Abbas Calls for International Conference to Restart Mideast Peace Process

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas made a rare appearance at the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday, where he urged the convening of an international peace conference in the next few months. Talks between the Israelis and Palestinians have been stalled for years and tensions are mounting, giving rise to fears of a new conflict. More from VOA's UN correspondent, Margaret Besheer.

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