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At Mideast meeting, Israel seeks to avoid pressure
(Agencies)
Updated: 2008-11-09 15:48

JERUSALEM -- Israel's foreign minister says her goal at a meeting of Mideast peace mediators is to keep pressure off Israel as elections approach.

Tzipi Livni is set to update representatives of the US, Russia, UN and EU on Sunday about progress in talks with the Palestinians. The meeting is at the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheik.

Livni says she believes that if mediators see Israel is serious about an agreement with the Palestinians they will not pressure Israel about deadlines or the specifics of the negotiations right now. She says she will not be presenting any dramatic reports of progress.

Livni spoke to Army Radio on Sunday.

The moderate Livni heads the ruling Kadima Party. She will face off in February 10 elections against hardline Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu.