AT INTERNATIONAL MEETING ON JERUSALEM, BAN URGES ISRAELIS, PALESTINIANS TO RESUME NEGOTIATIONS

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Web version   New York May 12 2014 6:00PM   UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service  West Bank Israeli settlement of Har Gilo, located near Jerusalem. Photo: IRIN/Erica Silverman AT INTERNATIONAL MEETING ON JERUSALEM, BAN URGES ISRAELIS, PALESTINIANS TO RESUME NEGOTIATIONS Continued inaction in the Middle East peace process could lead to further instability in the region, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned today at an international meeting in Turkey, reiterating his calls on Israelis and Palestinians to avoid unilateral steps that would aggravate the situation and diminish prospects for negotiations to resume. Read more RELATED Despite impasse, UN chief urges continued focus on Middle East peace efforts Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today appealed to Israelis and Palestinians to exercise prudence and avoid unilateral steps that would diminish the prospects of resuming negotiations after the latest downturn in the Middle East peace process. Read more TOPICS Peace and Security -  Economic Development -  Humanitarian Aid -  Environment -  Human Rights -  UN Affais, Secretary-General -  Women, Children, Population -  Law, Crime Prevention -  Health, Poverty -  Culture, Education United Nations News Center mailing system If you have problems reading this, please consult the web version Click here to unsubscribe from the UN mailing list. UN News Service Contact Radio News and Media