President Shimon Peres told U.S. President Barack Obama Tuesday night (4 p.m. EDT) that Israel stands four-square behind American efforts to negotiate a peace agreement with the Palestinian Authority and with Syria. He also said that the Jewish state backs American efforts to use diplomacy to end the Iranian threat.



He added, "I can't say there won't be difficulties, but it would be a serious mistake not to take advantage of the opportunity” to reach peace agreements.

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