peace negotiations

Pence arrives in Jerusalem after asking Egypt, Jordan to intercede with the Palestinians

The vice president reassured the Egyptian president and Jordan's king in visits to the two countries that the U.S, would support a two-state solution for peace between Israel and the Palestinians.

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Paris ‘peace’ conference shapes up as another misfire

An unbalanced attempt to resuscitate the two-state solution could harden the most intransigent elements on both sides, writes an American Jewish Committee official.

Netanyahu rejects meeting with Abbas, Hollande at Paris peace conference

French President Francois Hollande reportedly plans to hold a meeting of foreign ministers in Paris on Dec. 21 as part of a bid to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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