minister will also present Bush with recent Israeli intelligence in the hopes of convincing him that the latest US National Intelligence Estimate is inaccurate in its portrayal of Iran's nuclear program.

Bush will also be briefed by Defense Minister Ehud Barak on the security situation in the West Bank and Gaza and by Foreign Affairs Minister Tzipi Livni on the status of the ongoing negotiations with the Palestinians. YNet