Analysis: Not the darling of the ball, but also not the ugly duckling – More and more countries want to deal with Israel, even if they disagree with certain aspects of the current government’s policies. | The Jerusalem Post

Nearly 150 leaders from around the world descended on Paris on Monday to take part in the climate change conference there, and also to show support for France following last month’s terrorist attacks in Paris that killed 130.

Most of the leaders wanted to sit down with Hollande, the host of the conference and a leader whose stature inside France has risen steadily since the attacks. Hollande had to pick and choose. Though he could shake hands with many, he could only sit down for an extended tete-a-tete with a few.