Arab League chief claims Kerry thwarted strong French initiative

Kerry was "definitely not enthusiastic" about the June 3 Paris summit, he said and added that the American administration did not play a proactive role in the summit.

US Secretary of State John Kerry (L), European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini (C) and South African Foreign Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane (R) arrive for a family photo during an international and interministerial meeting in a bid to revive the Israeli-Palestinian

US Secretary of State John Kerry (L), European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini (C) and South African Foreign Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane (R) arrive for a family photo during an international and interministerial meeting in a bid to revive the Israeli-Palestinian

(photo credit: SAUL LOEB / AFP)

ByTOVAH LAZAROFF, GIL HOFFMAN, MAAYAN GROISMAN

JUNE 6, 2016 22:48

Updated: JUNE 6, 2016 22:47

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