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Clinton attempts to broker Middle East peace deal
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Peter Doocy reports from Washington, D.C.
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- Date Nov 21, 2012
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State Hillary Clinton is still trying to work -- a truce deal to figure out what to do.
Peter Doocy joins us right now live from our nation's capital with the very latest on -- Peter.
And secretary of state Clinton went back to Jerusalem for another meeting with Israeli officials she had -- to Ramallah to see president.
Up Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas sends her last meeting with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu which was yesterday and while we don't have any indication at this point that it cease fire is imminent Secretary Clinton made clear yesterday she wants a cease fire to benefit.
Everyone involved.
In the days and had to the United States will work with our partners here in Israel and across the region.
-- an outcome that bolsters security for the people of Israel.
Improves conditions for the people of Gaza.
And moves toward a comprehensive peace for all people of the region.
The terms of a potential cease fire according to a senior official with the European Union's foreign service who talked to be -- must include an end to Hamas rocket attacks against Israel.
Gaza border crossings would also have to be open and Israel would have to stop launching airstrikes and Gaza.
The Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said yesterday -- -- -- a peaceful solution but that if Israeli interests are threatened.
He is ready to fight.
But if there's possibly review achieving the long term solution to this problem.
Through diplomatic means.
We prefer that putter from off I'm sure you understand that Israel will have to take what -- action is necessary.
To defend its people.
This is something -- I don't have to explain to Americans.
I know that President Obama -- and the American people understand that professor world.
At some point.
Today around -- secretary of state Clinton will touch down in Cairo to meet with Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi who would also hosted peace talks.
In the last few days back to you very -- thank you were much.