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12/03/2014
PM In Israel For Trade Talks
The Prime Minister has begun his first official visit to Isreal, where he is to hold talks with counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu.
Mr Cameron is expected to discuss the conflict in Syria alongside UK-Israel trade. He is also due to address the Israeli parliament, the Knesset.
The will be followed on Thursday with a meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.
Mr Cameron is understood the be backing a US attempt to restart talks between Israel and Palestin.
(MH)
Mr Cameron is expected to discuss the conflict in Syria alongside UK-Israel trade. He is also due to address the Israeli parliament, the Knesset.
The will be followed on Thursday with a meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.
Mr Cameron is understood the be backing a US attempt to restart talks between Israel and Palestin.
(MH)
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