An Israeli holds a placard during a right-wing protest in Jerusalem July 27, 2009 against U.S. President Barack Obama's demand to freeze Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank and Arab East Jerusalem. The United States launched a fresh drive on Sunday to restart Middle East peace talks, sending senior officials to the region to deal with issues ranging from Jewish settlements to Iran's nuclear ambitions. REUTERS/Baz Ratner (JERUSALEM POLITICS CONFLICT)
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