Barak, US diplomats discuss situation in Middle East
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Defense Minister Ehud Barak has met with White House adviser on Middle Eastern affairs Dennis Ross, US ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro, and Special Envoy for Middle East Peace David Hale. The meeting, which lasted for over an hour, dealt with the situation in the region and various strategy issues. Barak and the diplomats discussed the Palestinians, Egypt, Turkey, Iran and the Gaza Strip, among other topics. (Ynet)