Passage: "I hope the ceasefire will take effect in the West Bank as well, although it currently does not apply there; however, responsibility and good will may lead to the beginning of serious, open and direct negotiations between us and the Palestinians," Olmert was quoted as saying. The prime minister added that "In the past few weeks the Israeli and Palestinian offices have been in constant contact, and there are understandings; but these must mature in negotiations, and I hope this will happen soon."
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