Israel rejects French ultimatum: ‘This isn’t how one makes peace’

French President Francois Hollande and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pose for photographers at the Elysee Palace, Paris, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015. (photo credit: AP/Thibault Camus)

French President Francois Hollande and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pose for photographers at the Elysee Palace, Paris, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015. (photo credit: AP/Thibault Camus)

Jerusalem hits back at Paris plan to recognize Palestinian state if talks fail; US official says ‘preferred path’ is negotiated solution

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Vatican recognizes state of Palestine in new treaty

Pope Francis welcomes Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, right, as he arrives at the Vatican, Sunday, June 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca, Pool)

Pope Francis welcomes Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, right, as he arrives at the Vatican, Sunday, June 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca, Pool)

Jerusalem says move not conducive to peace, will consider ‘next steps’ after Holy See announcement ahead of weekend meeting between pope, Abbas

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Belgian government to support Palestine recognition

The European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium (photo credit: CC BY Francisco Antunes, Flickr)

The European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium (photo credit: CC BY Francisco Antunes, Flickr)

Text of motion stipulates recognition will only come ‘at a moment deemed appropriate’

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French parliament votes to recognize Palestinian state

The French National Assembly in Paris (photo credit: CC BY-SA Richard Ying, Tangui Morlier/Wikimedia Commons)

The French National Assembly in Paris (photo credit: CC BY-SA Richard Ying, Tangui Morlier/Wikimedia Commons)

Israel laments symbolic vote, which sees lawmakers urge government to recognize Palestine, with 339 in favor and 151 against

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French FM: Last chance for Mideast peace through talks

French Foreign Affairs minister Laurent Fabius at the French National Assembly in Paris, November 28, 2014 (Photo credit: Patrick Kovarick/AFP)

French Foreign Affairs minister Laurent Fabius at the French National Assembly in Paris, November 28, 2014 (Photo credit: Patrick Kovarick/AFP)

Fabius says France seeks to host international talks for deal within two years; MPs end debate on Palestine recognition, vote set for Tuesday

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‘We need a Palestinian state,’ says new EU foreign affairs chief

European High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini. (Photo credit: AFP PHOTO/JOHN THYS)

European High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini. (Photo credit: AFP PHOTO/JOHN THYS)

During Gaza visit, Federica Mogherini says establishment of state is ‘ultimate goal of all the European Union’

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