The Palestinian Pathway to Paris – What the Negotiations Say about the Peace Process | Foreign Affairs

The Palestinian Pathway to Paris – What the Negotiations Say about the Peace Process | Foreign Affairs

This week, the French government, which has long tried to help broker a lasting peace between Israel and the Palestinians, will launch its latest attempt with an international conference in Paris. The summit has made headlines not because of its substance but because of its unusual format: neither the Israelis nor the Palestinians were invited. Instead, officials from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East will gather to lay the groundwork for future direct talks between the two parties on a two-state solution.