It wasn`t a new conference. It was an introduction of George Mitchell and Dick Holbrooke to State employees, along with an explanation of their mission briefs. The entire event was recorded and can be seen at the US State Department website.
Part of the `durable cease-fire` is an expectation that the siege of Gaza will be lifted; the crossings, including Rafah will be open for normal commerce as the anti-smuggling of weapons is enforced. |
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