Security Council 6045th Meeting* (AM)   ADOPTING TEXT ON MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT, SECURITY COUNCIL REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR ANNAPOLIS OUTCOMES, DECLARES NEGOTIATIONS ‘IRREVERSIBLE’   Resolution Garners 14…

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