Israeli PM in talks with Jordan over stalled peace process

ISRAELI Prime Minister Ehud Olmert made a surprise visit to Jordan yesterday for talks with King Abdullah II on ways to revive Middle East peacemaking.

Abdullah was offering to host a meeting in Jordan to help resolve Palestinian infighting between the Hamas and Fatah movements currently waging fierce gun battles in Gaza City.

Olmert was invited by Abdullah, who wants to see Israel resume peace negotiations with the Palestinians, a senior palace official said.