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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas looks on as Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah al Khalid al Sabah and Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Malki (not seen) sign an agreement and a memorandum of understanding, in the West Bank city of Ramallah September 14, 2014. REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman

Palestinians, Israelis, International Parties Preoccupied with Choosing Vice President for Abbas

by Kifah Ziboun | Oct 16, 2016 | Middle East

Ramallah- Many Palestinians, Arabs, Israelis and Western parties seem preoccupied by the topic of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas choosing a vice president. However Abbas does not seem to have an equal interest as he has handed the matter to Palestinian leaders...

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French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault arrives to host an international conference in a bid to revive the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, in Paris, France, Friday. (Reuters/Stephane de Sakutin/Pool)

International Community Recognizes Difficulties in Relaunching Peace Initiative during Paris Summit

by Michel Abu Najm | Jun 4, 2016 | Middle East

Paris-As expected, the international meeting on the Middle East held in Paris did not come up with clear resolutions as it only showed international awareness of the dangers of tension in the Palestinian-Israeli peace negotiations. French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc...

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French President Francois Hollande. Reuters

Hollande: Mideast Peace Conference in Paris Postponed to Summer

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | May 17, 2016 | Middle East

French President Francois Hollande said on Tuesday an international conference due on May 30 in Paris to revive peace talks between Palestinians and Israelis had been postponed but would take place this summer. With U.S. efforts to broker a two-state accord in tatters...