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resident Bush outlined Thursday in the clearest terms so far the shape of a two-state peace treaty he is hoping to broker between Israel and the Palestinians by the end of his term.
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Bush’s comments marked a hardening of his tone toward Israel and could put Olmert at odds with right-wing members of his coalition who oppose sweeping peace concessions.
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By challenging Israelis with such charged language in their own country, the president appeared to be signaling Palestinians that he’s serious about prodding both sides to secure a peace deal this year.
