(VOVworld) – The peace negotiation between Israel and Palestine will continue with the hope that the two sides will narrow their differences and sign a framework for a final peace deal, despite the numerous difficulties involved. US Secretary of State John Kerry told the press in Jerusalem after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Kerry to offer broad outline of final peace deal between Israel and Palestine. Photo: internet

Ahead of Kerry’s visit, State Department deputy spokeswoman Marie Harf said Kerry would discuss with Mr. Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a framework for addressing all core issues in the decades-long dispute. The core issues include the borders between Israel and a future Palestine, security arrangements, the fate of Palestinian refugees, and conflicting claims to the holy city of Jerusalem.