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Published 1/26/2009 by Domenico Montanaro at First Read

From NBC’s Libby LeistU.S. special Middle East envoy George Mitchell will depart today for the Middle East, the State Department said this morning. Spokesman Robert Wood told reporters that Mitchell's trip will include stops in : Egypt, Israel, the West Bank, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia. Mitchell will focus his discussions on ceasefire efforts being made by Egypt, anti-smuggling plans to stop weapons from entering Gaza, opening up border crossings into Gaza and humanitarian needs in Gaza. "He is...( read more ) (link)

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