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Netanyahu rejects French initiative for peace conference

Monday, 16 May 2016 5:18 PM [ Last Update: Monday, 16 May 2016 5:18 PM ]

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looks on as he opens the weekly cabinet meeting on May 15, 2016 at his Jerusalem office. (AFP)

Mona Kandil
Press TV, Ramallah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a French initiative for an international conference to try to revive peace talks. Palestinians have, however, welcomed the proposal, saying Tel Aviv’s opposition is part of a bid to buy more time to carry out its illegal plans in the occupied territories. Press TV’s Mona Kandil reports.

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