CLEAN: Mideast leaders begin 'serious discussion' on core issues

President Abbas and Prime Minister Netanyahu reiterated their commitment to approach negotiations in good faith, aiming for a two-state solution with Israel and Palestine coexisting peacefully. They agreed to resolve core issues within a year and considered extending the moratorium as talks progressed constructively. Some statements remained unclear.

What is the shared goal of President Abbas and Prime Minister Netanyahu in the negotiations?

• No solution

• A three-state solution

• A two-state solution

• A single state solution

What is the intended timeline for resolving all core issues in the negotiations?

• One year

• Six months

• Five years

• Two years

Why does it make sense to extend the moratorium according to the transcript?

• The talks are moving in a constructive direction

• The talks have stalled

• There is no agreement on core issues

• The moratorium is not relevant

What possibility did Benton mention regarding the continuation of talks?

• The talks could be moved to a different location

• A new mediator could be introduced

• Talks could be halted indefinitely

• Both sides could take other steps

What is the main focus of the final section of the transcript?

• The conclusion of the negotiations

• The introduction of new negotiation topics

• The failure of the negotiations

• The progress and future steps in the negotiations