NEW : But Rami Khoury , a veteran Middle East analyst at the American University of Beirut , said both sides agreed to resume talks for nine months under American mediation . Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas calls Palestinians ` ` home '' Israel releases Palestinian prisoners ahead of new peace talks . But Palestinians are angered by Israeli plans for new construction in East Jerusalem . West Bank handover accompanied by stone - throwing , tear gas .
NEW : Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas calls Palestinians ` ` home '' Israel releases Palestinian prisoners ahead of new peace talks . But Palestinians are angered by Israeli plans for new construction in East Jerusalem . West Bank handover accompanied by stone - throwing , tear gas .