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On Tuesday, Olmert said he welcomed Egyptian support for the Annapolis conference but played down expectations that the meeting would lead to quick results.
"The fact that ... the leader of such an important Arab state which is Egypt, led by President Mubarak, gives his backing ... is proof of its success," he said.
"The negotiations are not simple. After 60 years, is it possible to sit down in one go and in a week solve our problems? ... But I am optimistic that if we act responsibly there is a chance we can achieve an agreement," he added.
Diplomats and officials say the chances of a detailed agreement in Annapolis are small and the most to expect is a framework for arrangements for future Israeli-Palestinian talks.
The Arabs had wanted much more, especially a detailed timetable for setting up the Palestinian state which the United States has advocated since early in Bush's presidency.
Olmert said there would be no progress until the Palestinians fulfil their obligations under the 2003 "road map", including in Gaza, which is under Hamas control. Israel is negotiating with Abbas, whose sway is limited to the West Bank.
Olmert and Mubarak also talked about Israeli demands that Egypt do more to prevent the smuggling of arms and ammunition across the Egyptian border with Gaza.
Mubarak defended Egypt's record, saying it would not allow arms to enter Sinai or Gaza and that Egyptian forces had recently confiscated large amounts of weaponry.
Olmert said he and Mubarak had set what he called joint action paradigms to prevent attacks on Israel from Gaza.
