BBC (May 1): Envoy holds first talks on Gaza

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BBC (May 1): Envoy holds first talks on Gaza

From the BBC Online
Dated Sunday May 1

Envoy holds first talks on Gaza
By Alan Johnston
BBC News, Gaza

The international community's new envoy to aid Israel's planned withdrawal from the Gaza Strip has had his first meeting with Palestinian leaders.

James Wolfensohn said he was impressed by the Palestinians' plans for Gaza's economy in the aftermath of the pullout scheduled for a few months' time.

Mr Wolfensohn is representing what is known as the Middle East Quartet - the US, European Union, Russia and UN.

He met Palestinian leaders in the West Bank town of Ramallah on Sunday.

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