Internal Israeli‑US peace talks reveal friction over concessions to Arafat

Internal Israeli‑US peace talks reveal friction over concessions to Arafat The passage provides a glimpse of high‑level diplomatic negotiations between Israeli officials, the US President and Clinton staff, showing disagreement over offers to the Palestinian side. It names key actors (Israeli leader, President Clinton, Arafat) and hints at internal pressure, but lacks concrete details on dates, specific concessions, or financial transactions, limiting immediate investigative value. Key insights: Israeli official expresses frustration that Arafat is not reciprocating concessions.; Clinton is portrayed as pushing for a more generous list of offers, despite Israeli red lines.; Reference to a midnight phone call and a follow‑up meeting on a terrace in Aspen.