Elul 26, 5776, 9/29/2016
In today's headlines: תג בכותרות
 Trump adviser: He won't force 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 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 summitJordanian newspaper reports that Israel agreed to an American-initiated peace summit with the PA, but the PA is placing preconditions. 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 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 showingCracks are showing on one issue that Democrats have long been united on: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 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: 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: Arabs 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. Egyptian President pushes PA-Israel peace talksIsrael-PA peace deal could be 'more important' than Israel-Egypt deal, President Sisi insists. Erekat: 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. U.S. reluctant to support French 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 peace talks with KerryJordan’s Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh calls for peace talks resulting in viable and independent Palestinian state. Abbas blasts Israel 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 breakthroughVice President who starts a five-day visit to the region isn't expecting major breakthroughs in Israel-PA talks. Obama: 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 to assist PA economicallyKahlon reportedly putting together a series of economic measures to help alleviate the pressure on the Palestinian population. Israel: PA doesn't want peaceIsraeli officials respond to PA Foreign Minister's declaration that there will "never" be direct talks with Israel again. Ban 'ashamed' at lack of progress in peace talksDays after repeatedly attacking Israel, UN chief says he is working for benefit of the people in the region. Abbas: Israel wants to continue the 'occupation'PA chairman blasts Israel in speech marking Fatah's anniversary, blames Jewish state for the failure to achieve peace. Erekat: 'Settlers' are behaving like ISISPLO secretary general accuses Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria of carrying out ISIS-like crimes against Palestinians. Rivlin: Take steps to improve Arabs' livesIsraeli President says there is no solution to conflict with the PA, but Israel should take steps to improve the situation regardless. Netanyahu: Handshake with Abbas part of protocolNetanyahu tells reporters his handshake with Abbas was part of diplomatic protocol, but stresses he is not hoping for PA's downfall. Abbas blames Israel for PA's ecological problemsPA chairman attacks Israel at climate conference, claims it is destroying the PA's natural resources. Netanyahu, Abbas shake hands for the first timeWhat terror war? Israeli and PA leaders act cordially during UN conference in Paris. Mogherini calls for concrete steps to end violenceEU foreign policy chief meets PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas to discuss ongoing violence between Israelis and Palestinians. Barak Calls for Unilateral StepsFormer PM says the Israeli government should take unilateral steps to establish a Palestinian state if the PA refuses to talk. Motti Yogev: Annex PA, Give Arabs Limited AutonomyMK proposes 'new vision' for Israel which includes eradicating the idea of a two-state solution, give Israel greater control over security. Peace Talks: Now in the Hands of Silvan ShalomShalom responsible for US-Israel relations as well; move sparks opposition from PA and tension within Likud. Israel Transfers Frozen PA Tax Funds$460K transferred to PA despite its successful bid to the ICC; Ramallah claims to be using the money to pay gov't workers. PA Approaches Hamas, Islamic Jihad After ElectionsPLO condemns Netanyahu as 'racist' in post-elections meeting, pledges to fight harder against the Jewish state. Abbas: We Have to 'Reexamine' Ties with IsraelPA chairman blasts Israel for withholding tax revenues, says the PA must reexamine ties with Israel. Carter: 'Palestinian Problem' Behind Paris AttacksFormer President Jimmy Carter suggests there was a link between the Paris terrorist attack and the conflict between Israelis and Arabs. Israel Freezes $127M in Funds to the PANetanyahu orders financial penalty against the PA, which is already struggling to pay off staggering debts, in retaliation for ICC bid. Liberman: Israel Will Not Be Dictated to by the PAForeign Minister Avigdor Liberman urges Israel to be proactive in fighting international pressure, forge ties with 'moderate' Arab world. Kerry Heads to Rome to Talk 'Palestinian State'US Secretary of State to meet with Netanyahu, Russian FM over 'window of opportunity' to solve regional conflicts. Talks to Halt PA Security Coordination PostponedPA postpones discussion on security coordination - again - after threatening to cease work with the IDF. Will it simply blow over? Terrorist Prisoners Make More than PA PoliceMK Orit Struk reveals in Knesset Committee meeting that terrorists make a good living in prison - off of Israeli taxpayer money. Israel, PA Hold Joint Meeting on Ebola OutbreakIsrael and Palestinian Authority officials discuss possible ways to cooperate against a possible Ebola outbreak in the region. Norway Calls 'Occupier' Israel to Show RestraintNorway’s Foreign Minister warns against an escalation between Israel and the PA, says Israel has responsibility to show restraint. Israel Mulls Freezing 1/3 of PA Tax RevenueIsrael bars unity government 'ministers' traveling between PA and Gaza, in latest sanction on terror-backed regime, mulls cutting transfers. Abbas: Israel is Threatening Us, but We'll RespondPA Chairman says Israel threatened to cut ties with the PA over the unity government with Hamas, but says "we will have a response." Kerry, Abbas Meet in London for 'Informal' TalksOfficials downplay the possibility of a breakthrough as US, PA meet for the first time since unity pact.Kerry, Abbas to Meet in Final Push to Resume TalksUS negotiator to make 'last attempt' for talks in meeting with Abbas, anonymous source states. US confirms the meeting. Minister Accuses Abbas of 'Bluffing' on ThreatsTransportation Minister says Abbas's threats are a response to failing talks - and, like talks, will be all words and no action. PA Condemns Hevron Shooting to 'Bolster Image'Abbas, high-ranking PA official condemn murder in Israeli press - but still continue to endorse terror against Israelis. Report: Israel, PA to Meet Again Over Peace TalksPA official claims Erekat, Livni to make last-ditch efforts to save talks.Officials: No Chances that Talks Will ResumeOfficials in Jerusalem pessimistic about the possibility of the stalled peace talks resuming anytime in the near future. Minister Says Livni Should Leave the GovernmentIn special interview, Uri Orbach calls HaTnua 'fictitious,' slams Livni for blaming Israel over talks - which he has 'no problem' reviving. Abbas Briefs Arab Foreign Ministers on Peace TalksAhead of looming deadline, PA Chairman runs to Arab ministers over talks. But does it matter? PM 'Disappointed' with Kerry Over Blame GameSource in Prime Minister's Office says US 'knew full well' the PA was uncooperative during talks, violated conditions by applying to UN. All Talk and No Action in Peace NegotiationsPA demands full construction freeze to continue negotiations, says ready for 'Israel's tricks.' Defense Minister: 'I told you so.' |
