Palestinians prepare alternatives to peace talks

The Palestinians will study alternatives to peace talks with Israel in the coming days, a top PLO official said , after the Jewish state gave the green light to build 238 new houses on war-won land.

But it is unlikely the Palestinians will take any dramatic steps before November 2 mid-term elections in the US, since Arab leaders have already promised the Obama administration more time – until a few days after the vote - to try to relaunch negotiations.