Tamuz 5, 5778, 6/18/2018
Peace Process Israel-Arab peace talks in Tokyo?Japan invites Netanyahu, Abbas to meet him and Jared Kushner in Tokyo to restart peace talks. Abbas using Jerusalem declaration as excuse to skip peace talks?Fatah officials say Jerusalem move provided way for Abbas to resist pressure to accept US peace plan. PA seeks to undo Israel recognition. Over 1,300 young Jews from across world expected at Olami Summit'Caliber of speakers exceptional, Olami Summit produces most successful Jewish programs across globe and this year will be even better.' Tsunami in the Arab worldOne interview in which I told the truth to Arab viewers in their own language has caused a veritable tsunami on the Arab street. WH: Abbas' rhetoric has prevented peace for yearsWhite House official says Abbas' rejection of US mediation after Jerusalem recognition typical of past rhetoric which has prevented peace. PM: Time for Palestinians to accept realityNetanyahu responds to Abbas' rejection of US as mediator in peace negotiations. 'Only Israel maintains freedom of worship in Middle East.' The MIddle East 'Peace Process' meme: What peace process?'It will threaten the peace process." For the last fifty years, someone in a European capital and in the U.S. State Department has uttered that sentence at least once weekly. Trump's historic action will actually promote peaceTrump's decision is not only just and moral, it has also shown that his decisions will not be conditioned on Palestinian Arabs consenting not to resort to violence. Abbas aide: Jerusalem recognition will destroy peaceSenior adviser to PA chairman warns: American recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital will destroy the peace process. Putin: Trump is well-mannered, pleasant to deal withUS President Trump speaks with Russian President Putin about elections, Syrian civil war, ISIS. PA urges Germany to pressure IsraelPA leader meets German official, urges him to work to advance the peace process by putting pressure on Israel to end the "occupation." Labor leader: I will not evacuate 'settlements'Avi Gabbay says peace agreement does not have be an agreement to evict Jews from their homes. 'PA diplomatic war against Israel will not go unanswered'PM Netanyahu tells US special envoy and Ambassador to Israel about PA refusal to condemn deadly terror attack and violations of agreements. One sin I won't be striking my chest for this Yom KippurAnd neither should you. Trump and Netanyahu meet in New YorkUS president mentions Palestinians, Israeli PM stresses Iranian threat at start of meeting in New York. Africa-Israel summit postponed indefinitelySummit in Togo with 54 African countries called off amid pressure from PA, Arab nations, and South Africa.Kushner, Greenblatt arrive in IsraelTrump's son-in-law, special envoy seek to restart peace negotiations. Civil marriages? Most Israelis prefer the rabbinatePoll shows 71% of Israelis - and 60% of centrist Yesh Atid voters - want marriage to remain under the Chief Rabbinate's auspices. 'Demonstrations against A-G are a terrorist attack on democracy'Agriculture Minister says PA is not peace partner, demonstrators outside home of attorney general attack democracy and rule of law. Zoabi rejects territory exchange proposalZoabi also estimates Jerusalem Arab's 'sacrifice' will continue in independent actions and popular struggle as has been the case recently. Macron calls for resumption of peace talksFrench president condemns 'settlements,' calls for Jerusalem to be capital of Jewish and Arab states. Trump hints at peace progressUS President tweets about talk with Saudi King, says 'interesting things happening' on subject of peace.' 'No deal expected soon'Former Obama adviser says even if a deal with the PA were reached it would not solve the issue of Hamas' terrorist rule in Gaza. 'We want peace and coexistence between the two peoples'MKs discuss alternatives to two-state solution to allow both peoples to remain in land. Another peace process, Jared?This is PEACE PROCESS number 4,699 – and Mahmoud Abbas and his PA/PLO are still the most rotten dirty scoundrels anywhere in the world. Blair: Circumstances are ready for peaceFormer British PM says the Palestinian issue is the key to reaching Middle East peace. Barak: Trump in favor of Palestinian stateFormer PM says Netanyahu's concerns not understood by the US, Israel being led towards Apartheid. Trump's, Netanyahu's emissaries meetJason Greenblatt meets with PM's representative, discuss history and future of peace process. Gafni: The Palestinians were here before usUTJ MK admits to holding leftist political positions, and that he only sides with the right because of his opposition to the Reform movement PA: Israel is 'not ready' for peaceAbbas spokesman blasts Netanyahu for vowing not to cede security control of the Jordan Valley. 'Trump must move away from Obama's ideas'Minister Elkin says President Trump improvement over Obama on Iran and peace process, but needs to let go of old ideas. Arab states offer improved relations for Israeli concessionsOffer includes lifting on restrictions on airspace and telecommunications links in exchange for construction freeze and other concessions. Russia voices support for Trump's peace effortsRussian President Vladimir Putin says Russia will give its "full support" for Trump's efforts to restart Israel-PA negotiations. Archbishop of Canterbury blesses Trump's peacemaking effortsAnglican leader Justin Welby says US President Donald Trump will be "in his prayers" as he attempts to restart Mideast peace talks Smotrich warns against renewal of negotiations with PAMK Betzalel Smotrich(Jewish Home) referred in an Arutz Sheva interview to the Trump-Abbas meeting and to the building freeze. Hamas rejects Abbas' call for peaceHamas terrorist group rejects Abbas' authority to speak for Arabs and says all 'Palestine' belongs to Arabs. 'There can be no peace until incitement ends'US President and PA chairman deliver joint address on plans to jump-start stalled peace process. Congressmen to launch Congressional Israel Victory CaucusNew caucus will push for US to change focus from creating PA state to making Arabs accept existence of Jewish State. Hadassah Magazine founding editor dies at 103Jesse Lurie, longtime Hadassah Magazine editor and peace activist, dies at 103. Report: US considering Mideast peace summit this summerReport claims US and Egypt spoke of convening summit in summer that would gather Arab states to address renewal of Israel-Palestinian talks. Trump's messageUS President asks Alan Dershowitz to deliver message to Netanyahu: Peace with Israel's Arab neighbors is possible today, 'No one gives land to his enemies'Likud minister says pressure to create PA terror state 'thing of the past'; 'if PA wanted peace, there would be peace'. Honor, affection, and gloryAs usual, Israeli leftist media portrays depression and negativity, as if Trump demanded building freeze, not they. 'Trump: Good for the Jews' - Boaz BismuthIsrael Hayom newspaper Foreign Editor summarizes Netanyahu-Trump summit; gauges Trump much more attentive to Israel's security needs. Will Arab nations be part of Trump's solution for peace?Report claims Trump and Netanyahu seeking help of Sunni states for regional peace framework instead of bilateral negotiations. Recovering from Peace Process Delusional DisorderThe delusional drive to create a Palestinian state, must be defined as a disorder. As such, it can be treated. Those who speak of peace are living a lieFrank Zappa: “Some scientists claim that hydrogen, because it is so plentiful, is the basic building block of the universe. I dispute that. There is more stupidity than hydrogen in the universe, and it has a longer shelf life.” Same for evil. Bolton to Obama: Don't support anti-Israel resolutionsAmbassador Bolton and Other Leaders Headline OJC-Jewish Chamber Press Conference to Support Israel at the UN Secretary Kerry: 'Settlements' obstacle to peaceSecretary of State John Kerry told the Saban Forum that Israel must choose between 'settlements' and peace. 'Jared Kushner could help make peace between Israel and Arabs'President-elect reiterates his desire to make peace between Israel and Arabs, says Jewish son-in-law could help make peace happen. Israel opposes French bid to impose peace settlementIsrael reiterated its opposition to France's call for an 'international conference,' says only direct negotiations can resolve conflict. Netanyahu stopped Peres from establishing Palestinian stateShimon Peres and Abbas reportedly set up program to allow Jews to remain in Palestine, only to have Netanyahu pull the plug. Will Putin push Israel to talks with the PA?According to reports, Moscow wishes to bring Israel and the PA back to the negotiating table. Poll: Israeli Jews fear Palestinians, reject plan for PA statePalestinian Arabs distrust Israelis, while Israelis fear Arabs, new poll shows. Support for recent peace plans low on both sides. Will there soon be an Egyptian-mediated peace summit?Reports claim Netanyahu has agreed to meet with Abbas and el-Sisi; PM office neither confirms nor denies; Palestinians reportedly opposed. Trump: All Jews support Israel-Palestine 'deal'Trump tells ABC he believes all Jews support brokering of final status agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Authority. French ultimatum to Israel: Accept PA demands or elsePlans for French peace conference support PA demands, include thinly veiled ultimatum to Israel. |
