Peace talks to get underway, Kerry names Indyk envoy

Following informal talks between Israeli, Palestinian, and US diplomats, US Secretary of State john Kerry will host Israeli and Palestinian negotiators for an iftar dinner as the peace process resumes after a three year hiatus.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (L) and Martin Indyk leaves a briefing room at the State Department in Washington July 29, 2013. Kerry named former U.S. ambassador to Israel Indyk as his main envoy in Israeli-Palestinian talks starting in Washington later on Monday seeking "reasonable compromises" in the tough negotiations. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS) - RTX123XL
US Secretary of State John Kerry (L) and Martin Indyk leaves a briefing room at the State Department in Washington, July 29, 2013. - REUTERS/Yuri Gripas
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Israeli-Palestinian peace talks will resume in Washington Monday after a three year hiatus, the State Department announced.

Secretary of State John Kerry will host Israeli and Palestinian negotiators at an Iftar dinner Monday night following informal talks this afternoon at the State Department. Talks are scheduled to continue on Tuesday.

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