Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas embarks on a tour on Tuesday that will take him to Turkey, France, Russia, Germany and New York. Photo: Wikipedia.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has said there is an “urgent” need for a UN resolution on Israeli settlements as he embarks on a multi-country tour that may be among his last chances to renew peace efforts.

Speaking in an interview with AFP, Abbas criticized what he said was insufficient action from US President Barack Obama’s administration while also firmly backing a French initiative to hold an international peace conference this summer.

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