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In West Bank, Biden says ‘ground is not ripe’ for peace

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By AAMER MADHANI, JOSEPH KRAUSS and CHRIS MEGERIAN
Associated Press

BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — President Joe Biden has called for “two states for two peoples” — the Israelis and Palestinians — while visiting the West Bank. But Biden also acknowledged Friday the “ground is not ripe” at this moment for restarting peace talks between them. The stalemate has dimmed hopes for a two-state solution to the decades-old conflict. Millions of Palestinians continue to live under Israeli military rule. Biden announced more than $300 million in aid to the Palestinians. But American money is only a limited balm for a situation that has frequently flared into violence. Biden arrived in Saudi Arabia later Friday to attend a summit of Arab leaders.

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