Only a few days before an important week started in the pursuit of peace in the Middle East, a United States envoy, George Mitchell, abruptly resigned on Friday, May 13. Deputy Middle East Envoy David Hale has taken over in the interim. Today, several leaders from the Middle East are due to visit the White House.
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U.S. Mideast envoy resigns, dampening hopes of a quick peace deal