Minister Amir Peretz (Hatnua) spoke on the phone with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and gave his regards for the holiday of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan. Perez said he sees an important opportunity for a breakthrough towards the renewal of negotiations.
Peretz's office reported that Abbas declared that the Palestinians will make every effort in order to reach an agreement. (Attila Somfalvi, Moran Azulay)