However, neither Israel nor the Palestinians were represented at the conference in Paris, raising questions about its ultimate value. French Minister of Foreign Affairs Jean-Marc Ayrault addresses delegates at the opening of the Mideast peace conference in Paris on Jan. 15, 2017. Thomas Samson / AFP/Getty Images French Minister of Foreign Affairs Jean-Marc Ayrault addresses delegates at the opening of the Mideast peace conference in Paris on Jan. 15, 2017. French Minister of Foreign Affairs Jean-Marc Ayrault addresses delegates at the opening of the Mideast peace conference in Paris on Jan. 15, 2017. German foreign minister, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, as well as the Irish, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish and Swedish foreign ministers were also present.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 15, 2017 22:20 UTC