RAMALLAH, West Bank, Sept 10, SPA -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Sunday that he was ready to meet unconditionally with the Israeli leader, possibly paving the way for a resumption of long-stalled peace talks. Olmert called twice last week for a meeting with Abbas. This was Abbas' first public statement of his willingnessto meet without conditions with the Israeli leader, the Associated Press reported.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/388329