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France planning push for Mideast peace conference

Foreign Minister Ayrault looks to use annual UN event to push for Mideast peace conference, promises benefits package if deal reached.David Rosenberg, 20/09/2016 12:32

France concerned over chemical attack in Syria

France alarmed at reports of a deadly chemical attack in the Syrian battleground city of Aleppo.Elad Benari, 12/08/2016 05:13

PA insists on timeframe for talks with Israel

PA chairman meets Kerry and French counterpart in Paris, says any reboot of peace talks with Israel should happen within a clear timeframe.Elad Benari, 31/07/2016 05:07

French FM meets Hezbollah lawmakers in Lebanon

Foreign Ministry in Israel criticizes French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault's meeting with Hezbollah members in Lebanon.Elad Benari, 13/07/2016 01:09

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.Ben Ariel, Canada, 10/06/2016 20:45

Netanyahu: Direct talks better than peace summit

Netanyahu tells French Foreign Minister that encouraging Abbas to sit down for direct talks would be more useful than a peace summit.Elad Benari, Canada, 03/06/2016 20:32

France ignores Israel's opposition to initiative

French FM says 'we must do something' after meeting Netanyahu and Abbas, rejecting Netanyahu's criticism of bias seen in UNESCO.Arutz Sheva Staff, 15/05/2016 15:59

Israel rejects initiative ahead of French FM visit

Foreign Ministry director general explains opposition to French initiative, as French FM is set to meet with Netanyahu on Sunday.Arutz Sheva Staff, 13/05/2016 13:06

French FM: Only the 'two-state solution' will work

French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault says international summit must result in guarantees and not declarations.Elad Benari, 22/04/2016 06:16

France warns world: Be ready to fight in Libya

French FM warns world must be prepared for military involvement, as militias oppose newly arrived UN-backed unity government head.Ari Yashar, 01/04/2016 13:11

French Foreign Minister to visit Ramallah

French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault will visit Ramallah and discuss French initiative for peace conference.Elad Benari, Canada, 26/03/2016 00:24

New French FM rescinds ultimatum to Israel

Incoming French Foreign Minister softens tone on proposed peace conference, rejects "automatic" recognition of Palestinian statehood.Arutz Sheva Staff, 09/03/2016 17:27