Peres to Berlusconi: Tell PA we are serious about peace
President Shimon Peres met with Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and requested that he assist in renewing ties with the Palestinians.
"The government of Israel is very serious in its yearning for peace – please give this message to the president of the Palestinian Authority with whom you are due to meet," Peres said to the Italian visitor. Berlusconi promised to pass on the message to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. (Roni Sofer)
