PA Negotiator Erekat Addresses Reporters With Secretary Kerry. Photo: State Depatment.

Jerusalem Post – While Palestinian sources described an acrimonious meeting with Israeli negotiators early Thursday morning, US Secretary of State John Kerry said that the talks had  “made progress” in narrowing some questions that arose over the last few days.

Speaking during a state visit to Algeria, Kerry said the talks were at a “critical stage” and that gaps remain between the sides that  “will have to be closed and closed fairly soon.”

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