Olmert and Blair to meet in Jerusalem

Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert and British leader Tony Blair will discuss how Israel can proceed with the Palestinians when the two meet in Jerusalem tomorrow, government spokeswoman Miri Eisin said today.

“I am sure they are going to be talking about how we can proceed with Hamas still in power,” Eisin said.

Eisin said the agenda hadn’t been set, but she expected Iran’s nuclear programme would also be discussed.

Blair’s office said only that he planned to visit the Mideast “shortly”, but wouldn’t say where or when.

Palestinian officials said Blair was scheduled to meet Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday.