Palestinians Say Bethlehem Talks 'Constructive'
The first direct talks between Israeli and Palestinian negotiators on a standoff at Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity ended Tuesday, and Palestinian negotiators said they had made progress.

``We are close to an agreement, we hope,'' Palestinian legislator Salah Taamari told reporters after the talks. ``The talks were constructive,'' Bethlehem mayor Hanna Nasser said. ''We heard many offers. They will be materialized at 6 o'clock,'' he added without elaborating.
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