Israel rejects Paris summit open to talks with Palestinians
JERUSALEM — Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected an invitation for an international conference in Paris aimed at reviving the peace process, but expressed willingness to meet privately with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
Netanyahu told French President Francois Hollande Wednesday that Israel won’t attend “as it does not contribute toward reaching peace.” However Netanyahu said he was willing to meet Abbas in Paris for “direct talks without preconditions.”
Netanyahu has repeatedly called on Abbas to meet for direct talks.