Av 26, 5777, 8/18/2017
 PA official: Israel allowed payments to terroristsSenior PA official claims Israel had agreed to allow PA to pay families of terrorists. PM's office: That's nothing but a spin. Abbas heads to WashingtonPA chairman to meet President Donald Trump, discuss peace process with Israel.Abbas to Israel: Don't waste peace opportunityPA chairman urges Israel to reach peace agreement based on the “two-state solution”. Israel, U.S. aim to achieve formula on constructionNetanyahu and Trump's envoy meet for five hours, discuss construction in Judea and Samaria. PA officials: Abbas is a 'peace partner'PA officials claim that Abbas's conversation with Trump refutes Israel's claim that Abbas isn't a partner for peace. Ambassador Haley makes bid to renew peace talksU.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley discusses reviving Israel-PA talks with PA envoy to the United Nations. Abbas to visit Moscow in MayPA chairman will reportedly visit Moscow, discuss Israel-PA peace efforts. Abbas deputy: We accept 'one-state solution'PA chairman's deputy claims the PA accepts a “one-state solution” but Israel doesn't. Congressmen introduce bill for Israeli-Palestinian peace fundTwo congressmen introduce measure to establish international fund to promote peace between Israel and Palestinians. Abbas blames Israel for talks impasseVisiting Lebanon, PA chairman claims he is extending his hand for peace but Israel refuses talks. Revealed: Kerry offered Netanyahu regional peace planHaaretz reveals Netanyahu took part in a secret summit in Jordan in 2017, where Kerry presented plan for regional peace initiative. Official: Trump won't insist on 'two-state solution'Senior White House official: Peace is the goal, but we will no longer insist on “two-state solution”. Liberman: 'No chance' of bilateral agreement with PADefense Minister calls for regional anti-terror coalition that would include moderate Arab countries and Israel. PA official: Resolution 2334 was 'pro-peace'PA envoy to the UN insists the resolution passed last month by the UN Security Council is both “pro-Palestinian” and “pro-Israel”. Kerry: Israel marching towards being a 'unitary state'Outgoing Secretary of State blames Israel and PA for failure to reach peace deal during his tenure. Israel, PA agree to cooperate on waterIsrael and the PA to renew the activity of the Joint Water Committee which manages water and sewer related infrastructure. 74% of Republicans sympathize with Israel over PalestiniansThe difference between the proportion of Republicans and Democrats who sympathize with Israel over the Palestinians is the largest ever. Israel returns bodies of two terroristsIsrael returns to the PA the bodies of two terrorists who carried out attacks in Hevron. Russia: Kerry's speech doesn't help peaceRussia's Foreign Ministry wonders why Kerry didn't raise his concerns about Israel-PA peace until weeks before the end of his term. Erdan on Kerry's speech: PatheticInternal Security Minister criticizes Secretary of State's planned speech on how to achieve Israel-PA peace. Kerry to offer comprehensive vision on Israel-PA peaceSecretary of State will make a speech on Wednesday regarding the peace process between Israel and the PA. Russia: Only direct talks can bring peaceRussia says the only way to achieve peace is through direct Israel-PA negotiations, affirms readiness to host Netanyahu and Abbas.Israel returns bodies of nine terrorists to the PAIsrael hands over the bodies of nine terrorists killed while carrying out attacks against Israelis. Erekat threatens: PLO will cancel its recognition of IsraelPLO Secretary General threatens to cancel agreements with Israel if Trump follows through on pledge to move embassy to Jerusalem. France confirms peace conference has been postponedFrance confirms a peace conference aimed at restarting Israel-PA talks has been postponed until January. PA government: Prosecute Israel for 'war crimes'PA claims that Israel is thwarting diplomatic initiatives to gain time in order to further establish its "occupation" and Judaize Jerusalem. Obama: Sustaining diplomacy is critical on Israel-PA frontIn his final speech on national security, Obama says diplomatic engagement is “required” to resolve Middle Eastern conflicts. French initiative will continue with or without Israel's consentPLO member Ahmad Majdalani says international peace conference led by France will take place whether Israel likes it or not. France will promote peace initiative despite Israeli oppositionSenior French diplomats say France will not stop trying to promote its peace initiative despite Israel's negative response to the idea. France adamant on peace initiativeFrance's Middle East envoy says his country is determined to promote its peace initiative, urges Israel to take part. Clinton: Peace talks for show are better than no talks at allIsrael-PA peace process for show is better than no process at all, Democratic candidate said in newly leaked email. Netanyahu asks Kerry not to promote anti-Israel resolutionsNetanyahu reportedly told Secretary of State that Israel expects Obama not to support a UN resolution on Israeli-PA issue. Lavrov: We're ready to mediate Israel-PA talksRussian Foreign Minister says Moscow is ready to help mediate peace talks if both sides are willing to compromise. Sisi calls for effort to reach 'two-state solution'Speaking at the UN, Egyptian President says the Arab-Israeli is “the core of regional instability in the Middle East”. Senators to Obama: Continue vetoing anti-Israel UN resolutions88 senators from both parties urge Obama to maintain policy of vetoing any one-sided Security Council resolutions on the Israeli-PA issue. Trump adviser: He won't force a peace solution on IsraelDavid Friedman, Trump’s adviser on Israel affairs, says the United States should let Israel decide how to solve its conflict with the PA. Washington aware of Russia's Israel-PA peace effortsState Department deputy spokesman says the U.S. is "closely following" Russia's efforts to host a meeting between Netanyahu and Abbas. Report: Israel agrees to peace summit, but PA places conditionsJordanian newspaper reports that Israel agreed to an American-initiated peace summit with the PA, but the PA is placing preconditions. Poll: Most Israelis, Palestinians oppose bilateral peace planMost Israelis and Palestinians oppose the kind of peace deal that has been under negotiation in the past, a new poll found. Interfaith teens from Jerusalem, US visit Capitol Hill28 Muslim, Christian and Jewish teenagers from Jerusalem and the United States encourage peace between Israel and the Palestinians. Democrats seek unity on Israel, but cracks begin to showCracks are showing on one issue that Democrats have long been united on: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Officials: Egypt wants to host direct Israel-PA talksFollowing Egyptian Foreign Minister's visit to Israel, officials say Egypt wants to host direct talks between Israel and the PA in Cairo. Kahlon hints resumption of peace talks is imminentFinance Minister says rumors about resumption of Israel-PA talks hold more water than some think. Sanders: We need to take the Palestinians into account tooDemocratic presidential candidate says he supports Israel’s right to exist, but stresses the Palestinians must also be considered. Report: Arab countries willing to change peace initiativeSaudi Arabia, the Gulf states, Jordan and Egypt reportedly prepared to change their attitude towards Israel in exchange for peace with PA. Sisi: PA-Israel deal could be more crucial than peace with EgyptIsrael-PA peace deal could be 'more important' than Israel-Egypt deal, President Sisi insists. Erekat claims Kerry will attend French peace summitPLO chief negotiator says that despite being reluctant to support the French peace initiative, Kerry will attend a May 30 summit in Paris. United States 'reluctant' to support French peace initiativeState Department unable to say whether Kerry will attend France's international summit aimed at solving Israel-PA conflict. Trump: I'd love to broker an Israel-PA peace dealRepublican presidential frontrunner says an Israel-Palestinian would be a “beauty”. Jordan's FM discusses Israel-PA peace talks with KerryJordan’s Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh calls for peace talks resulting in viable and independent Palestinian state. Abbas blasts Israeli 'occupation' at UN climate summitAmbassador Danny Danon says PA chairman is spreading hatred, after Abbas claims "Israeli occupation" is ruining the environment. French FM: Only the 'two-state solution' will workFrench Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault says international summit must result in guarantees and not declarations. Putin tells Abbas he backs Israel-PA peace effortsRussian President meets PA chairman in Moscow, backs efforts aimed at facilitating the Middle East peace process. Biden not expecting peace breakthrough during Middle East visitVice President who starts a five-day visit to the region isn't expecting major breakthroughs in Israel-PA talks. Obama: It's important to give hope to Israelis and PalestiniansPresident Obama, meeting Jordan's King, calls for a solution to the decades old Israeli-Palestinian conflict. PA confirms economic talks with IsraelPA Finance Minister confirms he met Israeli counterpart Kahlon to discuss an economic agreement to boost the PA economy. Report: Israel formulating economic assistance plan for PAKahlon reportedly putting together a series of economic measures to help alleviate the pressure on the Palestinian population. |
