Sivan 1, 5777, 5/26/2017
 PLO Holds U.S. Responsible for Israel's 'Racist' PoliciesFollowing the Quartet's failed meeting, PLO says it holds the United States responsible for Israel's 'racist' policies. Quartet at a Loss for WordsThe “Quartet” not only has been unable to advance a deal between the Palestinian Authority and Israel, it also cannot find the words to say so. Quartet Tries Resurrection of the DeadThe Quartet looks for a way to resurrect the long-dead “peace process,” which already has been buried by Israel and the Palestinian Authority. Abbas Dictates Terms to QuartetPA chairman Mahmoud Abbas dictated his terms for dropping his UN statehood bid to the Quartet, demands they adopt his negotiating position Quartet to Meet Next Week on PA Statehood BidThe Quartet of peacekeeping nations is scheduled to meet next week on how to deal with the PA's bid for U.N. recognition. Advisor to Abbas: Hamas Has No Need to Recognize IsraelAn aide to Abbas, set to sign a unity pact with Hamas, says PA does not have to recognize Israel. Hamas has changed, he maintains. Bibi Launches Diplomatic Offensive; PA Says ‘Mind Your Business’Netanyahu launches a diplomatic offensive in Europe and called on Abbas to cancel the unity pact with Hamas. The PA says it is a ”domestic issue.”US Blocks Quartet Move to Propose Pro-PA Final Status PlanThe US blocks a Quartet move to impose on Israel a final status plan for the Palestinian Authority. Media said it would help the "peace process.”Netanyahu in MoscowPM Netanyahu is in Moscow on a one-day official visit, where he will discuss Iran, Syria, and the negotiations with the PA. Quartet to Push New NegotiationsAs Fatah seeks to reconcile with Hamas, the Quartet hopes to push Israel and the PA back to the negotiating table. Quartet: Direct Negotiations Without Building FreezeQuartet statement to be released on Friday calls Israel and PA to begin direct negotiations but does not mention the building freeze. Israel Set to Reject Quartet Demands for 'Peace in One Year'Israel will say 'no' to Quartet's expected demand that direct negotiations end in one year's time. U.S. to invite Israel, PA to direct talks. Barak: Embargo on Gaza is the Same as on Ramallah and JeninBarak points out that Israel's announced relaxation of restrictions on aid shipments to Gaza also apply to the PA in Judea and Samaria. British Lawmakers Push for Talks With HamasBritish lawmakers push for talks with the Hamas terror group, call current policy unsuccessful. |
