The foreign ministers of Islamic countries called on those member states that have established ties with Israel to reconsider their relations because of the deadlocked Middle East peace process. In a communique at the closing of their three-day session in Qatar, the ministers of the Organization of the Islamic Conference said Israel was in “violation of the principles and underpinnings of the peace process.” Meanwhile, Qatari officials said they were considering closing Israel’s trade mission because of the stalemated peace talks.
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