Israeli, Palestinian leaders serious on talks - Kerry


U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry speaks to staff from the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait City June 26, 2013. REUTERS/Jacquelyn Martin/Pool

KUWAIT (Reuters) - Israeli and Palestinian leaders are both committed to reviving peace talks, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Wednesday, but he acknowledged that progress on the long-stalled negotiations would be difficult.

Israeli-Palestinian talks broke down in late 2010 in a dispute over construction of Jewish settlements on occupied West Bank land that Palestinians want as part of their future state.

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