Prague prepared to host Israeli-Palestinian peace talks

Prague is prepared to host Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, Czech Foreign Minister Lubomír Zaorálek said in a speech delivered at a security conference in Israel on Sunday. On a three-day visit to the Gaza Strip and Israel, Mr. Zaoralek said both sides of the conflict should do more to reach a solution. The Czech foreign minister also criticised the building of Jewish settlements on Palestinian territory, which he called a major problem. On Monday minister Zaorálek is to meet for talks with the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.