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In this image made available by the Israeli Government Press Office (GPO) 23 December 2006, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert (R) shakes hands with Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas at Olmert's official residency in Jerusalem. In an effort to jumpstart the stalled peace process Abbas and his advisors were welcomed by Olmert and his wife Eliza at the premier's official residence before the two teams began their meeting over dinner. AFP PHOTO/GPO