US Weighing Spy's Release to Boost Mideast Peace Talks

The United States is discussing with Israel the possibility of releasing a convicted Israeli spy as part of a package to resuscitate peace talks with the Palestinians.U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday for their second set of talks in as many days. On Monday, Kerry also met with chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat.People familiar with the negotiations say the Obama administration is offering to release spy Jonathan Pollard...

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