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Deputy Foreign Min. Warns: Topple Government and Left Will Win

MK Elkin (Likud) says the chasm between Likud and hareidi parties will mean that Left will form next government.

Israel, PA Teams Meet without US Mediators

Senior PA official: "Israel's sanctions will not deter Palestinian steps to join international treaties and organzations."

US Envoy Indyk to Chair Crisis Meeting to Save Floundering Talks

US special envoy Martin Indyk to meet with Israeli, PA leaders Sunday in a last-ditch effort to save negotiations.

Conceding Defeat?

Frustrated Kerry Admits Little He Can Do to Save Talks

US Secretary of State admits defeat, says it's up to Israel and the PA to save floundering peace process.

White House 'Disappointed' at Unilateral Moves

White House spokesman criticizes both Israel and the PA for 'unhelpful unilateral action'.

Peace Talks in Tatters

Kerry's Claim Revealed False; PA Officially Applies to UN Groups

Despite US Sec. of State's insistence to the contrary, Abbas submits applications to agencies which are UN-linked. See inside for full list.

Involving Pollard is 'Shameful'

Legal expert says Pollard has the right to refuse to cooperate in 'shameful' attempt to use his release to free hundreds more terrorists.

He'll Be Back: Kerry to Return for Visit With Abbas

After lightening meeting yesterday, Kerry to return for trip to Ramallah after urgent talks in Europe over Ukrainian crisis.

Report: PA to Demand Divided Jerusalem in Paris Talks

PA official claims that Abbas to demand divided Jerusalem, 'refugee' compensation, terrorist releases in Paris talks. But is it true?

US 'Narrowing the Gaps' on a Framework Agreement

US Secretary of State John Kerry meets with Jordan, PA to discuss peace, claims that negotiations are advancing.

'The Kerry Plan? Don't Worry about It'

Netanyahu confidant MK Tzahi Hanegbi declares to Arutz Sheva that there is no need to be concerned about the US 'framework for peace.'

Lapid: 'We are a Legion of 19 Spears' Protecting Peace Agenda

Finance Minister Yair Lapid insists in speech to American leaders that peace deal is the key to economic, political, and internal stability.

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'Israel is not an Occupier'

Congressman Trent Franks condemns US administration's 'adversarial' stance towards Israel, says White House has become Iran's 'lobbyist'.

Arab Anger over Kerry’s ‘Secret Term’ on 'Right of Return'

Jordanian MP warns that secret clause of Kerry proposal would limit – but not negate – Arab demands for ‘right of return.’

Popular Singer Bashes 'Cruel' Obama in New Song

Amir Benayoun's latest song, 'Hussein's Jerusalem,' laments that the Holy City has been sold out behind Israelis' backs.

Blast from the Past

Old-School Israeli PR Makes the Case for Judea and Samaria

Slated for destruction, 30-year-old video by IDF Spokesperson's unit offers a glimpse into pre-Oslo days, when security trumped politics.

Peres: It's Time for Historic Decisions

President Shimon Peres meets Quartet envoy Tony Blair, says now is the time for the "two-state solution."

Does Netanyahu Want 600,000 Gilad Shalits?

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Who's Stoking the Tension Between Netanyahu and Bennett?

Senior coalition figure claims the 'crisis' between the PM and Bennett is being engineered to drive a wedge between the two.

Heading for a Split?

Yesh Atid is a ‘Dictatorship’

Relations between Yesh Atid, Jewish Home, strained further as Naftali Bennett takes a dig at Lapid's party.

Israelis Pessimistic on Peace Process

Close to 90 percent of respondentssaid that the negotiations would not result in a peace deal.

Minister: Israel-PA Talks? ‘Nobody is Buying It’

Housing Minister Uri Ariel: Israel must keep three ‘settlement blocs’ – Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley.

New Campaign: Don't Give in to Kerry

Yesha Council mounts new campaign against US-imposed 'peace process', hoping to isolate John Kerry.

Kerry Shrugs Off Ya'alon Comments, Says Talks to Continue

US Sec. of State tells journalists he is unperturbed by remarks made by Israeli Defense Minister calling him 'obsessive' and 'messianic'.

Biden: Seize the Moment, Make Peace

U.S. Vice President meets President Shimon Peres, urges Israel to make peace with the PA.

Kerry Postpones Visit Scheduled for Today

US Secretary of State had intended to achieve a framework agreement between Israel and the PA.

Kerry: 'Peace Now,' in 2014

John Kerry said that his country is ready to broker and agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Authority at any time or place.

MK Nissim Ze'ev Calls Livni to Account Over Jewish Refugees

Veteran Shas MK calls out Israel's Justice Minister and chief negotiator over failure to advocate for the rights of Jewish refugees.

Sources: Bennett Ready to Dump Netanyahu Over Withdrawals

Naftali Bennett is ready to quit if the government adopts a framework that would have Israel withdraw from land, Jewish Home sources say.

Officials: Kerry Way Out of His League in Talks

Officials said that U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has 'almost no understanding of how things work in the Middle East'.

Livni to Bennett: Don't Preach to Me About Rights to the Land

Justice Minister accuses Bennett and other "radicals" of sabotaging the peace process, after Bennett rejects the pre-1967 lines.

'Interim Deal? It Just Means We'll Keep Talking'

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon sounds pointedly pessimistic over the efficacy of any 'interim agreement' with the Palestinian Authority.

Lapid: Kerry's Plan Will Give Israel, PA a 'Fair Divorce'

Israel can and should move forward with a final-status agreement with the Palestinian Authority, Finance Minister Yair Lapid says.

Protestors Demand Govt. Back Off on PA Deals

Activists on Sunday night protested the developing agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.

Kerry to Resume Talks Between Israel, PA Next Week

US Secretary of State to return to Israel for talks in January - despite reluctance from both sides.

What Are We Thinking?

Analysis: As John Kerry seeks to force a deal based on the 'Allon Plan', Arutz Sheva analyst says the implications for Israel are dire.

PA Negotiator Rejects Any Extension of Talks

Saeb Erakat says Palestinian Authority will not continue to negotiate beyond nine-month timeframe imposed by Washington.

Ban on Negotiating Jerusalem Rejected in Preliminary Reading

Bill, which was passed by committee 2 months ago, would have required 80 MKs' approval before making Jerusalem a factor in talks.

Kerry 'Encouraged' by Progress in Peace Talks

Secretary of State insists that concrete progress has been made in peace talks, but won't provide details.

Bennett: No to Security Arrangements from US

Economics Minister responds to reports of Abbas rejecting US proposal own rejection, citing historical evidence that US involvement fails.

Abbas Rejects Israeli Security Presence in the Jordan Valley

PA Chairman declares that if Israel insists on maintaining security presence in the Jordan Valley, there will not be a peace agreement.

Livni Attacks Jewish Home for 'Derailing' Negotiations

Justice Minister and chief negotiator says Jewish Home party pushing Judea-Samaria building 'deliberately' to thwart talks with PA.

Abbas Phones Deri: We Want Peace

PA chairman phones Shas chairman, tells him he wants to advance peace process.

UN Official: 'Settlements' Are Holding Back Peace

UN's Jeffrey Feltman warns that chances of peace may be damaged because of Israel's plan to build beyond the 'Green Line'.

Kerry Changes Visit Date To Post-Thanksgiving

Speaking to AFP, who first reported Kerry's visit set for this Friday, Kerry decides he's too busy to visit Israel this week, reschedules.

Yaalon: The PA is No Different from Hamas

"I have yet to hear one Palestinian leader recognize Israel's right to exist," says Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon.

Abbas Says Talks With Israel to Continue

Despite 'resignation' of Palestinian Authority negotiating team, PA head says they'll continue talking until the end of 9-month deadline.

Livni: PA Promised to Continue With Talks, Building or Not

The PA negotiating team's announcement that it was quitting talks with Israel violates a promise made by PA Chief Abbas, said Tzipi Livni.

Poll: Israelis Don't Trust U.S. in Iran Talks

Israelis do not believe they can trust the U.S. to ensure their security interests in the negotiations with Iran, poll shows.

Netanyahu Reprimands Ariel for New Construction

PM Netanyahu directs Housing Minister Uri Ariel to reconsider all new plans for construction in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem.

Iranian FM: We Don't Threaten Israel, or Anyone

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that the West should stop threatening military action against Iran

Terror Victims' Org Urges Kerry to Meet With Victims' Families

Terror victim advocacy organization to appeal to US Sec. Gen. John Kerry to stop pushing for terrorist release, meet with families.

Steinitz, Shalom: PA Team Didn't Quit Over Building

If the PA team to the talks with Israel resigned, it wasn't because of Israel's new construction announcements, say two Israeli ministers.

PLO Wants to Turn to International Courts

Palestinian foreign minister on Thursday denounced Israeli plans to build hundreds of new homes in Jerusalem.

Tzipi Livni: Negotiations with the PA are in Israel's Interests

Israel's chief negotiator tells World Jewish Congress that "Palestinian state" is inevitable, says Israel must negotiate with the PA.

Yesha Head: 'Peace Talks Only Bring Terror'

"Negotiations with Palestinians only lead to more terror," say Yesha Head and Housing Minister in response to brutal Jordan Valley attack.

Obama Urged Faster Progress in 'Peace Talks'

Haaretz: US president told Netanyahu to start serious discussion of "core issues."

Israel-PA Negotiations Continue Amid Jordan Valley Controversy

Talks continue apace in Jerusalem on Monday, as PA officials continue to leak details to the press.

Israel, Palestinian Authority 'Determined' to Continue Talks

US Secretary of State reminds reporters that Syria is not the only thing on Obama's mind; Israelis nervous of 'secretive' talks.

In Yesha: Fear that 'Interim Accord' Awaits

Leadership of settlement enterprise fears Netanyahu is going to follow Sharon's path of retreat.