Bush begins eight-day tour of the Middle East

ISRAELI Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said last night “there will be no peace” unless attacks are halted from all parts of the Palestinian territories, including those not controlled by his negotiating partners in the Palestinian leadership.

But he said both sides “are very seriously trying to move forward” on a deal.

“Israel does not tolerate and will not tolerate the continuation of these vicious attacks,” said Mr Olmert, after two and a half hours of talks with President Bush. “We will not hesitate to take all the necessary measures. There will be no peace unless terror is stopped. And terror will have to be stopped everywhere.”