Olmert's impending exit deals blow to peace effort (AP)

Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert speaks at his Jerusalem residence, Wednesday, July 30, 2008. Olmert announced Wednesday he will resign in September, throwing his country into political turmoil in a move that could stall U.S.-backed Mideast peace efforts.(AP Photo/Eliana Eponte, Pool)AP - Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert’s decision to leave office has dealt a serious setback to delicate peace negotiations with both the Palestinians and Syria.

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