阿巴斯将与巴解组织领导人讨论重启以巴和谈问题

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is set to meet Thursday with other Palestinian leaders to discuss the possible resumption of peace talks with Israel.

The talks with leaders of the Palestinian Liberation Organization come a day after Mr. Abbas met with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, who is expressing optimism about a possible return to negotiations.

Kerry told reporters in Jordan on Wednesday that his meetings with Israeli and Palestinian officials have been able to narrow differences between the two sides.

Kerry spoke after briefing Arab League chief Nabil Elaraby and representatives of Arab states that support a comprehensive peace plan.  He urged Israel and the Palestinians not to take steps that would undermine the peace process.