peace process

Kushner, Greenblatt arrive in Israel

Trump's son-in-law, special envoy seek to restart peace negotiations.

Civil marriages? Most Israelis prefer the rabbinate

Poll shows 71% of Israelis - and 60% of centrist Yesh Atid voters - want marriage to remain under the Chief Rabbinate's auspices.

Uri Ariel:

'Demonstrations against A-G are a terrorist attack on democracy'

Agriculture Minister says PA is not peace partner, demonstrators outside home of attorney general attack democracy and rule of law.

Zoabi rejects territory exchange proposal

Zoabi also estimates Jerusalem Arab's 'sacrifice' will continue in independent actions and popular struggle as has been the case recently.

Macron calls for resumption of peace talks

French president condemns 'settlements,' calls for Jerusalem to be capital of Jewish and Arab states.

Trump hints at peace progress

US President tweets about talk with Saudi King, says 'interesting things happening' on subject of peace.'

'No deal expected soon'

Former Obama adviser says even if a deal with the PA were reached it would not solve the issue of Hamas' terrorist rule in Gaza.

'We want peace and coexistence between the two peoples'

MKs discuss alternatives to two-state solution to allow both peoples to remain in land.

Another peace process, Jared?

Blair: Circumstances are ready for peace

Former British PM says the Palestinian issue is the key to reaching Middle East peace.

Barak: Trump in favor of Palestinian state

Former PM says Netanyahu's concerns not understood by the US, Israel being led towards Apartheid.

Trump's, Netanyahu's emissaries meet

Jason Greenblatt meets with PM's representative, discuss history and future of peace process.

Gafni: The Palestinians were here before us

UTJ MK admits to holding leftist political positions, and that he only sides with the right because of his opposition to the Reform movement

PA: Israel is 'not ready' for peace

Abbas spokesman blasts Netanyahu for vowing not to cede security control of the Jordan Valley.

'Trump must move away from Obama's ideas'

Minister Elkin says President Trump improvement over Obama on Iran and peace process, but needs to let go of old ideas.

Arab states offer improved relations for Israeli concessions

Offer includes lifting on restrictions on airspace and telecommunications links in exchange for construction freeze and other concessions.

Russia voices support for Trump's peace efforts

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia will give its "full support" for Trump's efforts to restart Israel-PA negotiations.

Archbishop of Canterbury blesses Trump's peacemaking efforts

Anglican leader Justin Welby says US President Donald Trump will be "in his prayers" as he attempts to restart Mideast peace talks

Smotrich warns against renewal of negotiations with PA

MK Betzalel Smotrich(Jewish Home) referred in an Arutz Sheva interview to the Trump-Abbas meeting and to the building freeze.

Hamas rejects Abbas' call for peace

Hamas terrorist group rejects Abbas' authority to speak for Arabs and says all 'Palestine' belongs to Arabs.

Trump and Abbas meet

'There can be no peace until incitement ends'

US President and PA chairman deliver joint address on plans to jump-start stalled peace process.

Congressmen to launch Congressional Israel Victory Caucus

New caucus will push for US to change focus from creating PA state to making Arabs accept existence of Jewish State.

Hadassah Magazine founding editor dies at 103

Jesse Lurie, longtime Hadassah Magazine editor and peace activist, dies at 103.

Report: US considering Mideast peace summit this summer

Report claims US and Egypt spoke of convening summit in summer that would gather Arab states to address renewal of Israel-Palestinian talks.

Trump's message

US President asks Alan Dershowitz to deliver message to Netanyahu: Peace with Israel's Arab neighbors is possible today,

'No one gives land to his enemies'

Likud minister says pressure to create PA terror state 'thing of the past'; 'if PA wanted peace, there would be peace'.

Honor, affection, and glory

As usual, Israeli leftist media portrays depression and negativity, as if Trump demanded building freeze, not they.

'Trump: Good for the Jews' - Boaz Bismuth

Israel Hayom newspaper Foreign Editor summarizes Netanyahu-Trump summit; gauges Trump much more attentive to Israel's security needs.

Will Arab nations be part of Trump's solution for peace?

Report claims Trump and Netanyahu seeking help of Sunni states for regional peace framework instead of bilateral negotiations.

Recovering from Peace Process Delusional Disorder

Those who speak of peace are living a lie

Bolton to Obama: Don't support anti-Israel resolutions

Ambassador Bolton and Other Leaders Headline OJC-Jewish Chamber Press Conference to Support Israel at the UN

Secretary Kerry: 'Settlements' obstacle to peace

Secretary of State John Kerry told the Saban Forum that Israel must choose between 'settlements' and peace.

'Jared Kushner could help make peace between Israel and Arabs'

President-elect reiterates his desire to make peace between Israel and Arabs, says Jewish son-in-law could help make peace happen.

Israel opposes French bid to impose peace settlement

Israel reiterated its opposition to France's call for an 'international conference,' says only direct negotiations can resolve conflict.

Netanyahu stopped Peres from establishing Palestinian state

Shimon Peres and Abbas reportedly set up program to allow Jews to remain in Palestine, only to have Netanyahu pull the plug.

Will Putin push Israel to talks with the PA?

According to reports, Moscow wishes to bring Israel and the PA back to the negotiating table.

Poll: Israeli Jews fear Palestinians, reject plan for PA state

Palestinian Arabs distrust Israelis, while Israelis fear Arabs, new poll shows. Support for recent peace plans low on both sides.

Will there soon be an Egyptian-mediated peace summit?

Reports claim Netanyahu has agreed to meet with Abbas and el-Sisi; PM office neither confirms nor denies; Palestinians reportedly opposed.

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 demands or else

Plans for French peace conference support PA demands, include thinly veiled ultimatum to Israel.

Quartet: Talks only way to achieve 'peace with security'

Middle East Quartet envoys meet with senior Israeli officials in Jerusalem on ways to end Arab terror wave.

Quartet Delegation Cancels Visit at Netanyahu's Request

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu requests that Quartet delegation cancel visit due to sensitive security situation.

Hotovely: Abbas's UN Speech Was Full of Incitement

Deputy Foreign Minister says PA has chosen to distance itself from peace and is losing the support of the world.

Netanyahu Ready to 'Tell World the Truth' on Behalf of Israel

Headed 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 Meeting

Israeli 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: I Wouldn't Buy a 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.

EU Ambassador: Europe 'Frustrated' Over Peace Process

EU ambassador to Israel says Europe cannot accept "steps which move us backwards, like settlement construction".

Hype of the Century

Resetting the Mideast Peace Process

State Dept. Brushes Off Netanyahu Comment on Palestinian State

"Many things are said before elections" is State Department's response to Netanyahu's comments about a Palestinian state.

Obama Administration Reaffirms '2-State Solution' Commitment

Days 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 Israel-PA Conflict

French 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 Takeover

Yair Lapid said Monday that he intended to provide a counterweight to the increasing influence of the right.

Sisi Blames Israeli Lack of 'Peace' For Islamic State

Egyptian president accuses Israel of fueling terrorism by not giving an 'equitable resolution' to the 'Palestinian cause.'

Indyk: The Peace Process is Dead

Martin Indyk says there is a "deep loathing" between Netanyahu and Abbas, blames "settlement construction" for talks failing.

Martin Indyk Resigns as US Middle East Envoy

Indyk to return to former role at Brookings Institute - but will still serve as Obama's 'external adviser'.

Former Yesha Leader Proposes Radical Alternative Peace Plan

Former Yesha Council head and veteran activist Dani Dayan releases detailed plan as an alternative to 'illusionary' two-state initiatives.

When doves cry

Even Leftist Ministers May Agree to Stop Talks

Diplomacy-security cabinet meets for key discussion of 'peace process' after Fatah-Hamas unity agreement announced.