Olmert will hand over 93% of West Bank

Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has presented Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas with a proposal for an Israeli withdrawal from the West Bank to take place after Abbas' forces have retaken Gaza as part of an agreement in principle on borders, refugees and security arrangements between Israel and a future Palestinian state.

The Prime Minister hands Mahmoud Abbas detailed plan for Israeli pullout from 93% of West Bank.

Olmert, who met with Abbas this week, feels there is time to reach an agreement during his remaining time in office. A senior Israeli official said the Palestinians were given preliminary maps of the proposed borders. He is now awaiting a decision from the Palestinians. More