Elul 27, 5776, 9/30/2016
In today's headlines: תג בכותרות
Peace Process 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 demandsPlans for French peace conference support PA demands, include thinly veiled ultimatum to Israel. Quartet: Talks only way to achieve 'peace'Middle East Quartet envoys meet with senior Israeli officials in Jerusalem on ways to end Arab terror wave.Quartet Cancels Visit at Netanyahu's RequestPrime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu requests that Quartet delegation cancel visit due to sensitive security situation. Hotovely: Abbas's UN Speech Was Full of IncitementDeputy Foreign Minister says PA has chosen to distance itself from peace and is losing the support of the world. PM Ready to 'Tell Truth' on Behalf of IsraelHeaded to New York, Israel's Prime Minister names major topics to feature in his upcoming speech before the UN General Assembly. Report: Kerry Blocked Netanyahu-Abbas MeetingIsraeli and PA sources say US Secretary of State asked Abbas to 'wait a few weeks' before meeting with Netanyahu to revive peace talks. Former Diplomat 'Wouldn't Buy Used Car from Obama'Former Israeli diplomat Yoram Ettinger said that President Barack Obama has been dead wrong on every Middle East issue during his term. Ambassador: Europe 'Frustrated' Over Peace ProcessEU ambassador to Israel says Europe cannot accept "steps which move us backwards, like settlement construction". Hype of the CenturyEven the so called peace gestures are hype. Resetting the Mideast Peace ProcessNetanyahu should capitalize on his sweeping victory to reset the diplomatic table by outlining a pragmatic process that Israel can participate in. This is urgent since Israel is already facing a renewed international campaign for withdrawals. U.S. Brushes Off Comment on Palestinian State"Many things are said before elections" is State Department's response to Netanyahu's comments about a Palestinian state. Obama Admin Reaffirms 2-State Solution CommitmentDays ahead of Israeli elections, John Kerry says White House remains committed to creating a Palestinian Arab state. Michael Oren: The Israeli Left 'Has Crashed'Former Israeli ambassador to the US says the Left refuses to accept the Palestinian aren't interested in negotiations. France to Turn to UN with Solution to ConflictFrench President says a "solution to the conflict" between Israelis and Palestinian Arabs will be put to the Security Council. Lapid: I Can Stop the Right's TakeoverYair Lapid said Monday that he intended to provide a counterweight to the increasing influence of the right. Sisi Blames Israeli Conflict For Islamic StateEgyptian president accuses Israel of fueling terrorism by not giving an 'equitable resolution' to the 'Palestinian cause.' Indyk: The Peace Process is DeadMartin Indyk says there is a "deep loathing" between Netanyahu and Abbas, blames "settlement construction" for talks failing. Martin Indyk Resigns as US Middle East EnvoyIndyk to return to former role at Brookings Institute - but will still serve as Obama's 'external adviser'. Dani Dayan Proposes Radical Alternative Peace PlanFormer Yesha Council head and veteran activist Dani Dayan releases detailed plan as an alternative to 'illusionary' two-state initiatives. Even Leftist Ministers May Agree to Stop TalksDiplomacy-security cabinet meets for key discussion of 'peace process' after Fatah-Hamas unity agreement announced. Deputy Foreign Min. Warns: Left will Win ElectionsMK Elkin (Likud) says the chasm between Likud and hareidi parties will mean that Left will form next government. Israel, PA Teams Meet without US MediatorsSenior PA official: "Israel's sanctions will not deter Palestinian steps to join international treaties and organzations." Indyk to Chair Crisis Meeting to Save TalksUS special envoy Martin Indyk to meet with Israeli, PA leaders Sunday in a last-ditch effort to save negotiations. Kerry Admits Little He Can Do to Save TalksUS Secretary of State admits defeat, says it's up to Israel and the PA to save floundering peace process. White House 'Disappointed' at Unilateral MovesWhite House spokesman criticizes both Israel and the PA for 'unhelpful unilateral action'. PA Officially Applies to UN AgenciesDespite US Sec. of State's insistence to the contrary, Abbas submits applications to agencies which are UN-linked. See inside for full list. Involving Pollard is 'Shameful'Legal expert says Pollard has the right to refuse to cooperate in 'shameful' attempt to use his release to free hundreds more terrorists. Kerry to Return for Visit With AbbasAfter lightening meeting yesterday, Kerry to return for trip to Ramallah after urgent talks in Europe over Ukrainian crisis. PA to Demand Divided Jerusalem in Paris Talks?PA official claims that Abbas to demand divided Jerusalem, 'refugee' compensation, terrorist releases in Paris talks. But is it true? US 'Narrowing the Gaps' on a Framework AgreementUS Secretary of State John Kerry meets with Jordan, PA to discuss peace, claims that negotiations are advancing. 'The Kerry Plan? Don't Worry about It'Netanyahu confidant MK Tzahi Hanegbi declares to Arutz Sheva that there is no need to be concerned about the US 'framework for peace.' Lapid: 'We're a Legion of 19 Spears' for PeaceFinance Minister Yair Lapid insists in speech to American leaders that peace deal is the key to economic, political, and internal stability. 'Israel is not an Occupier'Congressman Trent Franks condemns US administration's 'adversarial' stance towards Israel, says White House has become Iran's 'lobbyist'. Anger over Kerry’s ‘Secret Term’ on Arab 'Return'Jordanian MP warns that secret clause of Kerry proposal would limit – but not negate – Arab demands for ‘right of return.’ Popular Singer Bashes 'Cruel' Obama in New SongAmir Benayoun's latest song, 'Hussein's Jerusalem,' laments that the Holy City has been sold out behind Israelis' backs. Old-School PR Makes the Case for Judea-SamariaSlated for destruction, 30-year-old video by IDF Spokesperson's unit offers a glimpse into pre-Oslo days, when security trumped politics. Peres: It's Time for Historic DecisionsPresident Shimon Peres meets Quartet envoy Tony Blair, says now is the time for the "two-state solution." Does Netanyahu Want 600,000 Gilad Shalits?Prime Minister Netanyahu's "clever plan" to abandon 600,000 Jews to their fate under Palestinian Authority rule was not a ploy. He was being serious - and that should worry us all. Who's Stoking Tensions Between Bibi and Bennett?Senior coalition figure claims the 'crisis' between the PM and Bennett is being engineered to drive a wedge between the two. Yesh Atid is a ‘Dictatorship’Relations between Yesh Atid, Jewish Home, strained further as Naftali Bennett takes a dig at Lapid's party.Israelis Pessimistic on Peace ProcessClose to 90 percent of respondentssaid that the negotiations would not result in a peace deal. Minister: Israel-PA Talks? ‘Nobody is Buying It’Housing Minister Uri Ariel: Israel must keep three ‘settlement blocs’ – Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley. New Campaign: Don't Give in to KerryYesha Council mounts new campaign against US-imposed 'peace process', hoping to isolate John Kerry. Kerry Dismisses Ya'alon CommentsUS Sec. of State tells journalists he is unperturbed by remarks made by Israeli Defense Minister calling him 'obsessive' and 'messianic'. Biden: Seize the Moment, Make PeaceU.S. Vice President meets President Shimon Peres, urges Israel to make peace with the PA. Kerry Postpones Visit Scheduled for TodayUS Secretary of State had intended to achieve a framework agreement between Israel and the PA. Kerry: 'Peace Now,' in 2014John Kerry said that his country is ready to broker and agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Authority at any time or place. MK Calls Livni to Account Over Jewish RefugeesVeteran Shas MK calls out Israel's Justice Minister and chief negotiator over failure to advocate for the rights of Jewish refugees. Sources: Bennett Ready to Dump NetanyahuNaftali Bennett is ready to quit if the government adopts a framework that would have Israel withdraw from land, Jewish Home sources say.Officials: Kerry Way Out of His League in TalksOfficials said that U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has 'almost no understanding of how things work in the Middle East'. Livni to Bennett: Don't Preach to Me About RightsJustice Minister accuses Bennett and other "radicals" of sabotaging the peace process, after Bennett rejects the pre-1967 lines. 'Interim Deal? It Means We'll Keep Talking'Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon sounds pointedly pessimistic over the efficacy of any 'interim agreement' with the Palestinian Authority. Lapid: Plan Will Give Israel, PA a 'Fair Divorce'Israel can and should move forward with a final-status agreement with the Palestinian Authority, Finance Minister Yair Lapid says. Protestors Demand Govt. Back Off on PA DealsActivists on Sunday night protested the developing agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Authority. Kerry to Resume Talks Between Israel, PA Next WeekUS Secretary of State to return to Israel for talks in January - despite reluctance from both sides. |
