Israel-PA Talks

Abbas: If Israel talks to me, I will consider dropping lawsuits

PA chairman reportedly told Meretz ministers that dialogue with him may benefit Israel.

China seeks support for Israel-PA peace plan

China’s ambassador to the UN urges international community to support President Xi's four-point proposal to end Israeli-Arab conflict.

Pope Francis hopes for Israel-PA peace

Pope Francis urges Israelis and Palestinian Arabs to "write a new page of history".

Trump: Israeli-Palestinian peace would be 'the ultimate deal'

Trump says he'd like to make peace in Middle East, 'and do it for humanity's sake.'

Russian PM to discuss Israel-PA peace

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev reportedly will visit Israel and the PA on November 9.

PA willing to participate in any peace initiative

Abbas's spokesman says the PA is prepared to participate in any initiative aimed at a "comprehensive and fair solution".

Egypt reiterates support for Palestinian state

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry visits Ramallah as international efforts to resume Israel-PA peace talks continue.

Trump: The Palestinians must stop the terror and incitement

Republican presidential frontrunner expresses support for “two-state solution”, but says the PA must end the terrorist attacks.

Venezuelan Envoy: Raising of PA Flag Not a Unilateral Move

Venezuela’s Ambassador to the says raising the PLO flag at the UN is a step towards a resolution of the conflict.

Abbas to 'Drop a Bombshell' at End of UN Speech

PA chairman won't 'reveal nature' of the bombshell, but other officials suggest he will abolish the 1993 Oslo Accords with Israel.

Negotiations with Israel at PA's UN Flag-Raising Ceremony?

Although Israel says raising Palestinian flag 'not a sign of peace,' United Nations will attempt to impose talks at flag-raising ceremony.

Kerry Believes Israel-PA Talks Can Restart

Secretary of State believes "there is a chance" direct Israel-PA talks can resume.

PA Sources: Cyprus Initiating Resumption of Peace Talks

Cyprus pushing an initiative to revive the peace process between the PA and Israel, say Palestinian sources.

Italian PM: Israel's Security is Our Security Too

Italian PM Matteo Renzi stresses that despite disagreement on Iran deal, Italy will 'never' compromise on Israel's future.

UN Chief to Look for 'Realistic Options' for Israel-PA Peace

Ban Ki-moon says he will investigate whether resumption of peace talks is possible after new government is sworn in.

Quartet Calls for 'Speedy Resumption' of Israel-PA Peace Talks

The Middle East Quartet urges Israel and PA to avoid actions that "undermine efforts" to resolve their longstanding conflict.

PA Official: Israel Keeps Threatening Us

PA sources blame Israel as last-ditch talks between Israeli and PA negotiators end without a breakthrough.

Minister Calls to Refuse Release of Terrorist Mastermind

Terrorist release is a mistake, and Marwan Barghouti should ‘rot in jail,’ Minister Katz warns.

Abbas to Tell Obama ‘No’ on Recognition

PA Chairman still refuses to recognize Israel as Jewish state, repeats demand for Arab ‘return.’

Israel, PA Get Copies of Kerry’s Proposal

Israel, PA leaders reportedly receive controversial Kerry proposal for creation of PA state.

Hotovely Protests Obama’s ‘Scandalous’ Pressure on Israel

Deputy Minister: American officials are weak in the face of Russia, so they pressure Israel.

Livnat on Boycotts: Time to Return Fire

Minister Livnat on fighting fire with fire when it comes to anti-Israel boycotts, and what PA refusal to recognize Israel means for peace.

Exclusive A7 interview

Peres: The Goal - Keeping Israel Jewish

Peres in exclusive interview to Arutz Sheva on peace talks, hareidi enlistment.

Coalition Head Blasts Livni’s Call to Oust Jewish Home Party

MK Levin says Justice Minister's 'irresponsible' proposal to boot Jewish Home from the coalition illustrates ignorance, is bad for Israel.

Jordanian Islamists Rally Against Israel-PA Peace

Hundreds of Muslim Brotherhood supporters protest in Jordan against Kerry's framework, burn Israeli flags.

Danon Slams PM’s ‘Sharon-Style Fear Campaign’

Danon accuses PM of anti-democratic ‘threats, fear campaign’ to prevent criticism of Kerry plan.

Left-Wing Artists in Support for Kerry

Israeli, PA leftists thank US Secretary of State for his ‘patience’ in negotiations.

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.’

Livni: If We Don’t Decide, the World will Decide For Us

Livni calls on Israeli leaders to listen to Kerry, and to ‘pay the price’ for a peace deal.

'America is Not to Blame for Our Stupidity'

Political analyst says US pressure on Israel makes sense - and that Israel only has itself to blame.

Report: Netanyahu Willing to Concede 90% of Judea, Samaria

PM reportedly willing to turn most of Judea, Samaria over to PA, expelling roughly 90,000 Jews from the region.

Another 'Gesture': Killers' Bodies go Home

Suicide bombers' remains to be released to the PA. Fatah glorifies female bomber as 'Master of the World.'

Feiglin: Talks Worse for Economy Than Boycott

Likud MK unconcerned by boycott threat, says data proves Israel-PA talks – and US aid – hurt Israel more than sanctions.

PA Reps Slam ‘Israeli’ Kerry Plan, Threaten Intifada

Jibril Rajoub threatens a return to terror war as Abed Rabo rejects Kerry plan as ‘Israeli.’

Rabbi’s Shock at PM’s Proposal: ‘Have We Lost Our Senses?’

Rabbi Chaim Druckman appalled at Netanyahu’s suggestion that Israel give historic heartland to PA, leave ‘settlers’ where they are.

Kerry Considers Direct Appeal to Israelis

US Secretary of State reportedly weighing direct appeal in attempt to whip up support for his proposals.

Bennett Warns: Future Generations Won’t Forgive

Bennett urges caution on giving up land. Leaving Jews behind not an option, he warns. 'They'd be slaughtered.'

Netanyahu: Israel Demands Safety, Recognition

PM speaks about why a PA state must not be armed, and why Israel will continue to demand recognition as the Jewish state.

Fatah Leader Calls for ‘Armed Uprising’

A senior member of Abbas’ Fatah party calls to ‘renew the armed uprising’ against Israel; follows threat to 'bomb Tel Aviv'.

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.

Report: Likud Nationalists Planning ‘Rebellion’

MKs Hotovely, Elkin, among those reportedly planning to defy Netanyahu in case of land concessions.

‘Don’t Make Us America’s Next Mistake’

Expert warns America: before pushing peace deal, remember Iraq, Iran, Libya and Egypt.

Rami Levy Supermarket Owner: ‘Settlements’ No Obstacle to Peace

Owner of Israeli supermarket chain denies he pressured Netanyahu. ‘I don’t think we need to surrender on strategic needs.’

Obama: Chances of Israel-PA Peace Less than 50%

President Obama tells the New Yorker he is not as optimistic as John Kerry regarding the possibility of Israel-PA peace.

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

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

Netanyahu in Surprise Visit to Jordan

Prime Minister heads to Jordan for surprise talks over Israel-PA negotiations.

Saar: Jordan Valley a Test

Israel’s Interior Minister: The offers is always the same – ’67 lines’ and a divided Jerusalem.

Concern over ‘Unbearable Ease’ of Murdering a Jew

Defense Minister warns that even if the PA wants peace, many others do not. Concern over ‘unbearable ease of murdering a Jew’

Report: Netanyahu Offered to Lease ‘Settlements’

PA reportedly refused offer for Hong Kong-style lease of Israel communities in Judea, Samaria.

Bennett: No to '67 Lines,' No to Splitting Jerusalem

Bennett slams veiled references to splitting Jerusalem, warns the world, ‘We’re not your experiment.’

Hotovely Challenges Ahmed Tibi: Admit It, You Want to be Israeli

Likud MK, radical Arab MK face off over Israeli Arabs’ objection to becoming citizens of ‘Palestine.’

Liberman: Israel’s Border to be ‘Near Highway 6’

Liberman supports agreement, but asks how new PA state will handle 3 million new Arab residents.

Former Mossad Head: Jordan Valley not Critical

Ex-Mossad head says Israel could survive without the Jordan Valley. MK: his left-wing views were proven wrong in the past.

Kerry Faces Doubters on Left, Right

Labor party head doesn’t see serious diplomacy on the horizon. Right-wing activists in blunt message, ‘Kerry, go home.’

Peres Says Talks 'Approaching the Moment of Truth'

President Shimon Peres says Israel-PA talks reaching a critical point. Protesters fail to stop Kerry’s progress to Jerusalem.

Yesh Atid MK in Jordan Valley: Annexation a Mistake

Yesh Atid MK joins tour of Jordan Valley, launches argument against maintaining Israel presence.

Israeli Right ‘Preparing for Talks to Explode’

While Kerry seeks concessions in Israel-PA talks, Israelis prepare now for talks to end badly. ‘Sovereignty’ initiative gains traction.

Knesset Head: Some Concessions are Bad for Peace

Dangerous land concessions make peace less likely, MK Edelstein warns.

Proposal on Jordan Valley: Make It Part of Israel

MK Regev seeks Israeli sovereignty in Jordan Valley, warns constant land concessions ‘could leave us with just Tel Aviv.’

Terror Release, Building Tenders – ‘It’s All an Act’

Bereaved father criticizes ‘scoundrel’ Netanyahu for 'putting on an act to fool his voters', on an international scale.