Israel and Palestine committed to peace, says Rice

United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said today that her meetings with Israeli and Palestinian leaders convinced her that both sides share a commitment to ensuring Israel’s upcoming withdrawal from Gaza takes place smoothly and peacefully.

United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said today that her meetings with Israeli and Palestinian leaders convinced her both sides share a commitment to ensuring Israel’s upcoming withdrawal from Gaza takes place smoothly and peacefully.

Rice spoke at a news conference after two days of meetings with top officials from both sides intended to spur co-operation on the withdrawal.