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Israel-Palestinian Peace Initiatives Are Suddenly Popping Up Everywhere


(Washington Post) William Booth and Carol Morello - In March, President Obama said he wouldn't seek to jump-start the Israeli-Palestinian peace process - the two sides were too far apart; it was not in the cards. Now Israeli-Palestinian peace initiatives are popping up all over. The Israelis are concerned that the Obama administration will, before leaving office, enshrine a two-state solution in a speech or a UN resolution, in effect laying out the final status ahead of negotiations. Kerry has not said much about the French effort, but the fact that he is attending the Friday meeting worries the Israelis. Netanyahu said if Paris really wants to advance peace, the French should encourage PA President Abbas to negotiate directly with the Israelis.
2016-06-03 00:00:00
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