UAE -The first domino to fall
The UAE has broken the glass ceiling and the fear of recognizing Israel publicly, this without the failed 'land for peace' mantra. Op-ed.
The UAE has broken the glass ceiling and the fear of recognizing Israel publicly, this without the failed 'land for peace' mantra. Op-ed.
Jordanian, Saudi leaders express 'optimism' at renewal of peace negotiations. 'Negotiations depend on the goodwill of the sides.'
Abbas's spokesman demands that Netanyahu stop "settlement construction" and accept French initiative in order to resume talks.
UN Secretary General heads to France ahead of a Middle East tour that will take him to Israel and the PA.
Israeli officials respond to PA Foreign Minister's declaration that there will "never" be direct talks with Israel again.
Fatah Central Committee member says United States is Israel's "strategic ally" and therefore cannot broker peace talks.
Days after repeatedly attacking Israel, UN chief says he is working for benefit of the people in the region.
PA’s UN envoy says PA may try to pass resolution condemning "settlements" as part of a campaign to force peace talks on Israel.
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius claims that continued Israeli "settlement" construction poses a threat to a final peace deal.
Interior Minister says the Palestinian Authority should restart peace talks with Israel without preconditions.
EU foreign policy chief to visit the Middle East as part of renewed push to resume peace talks.
President Barack Obama continues to push new Israeli government towards accepting the "two-state solution" for peace with the PA.
New Zealand says it is working on a draft resolution to revive the long-stalled peace talks between Israel and the PA.
Officials say France is preparing a draft UN Security Council resolution on Palestinian statehood to be submitted in 12 days.
Former British PM reportedly has recognized that a frontline role in the Quartet is no longer tenable.
Envoys from the United States, European Union, United Nations and Russia will meet January 26 to discuss stalled peace process.
In a speech at a diplomatic conference, Yair Lapid reiterated his 'centrist' views, differentiating himself from left and right-wing.
President Obama meets King Abdullah II, says they are both “concerned” about the tensions between Israelis and Palestinians.
Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon says there is no linkage between the Israeli-Arab conflict and all the other problems in the Middle East.
PA Chairman and U.S. Secretary of State meet on sidelines of donor conference in Cairo, as Kerry restarts peace efforts.
Justice Minister tells NPR that PA Chairman should have chosen negotiations instead of unilateral moves at the UN.
PA Chairman says he will present a new timetable for peace talks with Israel when he addresses the UN.
Opposition leader speaks to PA Chairman, asks him to resume peace talks with Israel and to refrain from unilateral steps.
Opposition leader calls for Israel and the Palestinian Authority to resume talks, even as Operation Protective Edge continues.
In his first Tweet since resigning as Middle East envoy, Martin Indyk says he is "battered but unbowed".
Deputy Defense Minister says Livni is harming Israel's diplomatic efforts by meeting PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.
Senior official in Washington says President Obama thinks Israeli "settlement construction" caused peace talks to fail.
"We will not give up until we are separated from the Palestinians," says Yesh Atid leader at party convention.
Abbas says PA ready to resume negotiations with Israel but conditions that on the release of terrorists and a construction freeze.
Chief PA negotiator blames Israel for the failure of the peace talks.
United States lays the blame on both Israel and the PA for failure of peace talks, says efforts to salvage them will continue.
Speaking to foreign media, Netanyahu vows he will not negotiate with the PA so long as it is part of a government with Hamas.
Senior Fatah official Jibril Rajoub claims the deal between Hamas and Fatah has nothing to do with the peace talks with Israel.
State Department says Israel can't be expected "to negotiate with a government that does not believe in its right to exist."
PA claims some members of the U.S. Congress are calling for action against it in response to the unilateral UN move.
A meeting between Israeli PA negotiators ends in no results, sides to meet again later this week.
White House says the PA's unilateral moves hurt peace, as State Department says Israel's sanctions on the PA are "unfortunate".
Officials in Jerusalem pessimistic about the possibility of the stalled peace talks resuming anytime in the near future.
Hamas declares it is against any extension of peace talks between Israel and the PA, amid reports that a deal may be in the works.
Jen Psaki says a new round of talks between Israel and the PA but says "any speculation about an agreement are premature."
In response to Israel's sanctions on the PA, Hamas says that Abbas should "give rein to resistance against the occupation".
The Arab League says Israel is responsible for the “serious predicament” facing the negotiations.
Republican Jewish Coalition says it is "outrageous" for Kerry to blame Israel for the stalled peace talks.
PA sources blame Israel as last-ditch talks between Israeli and PA negotiators end without a breakthrough.
Senior PA official Abbas Zaki claims that American mediator Martin Indyk is "a Zionist who protects the interests of Israel."
Senior Fatah official Nabil Shaath tries to do damage control after Kerry says he will "evaluate" his next steps.
Former minister in the PA government claims that John Kerry’s “Jewish advisors” are to blame for the impasse in the peace talks.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry may come to the Middle East on Monday in order to save the failing peace process.
PA official who was jailed in Israel tells Likud Central Committee members that releasing terrorists "creates a good atmosphere."
U.S. denies that the peace talks have failed, despite earlier reports that Israel is refusing to release the fourth batch of terrorists.
U.S. Secretary of State to interrupt a visit to Italy to meet with PA Chairman in Amman, amid impasse in peace talks.
PA Chairman launches a tirade against Israel, says it is responsible for the peace talks not progressing.
A majority of Palestinian Arabs would support extending peace talks if Israel releases more terrorists, finds new poll.
PA Chairman agrees to extend peace talks, but only if Israel freezes construction in Judea and Samaria and releases more terrorists.
Chief PA negotiator accuses Israel of taking “actions against the Palestinian people” that indicate that it has “chosen settlers.”
Livni: the PA will have to show seriousness in talks in order for Israel to go ahead with the release of the fourth batch of terrorists.