![]() France planning push for Mideast peace conferenceForeign Minister Ayrault looks to use annual UN event to push for Mideast peace conference, promises benefits package if deal reached.![]() France concerned over chemical attack in SyriaFrance alarmed at reports of a deadly chemical attack in the Syrian battleground city of Aleppo.![]() PA insists on timeframe for talks with IsraelPA chairman meets Kerry and French counterpart in Paris, says any reboot of peace talks with Israel should happen within a clear timeframe.![]() French FM meets Hezbollah lawmakers in LebanonForeign Ministry in Israel criticizes French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault's meeting with Hezbollah members in Lebanon.![]() French FM: Israeli response could 'raise tensions'Jean-Marc Ayrault warns that Israel's decision to bar Palestinians from entry following the Tel Aviv attack could lead to more violence.![]() Netanyahu: Direct talks better than peace summitNetanyahu tells French Foreign Minister that encouraging Abbas to sit down for direct talks would be more useful than a peace summit.![]() France ignores Israel's opposition to initiativeFrench FM says 'we must do something' after meeting Netanyahu and Abbas, rejecting Netanyahu's criticism of bias seen in UNESCO.![]() Israel rejects initiative ahead of French FM visitForeign Ministry director general explains opposition to French initiative, as French FM is set to meet with Netanyahu on Sunday.![]() French FM: Only the 'two-state solution' will workFrench Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault says international summit must result in guarantees and not declarations.![]() France warns world: Be ready to fight in LibyaFrench FM warns world must be prepared for military involvement, as militias oppose newly arrived UN-backed unity government head.![]() French Foreign Minister to visit RamallahFrench Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault will visit Ramallah and discuss French initiative for peace conference.![]() New French FM rescinds ultimatum to IsraelIncoming French Foreign Minister softens tone on proposed peace conference, rejects "automatic" recognition of Palestinian statehood. |