Tension, High Hopes Ahead of Paris Middle East Summit

In one of his last missions as U.S. secretary of state, John Kerry will join world leaders from 70 other countries at a January 15 conference in Paris, attempting to salvage a two-state solution that many analysts believe is beyond saving. Neither Israel nor the Palestinians will attend, but there are reports the Palestinians may present a new peace plan on the sidelines. In a similar conference in Paris last June, officials divided into working groups to explore ways to lure the parties...

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