The peace conference in France has concluded and, while reports are still scarce, the first report I have found (from Israel's Haaretz, at times a rather liberal source) indicates a declaration "less harsh" than initially expected. Haaretz has posted the text of the declaration (click on link above), which appears to urge the parties …
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What’s the Truth about Palestinians?
Hi friends! Yesterday we focused on the proposed Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations that Russia has offered to host. This is most certainly not a new idea, as peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians have been going on for decades, yet with no success. Why? Not because no viable peace plans have been suggested. Not because …
Russia Proposing Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations
Russia has offered to host a meeting of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of next Sunday's Paris Middle East peace conference. Israel has stated repeatedly that they will meet anytime and anywhere for direct negotiations, assuming no preconditions. Over and over again, the Palestinians have refused to meet, preferring instead …
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Palestinians and Hamas to Meet in Russia to Promote Reconciliation
News reports are indicating Hamas (in control in the Gaza Strip) and Fatah (ruling party in the West Bank) will meet in Russia about the same time as the Paris Middle East peace conference. In Paris, world leaders are expected to attempt to implement the "peace plan" laid out by John Kerry in his infamous …
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