Kelly said the San Jose agreement, mediated by Costa Rican President Oscar Arias, remains the best approach to resolving the crisis.

VOA: standard.2009.09.22

Qatari-mediated talks have also produced general framework agreements to reach a lasting peace.

VOA: standard.2010.03.21

But round after failed round of Egyptian-mediated talks to reconcile the Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah continue to underscore how little even traditional leader Egypt can accomplish.

VOA: standard.2009.11.03

The Gaza war halted indirect Israeli-Syrian talks mediated by Turkey and drew fierce criticism from Mr.Erdogan, who has since emphasized ties with anti-Israel neighbors like Iran and Syria.

VOA: standard.2010.06.01

Iran previously rejected a U.N.-mediated proposal along those lines.

VOA: standard.2010.02.03