The French-Israeli relationship has always been turbulent, but the prospect that President Emmanuel Macron may recognize a Palestinian state has brought tension to a new level.
Tag: Peace Process
Mike Huckabee, U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Questions Palestinian State Policy
The suggestion by the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, would represent a sharp departure from decades of U.S. foreign policy.
With Sirens Screeching and Explosions in the Sky, Kyiv Struggles to Sleep
Moscow has stepped up drone and missile attacks despite U.S. pressure to work toward a cease-fire. The strikes have intensified after Ukrainian drones hit Russian air bases.
U.S. Vetoes U.N. Resolution Demanding Immediate Gaza Cease-Fire
The Security Council resolution also sought the release of all the hostages and the resumption of full-scale aid deliveries.
Putin and Zelensky Trade Accusations Amid Escalating Attacks
The belligerent language and the recent strikes make clear that a wide gap separates Ukraine and Russia, even as their officials have been engaged in direct talks.
As Trump Wavers, Europe Is More Optimistic About Defending Ukraine
Europe has the money and the artillery shells, but key U.S. capabilities like operational intelligence and air defense would be difficult to replace.
Ukraine and Russia Met for 2nd Round of Talks as Attacks Escalate
The second recent round of direct discussions, in Istanbul, resulted in an agreement to trade more prisoners, but produced few steps toward ending the fighting.
Ukraine Accuses Russia of Stalling Peace Negotiations
Both Kyiv and Moscow have been maneuvering to set the terms and tempo of any talks to end the fighting.