Path to peace in turmoil as Israel and Palestinians search for cease-fire
A year after a surge of violence, regional shock persists amid renewed U S pressure. Shimon Peres and Yasser Arafat met to push a cease-fire while both sides face deep mistrust. The conflict's toll nears 800 dead, with Gaza West Bank areas under heavy Israeli control and continued violence challenging future negotiations.
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