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Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/rebuffing-abbas-us-says-europe-knows-it-cant-lead-peace-broker-role/
White House: Europe Knows It Can't Be Lead Peace Broker
(Times of Israel) Eric Cortellessa - "There isn't a single European country or other country we've spoken to since the December 6 announcement [on recognizing Jerusalem] that in any way, shape or form believes a U.S.-led process could be replaced," a senior White House official said Tuesday. "They all want to work with the U.S., despite the Palestinian reaction." "In our view, it's not our job to impose a deal on either side. It's our job to present a plan that we think is appropriate, reasonable, fair for both sides, in particular for the Palestinians to have a brighter future, and it's going to be up to the parties to make their decisions if they can come to terms on a deal." "One of the tragic things that I have noticed since December 6 is there are so many Palestinians who are reaching out. They all want to continue to talk, but they're all afraid to talk....They're under a lot of pressure not to talk. It doesn't bode well for what we're trying to create if there's no freedom of speech among the Palestinians."